Riding lessons
Group lessons for youth and adults, from beginner to advanced. There are lessons seven days a week and a trial lesson is free.
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Horse riding in Drenthe
Horse riding in Drenthe: your options
You can go horse riding in Drenthe at HRC Knollegruun in Schoonloo, in the middle of Boswachterij Schoonloo. Here you can take riding lessons (seven days a week, for children and adults), go on a guided trail ride of 1, 1.5 or 2 hours through forest and heathland, join a pony camp, lease a horse or pony, or book a horse riding holiday with accommodation on the campsite, in a log cabin or in a chalet. Beginners are welcome and a trial lesson is free.
Below you will find all options at a glance, what they involve and which one suits you best.
Which kind of horse riding suits you?
- I have never ridden a horse Start with a free trial lesson or a guided trail ride. No experience needed. View →
- I want to learn to ride properly Take group lessons at your level, for youth and adults. View →
- I am an adult and only just starting Start in a calm group with other adult beginners. View →
- My child is 3 to 6 years old Mini Riders: playful pony lessons on Friday afternoons. View →
- My child wants a week full of ponies Sign your child up for a pony camp in the school holidays. View →
- I want to get out into nature Go on a guided trail ride of 1, 1.5 or 2 hours through forest and heathland. View →
- I want a few days away Book a horse riding holiday: stay overnight and ride into the forest every day. View →
- I want to ride more often on a regular horse Lease a horse or pony for 2 or 4 days a week. View →
- I have my own horse Keep him at the riding school or bring him on holiday. View →
- I want to learn to jump Take jumping lessons at your level. View →
- I want to ride into the forest independently Get your KNHS riding licence in a 2-day course. View →
Why go horse riding in Drenthe at Knollegruun?
Drenthe is one of the most beautiful provinces in the Netherlands to explore on horseback, and Knollegruun is right in the middle of it. From our grounds in Schoonloo you ride straight into Boswachterij Schoonloo, part of the nature area 'Hart van Drenthe', with more than 5,000 hectares of forest and heathland and an extensive network of bridle paths. Along the way you pass sandy tracks, pine forests, open heathland (purple in summer) and ancient hunebeds.
Knollegruun is a hospitable family-run riding school with more than 50 years of experience. All lessons and trail rides are led by qualified instructors, and everyone is welcome: from beginner to experienced rider, young or old.
- Straight from the grounds into the forest and heathland, without having to load a trailer first
- Qualified instructors at every lesson and every trail ride
- Beginners are welcome, including adults who are only just starting
- You can also stay overnight: campsite, log cabin and chalet next to the riding school
- Welcome with your own horse or pony too, with a lower rate for lessons and trail rides
What does horse riding in Drenthe cost?
A selection of the current prices. You will find all prices, subscriptions, livery and the campsite on the prices page.
Single lessons
Single lesson under 16
€25
Single lesson 16 and over
€30
10-hour card
€295
Privéles 30min p.p.
€35
Privéles 45min p.p.
€50
Privéles 60min p.p.
€65
Single trail rides
Trail ride 1 hour
€30
Trail ride 1.5 hours
€40
Trail ride 2 hours
€51
Frequently asked questions about horse riding in Drenthe
Where can I go horse riding in Drenthe?
At HRC Knollegruun in Schoonloo you can go horse riding in several ways: riding lessons for children and adults, guided trail rides through forest and heathland, pony camps, leasing a horse or pony, jumping lessons and a horse riding holiday with accommodation. The riding school is at Hoofdstraat 33 in Schoonloo, in the middle of Boswachterij Schoonloo.
Can I go horse riding in Drenthe without experience?
Yes. Beginners are welcome at all lessons and trail rides, and every trail ride is accompanied by a qualified instructor. A trial lesson is free: request one via the Riding lessons page.
What does horse riding in Drenthe cost?
That depends on what you choose: a single lesson, a lesson subscription, a trail ride of 1, 1.5 or 2 hours, leasing or a stay. You will find the current amounts on this page under "What does horse riding in Drenthe cost?" and on the prices page. A trial lesson is free.
What is the difference between a riding lesson and a trail ride?
In a riding lesson you work on your technique under the guidance of an instructor, in a group at your level. A trail ride is a guided ride of 1, 1.5 or 2 hours through the forests and heathland around Schoonloo, for beginners and experienced riders.
Can I go horse riding with children?
Yes. Children aged 3 to 6 can join Mini Riders (Friday afternoons from 3 pm to 4 pm). Older children take youth lessons at their level, and there are pony camps in the school holidays.
Can I go horse riding in Drenthe during my holiday?
Yes. With a horse riding holiday you combine staying overnight (log cabin, chalet or campsite) with trail rides and lessons, even without your own horse. You book your stay via Airbnb and request your trail rides via the website. If you bring your own horse, there is grazing and/or stabling.
Is there a minimum age or a maximum weight?
You can start from the age of 3 (Mini Riders) and there is no upper limit: adults aged 60 and over also start with us. For trail rides a maximum rider weight of 95 kg applies.
How do I book horse riding in Drenthe?
You request a trial lesson or a place in a lesson with the form on the Riding lessons page, and a trail ride with the request form on the Trail rides page. A stay (campsite, log cabin or chalet) is booked via Airbnb. For anything else, call 0592 - 501458 or e-mail info@knollegruun.nl.
Ready to go horse riding in Drenthe?
Request a trail ride or try a free trial lesson. We are happy to help you further.