6 Day Horse Riding Tour with Stud Farm, Windmills, and Full Day at Military Boekelo in Netherlands
Dutch Equestrian Fall Escape
This 2026, Dutch Tours is offering an exclusive fall equestrian escape in the Netherlands. This is a mix of riding in the forest, shopping at a major equestrian store, a visit to a top-class stud farm, and finishing with a full day XC at Military Boekelo Nations Cup.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 188 pounds / 85 kilograms
- Tack Type: English tack
- Horse Breed: Dutch Warmbloods, Friesians and cobs, 15.2 - 17.2 h (1.57- 1.77m)
Highlights
- 3 horseback riding days
- Low-key leisure rides in the forest
- Approximate daily riding time: 2 hours
- Full days at Military Boekelo with CCIO4* eventing and Texel Island with seal watching
- Excursions to the Stud farm and the Zaanse Schans Windmills
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Skill level
- Intermediate
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
You will spend the first three nights in Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam and the last two nights in Hotel de Hoeve van Nunspeet.
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam
Welcome to Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam, a four-star hotel distinguished by its unique appearance. Its striking façade is a true eye-catcher. The exterior consists of nearly seventy individual Zaan-style houses in four beautiful shades of Zaans green. The hotel combines modern luxury with a nod to the rich history of the Zaan region. In the rooms, the past comes to life, with references to traditional products, the workers of the past, and the families who made this region world-famous. Here, history meets the comfort of today. In addition to its stylish rooms, Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam offers a wellness club with a swimming pool and Bar and Restaurant Puur Saen.
Whether you wish to enjoy a delightful dinner or unwind after a busy day, they have everything you need. For business meetings, you have come to the right place as well. With modern meeting rooms, flexible setups, and personal service, they provide the ideal venue for meetings, training sessions, presentations, and events. An inspiring environment where history and professionalism come together. The hotel is the perfect base for visiting both the Zaan region and Amsterdam. In just 12 minutes by train, you will find yourself in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam.
Hotel de Hoeve van Nunspeet
Hotel the Hoeve of Nunspeet is in the middle of the forest called Veluwe. Unwind completely in the wooded surroundings of Hotel De Hoeve van Nunspeet. Their 84 hotel rooms are all different, but all stylish and rustic, furnished and fully equipped. The comfortable beds ensure that you sleep well and are rested to start the day.
Program
Below is the itinerary. While all tours and visits will be included in this trip, Dutch Tours can change the dates for the specific visits due to the weather and availability of tickets. They might also substitute certain specific visits if they think they add more value to your trip.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Welcome
Pick-up transfers from Amsterdam Airport in the morning. Settle in, meet your hosts. You will have a welcome dinner at the “Hollandsche Manege”, the oldest riding school in the country, in a beautiful building from the mid-19th century, in the middle of town. If you are early, explore Amsterdam and hop on a canal cruise for a first taste of the historic center. Overnight in Zaandam.
Day 2: Riding and windmills (with clogs and cheese)
Head out for a scenic morning ride through the local forests and dunes (two or three groups, depending on the number of riders). Lunch at a traditional Dutch farmhouse featuring regional specialties like Pancakes and Kroketten. After lunch, you visit the famous windmills of the Zaanse Schans. Overnight in Zaandam.
Day 3: Texel Island
This day is a full-day excursion to Texel Island, as it is fun for everyone. You will ride in the forest, dunes, and even on the beach for the very experienced. The rest of the day is filled with small medieval villages, beaches, light house, seal watching, and some World War II history. The day is flexible. The Waddensea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: vast mudflats where millions of shore birds rest on their trek. Seal watching is one of the highlights of this day. You leave early in the morning and can have dinner on the island. You return to Amsterdam after dinner. Overnight in Zaandam.
Day 4: Ride and visit a stud farm
You will ride in the Veluwe forest: deep dark woods and open heather moors. Home to wild boar, red deer, roe deer, and wolves. You spend the afternoon at one of the top KWPN breeding farms: meet the top sires of show jumping and dressage. Your host will tell you about stallion selection, breeding, and training warmbloods in the Netherlands. You will attend a clinic or demonstration with the top horses in the country. Overnight in Veluwe.
Day 5: Military Boekelo XC day
Today is XC day at the world-famous military Boekelo. You have an all-day ticket, so dress up in your best country attire and watch the pros take on the most difficult fences at this four-star event. This huge event has plenty of shops and food trucks at its country fair. You will have dinner in a local pub before you tuck in for the last night. Overnight in Veluwe.
Day 6: Time to say goodbye
It is time to say goodbye. After breakfast, they arrange for transit to the airport or welcome you to extend your stay.
About the tour
This six-day, five-night tour is perfect for all equestrian enthusiasts: AA’s and happy hackers alike. If you are comfortable in all three gaits on the three trails in an English saddle, enjoy watching cross-country eventing as well as shopping, and are keen to learn a bit more about the horse industry in Europe, this is the perfect short escape for you. A getaway with your barn family or a special mother - daughter trip. If you want to join in all the fun, but are not interested in riding, this vacation is ideal too. They drive a minivan with eight passenger seats.
Riding
All riders are required to send very accurate info on their recent riding experience. The stable will determine which group they will join and at what pace the ride will be. Safety is key. Riders must be under 85 kilograms or 188 pounds to join. The stables will have the opportunity to test the riding skills before heading out on the trails. Dutch Tours will discuss with every rider before the trip so that they can match them with the horses. Riders must be able to walk, trot, and canter comfortably in English tack and have extensive recent experience in trail riding in all three paces. Please bring your own helmet, boots, and breeches.
Location
The tour will take place in the Netherlands.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, hot and cold beverages, fruits, and snacks included in the price. You will enjoy breakfasts in the hotels. With lunch and dinner, Dutch Tours typically includes all beverages, including wine and beer, but all other alcoholic drinks are not included. Dinners are two- or three-course meals with plenty of options. Please do let them know about any dietary requirements. During the day, they serve water, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks in the van. They also occasionally stop for coffee, Dutch apple pie, and ice cream, of course.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Exclusive Gifts
Dutch Tours has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
A bubbly celebration during Miltary Boekelo!
Stay warm!
Things to do (optional)
- Pre and post trip excursions
- Cultural visits, extra riding days or horse shopping
What's included
- 3 2-hour trail rides
- Stud farm visit
- Zaanse Schans Windmills visit
- Full day at Texel island including seal watching
- 5 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Hot and cold beverages, fruits, and snacks
- 1 full-day access to the Military Boekelo Nations Cup
- Private driver and guide
- All transportation
- Pre- and post-stay extensions assistance
Included Exclusive Gifts
A bubbly celebration during Miltary Boekelo!
Champagne and bites next to the Water obstacle @ Military Boekelo
Stay warm!
Riding gloves and a warm scarf for all participants
What's not included
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks other than beer or wine at dinner
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
14 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Dutch Tours will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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