Sport horses with confidence, quality, and character.

At D-Sporthorses, it is all about developing and offering horses that not only perform, but above all are reliable, healthy and a pleasure to ride. We focus on ambitious riders looking for a horse to grow with — in show jumping, eventing or all-round sport.

  • Well-behaved
  • Clinically and radiologically healthy
  • Suitable for sport and development

Sport horses with confidence, quality, and character.

At D-Sporthorses, it is all about developing and offering horses that not only perform, but above all are reliable, healthy and a pleasure to ride. We focus on ambitious riders looking for a horse to grow with — in show jumping, eventing or all-round sport.

  • Well-behaved
  • Clinically and radiologically healthy
  • Suitable for sport and development

That's why D-Sporthorses

What sets us apart is the way we train horses — with calm, structure and complete focus on welfare. Because a good horse starts with a good foundation. We invest time, attention and knowledge in every horse — and you'll see that reflected in their character, rideability and performance.

D-Sporthorses is a specialised division of D-Sportstables and focuses entirely on the buying, selling and training of sport horses. We operate on a small-scale and personal basis, accommodating a maximum of 10 horses. This ensures that every horse receives the attention it deserves.

Our focus

We deliberately choose to select and train horses ourselves, so that we know exactly where they come from and how they have been developed.

  • Young horses (2.5 – 5 years)
  • Talented sport horses
  • Eventing & showjumping horses

Our vision

A good horse starts with trust. We believe a horse can only truly perform when it is mentally relaxed and physically healthy. That's why well-being is always our top priority.

From day one, we look at the individual

  • What does this horse need?
  • What's the best way to train this horse?
  • How do we build trust?

Through this approach, horses are created that:

  • Working together and having fun with what they are allowed to do
  • Learn fast
  • Being reliable in the saddle

A well-behaved horse is no accident, it's the result of thoughtful training.

Our team

Dominique Bos

International eventing rider (3* level) Specialising in training and competition.

  • Versatile: dressage, show jumping, eventing
  • Active on an international level
  • Teaches in particular show jumping and eventing
  • Looks at the horse with great feeling as an individual

Josephine Verduin

Dressage and show jumper, specialising in training sport horses

  • Versatile: groundwork, basic behaviour, dressage and jumping
  • Example for working with body language and confidence
  • Teaches groundwork, with feeling, dressage riding according to the TAKT academy
  • Does every horse give confidence and enjoyment in its work

Caroline Kwekkeboom

Management & vision, owner of D-Sportstables
Behind the scenes, everything is monitored in terms of:

  • Health
  • Nutrition
  • Training structure

Location & Facilities

The horses of D-Sporthorses are stabled at the D-Sportstables location, a place where wellbeing is paramount. Everything is designed to support horses optimally, both physically and mentally.

Facilities

  • Spacious and open stables (4x3 m)
  • Daylight lighting
  • Hot drinking water
  • Tailor-made feed for horses
  • Daily turnout at least 6 hours
  • Contact with other horses

Additional

  • Eventing training opportunities; also for (young) horses on the lunge
  • Horse scale
  • Pedometer
  • Lots of movement and variety

Nutrition & Management

Each horse receives an individual plan. Result: healthy, relaxed and well-developed horses.

Our base

  • Tailor-made forage per horse (optimal nutrition)
  • Balancing with vitamins & minerals
  • Probiotics and prebiotics

Additional

  • Bespoke nutrition
  • Support for stress-sensitive horses
  • Focus on gut health

Method

From (green) horse to sports partner. Many horses don't know much yet; some come straight from breeding. That's precisely where our strength begins. The result: a reliable, thinking, and relaxed horse.

Our approach involves clear stages:

1. Rust & trust

  • Arrival in a peaceful environment
  • A lot of contact and observation
  • Unlimited roughage and stability

2. Foundation earthworks

  • Bridling – basic groundwork for the more experienced horse
  • Body language and respect
  • Shadowing, stopping, turning

3. Getting Used To & handling (for 3-year-olds)

  • Touching all over the body
  • Getting used to sounds and stimuli
  • Trailer hire and surrounding area

4. Building up to riding (for untrained horses)

  • Step-by-step training
  • Without pressure, with clear communication
  • Always in tune with the horse

What makes us different?

Where much of the trade stops at “drivable”, we go further. Result: horses that work together.

  • Focus on character and behaviour
  • Training based on trust
  • No pressure, but structure
  • Individual approach per horse
  • Driving according to the principles of the TAKT Academy

Horses

We offer a changing selection of carefully selected and trained sport horses. From young talents to horses competing at (inter)national level.

What to expect from our horses:

  • Honest story and transparency
  • Correct training
  • Health checked
  • Suitable for rider and purpose

We only sell when there is a good match.
If we have doubts, we say no.

Our horses

Many horses stay with us for a while longer and are trained into fine sport horses. And you can tell!

  • Young horses from ±2.5 years
  • Talented sport horses
  • Eventing and show jumping horses

Training & Sale

In addition to our own horses, it is possible to place horses with us for training and sale, in consultation. We offer:

  • Young horse training
  • Door training towards sport
  • Sales guidance

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