stoeterij het bosscher hof

What stoeterij het bosscher hof does

Manege Bosscherhof (previously known as Stoeterij het Bosscher Hof) is a family-owned equestrian center located at Genkerweg 36, 3690 Zutendaal, Belgium, within the Limburg region and embedded in the National Park Hoge Kempen equestrian trail network. The facility was co-founded by Maria Herremans and her late husband Harry Hermans and is currently operated by the Hermans family under the brand "Familie Hermans en Team Bosscherhof." Its physical footprint comprises a large indoor arena (60m x 30m), a smaller indoor arena (40m x 20m), an outdoor paddock, four meadows, stables with full-pension boarding, a cafeteria with terrace, and parking on a wooded site.

The company's core products and services span six revenue streams: (1) riding lessons for beginners from age 6 through advanced riders covering walking, trotting, galloping, jumping, and dressage; (2) annual family membership cards priced at €50 covering all activities from January through December; (3) full-pension horse and pony boarding with arena access; (4) competition entry fees for in-house and co-organized regional jumping and dressage events (including the Riders Challenge Jumping and Selentic/Louis Delhaize Cup co-organized with Kempische Regionale, and dressage events hosted for LRV Houthalen Pegasus and UDR); (5) riding camps, including a differentiated partnership with Language Valley combining equestrian instruction with French or English language learning for children born 2013–2020; and (6) compulsory insurance tiers (C at €25, I extension, and combined C+I at €42) administered through VLP (Vlaamse Liga voor Paardensport). Pricing is a mix of annual subscriptions (memberships, boarding, insurance) and usage-based fees (€10–€12 per practice jumping round via Equento/Equibel, €5–€10 for arena use).

The business is fundamentally local and B2C, with marketing conducted through a website, Facebook, Instagram, and MailChimp newsletters. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: membership sign-ups are generated via word-of-mouth, local events, and social media, while hosted competitions and club championships drive both membership and competition entry revenue. The company has no proprietary technology platform beyond standard event registration (Equento/Equibel) and web infrastructure built by sponsor Selentic. There is no AI/ML capability, no software product, no API, and no external funding; the company is privately held with no parent or subsidiary structure.

Name

stoeterij het bosscher hof

Legal name

Manege Bosscherhof

Website

https://bosscherhof.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manege Bosscherhof is a family-owned equestrian center in Zutendaal, Belgium, offering horse riding lessons, full-pension boarding, jumping and dressage competitions, and riding camps for local riders and families in the Limburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Services

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG), Equestrian & Rodeo Facilities (MPAKAEAM), Equestrian & Horse Trekking Centers (THAAAKAL)

Keywords

• Horse riding lessons
• Horse boarding services
• Equestrian training programs
• Riding summer camps
• Horse riding competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zutendaal

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Riding Lessons: Group and private riding lessons for beginners (from age 6) and advanced riders. Lessons cover basics of horseback riding including walking, trotting, galloping, and jumping for advanced riders.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership card valid January through December gives access to all activities including jumpings, dressage, agility, club championship and more. Price is €50 per family.
3. Horse Boarding: Full pension boarding for horses and ponies in spacious stables with or without hatch. Includes free use of indoor and outdoor arenas.
4. Competition Entry Fees: Revenue from organized jumping and dressage competitions, both internal club events and regional competitions. Entry via Equento or Equibel platforms.
5. Summer Camps: Horse riding camps combined with language learning (French or English) through partnership with Language Valley. Camps for children born 2013-2020.
6. Insurance Services: Compulsory insurance for riders. C-insurance (basic) at €25 covers all activities at manege. I-insurance (extended) covers activities outside manege. Combined C+I at €42.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manege Bosscherhof is a family-run equestrian center in Zutendaal, Belgium, providing horse riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders from age 6, full-pension horse and pony boarding, organized jumping and dressage competitions, trail rides through the Hoge Kempen national park network, and children's riding camps (including language-immersion camps with partner Language Valley). It operates a single-site facility featuring two indoor arenas, an outdoor paddock, pastures, stables, and a cafeteria with terrace.

Product overview

Manege Bosscherhof is a riding school offering a comprehensive portfolio of equestrian services centered around horse riding lessons, competitions, camps, and boarding. The core offerings include riding lessons for all skill levels (starting age 6), organized jumping and dressage competitions at club and regional levels, riding camps (including Language Valley camps combining riding with language learning), full-board horse stalling with arena access, trail rides through the Hoge Kempen network, and pony walks for young children. The facility operates from an accommodation with two indoor arenas (large 60m x 30m and small 40m x 20m), outdoor paddock, pastures, cafeteria, and parking. The company does not offer a software product, API, or AI-based services.

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Products and services

• Paardrijlessen (Horse Riding Lessons) Group and private riding lessons for beginners from age 6 and for advanced riders. Beginners learn walking, trotting, galloping, grooming, and tacking at their own pace. Advanced riders progress to jumping and dressage. Lessons are taught on-site at the manege by professional instructors.
• Stallingen (Horse Boarding) Full-pension horse and pony boarding service in spacious stables with or without hatch, including pasture access and free use of the indoor and outdoor arenas. Designed for private horse and pony owners in the Limburg region seeking stable, pasture, and arena facilities on a recurring basis.
• Spring- en Dressuurwedstrijden (Jumping and Dressage Competitions) Organization and hosting of club championships, indoor and outdoor jumping and dressage competitions, and participation in regional events (LRV, UDR, Kempische Regionale, Riders Challenge Jumping, Selentic/Louis Delhaize Cup). Open to members and external riders with online registration through Equento and Equibel.
• Ruiterkampen (Riding Camps) Riding camps for children of all skill levels, including Language Valley camps combining horse riding instruction with French or English language learning. Camps designed for children born 2013-2020 and close with a BBQ and slotshow. Registration handled in partnership with Language Valley.
• Bos- en Strandritten (Trail Rides) Guided trail rides through the Hoge Kempen national park equestrian network's node system (knooppuntensysteem), accessible to riders aged 12 and above who have completed advanced lessons. Routes run through forested landscapes of the national park.
• Kabouterwandelingen (Pony Walks for Children) Guided pony walks for children from age 4, with parents accompanying on foot. Activities include grooming and saddling the pony combined with a forest walk through the surrounding area.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SelenticminorOthers · 31 August 2019Web design sponsor for manege. Named sponsor of Selentic/Louis Delhaize Cup jumping competition. Also provides web infrastructure (cavallo.selentic.net for event registration).
• Louis DelhaizeminorOthers · 31 August 2019Sponsor of the Selentic/Louis Delhaize Cup jumping competition. Supermarket chain providing sponsorship and prize support for regional equestrian events.
• Exight SolutionsminorOthers · 31 August 2019Sponsor for the jumping competition with prize money contribution to special classes (Serie A and Serie B 95cm with €1500 extra prize money each).
• AF SparesminorOthers · 31 August 2019Honorary prize sponsor for the jumping competition, contributing to extra prize money for top performers across multiple classes.
• Kempische RegionalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2018Co-organizer of regional jumping competitions including the 2-day KR Jumping and Selentic/Louis Delhaize Cup. Partnership has produced major events with prize pools of €4500 and natural prizes.
• LRV Houthalen PegasuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLRV Houthalen Pegasus organizes dressage competitions at Bosscherhof. The manege's dressage riders participate in these competitions. Registration for events is handled through the partner organization with contact at [email protected].
• UDR (Unie Der Ruiters)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUDR organizes dressage competitions at Bosscherhof manege. Members of Bosscherhof can participate in these regional dressage events.
• Language ValleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for combined language (French/English) and horse riding camps for children. Language Valley handles marketing and registration for these camps while Bosscherhof provides the equestrian instruction and facilities.
• VLP (Vlaamse Liga voor Paardensport)coreOthersVLP handles insurance policies for Bosscherhof members. Insurance data is shared with VLP for policy management. The manege passes member information to VLP for insurance coverage.
• Nationaal Park Hoge KempencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManege Bosscherhof is part of the Hoge Kempen equestrian network, providing access to extensive trail riding routes through the national park. The network uses a node system allowing riders to create custom routes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Pony Club (UK): The Pony Club is a UK-based membership equestrian education organization teaching riding and horsemanship to children and young people. Directly comparable to Bosscherhof's membership-based model and beginner-to-advanced progression path, though it operates as a federated network rather than a single physical facility.
• United States Pony Club: The US Pony Club is the American counterpart to The Pony Club, providing structured equestrian education through member centers. Comparable membership model and lesson-based progression that mirrors Bosscherhof's beginner-to-advanced riding curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• British Horse Society: The BHS is the UK's largest equestrian membership body, offering training, accreditation, and access to a network of riding schools. Comparable to Bosscherhof as an established equestrian membership organization, though it operates at a national scale rather than a single site.
• Koninklijke Nederlandse Hippische Sportfederatie (KNHS): KNHS is the Dutch national equestrian federation, providing membership, competition organization, and insurance — services overlapping with what Bosscherhof offers through its VLP partnership. A regional incumbent in the Benelux equestrian space.
• Spanish Riding School of Vienna: The Spanish Riding School is a world-famous equestrian institution offering classical riding instruction and performances. Comparable as a riding school offering instruction, boarding, and public events, though at a vastly larger scale and premium positioning.

Others

• Cavalia: Cavalia is a touring equestrian entertainment show featuring live horses and riders. Thematically adjacent — both monetize horses and riding via public-facing experiences — though Cavalia operates as large-scale entertainment rather than an educational riding school.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bosscherhof
• Instagraminstagram.com/bosscherhof

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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