Germany 2025

Experience riding in Germany the mecca of equestrian sport with the Global Amateur Tour’s German training experience.  This exclusive opportunity allows riders to train in the picturesque German countryside on quality borrowed sport horses.

 

This extraordinary destination offers an international training experience like no other.  Riders will receive daily training with international Showjumper Steffen Hauter, a 5 times German Nation's Cup Team member, and Grand Prix rider Jamie Campbell, a New Zealand national performance selector and trainer.

 

Elevate your riding skills with daily clinics including a fun and relaxed training show and expand your equestrian knowledge through seminars led by industry experts on mental skills, course walking, and more.

 

In between training, riders and spectators will have the opportunity to sightsee, visit one of the largest tack shops in the region, and attend the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival - the most famous equestrian event in the world.

 

Tour Location: Grossteinausen, Germany

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Tour Dates: 

Tour 1 - 23rd June to July 4th (newly announced) 

Tour 2 - July 4th to July 14th

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Tour Length: 11 days 

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Tour Includes 

• 6 days training

• A training competition

• Full day sightseeing

• Attendance at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival

• Tack shop visit 

• Seminars with industry experts​

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Age criteria: Any
Experience level: Any 

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About the tour

 

The coaches:

Steffen Hauter

Based in Grossteinhausen, Germany Steffen is an international Showjumper and a 5 times German Nation's Cup Team member. 

Fluent in German and English, he has won many international Grand Prix classes and is a world-renowned trainer, regularly conducting clinics in the USA, Mexico, UAE, Jordan, Luxembourg, and across Europe.

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Jamie Campbell

Based in Auckland, New Zealand Jamie is a Grand Prix rider and New Zealand national performance selector and trainer. Jamie has been a part of the Global Amateur Tour team for the last two years and is also one of our trainers for GAT France. 

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The training and activities:

• Riders will receive training with our world-class coaches, as well as the chance to compete on their borrowed sport horse in a fun and relaxed training show

• Spectate at the CHIO  Aachen World Equestrian festival 

• Seminars with industry experts, including mental skills, course walking, and more

• Rider fitness sessions to help you improve your fitness and posture in the saddle 

• Sightseeing opportunities, such as visiting the magnificent Heidelberg Castle or hopping across the border to Colmar, France

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The location:

The training stable is located in Grossteinausen in Germany a serene village that offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and cultural heritage. Known for its well-preserved landscapes and traditional architecture, it provides a perfect backdrop for relaxation and nature walks. The village is also an excellent base for exploring the larger Rhineland-Palatinate region, known for its vineyards and historical sites. Grossteinausen's proximity to larger cities adds charm, making it an ideal spot for those looking to experience the quiet countryside while still being close to urban amenities.

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Our hotel is located in Zweibrücken just 15 minutes drive from the stable and walking distance to the city centre. It has an excellent restaurant on-site as well as a sister restaurant and beer garden 100m away. 

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The logistics: 

 

The base package includes hotel-style accommodation in a standard twin-share room (single and superior options available at additional cost) 

 

Our tour Chef d'equipe will assist the selected riders throughout the trip and the GAT team and our official travel partners provide administrative support with flights, accommodation, insurance etc before the event. 

 

Rider cost:

• USD $7499

• The price estimate excludes flights and travel insurance and includes, accommodation, horse lease, horse transport, training competition entry, stabling, attendance at CHIO Aachen, venue transfers, any included sightseeing, some meals (breakfast, welcome and farewell dinner), plus accompanying Chef d'equipe.

• This cost is based on current charges and exchange rates and is an estimate only

 

Supporter cost:

• USD $3999

• The price estimate excludes flights and travel insurance and includes, accommodation, some meals (breakfast, welcome and farewell dinner), venue transfers, attendance at CHIO Aachen, any included sightseeing activities plus accompanying Chef d'equipe

• This cost is based on current charges and exchange rates and is an estimate only

 

Terms and conditions:

• Riders under 18 at the time of the tour must be accompanied by an adult

• A full list of tour terms and conditions can be provided on request, this will form part of your pre-travel documentation to be signed before departure

• Dates are approximate and subject to change

• All selections for the tour are at the discretion of the Global Amateur Tour

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If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact the GAT Team or check our FAQ PAGE.  

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We also offer a range of other training and competition tours, check out the full tour program HERE.