THE SPORTS STABLE
OF HERMAN SMIT AND
MARRIËT SMIT-HOEKSTRA
THE SPORTS STABLE
OF HERMAN SMIT AND
MARRIËT SMIT-HOEKSTRA
About us
What can we
do for you?
The equestrian stable of Herman Smit and Marriët Smit-Hoekstra. In addition to training, competing, and correcting, we also mediate in the purchase and sale of sport horses. We are both active in show jumping from national level up to 4* 1m55 international. On our website, you will find more information about our team, our horses, competition results, and the latest news.
The equestrian stable of Herman Smit and Marriët Smit-Hoekstra. In addition to training, competing, and correcting, we also mediate in the purchase and sale of sport horses. We are both active in show jumping from national level up to 4* 1m55 international. On our website, you will find more information about our team, our horses, competition results, and the latest news.
trainen, uitbrengen
en corrigeren
FOKKERIJ Voor
Toppaarden
Training & instruction: Varied program
Marriët has held the Orun Certificate since 2009. In addition to teaching jumping, she also coaches at competitions. Her greatest coaching success was helping Chinese rider Moadonog Yuan qualify for the Olympics. Under Marriet’s guidance, he also qualified for the 5* Global competition in Shanghai.
Marriet mainly gives private lessons. It is also possible to follow an internal training program. Please contact us for the possibilities.
Herman Smit has held his Orun Certificate since 2016. He provides instruction to various associations, as well as private lessons and competition coaching.
SH Sporthorses has a large outdoor arena (75m x 36m) with a complete course and top-quality ground from Zorgdrager Manegebodems. An indoor arena (25m x 45m) with top-quality ground from Zorgdrager will be added soon. The grounds also feature a piano wall, water trough, and hill for training variety.
Personal guidance
Guidance at competitions
SHSporthorses offers internships for students looking for a recognized internship location. Under supervision, the student will learn all the ins and outs of the equestrian world. Once the student has mastered the tasks, he or she will be allowed to work independently. We discuss the learning objectives in advance so that the student will have gained a wealth of knowledge by the end of the internship! SH Sporthorses is an Aequor-accredited training company. We recently welcomed students from Norwin College, Anna Maria van Schurman, and Deurne.
SHSporthorses offers internships for students looking for a recognized internship location. Under supervision, the student will learn all the ins and outs of the equestrian world. Once the student has mastered the tasks, he or she will be allowed to work independently. We discuss the learning objectives in advance so that the student will have gained a wealth of knowledge by the end of the internship! SH Sporthorses is an Aequor-accredited training company. We recently welcomed students from Norwin College, Anna Maria van Schurman, and Deurne.
We offer a
varied program
that includes
the following:
Brushing the horses
Saddling up
Lunging
The outside and inside of horses and ponies
Washing tail and legs
Learning to groom horses
Treating the hooves
Feeding (pellets, hay, and silage)
Mucking out and caring for the stables
Sweeping
Cleaning and oiling harnesses
Getting to grips with obstacles and distances
Learning to handle young horses
Accompanying/helping at competitions
Walking along during SGW lessons
Getting on and off the horses
Providing assistance with teaching
Horse riding*
* depends on the student’s level
CS*** Poznan 🥇🥇 🥉 🥉🏅🏅🏅🏅
🇵🇱 Poland
A week with ups and downs..
During our travel 🛻 we had a broken add blue filter housing - and we have made it a long travel 🙄🫣 huge thanks to @alexnijboer @horses2fly to help us out 🙏🏻
We didnt go Well in the CSI*** big tours unfortunally..
but we dit bring home Some ribbons
For Chacco TN (for pleasure ) 7th and a win in the s tour*** 🏅🥇
Duco Z (Dakar tn) 4th and 7th 1m40 🏅🏅
Wadro’s Maggie May (Zirocco blue) win small tour final 🥇
Nijerite (comthago) 7yo 7th place 🏅
And queen of Poland was Our beloved Lemonade TN , 3rd in 1m35 and 3rd in 1m40* Grand Prix 🥉🥉
Huge thanks to the whole team!
@ivankade_vries
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Marriët Smit-Hoekstra: "Mijn gezin blijft mijn prioriteit! Ik ben heel graag thuis want ik wil een goede moeder zijn!"
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In Maastricht straalt Marriët Smit-Hoekstra alsof het haar eerste grote overwinning ooit is. Een hand in de lucht, een glimlach die de hele piste vult: het plezier spat ervan af. Achter dat enthousia...
What a week CSI*** indoor Friesland ❤️🥇🥇🥇🥉🥉🏅🏅🏅
National 2 we won 1m20 horses2fly final with 🥇 Wadro’s Nerina (Zambesi) and the 1m30 with 🥇Lemonade TN (vagabond), Nibbit (highway tn) became 4th in the 1m35 🏅
CSI*** Wadro’s Maggie May (Zirocco blue) 1m45 a🥇 win and in the final a 6th place 🏅
For Chacco TN (for pleasure) 7th in the 1m50 LR 🏅
Nijerite (comthago) was 2x 🥉 🥉 in the 1m40 class
Amazing horses and the best team! Huge thanks to all. What a show, cant wait for next year !! 🤩❤️
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CSI Lier - 🥈🥈🥉🥉🥉🏅
For Chacco TN (for pleasure) jumping to a 🥉 in the QF and 🥉 in the 2* Grand Prix!
Duco Z (Dakar tn) 🥈 in the QF and in the ranking class as final he had one down.
Lemonade TN (vagabond) Jumped to a 🥉 and a 🥈 in the final 1* GP
Wadro’s Maggie May (Zirocco) was 4th 🏅 in the 8yo class
Berlin Lad (Max Joe) wad both 1m40 one down, and clear in the last 1m35 class.
Huge thanks Groom @ivankade_vries
Hometeam @smitieherman @emiel_hulst @annevdtorre @gerbrig.faber @lauraboelens1 💪🏻 🙏🏻
@equiformnutrition @horsefood_the_best @dannissmit @stuebben_official @zorgdragermanegebodems @barthenstra @rijbroekenenzo @berisbits @harascooper @teamnijhof
#showjumping #marrietsmithoekstra #showjumpersofinstagram #showjumpers #shsporthorses #horses #forchaccotn #teamnijhofstallions #showjumper #harascooper #wadrosmaggiemay #ducoz #berlinlad #lemonadetn #blessedwiththebest❤️
Next stop —> @indoorfriesland !!
What a week… 🥇
Really blessed with our superstar For Chacco TN (for pleasure x Chacco blue) who 🥇🏆wins the Sires of the World 2025 Lanaken. His 5th grand prix of this year. Unbelievable, what a horse. For us he was already the best of the world. ❤️
Also our 7yo Nijerite (comthago x Douglas) and Nibbit (highway tn x Verdi) showed some good rounds. Big future ahead of these top horses.
Huge thanks to Sivan Dawan for giving us this amazing oppertunity 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
Also greatful for
Our great home Anne Van der Torre TLaura BoelensoeGerbrig Faber FEvelyn SijtsmaijtEmiel Hulst Hulst , Femke, RoHaras Cooperd LanTeam Nijhof
Owners Haras Cooper and Team Nijhof, SH Sporthorses and Fam. Hofma
Breeder Cord Schwenker, AJW Smit and Fam Reitsma.
Keep the horses in top shape;
Berni Prins, JAnnemarie Schuilert Voorn, Nick Smit, Hellen Huel, Annemarie Schuil
Mental support
Dannis Smit
Sponsors @horsefoodthebest, @stuebben, @equiformnutrition, @zorgdragermanegebodems, @rijbroekenenzo, @berisbits
Behind the scenes;
Pake (s), Beppe, oma, family, friends, fans - youre the best. 🙏🏻 🙏🏻
Also a huge thanks to all the Nice messages, kind words and support. ❤️
We even had our kids replaced for the pricegiving ceremony by our top fans - it made it even more special. Top!
Together as one ! ❤️
