THE SPORT HORSE STABLE
OF HERMAN SMIT AND
MARRIËT SMIT-HOEKSTRA
THE SPORT HORSE 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 schooling, we also assist in the purchase and sale of sport horses. We are both active in show jumping, from national grassroots level up to 4 1.55m international classes. On our website, you’ll 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 schooling, we also assist in the purchase and sale of sport horses. We are both active in show jumping, from national grassroots level up to 4 1.55m international classes. On our website, you’ll find more information about our team, our horses, competition results, and the latest news.

Buying and Selling Sport Horses

Training, competing, and refining

Breeding for Top Horses


Training & instruction: varied program
Marriët has held the Orun Certificate since 2009. Besides jumping instruction, she is also active as a coach at competitions. Her biggest coaching success is obtaining the Olympic Qualification with the Chinese rider Moadonog Yuan. He also managed to qualify for 5* Global competition in Shanghai under Marriet’s guidance.
Marriet teaches mostly private lessons. It is also possible to follow an in-house training program. Please contact us for the possibilities.
Herman Smit has held his Orun Certificate since 2016. He gives instruction to various associations, as well as private lessons and accompaniment at competitions.
SH Sporthorses has a large outdoor arena (75m x 36m) with a full course and premium footing by Zorgdrager Manegebodems. An indoor arena (25m x 45m) with the same high-quality surface by Zorgdrager is currently under development. The facility also includes a ditch, water jump, and hill to add variety to the training.
Personal guidance
Accompaniment on competition
For students looking for a recognized internship address, SHSporthorses offers internships. Under supervision, the student will be exposed to all the ins – and outs of the horse world. When the student gets the hang of the tasks, he/she is allowed to work independently a lot. In advance we discuss the learning goals so that at the end of the internship you will have a lot of luggage! SH Sporthorses is an Aequor Recognized Training Company. Recently we received students from Norwin College, Anna Maria van Schurman and Deurne.
For students looking for a recognized internship address, SHSporthorses offers internships. Under supervision, the student will be exposed to all the ins – and outs of the horse world. When the student gets the hang of the tasks, he/she is allowed to work independently a lot. In advance we discuss the learning goals so that at the end of the internship you will have a lot of luggage! SH Sporthorses is an Aequor Recognized Training Company. Recently we received students from Norwin College, Anna Maria van Schurman and Deurne.
We offer a
varied program
that includes:

Brushing the horses

Saddling up

Lunging

Bringing horses and ponies in and out

Washing tail and legs

Learning to shear the horses

Treating the hooves

Feeding (biks, hay and silage)

Fattening out and caring for the stables

Sweeping

Polishing and oiling armor

Getting away with obstacles and distances

Learning to handle young horses

Going along/helping out at competitions

Walk along during SGW lessons

Getting in and out of the horses

Provide assistance in teaching

Riding horses*
* depends on the level of the student



