Gut Weissenhof
Riding SchoolOur riding school in Radstadt, in the Salzburg region, offers comprehensive riding instruction for both beginners and advanced riders. Our state-certified instructors teach dressage at all levels and show jumping up to advanced level (Class S). Please note that show jumping lessons are only available for riders with their own horse. With a wide range of lessons and programmes, both children and adults are sure to find the perfect option.
If you want to fulfill your dream of riding or deepen your skills, you’ve come to the right place. As a hotel with its own riding school, we offer the opportunity to experience riding during your holiday in a relaxed and familiar atmosphere. Whether it’s your first encounter with a horse or targeted training, every rider will find the right start with us.
The experienced stable team, led by our state-certified riding instructor Marinda, offers both group and individual lessons. With great patience and expertise, they teach the correct handling of horses and create an individual training program for each rider. This makes riding lessons during your riding holiday not only educational but also a particularly wonderful time with our horses.
Riding lessons for your riding vacation can be arranged in advance with our riding instructor team at +43 664 541 07 45 or by email at reiten@weissenhof.at
“The greatest joy on Earth is found on the back of a horse” – with us, you feel it every day. Whether you are looking to gain your first experience or to deepen your passion , at Gut Weissenhof you will find the time, space, and people who live riding with heart.
If you would like to gain your first experience with horses, our riding school is the perfect place to start. Our riding instructors guide children and adults step by step, from getting to know the horse for the very first time to enjoying their first rides in the saddle.
Advanced riders benefit from a varied programme of dressage and show jumping lessons (show jumping is only available with your own horse), complemented by training options such as lunge lessons, groundwork and the outdoor trail. Together with our riding instructors, you will further develop your technique, seat and subtle communication with the horse.
Whether it is a child’s very first meeting with a horse or riding lessons for young riders with previous experience, children and teenagers are gently guided and individually supported. Step by step, they develop confidence, trust and a lasting joy of riding.
Pony Riding
For the youngest horse enthusiasts, free pony riding on Tommy and Nina is offered daily at 4:00 PM (except Sundays).
Horse Care for Little Horse Fans
Children are also welcome in the stable at any time and may help with grooming, feeding, and caring for the horses.
Horse Beauty Contest
During the main holiday periods, our popular horse beauty contest takes place on Sundays – with lots of fun, creativity, and small prizes.
Starting with learning the correct seat on the lunge and progressing to elementary level dressage exercises (Class E), lessons focus on developing correct riding aids, control of the horse in all three basic gaits, as well as riding school figures and arena exercises. During private lessons, our riding instructors devote their full attention to you, allowing individual goals and challenges to be addressed in a focused and personalised way.
€ 32,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Group riding lesson at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM
In the group lesson, skills up to Class A are developed – basic gaits, arena figures, and leg-yielding. Prerequisites include confident riding at walk and trot, basic canter knowledge, and familiarity with arena figures and commands. The session takes place in groups of up to 8 riders.
€32 per person
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
In small groups, specific areas of focus are addressed, allowing us to cater to riders’ individual wishes. A prerequisite is a good command of all basic gaits, arena figures and commands. The session takes place in small groups of 3 riders.
Per person € 44,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
In small groups, specific areas of focus are addressed, allowing us to cater to riders’ individual wishes. A prerequisite is a good command of all basic gaits, arena figures and commands. The session takes place in small groups of 2 riders.
Per person € 54,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Designed for advanced riders who want to work on specific challenges in a focused and detailed way. Each lesson is individually tailored to your personal goals and needs. Our experienced, state-certified riding instructor, Marinda, provides her full attention and expert guidance throughout the lesson.
€75
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Outdoor trail with elements from Working Equitation
Working Equitation is a combination of dressage, agility, and trust between horse and rider. Obstacles such as slalom, gate, or bell playfully help to train riding influence and to make the horse agile and improve its composure.
We have brought these obstacles out into nature to give our riders the opportunity to leave the four “protective” walls of the riding arena and train their riding skills outdoors.
Even our youngest riders can master the trail on a lead rein – experienced riders might even manage the trail at a canter with a little practice.
Per person €32
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Targeted seat correction on the lunge for advanced riders.
€ 38,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Scenic riding trails lead directly from our farm along the River Enns towards Schladming. Trail rides are suitable for experienced riders aged 12 and over and take place only in suitable weather and ground conditions. Participants should hold a riding certificate equivalent to the Austrian Riding Badge. Alternatively, participation is possible after completing a riding lesson in the arena beforehand.
Per person € 54,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Even without previous riding experience, you can enjoy the beauty of nature from the back of a horse. On a gentle walk with the horse led by a member of our riding team on foot, you can experience your first ride in a safe, relaxed and enjoyable way.
€ 32,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Handling horses, leading & lunging, grooming & saddling – everything you want to know about horses beyond riding. We can accommodate your individual wishes.
€32 per person
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Booking period: available during “non-holiday” times
Did you used to ride and want to get back on a horse but feel a bit unsure? – Then our returning rider program is right for you. Here you can refresh the basics, such as correct seat, mastering the three basic gaits, arena figures, and arena rules. For your safety, we are happy to put you on the lunge. Furthermore, you also have the opportunity to take over the grooming and saddling of your horse – our stable team will assist you with advice and support.
Package price per person € 192,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Booking period: available during “non-holiday” times
Do you already master the basic gaits, can you orient yourself in the arena, and would you like to specifically improve your riding? Then this course would certainly be ideal for you. In individual lessons, we can specifically address your wishes. Horses with a training level up to Class M are available.
Package price per person €225
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
For the youngest horse enthusiasts, free pony riding on Tommy and Nina is offered daily at 4:00 PM (except Sundays).
Under the guidance of our trained team in a safe one-to-one setting, even our youngest horse lovers (from 4 years of age) learn how to groom and care for a horse properly. At the same time, they are introduced to the most important safety rules and respectful behaviour around horses in a fun and age-appropriate way.
During the main holiday periods, children can take part in our popular Horse Beauty Contest every Sunday. With plenty of fun, creativity and a special participation certificate, it is always a memorable experience.
Even our youngest riders (from 4 years of age) can enjoy their very first ride in nature. Together with a pony, they set off on a gentle walk around the farm at a relaxed pace. Accompanied on foot by a member of our riding team, children are supported every step of the way, ensuring a safe, enjoyable and confidence-building first riding experience.
€ 32,–
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Duration of stay: minimum 5 riding days (the program can also be spread over a longer period)
This course is aimed at our youngest horse fans from about 5 years old. The ability to read is not yet necessary; what’s important is the joy of getting to know and interacting with ponies and horses.
The focus is on first encounters with the horse, building trust, and playfully understanding how a horse reacts. Children gain first experiences in the saddle, learn to balance, and develop a feel for how a horse moves. The course is wonderful as a gentle introduction to the world of horses and helps children approach riding safely and curiously.
Package price per child €325
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
We recommend more intensive riding lessons only from the age of 7, as from a medical perspective, left-right coordination and the spine are not yet sufficiently developed before then!
Duration of stay: minimum 5 riding days (the program can also be spread over a longer period)
This course is aimed at young beginner riders and slightly advanced riders from about 7 years old. A prerequisite is that the child can read with comprehension to independently understand exercises, tasks, and small theory units.
The goal is to ride the horse independently at a walk and, depending on progress, also gain first experiences at a trot. Safe rising trot, free or on the lunge, is gradually built up. In addition to practice, young riders acquire basic knowledge about ponies and horses, learn important stable rules, and develop a feel for subtle, partnership-based riding.
Package price per child €370
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Duration of stay: minimum 5 riding days (the program can also be spread over a longer period)
This course is aimed at young, already advanced riders from about eight years old. A prerequisite is that the horse can be ridden independently at walk and trot on simple arena figures, and a basic understanding of aids is present.
The goal of the course is to keep the horse independently at walk, trot, and canter on the most important arena figures, thereby consolidating the fundamentals of balance, rhythm, and subtle communication. Additionally, participants deepen their basic knowledge about ponies and horses, learning more about keeping, care, and behavior.
Package price per child €370
Riding lessons are available daily except Sundays.
Reserve riding lessons in advance
We are happy to reserve your riding lessons in advance. To find the right course, the right horse, and the right time for you, we need some information beforehand:
How much experience do you have?
Which horses are you familiar with?
What time of day do you prefer to ride?
With this information, we can reserve suitable lessons for you. We kindly ask you to be at the stable approximately 20 minutes before the start of the course.
Age Recommendation for More Intensive Riding Lessons
For developmental reasons, we recommend more intensive riding lessons from the age of 7 onwards, as children’s left-right coordination and spinal development are generally not yet sufficiently developed before this age.
Weight Restriction
Our horse breeds can carry a maximum load of 95 kg. We thank you for your understanding that we adhere to this regulation for the well-being of our animals.
