"The German Horse Center is a great resource for knowing you can safely and relatively easily purchase a horse in Germany. You are in good hands from beginning to end, and will have support throughout the entire process.

Also you will see the best horses as they have connections to top sources. The breeding and quality available is excellent, and the prices are fair.

I know many people worry about paying multiple commissions if they go through several steps to find a horse in Europe but with GHC this is definitely not the case, as they offer full disclosure and you really are buying directly from the sources.

It worked beautifully for me. I would recommend them highly and definitely use them again without hesitation."  >>read here the complete feedback, PDF file

"My trainer Kim and my family went to Germany to find a jumper for me in the summer of 2011. The German Horse Center organized a superb 7 day long tour of different stables to find the perfect match for my riding ability.

However, we found so many suitable horses; we simply couldn’t pick just one!

I am now the proud owner of 3 beautiful horses.

Our tour guide, Stefan, was very helpful, and knowledgeable. We had no stress in organizing our trip at all; the German Horse Center took care of everything! When we purchased the horses, the German Horse Center provided full assistance with organizing the vet checks and arranging their transportation to Canada. I highly recommend using the German Horse Center for finding a sport horse in Germany."

"German horse center was exceptional. From the beginning both my grandmother and I felt welcome and prepared. We were met at the airport and were immediately given a folder with the schedule and a list of horses, as well as all the times we would be waking up and all the hotels we would be staying at. It was superbly organized and very well thought out. We were never late and we were always ready to look at a huge selection of horses.

Stefan was an excellent host and so prepared to help us out in any situation. He was patient as we tried horse after horse and also filmed each horse I tried. Over dinner, we would review the horses I had tried out and pick out some that we enjoyed and might want to look at again.

Every horse I rode was of excellent bloodlines, of great caliber and so well trained. The men that were selling the horses all had great skill and were always willing to give me advice on the horses I was riding. I ended up with my excellent new mare, Cosima. She is a five-year-old Westphalian who helps me more than any horse I have ever met. I could not have wished for a better experience or a better horse. I love her so much and I’m excited to cherish every moment together. I endlessly thank German Horse Center for helping me out in my quest to find the perfect jumper.

I will most definitely recommend you to anyone that is looking for a horse, as you are efficient and so prepared to meet anyone’s needs."

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"Our horse tour was very well organized. The selection of horses matched our search criteria exactly.

Over a short period of time, we were able to try out many quality horses, we felt welcome wherever we went and received great expert advice.

German Horse Center was also very helpful in finding a hotel for us.

We found an excellent young horse and are very happy with it."

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"Thank you for the great support.

We all had an excellent time and we will remember these three days happily.

My horse, Prophan, has already settled very well and, every day, we are exploring a little more of our area.

Everyone loves him and I am looking forward to spending many more enjoyable years with him."

"Looking for a young talented dressage horse was a pleasurable experience with the German Horse Center. It was great to view videos of so many nice quality horses online. I traveled to Germany earlier in the year with a trainer friend that was horse shopping. We didn’t have the luxury of previewing horses before the trip and spent a lot of time driving around.

When I contacted the German Horse Center I knew I was ready to plan a trip based on the number of quality horse videos I previewed. From the first contact Stefan was very professional and great to work with. I can’t say enough good things about his attention to detail and level of professionalism. The personalized itinerary was great. Stefan put together a detailed schedule and we were continually amazed when we arrived at each appointment on time, even with a few tack store stops along the way.

The German Horse Center partners were all wonderful. The horse owners and trainers were all very friendly and helpful and the barns were truly amazing. We enjoyed the accommodations and restaurant recommendations as well. We were lucky enough to find my new horse early in the trip so I was able to vet check her and ride her a few more times while I was still in Germany. We had time to take in a Foal Show and saw a lot of beautiful countryside along the way.

A big thank you to Stefan and the German Horse Center. I look forward to the arrival of Kaiserin and to showing her next year."

"Normally we do not provide testimonials; we believe that we are entitled to a good service and a quality product, after all we are paying for that! In the case of the German Horse Centre however, we are happy to make an exception.

Our whole experience with Tanja and Stefan has been absolutely perfect, way exceeding any reasonable expectations. The whole process, from the moment of the first contact, via arranging the visit in Germany, lining up an excellent selection of horses, testing, providing an independent advisor, to the actual purchase and arranging transport to our stables in the Czech Republic has been very professional, efficient and courteous.

The horse bought has fully lived up to expectations. We have via the German Horse Centre arranged for German trainers, who are flying across on a regular basis to train both our daughters (9 and 12 years). Their progress is excellent.

We have just asked the German Horse Centre to source one more Show Jumping Pony and another high level Show Jumper for us.  

We can recommend the German Horse Centre to anybody who is interested in sourcing quality horses in an efficient, professional and ethical way!"

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"I am so happy that, via German Horse Center, I was able to find a talented young horse.

I am hoping for and looking forward to a successful future together in the field of dressage."

"JN Stud, Indonesia, is very thankful to get the professional assistant from GHC and luckily to have 'Amazing Grace' with lot of talents inside and honest.

She is really as a Confident Given Horse as published by GHC."

"It was a wonderful experience.

Each day was very well organized and enabled us to meet a number of partners, all of whom were very patient and sincere about helping us choose the right horse.

We visited several places and met many really good horses. GHC helped me find a mare that really fits my needs in every way.

I cannot praise highly enough the professionalism and great commitment that German Horse Center demonstrated in helping me find the perfect horse."

"We recently purchased two horses through the German Horse Center and cannot say enough good things about the entire process. The German Horse Center has created a model of customer service that is exemplary.

We arrived and found several horses that fit our criteria perfectly - so much so that making a decision turned out to be the most difficult part of the experience! The stress often accompanied with international travel was nonexistent as every detail was taken care of by Stefan, including accommodations, transportation, and appointments. As such, we were able to enjoy every part of the process and really focus on the horses. After making our decision, vet checks and importing details were quickly set up.

The professionalism and attention to detail that Stefan and his partners displayed was phenomenal. All the horses we saw lived and trained in top notch facilities where the well-being of the horse was of utmost importance. Riding at these facilities was an absolute treat and pleasure! A million thanks and kudos to the GHC for delivering an unbeatable experience."

"Our trip to Germany with the German Horse Center was both productive and fun! Stefan was wonderful in planning every detail of our trip. We went to several beautiful places around Germany and the partners' facilities were very impressive!

We were very pleased with the selection of horses and the flexibility of the partners. The partners represented their horses honestly and the quality of the horses was exceptional. We were able to try the horses we liked multiple times and the partners were very accommodating and helpful. We ended up with two wonderful horses, and we can't wait to put them in the show ring this summer!

As a trainer, I thought the German Horse Center has a great program for buying horses, and I'm sure it will continue to grow. I will definitely take every opportunity to work with Stefan and his partners, and I highly recommend them to anyone!"

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"I cannot speak too highly of the GHC (German Horse Center) in terms of the advice and support it provides. My first contact involved receiving excellent and very professional advice and support from Mr. Kreutz. And then during my search for a horse in Germany I had the same experience at each of the GHC visitors we visited. Each partner goes out of its way to provide optimal conditions for the horses: we saw no evidence whatsoever of poor conditions or rough handling at any of the GHC partner stables. The schedule drawn up for us by GHC worked very well and we were warmly welcomed at each of the stables. Thanks to GHC, my quest to find a horse was very relaxed and I could really concentrate on the task at hand.

And my dream horse has now arrived safely in Switzerland. Right from the very first day, 'Do it for you' has lived up to everything I was promised. He is a wonderful horse and his charming nature makes him a real favorite in the stable. In everyday handling and when under saddle, he is fantastic and provides joy and happiness every single day. I could not have made a better choice.

I would like to thank Mr. Kreutz, GHC and the Klatte Stud Farm for helping me to acquire 'Do it for you'."

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"Rascavelle (the horse) has arrived safely and has really settled in.

I really made the right choice and she gives me great joy. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and really appreciated the assistance provided by German Horse Center!" 

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"We were very impressed by the extensive and all inclusive range of services offered by German Horse Center.

The team there carried out a professional advance assessment of our requirements before organizing and scheduling visits to a number of carefully selected breeders.

This is how our daughter found her dream horse - many thanks for your help."

"... the professionalism, cleanliness and wonderful care for the horses at the German Horse Center was absolutely amazing. Jens took us to many amazing farms and showed us many amazing horses we never could have seen in such short amount of time and proximity in the States. Being as this was my first time making a horse purchase in Europe, I couldn’t have been in better hands. I immediately felt comfortable with Jens and everyone at the farm after meeting them.  

All of us clients had different requirements of what we wanted in our "Fancy Hunters", especially myself.  I had set in stone requirements actually.  The horse needed to be no older than 6, no smaller than 16.1hh, a fancy mover, a jaw-dropping jumper and of course all in a set budget. The second I saw my now, new baby walk into the ring I knew he was the one.  After being home with me in the states for 3 months now, he has transformed into an even more remarkable horse that I saw back in September.  I knew I was buying an extraordinary horse with an amazing pedigree, but he has absolutely exceeded all expectations. He is so smart, so sweet and so breath taking.  I am looking forward to this summers show season and growing as a team. When we are both ready, he will be the 3’ 6’’ hunter I’ve always wanted.  I plan on continuing my business with Jens and everyone at the German Horse Center for my future horse purchases. For our first experience, it was an unforgettable one to say the least.  I cannot thank you all enough for everything you did for us and for finding me the horse of my dreams."

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"The three and a half year old gelding has arrived safely in Switzerland.

We are all so excited about this great horse.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to say again that I think the German Horse Center concept is fantastic and something that I would be very happy to recommend to others.

The meetings with your partners were also very pleasant and straightforward."

First of all I would like to thank Britta (from German Horse Center), because she was the one that helped me from the beginning.

Finding a jumper horse is not easy. I saw many horses and visited many barns in my visit to Germany. But when I got to see the horses that German Horse Center offered to many I was very pleased with the quality of horses that they offered me and the difference was clear with other places.

After trying few horses I was able to tell which one was for me and now he (the gelding Chelzy Roberto bought) is here in Orlando, FL enjoying this beautiful weather. We are going to work hard so we can show his quality in the show grounds in Florida and I expect we can win many blue ribbons. I definitely recommend German Horse Center.

"After fruitless searches for a show jumping horse capable to jump 1.40 m in North America, my trainer suggested we consider looking for a horse in Germany. (…) My mother checked out possible sources, found and contacted the German Horse Center on-line. She was immediately impressed with their professionalism and ease to view all their listed horses. For me, the best part were the videos, as we all could watch each horse in action which helped us select a number of horses to put on our 'to check out' list.

Stefan Kreutz of the German Horse Center responded quickly and was most helpful. He provided us with an itinerary to visit our selected horses for our planned August 2010 trip.

When we arrived in Germany, we visited 5 stables in two just days. When we were at Sportpferde Jens Baackmann, Jens introduced us to Argentina AS, a beautiful 10 year old mare Westfalian, who wasn’t even on our list. Jens commented - 'I have the perfect horse for you, Katie'…Argentina is calm, very well mannered, superbly trained and has competed in her upper show jumping class, the 1.45 m course. My trainer rode her and whole heartedly agreed! After I rode her, I immediately loved her. I had found my perfect horse…!

The whole experience was simply wonderful, we had a great family European holiday, saw and rode many very good show jumpers, but the best part was that I found my perfect Argentina…!

Thank you very much Stefan, Jens and the German Horse Center."

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"…I really want to thank you for the excellent support and the professional help you provided in finding just the right horse for us.

Your polite and friendly approach really laid the basis for establishing a trusting relationship between us as a client and your partner stable. This is especially important as the purchase of a horse is guided by the mind and also very much by the heart.

With your help I was able to find the perfect horse for my daughter and I. Many, many thanks for this and I hope you will have many other clients that are as satisfied as we are. Best wishes and good luck for the future."

"I stumbled across the German Horse center while surfing the net dreaming about finding a horse for me and my wife. We sent a message, honestly, not expecting a reply. Oh, a reply, we did get, a very honest and sincere reply.

It was this sincerity and transparency that made me decide to make the trip to Germany to find a horse. My trip to Germany was wonderful. I met such great people and made true friendships. The horses were also outstanding. Up to the last moment, I was still confused between three excellent horses as they met my requirements even possibly exceeding them.

All through the buying and shipping procedure the German Horse Center was right by our side. When the horse reached Dubai, Stefan (Director of German Horse Center) came to Dubai for a visit and we had a great time. We also used the German Horse Center to select a trainer to visit us here in Dubai to facilitate the transition for the horse from Germany.

All in all, our experience with German Horse Center has been extraordinary. We have a wonderful horse! We made great friendships and we ,honestly, feel as part of the extended German Horse Center's family!

Most Sincerely, Shadi Hassan, the proud owner of Cozumel (Most loved Horse in The World)!"

"Just wanted to say thanks a lot for helping us find the super top jumper Sambucco and the lovely mare Gianna :) we are really enjoying her, she brings joy to us every day!!

We are very happy to have come across your website, and would recommend it to everyone. We were very surprised how well organized everything is and would definitely come back to buy our next horse with you!!! Keep up the great work; I’m sure a lot of people will find their perfect horse with you! Hopefully see you soon, Désirée and Cornelia"

We received this message from Désirée in December 2010. We wish her and Sambucco a lot of success in 2011: "Here a little update on how Sambucco and I got on in November: in the M1 we were always placed, such as 2nd, 4th, 8th. I'm very happy with him he is such a star :) now I will be going to Malta for 1 month so he will have a bit of a jumping break. In February we will start jumping him again, and in March we are off to Arrezzo for 4 weeks for shows! After that I will always be on tour with him, so hopefully will get great results and of course will let you know how I got on :) I'm so excited!"

"My trainer and I went to Germany in December 2009 to look for an amateur hunter with the help of the German Horse Center. The German Horse Center provided a very organized and efficient two day tour of six stables where we saw several suitable horses of high quality.

Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful and our accommodations were comfortable and quiet. When we purchased a horse, the German Horse Center also provided extensive follow-up assistance with the vet check and transportation arrangements. I highly recommend the German Horse Center to anyone searching for a sport horse in Germany."

"We would like to thank you for the fantastic service you provided during the horse tour that you presented to us on 6-7 July. The horses we met were all very calm, confident and well trained, just as we were hoping for.

It was also very impressive to see that your partners were great horsemen, with the horses’ wellbeing always in focus. We would like to wish you the best for your business in the future.

Thank you also for your overwhelming service throughout the whole trip. The fact that everything was organized perfectly by you gave us the unique possibility to concentrate on the horses.

All the best, Morten Wasmuth, Malene Nilssen and Therese Alhaug"

"Alfred and Lucky are doing great (the horses that were bought). (…) I think the personal guide service you provided was excellent. Very detailed and very organized.

I think it's the best way to buy horses in Germany. Everything was very easy. The stables that you represent all have great quality horses. I had a very good time and I hope to be back soon."