Here is what people say about working with usWe would like to thank our clients for their trust in us and are delighted with the kind feedback we have received about German Horse Center’s service.
Read here what >>Partner stables and trainers say about collaborating with us.
Feedbacks 2013Marianna, Turbenthal, SwitzerlandTranslated from the German original "Coranella and I are doing just great. She is a fantastic horse and we have already competed together for the first time (4th place). A truly sensational horse…" Miriam, Cremlingen, Germany
Translated from the German original "Many thanks for your great service.
It was fantastic to be able to test a number of horses in one single stable, all of which really lived up to my expectations.
And Shalino provided everything I wanted in a horse.
Anytime I am looking for a new horse I will use German Horse Center.
(…) I have only really experienced such service from American companies before. It is great to see that there are also people over here that prioritize customer satisfaction. " Roberto, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hello my friends,
I wanted to share this great weekend of competitions with both of you.
Claudia and Caruso did their first 1.0 meter class this weekend and they both did an amazing job, Claudia was able to get first place on both days in the juniors category and she got the third best time yesterday in the open category and the second best time today in the jump-off in the open category out of 30 competitors.
I truly want to thank both of you for such an amazing horse, they are having a great time together and I am sure that they will make a great team for many years to come. Sara, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
GHC was exceptional to work with. As a business owner myself, I truly appreciate the professionalism, responsiveness and genuine care that GHC takes of its clients.
The entire process was nothing short of fabulous. I came to GHC with a unique situation and a big request for a specific type of horse.
I cannot say enough good things about Stefan’s responses and coordination for every step of the way. And when it came time to deliver on what I had requested, trainer Martin Fink was fantastic. He went above and beyond to ensure he found exactly was I was looking for. His sense and feel for the horses was spot on and his dedication in finding me Colmar will be appreciated for a long time. Colmar is a gorgeous 7yr old that has been a great addition to my jumpers. I have no doubt we will be breezing through the 1.45 by the end of the year.
I will definitely be back to GHC and Martin for my next one! Penny, California, USA
"Lightening McQueen is an amateur rider's dream. He is brave, kind and easy.
Combine this with enormous talent and scope and I am honored to have such a nice horse."
Sabine, Almstedt, Germany
Translated from the German original "Many thanks to German Horse Center for the detailed planning of the horse tour.
Everything ran very smoothly and we were made very welcome by and received great help from all the partners.
Monty has already settled into his new home and provides us with great pleasure.
Many thanks also to the very kind GHC partner for the good advice and for the straightforward and rapid processing of the sale."
Vanessa and Natalie, Ontario, Canada
"We searched for two years and travelled on two continents and, thanks to the German Horse Centre, my daughter finally found her equine soul mate. It only took 15 minutes riding Freiherr, a beautiful talented 16h2 Hanoverian gelding, for Vanessa to realize she had found the perfect junior jumper. Georgia, Rome, Italy
"When I started looking for a horse, I immediately thought of Germany as the most convenient way to find a perfect sport partner and when I saw the GHC website I was immediately impressed by the graphics and the great clarity with which each horse was described. I wrote asking for something very precise: a jumper for a young amateur rider with a gentle character, who would allow me to enjoy every minute of riding and grooming. Joanna, professional rider and trainer, New York, USA
"I want to extend my appreciation to you, Tanja and Stefan for the exceptional service I received from German Horse Center. The professionalism of the GHC staff made the purchase and import of my new horse absolutely painless. I have only good things to say about the seller, Jens-Peter Rabeler; the veterinarian, Dr. Brunken; and the transport company, Peden Bloodstock Transport.
As you know, I chose to purchase without making the trip to Germany and the willingness of the seller to provide me with up-to-date photos and videography, as well as answer all my questions was wonderful. All aspects of the pre-purchase vetting, writing of sales contract, purchase and scheduling transport went smoothly – what a pleasure it was to do business with you!
I wanted to let you know that my lovely 4 year old Hanoverian gelding has settled right in. His registered name is now "Longinsel" which is German for "Long Island" (this is where we live in New York), and his barn name is "Eli". He is absolutely everything I expected him to be from the representations made by GHC and JP Rabeler – I am just thrilled with him. I have attached a photo of Eli, taken shortly after he was delivered to my barn.
Thank you again for all your efforts on my behalf and I will be sure to consider GHC for future purchases and recommend you whenever possible." Feedbacks 2012Anna and Thomas, Wartberg ob der Aist, Austria
Translated from the German original "Quality, expertise and great service are what makes German Horse Center really stand out.
When I was looking for a dressage partner for my 14-year old pupil Anna Herb, I wanted a horse that provided reliability, beauty and rideability.
German Horse Center was a fantastic partner when it came to finding just the right horse, as well as testing and finally acquiring it.
We are very happy that Anna Herb now has the 6-year old dressage mare Sanara, which we purchased in September 2012.
She has already been successful competitively:
1st place in a novice class dressage test for young horses with Anna – with a score of 7.2
1st place in an elementary/medium class test with Thomas Grausam – also with a score of 7.2
Leoni, Pretoria, South Africa
"We wish to thank you for the well organized and thoroughly planned personal horse tour we had with German Horse Centre.
Everything was professional, all the barns were top standard and the horses of supreme quality.
We called it the most confusing tour ever as we didn't know which horse to choose as all the horses were so carefully picked that they suited us perfectly. After choosing our horses we felt guilty for leaving the others behind. Thank you for a wonderful experience and for the excellent horses we are now bringing home to South Africa. We will keep you updated on our progress and look forward to buying more superb horses from you in the future!!!
German Horse Centre is on top of our recommendation list for anyone wanting to buy horses in Germany." Kim, Millwood, USA"Giovanni is great! From day one he has been a class act. We love him, and are very excited to start his new career. Working with German Horse Center was great from start to finish. Thank you for this very special horse." Stefanie, Dusseldorf, Germany
Translated from the German original "A well-organized horse tour, expert partners and well-trained horses at the stables – and we had luck at the very first attempt!
We are very happy to have found this excellent young horse, which also has a great personality and a very clean bill of health.
Many thanks and we wish you continued success!"
Beate, Wangen, Germany
Translated from the German original "We all have great fun with Momo. My daughter can now really learn to ride with him and she is already looking forward to the upcoming competitive season.
All aspects of the purchase of Momo went very smoothly. Many thanks with your help in organizing everything!"
Claudia, Eschweiler, Germany
Translated from the German original "A very well organized tour featuring interesting horses upon which one could really focus without any distractions.
We were met by the very pleasant and professional GHC partner and we are excited and happy that 'Carl the Great' has now arrived safely in his new home.
He is a great horse! Many thanks to GHC and to all the horse lovers – highly recommended and trustworthy."
Chris, Monkton, Maryland, USA
"After exhausting my resources here in the States looking for a young dressage horse and reviewing the German Horse Center website several times I decided to contact them.
I did not have any references other than the testimonials, but the several emails back and forth between Tanja and myself, and subsequently Stefan and myself all were very positive and encouraging. They assured me that they would be able to show me at least 20-25 horses that fulfilled my requirements which were specific.I wanted a 3 or 4 year old young tall gelding that had a lot of promise.
Plans were made and the schedule determined so I flew to Frankfort and then Dusseldorf where Stefan met me and took over. His itinerary was full and very well planned and organized. In three days we looked at least 25 horses that were all very nice young prospects. I rode nearly all of them with only one or two exceptions and this was based on just a personal preference, not that there was anything wrong with them. Once we were finished we established a list of 7 horses to ride a second time and establish a priority list. We completed that effort and I flew home.
Once I was home, Stefan arranged the vetting for my selection. That being done, he arranged the flight and all the contacts for quarantine and the horse’s eventual transport to my barn. This entire search was conducted in an extremely professional, well organized and courteous manner. The barns were all top-notch and the horses were extremely well presented.
Not only did I find a super horse, but I made a new friend as well. I would not hesitate to do it again!" Alejo, Barcelona, Spain
"I came to German Horse Center upon a recommendation of a club mate who purchased a very nice horse from a GHC partner stable one year before.
The communication and horse selection for my requirements were excellent from the beginning.
GHC suggested several additional fitting horses and organized a very worthwhile 3 days horse tour during which I tried a great number of horses and all the partners were very accommodating and showed me even additional horses on location when viewing my riding.
Stefan as my Personal Tour Guide was gentle and flexible and made the search a smooth and comfortable event. We maintain now a friendly relation. The selected hotels were excellent. We had a very good time and the stables were very nicely kept.
Finally I had to decide between 2 very nice horses and really fell in love with my brilliant new mare Perrin which would jump over fire with me. I already entered some first shows with her and am very happy.
I would highly recommend German Horse Center to everyone who searches for a high quality, well trained horse from Germany." Miriam, Kildare, Ireland
"I was looking for a dressage horse and was recommended the German Horse Centre by a good friend.
They organised the whole trip for me and were able to suggest horses for my specific needs, as I am not a very confident rider.
When I saw Dublin he was absolutely stunning; the photographs on the website did not do him justice.
Everyone we met on our trip was extremely friendly and helpful.
The GHC also recommended a great transport company, and Dublin arrived in Ireland safe and sound.
I would highly recommend the German Horse Centre."
Kathie, Athens, USA"The horses arrived safely today! They are more beautiful than I remembered! Thank you so much for your help, and organization. It made everything go so well.
Sandy and I both enjoyed our horse shopping adventure. We hope to make another trip in the future." Chantal, Wollerau, SwitzerlandTranslated from the German original "Wiltina has settled in very well and I am so pleased with her!
I was very satisfied with German Horse Center and will happily recommend your company." Ann-Kathrin, Theilheim, Germany
Translated from the German original "Everything went fine, and couldn’t be better. We had our first competition today and were already placed as first reserve. I am very happy.
We wish you and your team continued success and will also gladly come back."
Petra, Germany
Translated from the German original "Everything went great and Primera is a very, very sweet and wonderful horse.
We must remember that our daughter is only 10 years old.
She saddles and unsaddles the horse alone, 'showers' it after riding and, even as a total 'non-rider', I find Primera really great."
Penny, California, USA
"Checko is doing great. He has the best mind of any horse I have worked with.
He has gone to three shows so far and has gotten a lot of blue ribbons already. At home he is a joy to be around. Nobody can believe he is only five.
Thank you to the German Horse Center team for all their efforts!"
Vanessa, St. Margrethen, Switzerland
Translated from the German original "Dear German Horse Center Team,
You provided fantastic service in helping me find a new horse.
It was wonderful to work with German Horse Center; what your customers want is important to you and you do everything possible to meet their requirements.
The partner stables were all very pleasant and welcoming, and there were great horses available at every price level. All the partner stables went out of their way to present the most suitable horses available.
The hotels that you arranged were excellent and we really felt at home there.
The whole tour is something that I heartily recommend."
Daniela, Kaiserpfalz, GermanyTranslated from the German original "I will always contact German Horse Center when purchasing a horse, as it is a very professional business that takes its work seriously.
One receives all the help and assistance one could want with regard to viewing and trying out the horses etc. I would like to say thank you once again for the excellent service." Anfisa, London, UK" I am so happy that I found this website, it made my life so much easier!
When I decided I want to buy a new horse and I started looking around for a good one I was told it is extremely difficult to find what I needed: a young, well schooled, talented horse, but soft and calm at the same time (I am not very experienced amateur rider).
But to my surprise the German Horse Centre was able to recommend me four horses to fit my requirements! The trip was excellently organised with all horses ready and waiting for me according to Stefan's itinerary. I am also very grateful to all the people who helped me during my trials, their advices were invaluable!
The most difficult part of the process was actually choosing the horse as they all were very good indeed. I chose the beautiful black mare, she has been with me for almost a month now and I am absolutely delighted to have her as my future dressage partner! She is exactly what was said about her on the website. The German Horse Center helped me with a vet report to satisfy my insurance company and they organised the horse transportation company to deliver the horse to UK.
I will highly recommend this company and will definitely use it again in the future." Gavin, London, UK"I can honestly say that it was top class service from my first email to the delivery of my horse and the follow up after he was delivered. I have been buying horses for many years and unfortunately the horse buying process is very tricky as most dealers are very dishonest. The German Horse Center is the most amazing source for buying horses in Germany.
After giving Stefan my brief I was sent about six horses to look at. I found two on my first trip and went back a second time to try them both. It was a very difficult decision on which horse to buy. I was hoping one would fail the vet so the decisions were made for me…but unfortunately they both passed so I had to choose!
I will certainly buy more horses from the German Horse Center and will happily talk to anyone who wants more details on how easy the process was." Feedbacks 2011Kathleen, El Sobrante, California, USA
"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 Mackenzie, Calgary, Canada
"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." Saskia, Greenfield, USA
"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."
News from Saskia, April 2013 "I bought a horse through you named Cosima L a little bit over 1 year ago. I just wanted to send you a couple of pictures to show you her first 1.35 meter class! She has been going great and is now competing in the 7 year old classes with very good results! She is a winner! I have decided to keep her and bring her along, and will be getting a Grand prix horse for myself this summer!" Caroline, Ratingen, Germany
Translated from the German original "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."
Anke, Vellmar, Germany
Translated from the German original "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."
Danielle, Swiss Trainer, Poland
Translated from the German original "Thank you again for all your time and work and thanks to everyone in your team.
German Horse Center interviewStefan Kreutz, German Horse Center, interviews Diana, a trainer of our clients in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Andrea, California, USA
"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." Martina and Otto, Prague, Czech Republic
"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!" Leo, Hong Kong, China"It is with great pleasure I write this testimonial. The German Horse Center will instrumental in the purchase of my great horse, Passero.
In a very coordinated manner you arranged the agenda and in comparison to other providers your service was exceptional. Finally I did pick my horse and the process to purchase was possible with your help. Thank you and feel free to offer my details to anyone if they need a reference on your service." Isabel, Moers, Germany
Translated from the German original "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."
Jose, JN Stud, Indonesia
"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."
Aleksandra, Belgrade, Serbia
"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."
Katie, Kentucky, USA
"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." Diana, Katie's trainer, Kentucky, USA
"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!" Nadja, Zürich, Switzerland
Translated from the German original "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'." Dominique, Zürich, Switzerland
Translated from the German original "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!"
Irene, Zug, Switzerland
Translated from the German original "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."
Mary, Ireland"I found the German Horse Center a pleasure to deal with. Our itinerary was well laid out and we found our yards without difficulty. Everywhere we were met with courtesy and efficiency. The yard where our mare was stabled was so helpful and professional that we were delighted to do business with it. The mare is exactly as we were told she would be. It was a very positive experience." Kaitlin, USA
"... 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." Feedbacks 2010Nicole, SwitzerlandTranslated from the German original "In my opinion, it is the very friendly and personal assistance provided by Tanja and Stefan, the perfect and customer-oriented organization of the service, and the good cooperation with trusted partners that account for the success of the GHC strategy.
I was able to view a number of horses that met my requirements over the course of just one day. One of these was the horse that has lived in my stable since August and which gives me great joy every single day. The next time I am looking for a horse, I won’t hesitate to call the German Horse Center team." Regina, Biel Bienne, Switzerland
Translated from the German original "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."
Roberto, Trainer, Orlando, Florida, USA
First of all I would like to thank Britta (from German Horse Center), because she was the one that helped me from the beginning.
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. Katie, Calgary, Canada
"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." Anna, Lower Saxony, GermanyTranslated from the German original "I was looking to acquire a young show jumping horse and came across the German Horse Center website purely by chance. I was immediately impressed by the idea, the concept and the way in which the horses were presented. After the initial e-mail contact, I was given detailed information about the horses over the telephone and a very well designed and structured tour was arranged that gave me the chance to really get to know and test the horses in order to find my favorite.
Just 4 days after the initial contact, I was able to meet and try out the horses. After a long and very exciting day during which I rode many great horses and met a lot of nice people, I knew I had found the right horse for me. And this is confirmed every day as we have great fun together and learn from and with each other. Our first competition together was a great success. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to again thank Mr. Kreutz and his team for their wonderful support during my quest to find the perfect horse for me." Claudia, Feldmeilen, Switzerland
Translated from the German original "…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."
Shadi, Dubai
"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)!" Désirée and Cornelia, Switzerland
"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!" Kim, Trainer from Pam, Calgary, Canada"Just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the horse we purchased with your help! She is fantastic and exactly what she was sold to us as, no surprises when we got her home! Our trip to Germany exceeded my expectations by far, the effort you put forward co-ordinating everything was amazing; we traveled all across Germany, visited many top show barns, rode many incredible horses and met so many great people. The country side is beautiful, we stayed in some castles and you even organized time for dinner with friends, a trip to a great tack store and a visit to the infamous Christmas Market!
While still in Germany we were even able to be present at our horse’s vet check; and by the way our vet clinic here was very impressed with the quality and professionalism of the x-rays. I will return to Germany and use your services in an instant, it was well worth the trip and the cost!" Pam, Calgary, Canada
"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."
Regina, Bern, SwitzerlandTranslated from the German original "I was provided with plenty of assistance and great service so that I could find the perfect horse for me. The whole operation run by German Horse Center really impressed me and I would use it again without hesitation." Feedbacks 2009Gabriela, Innsbruck, AustriaTranslated from the German original "… we are so happy that we found your site, which we came across purely by accident. It is really well organized and we could have no doubt saved at least a year of searching around ourselves. You can be sure that we will be recommending it to our friends." Thomas, Stuttgart, GermanyTranslated from the German original "In our search for the perfect horse, we had already given up hope of finding a service able to offer professional and qualified support for the process of seeking out possible candidates and making an initial selection. Then we found and made use of your service. As we ourselves are in the service industry, we feel well qualified to assess what you provide and are delighted to have found this all-inclusive service. The assistance we received in selecting our horse was excellent.
Our priorities included the type of horse and the requirement that it should have received professional training well suited to its age; your service was so comprehensive that we could enjoy a calm and very successful 'shopping trip'. We wish you all the best for the future." The editorial team of the Norwegian equestrian magazine "Hesteliv" tested the personal guide service and the range of horses for sale
"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" Gustavo, Trainer, Florida, USA
"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."
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