Coaching, Riding Camps & Seminars

Laura Klaphake is one of Germany's most accomplished young show jumping riders. She claimed team gold and individual bronze at the 2014 Junior European Championships in Arezzo, won the German Show Jumping Championship in 2017, and represented Germany at the European Championships in Gothenburg the same year. In 2018, she was selected for the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon, where she helped the German team claim bronze. With experience at the highest levels of international show jumping — Nations Cups, Grand Prix competitions and World Championships — Laura brings exceptional technical expertise and a proven competition record to her work as a trainer.

Lars Meyer zu Bexten was born with a natural talent for equestrian sport. From an early age he achieved countless successes in young rider championships, and was awarded the German Gold Riding Badge at just 17 years of age. He went on to compete successfully at international level, representing the German team in numerous Nations Cups. Lars is now active as a trainer. Alongside his role as national coach of the Greek show jumping team, he offers individual coaching sessions and training clinics for riders of all levels. At the heart of his work is the optimal management of horse and rider — combining effective training and competition coordination tailored to each rider's individual level and sporting ambitions.

Philipp Ruwe is a German dressage rider and trainer. He completed his training with Bernhard Fischer and the Böckmann stallion station in Lastrup, before gaining professional experience at some of Germany's most respected yards — including Johannes Westendarp, the Hanoverian Association in Verden, and the stable of Jürgen and Christoph Koschel at Hof Beckerode in Hagen am Teutoburger Wald. He offers training for dressage riders from grassroots to Grand Prix level, with a strong emphasis on individual coaching and personal development.

Enno grew up in an equestrian family and was in the saddle from an early age. He achieved numerous successes in young rider competitions and has since established himself in international senior sport as well. He runs a training yard focused on developing talented show jumping horses for international competition. The training and development of riders is equally close to his heart.

Helen Langehanenberg is one of Germany’s most successful dressage riders and trainers, with multiple international Grand Prix victories and medals at Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. Known for her harmonious riding style and classical training approach, she has developed numerous horses to top sport level. Photo-Copyright: www.photo.equitaris.de

Philipp Hess has been the director of Hof Bettenrode since July 1999, offering riding lessons and training up to advanced level. The competition presentation and training of dressage horses is his passion — which is why he sees his work not as a profession, but as a calling. When he took over the yard, he set himself the goal of building a centre for dressage sport in which species-appropriate keeping and the best sporting conditions are united. The conscientious care of the horses entrusted to him always comes first.

Marten, born in 1982, has a degree in sport science and is project manager for international equestrian competitions. He runs a breeding and training barn near Osnabrück. Marten was assistant trainer under Ludger Beerbaum. He has achieved numerous titles and placings in equestrian sport such as Vice Champion of German Pony Riders, winner of the Nations' Cup in Verona, Italy, Westphalian Runner-up Champion, placed at the CSI5* Hamburg Derby as well as numerous other wins and placings up to CSI3*. Marten has trained many international riders up to the highest classes. He also has many students in China, India as well as Florida (USA). At his barn he trains young riders and juniors and prepares them for national and international competitions such as the European Championships.

Rai, born in 1989, has competed internationally to CSI 3* Level, and runs his own competition and training operation, in Pulheim, near Cologne. He is also a project manager for international equestrian events in Asia and the Middle East. He also has many students whom he travels worldwide to train and also who come to Germany from, USA, Jamaica, Bermuda, China, Thailand, Haiti, India and South Africa. He has trained with top riders such as Cameron Hanley, Albert Voorne and Marco Kutscher. He regularly hosts students for training camps at his base near with full-service organization and management helping young riders and juniors to prepare for national and international competitions.

Jens, born in 1984, runs a training barn near Münster. He holds the Goldene Reitabzeichen and is a qualified Pferdewirtschaftsmeister. Jens was trained by Marcus Ehning, Otto Becker and Christian Ahlmann. After winning various championships as a young rider, he has also won and been placed numerous times in international Nation's Cup events at the highest level. For example, Jens achieved the second placed in the 2017 DKP Riders Tour and won the Grand Prix in Münster (CSI4*). His pupils also compete in the highest classes CSI4* and CSI5*.