Training & Development
Sport Horse Training & Development in Geel, Belgium.
Training Experience & Environment
More than training — a complete experience.
The Eyckenhoeve program offers more than just training it delivers a complete, high-level experience tailored to your ambitions. Whether you join us for one week or several months, you become part of a motivated, supportive, and professional team environment. Our riders benefit from regular participation in training shows during the week and competitions on weekends, gaining valuable ring experience and continuous development in real show settings.
Located in the charming town of Geel, Belgium, the experience extends beyond the stables. With nearby restaurants, shops, and a welcoming atmosphere, riders enjoy a comfortable and balanced lifestyle alongside their training. Eyckenhoeve combines performance, care and attention to detail with a refined, international atmosphere. It is a place where riders feel supported, horses are managed to the highest standard and every program is designed to turn ambition into real results.
Trainers & Approach
An individual path to success.
At Eyckenhoeve, our philosophy is built on one essential belief: every horse and every rider deserves an individual path to success. Our trainers Cassie Jarchow, Dario Santos, and Neal Vanderwegen combine international experience with a highly personalized approach, focusing on precision and true partnership. Training is never one-size-fits-all. Each rider and horse combination follows a tailored program designed around their goals, level and ambitions, whether developing fundamentals, building confidence, or preparing for competition.
With coaching available in English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, German and French, we provide a truly international environment where communication is seamless and riders feel immediately at home. Our focus goes beyond technique. We develop confident riders, balanced horses and strong partnerships creating the foundation for long-term success both in and out of the arena.
Facilities & Horse Care
Designed for performance and well-being.
Our facilities are designed to support both performance and well-being at the highest level. Riders train in both indoor and outdoor arenas, fully equipped with hunter and jumper courses, as well as a large grass arena that offers variety and a natural training environment. Horse welfare is at the center of everything we do. Horses benefit from daily turnout in spacious fields with high-quality grass, ensuring both physical health and mental relaxation. Advanced equipment, including horse walkers and an aquatrainer, supports conditioning, recovery and overall fitness.
Each horse receives an individually tailored feeding plan, carefully designed to match their workload and needs. Combined with attentive daily care, this creates a system where horses can truly thrive. Every detail is considered to provide a premium standard of care allowing both horse and rider to focus fully on progress and performance.
Our Town & Nearby Cities
Life beyond the stables.
Based in the charming town of Geel and just a short drive from Antwerp, Eyckenhoeve offers the perfect balance between top-level training and quality of life. Riders benefit from a peaceful, green environment surrounded by beautiful nature, while still being close to vibrant city life. Within just minutes, you will find high-quality supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and local shops, making everyday life both convenient and enjoyable. The location is also highly accessible, with both Brussels Airport and Eindhoven Airport less than an hour away. This unique setting allows riders to fully focus on their training while enjoying a relaxed, welcoming Belgian atmosphere.
Our Facility
A home built for horse and rider.
Eyckenhoeve features a modern indoor arena, outdoor jumping arena with hunter and jumper courses, and a large grass arena. Additional facilities include horse walkers, an aquatrainer, and extensive turnout paddocks with quality grass. Each horse follows an individual feeding and care program, supporting both performance and well-being.