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Coaching

Our Trainers

Our trainer, Philippe de Balanda, stands out for his unwavering dedication, expertise, and personalized approach. Born and raised in France, he was trained by many well-known coaches and has competed in several nations’ cups, including Lison, Reins, Bourg en Bresse, and Eindhoven, even earning second place in the National Championship in France in 1997.

Phillipe has a passion for nurturing both horse and rider, which is evident in the stand-out riders he has trained, like Abdel Said, Harry Smolders, and Stal Hendrickx. With his sights set on developing the next generation of horses and riders, Philippe is committed to maintaining the highest standards of training and care, ensuring that each horse and rider partnership reaches their fullest potential.

Our Process

At Eyckenhoeve, our training and coaching process is tailored to each horse and rider, focusing on building trust, skill, and confidence. We offer full-service horse training and comprehensive coaching for both horse and rider, ensuring a harmonious partnership that is ready to succeed in any discipline.

Hear from our clients

“Eyckenhoeve has always been a trusted and reliable source for top-quality horses. In an industry filled with so many unknowns, the transparency and customer advocacy is refreshing. Niels and Maxime always go above and beyond to ensure we feel like a valued client…“

Lilly Goldstein

“We have done business with Niels & Maxime for over 10 years. They are honest, and trustworthy, and have found us some of our best horses. Their eye for top horses is exceptional.”

From Courtney and Scott Lenkart
(South Haven Farm)

“You will not meet anyone as motivated as Niels and Maxime. They take pride in everything they do and always give 100%.
They know a good horse and the majority of my horses have come from them over the last decade.”

Andrew Vaziri

+32 497 04 35 60

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