Our 11-year-old daughter just returned from a three-day trip with a group of riders from Kathy’s Friendly Western Riders. The stable is located in Steinbach, just outside of Frankfurt.

Kathy and Fred took the group from the Fohlenhof stable in Steinbach to Heftrich for three days and in between, other little side trips were taken.

Fred just mailed these pictures and I thought I would share them with you – Germany viewed on horseback.

Exploring the infamous German forest trails...

Great setting for Grimm Brothers tales

Germany in autumn

Our daughter took the next couple of pictures.

Coming down the hill in Körloff

The sun is going down in Heftrich.

This annual trip is usually held once in July and September. For more information about riding at the Fohlenhof, visit Kathy’s Friendly Western Riders.

Located in Steinbach, between Oberursel and Frankfurt, Kathy’s Friendly Western Riders offers anyone the opportunity to learn how to ride, groom and feed horses. Kathy, a U.S. American, is an accomplished horse trainer, with over fifteen years of teaching experience in the relaxing art of western pleasure horseback riding.

Whether you are looking for a one-time only fun activity for your out-of-town visitor or are interested in a regular activity for your own children, contact Kathy for more information at: Kathy1947@bunt.com or by cell:0172-6900533

Our preteen daughter has been getting horseback riding lessons for almost two years and she loves it. (One of Kathy’s youngest riders is a three-year-old boy, held by his mother.)

Instructions are given in English, but the value of your learning will be universal.

Ask Kathy for more information on one-time riding, regular lessons, three-day trips around the area in Germany, and their annual horseback riding tour near their Colorado/U.S.A. ranch.

Fred and Kathy

A field ride near Frankfurt...

...another one under the Colorado skies.