Minderhoud Stable, home of Dressage Rider Hans Peter Minderhoud

The Minderhoud Stables is situated at the beautiful Resim Dressage complex in Harskamp. With his partner Edward Gal he has his own complex there within which the horses are housed. Hans Peter has 15 stables at his disposal. There is a mix of sporting and stud horses at the stables with each horse having its own training schedule.

Resim Dressage has an EU certified SWS Station, a professional indoor and outdoor arena, a covered trainingmill, fields and grassy paddocks.

Hans Peter first came into contact with horses at the age of six at the nearby stables in Westkapelle. It soon became clear that this was more than just a hobby. Hans Peter spent every spare minute at the stables and although the ‘horse world’ was totally unfamiliar to his family they have always given him their full support.

At the age of 16 he approached Anky van Grunsven and enquired if he might work with her in the school holidays. She agreed, and he worked all his holidays in Erp.
In 1994 Hans Peter accompanied Anky as competition groom to Den Haag where the World Equestrian Games were taking place. When Anky won a gold medal with Bonfire Hans Peter knew for certain that he wanted to make his carrier in the equestrian world.

Hans Peter acquired a lot of experience in the following years at various sporting stables. He worked for Bollvorm, Van De Broek and at Gertjan van Olst’s stud farm to name but a few.

In 20003 he decided it was time to branch out on his own. With the help of stallions Painted Black and Rubles he established both his stables and his name.

Since then Stal Minderhoud has built up a solid name in the (International) training world. Hans Peter enjoys both training and riding Young Horses as well as riding a good trial Grand Prix.

A brief summary of his list of prizes include; 4 world champion titles, several National titles, 6 times Pavo Cup champion and of course European Gold for Holland.