Ponyschule Arnum

Team Ponyschule Arnum is a pony school in Hemmingen, near Hanover, offering a child-focused introduction to horses through the Team Pony Concept®. This educational approach is designed for children aged 3 to 9 and uses group activities to build knowledge, confidence and safe, responsible interaction with ponies. The school offers pony courses and workshops as an alternative to early conventional riding lessons, emphasizing preparation for riding and a strong foundation in handling horses.

Its approach prioritizes children’s emotional and physical development rather than putting pony riding at the center. The school explains that young children benefit from learning about and caring for ponies at an appropriate pace, with age, coordination and individual readiness taken into account. It aims to provide positive experiences, small achievements and opportunities for children to understand their own limits. The courses are intended to prepare participants for more performance-oriented riding from around age 10, while developing a balanced seat and confidence around horses.