A quiet wish that came true: a family breeding farm for dressage horses in the Flevopolder.
Breeding horses already ran in the family on both sides, and our daughters Ghiselain and Fréderique grew up with horses too. Because we did not want to part with our very first mare, we added another broodmare. And then another, and another. That is how a quiet wish for a breeding farm of our own came true.
We have run an arable farm in the Flevopolder for many years. The peace and space it brings give our horses and foals an excellent level of welfare. With our passion for horses and the sport, every horse gets enough attention and training. We and our daughters have all completed certified training, so the horses are well prepared for dressage.
We work not only regionally, but also internationally. Our network is extensive and we believe that an agreement is an agreement. Trust is very important to us.
“Misfortunes come on horseback and go away on foot.”
We love to bring out the best in a horse, while the horse always feels comfortable and calm. Horses are noble animals with a sensitive nature, after all.
That is why we choose bloodlines of high quality, of top level and with a good character. In our view, that combination brings out the best in the horse.
Our goal is to make our clients happy with a lovely horse that suits them. That is why we take great care with our breeding programme, the purchase and the rearing of our horses.
We want them to grow into healthy sport horses with a fine career ahead of them. A hobby that has turned professional, led by passion and drive.
Founder
Corné was born in Breda and lived in Moerdijk until the age of ten, growing up on his parents’ arable farm. In 1972 the Hermus family moved to Lelystad to continue the farm there. Breeding horses is in Corné’s blood: his grandfather and father bred Belgian draught horses for work on the farm.
In 2002 Corné took over the business, with the focus on arable farming. Both his daughters started riding at a young age, and eventually the first mare of their own was bought: a Kennedy mare with interesting blood. Purely as a hobby, Corné bred a foal from her. From there his interest grew in breeding good bloodlines with plenty of sport, and high-quality dressage foals with a good character. That turned out to be the cradle of Hermus Horses.
Today the business has around 25 horses, including the stallion Goliath/Owen (Gladiator x Obelisk), who was approved by the NRPS in 2022.
Successor in the business
Corné’s youngest daughter and his successor in the business. With a great passion for dressage, and above all for breeding, she is the driving force behind continuing the breeding farm and taking it to a higher level.
She was born in Lelystad, at the farm where Hermus Horses is now located, and lives in Dronten with her husband and three children. Her two eldest children have caught the horse bug as well and are keen riders.
Her vision for Hermus Horses is crystal clear: breeding modern dressage horses that are sharp enough to always want to work for you, yet keep a cool head. In short: a high-quality, reliable dressage horse with a heart of gold.
Would you like to see our horses in person? Make an appointment and visit us on the Meerkoetenweg in Lelystad.
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