Stable Tour at VAN OLST HORSES

Van Olst Horses is a renowned equestrian establishment located in the Netherlands. They are well-known for their exceptional breeding program and training of top-quality dressage horses. The facility, managed by the Van Olst family, has earned a stellar reputation within the international equestrian community for producing world-class dressage talent.
Lottie Fry, a British dressage rider, has gained recognition as a key figure at Van Olst Horses. She has been associated with the establishment, where she hones her skills and competes at the highest levels of international dressage. Lottie Fry is celebrated for her equestrian prowess and her dedication to the sport, making her a rising star in the competitive world of dressage. Her affiliation with Van Olst Horses further cements their reputation for nurturing exceptional equestrian talent and top-notch dressage horses.
Tag along as we visit this Dutch facility, where the stars of tomorrow are being trained to the highest level of dressage.
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[@Szjuli]

At a certain point i got bothered about the stable. Why can not keeping the horses (not only young ones) on fields -be a standard... During the video i was like, maybe the brought the horses in to show them easyer. But it turned out, they keeping them in most of the time. And my personal best part was when the lady said: "when the doors closed they become naughty" Umm yes madame you would be if you would be kept in a tiny empty room everyday all day... I honestly don't understand these high standard propertys, all the luxury, all the space, gym, inside arenas, "very important" office, but not a freaking fucking pasture... Just why? They try to be so relevant saying that they have a very strong connection with these horses, i highly doubt that with these conditions.

[@pfinchen7194]

Are they outside every day? It hope they can run on the fields.😢 Matt, why don't you ask thinks like this? You never do. It's so important.

[@KSJen]

Being polite. And perhaps the horses are inside due to the video to show off to the world.

[@user-hk5yt2rl9c]

@@KSJen it's well known most dressage horses get hardly any turn out it's very rare carl hester is one of few who gives his horses turn out. It's cruel. Horses were not designed to live in a box apart from the 1 hour turn out they might get and being worked, the excuse is they are too expensive to risk hurting themselves in a field. so restricting them is obviously going to make them sooo calm when they do get to go out. Sorry just something I'm passionate about, I worked on an event yard and again they got 1 hour out!

[@Equitate77]

To see ALL of them stabled is quite sad, hopefully, the reason was for the video and they do get turnout time.

[@rohansrider]

What a horrible artificial lifestyle, not my idea of fun for horses.

[@maanuulicious]

As a totally normal rider I would never want my horse to have a box without even a window. And these people have such a huge property and sooo much money and they let there world Champions stand inside .. 😢

[@lupabbiac1319]

Congratulations, they managed to make a barn look like a prison. The horses are all showing signs of stress, but good luck to them and their staff anyway. Maybe they’ll know better one day.

[@awkwardautistic]

Yes, I'm sure these horses aren't nearly as well taken care of as yours are. 😂

[@Krinsta1]

They are beautiful horses. I volunteer at a rescue for horses. When I hear 110 horses being bred, I worry about what happens to the horses that don't make the cut. Am I going to be seeing the ones bred in Australia starving and dejected. It's so sad seeing the ones we can't save going off on trucks to be made into dog meat. I wish these breeders would stop over breeding or at least limit breeding and make sure they don't end up on a doggers' truck ever😢

[@nozee77]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@carolef2271]

The horses bred at Van Olst do not end up at auctions. They are top quality sport horses, not mongrels.

[@veganwitch13]

@@carolef2271that is so not true, once they impoted one of Rock of Gibraltar’s daughters to my country, and she had such bad confirmation they sent her to slaughter…. Not all horses make the cut, not even the expensive “well” bred ones…

[@Krinsta1]

@carolef2271 I've seen plenty of top bred horses starving, injured, and sold at auctions. Literally, hundreds of TBs are aging in shelters right now. Unless they have a contractual agreement to return the horses that they said they auction online, they don't know where their horses will end up. Horses live for a very long time. They need to be protected from terrible conditions. I love all the horses at the sanctuary I volunteer with, but there are 70 horses there, and most of them are top TB. The mongrels, as you call them, are few and far between. That's probably because the mongrels are owned by people who know horse ownership is a lifelong commitment, not just eventing or racing machines.

[@carolef2271]

@@Krinsta1 TB’s have been (in)bred to run and are no longer built like sport horses. In the days when they became hunters/jumpers and dressage mounts, they had bones, height and nice movements. They are now smallish and have very little substance. Most of them have faulty conformation for the sport. The exceptional ones can be used for eventing and low level jumping. That is why most of them do not find themselves in a successful second career. I must admit that top breeders of sport horses (warmbloods) do not keep the ordinary ones. They keep what can make a name for themselves or sell to the highest bidder. The ones that are « culled » from their breeding operations will end up in the hands of trainers/riders that can develop them properly, if they are lucky, while the others will be « abused » and end up in difficult situations.

[@LenaJo00]

I pass this place regularly and never liked what I saw. Seeing it on the inside now makes me even more sad. Especially because the people (at least in this video) only speak of the horses’ bloodlines, talents and achievements. They don’t speak about what they do to fulfill the true needs of these horses at all (and please, can we all agree being in these stables for that many hours is NOT comfortable for the horses). Of course, it becomes rather obvious these needs are not fully met, just as is the case with a lot of these kinds of places. I seriously wonder why this tour only showed the training facilities and not their pastures (most of them are super small, but they do have them. With a little bit of grass even). I do see them turn out their horses, but only for a few hours a day and usually it looks like the same few horses every time (but admittedly many look alike, so I could be mistaken) (I see four together in a group in a slightly bigger pasture and then a bunch of horses each on their own square. Sometimes I spot a larger group of youngsters together as well and a small pony they put alone in a metal roundpen away from the rest. They also have a shetland/mini that I really wish they would give a buddy…). Seeing how many horses they actually have now gives me the impression some don’t get to roam outside at all or just not for certain days or periods (like, the dude said about the two year olds: “ten days ago they were still in the field”). What I do know is that their freshly weaned (at least, the one ‘batch’ I also pass because they are kept a kilometer away) don’t see the daylight until spring, after which they get a few hours turnout on a rediculously small stroke on which they cannot run because they crowd it. I’m glad to see a lot of people in the comment section worry about the horses’ (stressful) confinement and lack or absence of turnout. I hope it inspires them and others reading through these comments to try to give their own horses better lives and to reconsider supporting businesses like van Olst horses (like, if you are going to buy a baby sportshorse try getting one from a breeder that does a better job at ticking the ‘wellfare’ and ‘wellbeing’ boxes).

[@lexilewis7412]

Looks like a prison.

[@silver_fox_4297]

GOSH!!! I worked at Van Olst Horses in 2014, I spent 3 months there!!!! Amazing horses, place and owners!! And the doggies :)!!!! When I was there I got the chance to met Valegro, Charlotte, Alan and Carl. Now the place got new super stars: Lottie and Everdale!!!! The place evolved so much!!! Thanks @HorseworldTV :) This video bring me a LOT of memories!!!!

[@kimisgirl1]

How much turn out time did the horse get each day?

[@silver_fox_4297]

@kimisgirl1 I worked in the winter there, and the horses went to the paddocks everyday. Happy muddy horses hahaha. They also got a walker plus the spa area.Close by you got forested areas to go for a ride too! The Van Olst take good care of their horses.

[@sabrinajackson-rq5ej]

why are they stable then? no hate but could you tell me a normal day for them if you can remember our what you think would happen?

[@jennykonijnenburg3031]

Still situated at Den Hout?

[@noones6109]

@@sabrinajackson-rq5ej for the video. Are they supposed to walk and show the empty stables?

[@kanek0yuki]

@Milestone-Equestrian this is a perfect example of what you were talking about in your recent video :(

[@veganwitch13]

Do these horses get turned out?

[@VeganFriendlyNutritionist]

Exactly my thoughts, it looks more like a breeding jail to me sadly. I doubt these horses get turned out often, IF AT ALL. If they had beautiful pastures for them, they would have shown them to us. But no mention of them, makes me think that they are not there. Making money off slaves virtually. No freedom to be horses, especially for the stallions, poor things.

[@hazelb7218]

wasn't that horse...king of the stables named Negro or did i mis-hear?? clue is there i guess!! sad @@VeganFriendlyNutritionist

[@veganwitch13]

@@hazelb7218 negro is also a spanish word, meaning black with no underlying racism behind it

[@Charbified]

@@hazelb7218 Not sure what that has to do with anything? It just means black.

[@lexilewis7412]

No they do not get turned out. At one point in the video, the guy said the two year old's just arrived from the fields. So when they are under two, they are out in the pasture, but after that they stay in their stalls all day.

[@juliajules1727]

Very clean and beautyful, but more for humane than for horses. They should be outside together in a herd.

[@hazelb7218]

Beautiful horses...but i hope they get time outside....!! x

[@tullumtullum1472]

Bestes Wetter draußen und die Pferde stehen alle in ihren Boxen… wie wohl der Werdegang geregelt ist? 😢

[@dutchy0024]

I was also wondering where the fields are…

[@jocelyn5196]

They might have had the horses inside so Matt could meet them

[@AnnyOKtoday]

@@dutchy0024me too. Hope some of them have out time.

[@nozee77]

Exactly my thoughts! Big roomy stables are nice and all, but the horses need to be out!

[@Lea-wm3pm]

Bei den Reitpferden kann ich es je nach Uhrzeit noch nachvollziehen, wenn sie im Stall stehen zwecks reiten etc. (Sie sollten natürlich trotzdem raus !!!) Aber bei Negro, der ein Rentner ist … Warum steht er in einer Box und genießt nicht sein wohlverdientes Rentnerleben auf der Wiese. Unverständlich…

[@Marta2127eerr]

12:12 the dog with the carrot XD love it. and amazing place with amazing horses

[@merlebarl4977]

Luxurious for the humans, but the horses? They are probably suffering a lot. 10hours of turnout is the bare minimum, but not even close to what would be perfect.

[@EquestrianAC_Official]

they had them in stalls for the video, are they supposed to walk and show empty stalls??

[@merryarttoonesakamarysusan559]

armchair expert

[@merlebarl4977]

@@merryarttoonesakamarysusan559 what‘s your high qualification which makes you think that my opinion has no worth? (Sorry english is not my native language)

[@user-hw5mc7ct1o]

I would be much more impressed if the horses were outside in the fields, especially the youngsters. It’s not nice seeing them with so little room to move around. You can say it’s just for the video but I’m not convinced tbh!

[@She_skis]

@@merlebarl4977what is your high qualification that makes them have to listen to you?

[@moejennie]

Those horses!! They all look like a million bucks! Stunning.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Wow, what a huge operation, it's fabulous.

[@user-my6fc4iq1z]

Amazing video. The horses were so beautiful.

[@kingagrabinski8849]

Thank you for bringing such a diversity of content on this platform. Although I am certain that the star horses have a lot of interaction with human, I was a little bit overwhelmed by the number of horses on the property and all in the stalls, some of them being quite agitated. Nevertheless, thank you for this very interesting episode.

[@PYLYPENKO_KARINE]

Amazing! Thank you 😊

[@Dorian-wf1iv]

Thank you for this beautiful video I love horses

[@paddyanne2024]

Thank you, you have a really nice channel and interview well. Such a lovely facility!

[@NamasteNidhi]

I always wanted to see where Glamourdale, Kento, Negro and Everdale lived. I really admire Charlotte, she's really good at dressage. Perhaps the pastures just weren't shown, and I don't think the horses were abused as they seemed to like Charlotte. I thought the stable had nice facilities but they should have shown us the pastures.

[@maanuulicious]

It us unbelivable ... The horses even have full wall s between each other and can t even snuffle together....

[@clairetomkyns175]

Loved all the dogs!

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Me too, especially the little chestnut dachshund.

[@audeburghaudeburgh9410]

​@@CarolStJohn-ev9ryAaaw yes loved that one, I wonder if they all eat horse poo

[@Dressage_Dreamer]

Amazing barn ❤

[@christinemartindale8715]

Wow what beautiful horse and property tfs Matt.😎🏇😎

[@KOHORTAVISNJEVAC]

the best ive seen

[@oldageisdumb]

12:13 the dog with the carrot 😆

[@Boyland8692]

Loved it true Matt quality style!! 🤩🤩👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@janeilsley1131]

Loved to have seen the brood mares.

[@zephyrine6047]

Would have been nice to see tha pastures more too and know how much turnout they get, especially since a lot more people are becoming aware of the welfare concerns for stalled horses with little to no turnout, and here one can only speculate how much turnout these horses get. No physical contact even between bars in any stall, lots of horses kicking at the walls and majority of stalls had scratch marks on the outside where the horses can reach with their heads, not knowing 100% but assuming that they cause those marks out of stress. To me this doesn't look like a dream stable at all, except for humans and their convenience. 😟

[@VeganFriendlyNutritionist]

Exactly my thoughts, it looks more like a breeding jail to me sadly. I doubt these horses get turned out often, IF AT ALL. If they had beautiful pastures for them, they would have shown them to us. But no mention of them, makes me think that they are not there.

[@zephyrine6047]

@@VeganFriendlyNutritionist At 0:09 there is a quick shot of what looks like pastures, they look small and looks like single horse pastures so unless they have more pastures elsewhere the horses still probably don't get much socializing except being able to touch another horse during their turnout time, which they can't at all in the stables. Unless they have minimum 8-12 hours turnout (even that in my opinion, is too little, considering horses usually only sleep for about 3h per 24h, that's 9 hours of doing nothing in a small stall during night if they get 12h turnout, but it's better than no turnout or less turnout) I think it's abuse and a sad life for these horses. I wish more people would realize this, as even in this comment section only about 3 people wrote about that, majority thinks it looks like a dream stable and the horses look "happy".

[@Charbified]

Was definitely thinking this... I was like, it looks like a nice day, why are all the horses inside?

[@kanek0yuki]

Totally agree, and I was going to say the same thing. Thanks for pointing it out to those unaware! I'm sure most would say these horses are "treated like royalty", but they (seemingly) aren't allowed basic social interaction with other horses.

[@pixie706]

Strange to see all stallions or geldings . don't they train mares too.

[@susanfitch1994]

Yes enjoyed

[@joannekucks4343]

I’d like to see what they feed their horses and how they train. I remember seeing a video of Valegro’s last ride. Very moving. They obviously have a winning set up. It was very clean. Are the small dogs good at keeping the mice down?

[@heaven77ish]

Sp beautiful to see all the stallions so happy and together and Negro, he does not look like that from feeding, he looks like that because all his needs are met and he is 'happy' I know we shouldnt use anthropomorphic terms but happy he is.

[@cathyhellen5519]

I can't even imagine.

[@Charbified]

It's a shame. I quite enjoyed Lottie's riding, but seeing the way the horses are being treated makes me disappointed... Can we please have a stable tour of a place that is actually designed for horses please? Rather than for the people...

[@cschneider6229]

Totally agree 💯

[@Error-wp1ub]

Cian O'Connor in Ireland!

[@sussiemikkelsen1764]

Beautiful stables and love to see the care and support for all the horses 💙💫

[@eleftheriarapti5518]

I love it matt is the best and the stableeees i want them😂

[@donnapalmeri9573]

A dream stables! Beautiful horses,surroundings,and lovely people.Thank You for sharing!😊😊

[@kimaparis]

👌🏽. I know this feature was about their facility, and this is not a criticism, but rather a suggestion for the cameraman & editor... show more than the horses' heads. The focus was on the people. May we see more of the horses? Even better, take the questions a bit deeper - what specifically is so great about the horse being discussed? Maybe put the audio over B-roll of the horse, pointing out the highlights. Would make the video even more interesting and educational. Many thanks. ❤ JOINING

[@TheSoundofSilence343]

But maybe the owners didn’t want to get in too deep about their horses. I imagine it is a great privilege extended to Matt that he gets these private tours and maybe he doesn’t want to take too much of the advantage afforded to him. He is invading their privacy and he is being very gracious with what they are offering him. I think he does a superb job of his tours and his demeanour is very grateful for what he receives, for free.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Yes, I would have enjoyed a closer look at the horses.

[@Charbified]

They probably don't want to get too much into the horses because they know they stall them way too much and don't offer anywhere near good welfare... I really wish that for once one of these stable tours would be more than a fancy prison for animals treated like machines for winning things/making money.

[@redbirdsfan8341]

Beautiful! Thank you! I missed the name of the stunning grey 8 yr old son of Everdale. Lottie said he's her unicorm that everybody notices & loves. Anybody know his name?

[@adriennarowe8058]

This is the video tour I’ve been waiting for. STAR studded horses! More videos like this, pllleeeaaassseee 😂🎉❤

[@irenesch.5818]

Thanks Matt! This was a treat. The horses are gorgeous! ❤ And the stables look amazing...

[@heaven77ish]

Matt, this one was made me jealous. Lottie Fry is one of the best riders the world has ever produced and here you are meeting her, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Can you start doing a comp at the end of each video where the star will give a signed card away for best comment or 1st comment etc. Congrats on a great vid

[@asakampl7552]

Grevlundagården in Sweden is perfect for horses. Peder Fredricsson and his wife and family lives there.

[@RPostVideos]

This place uses Hilltop Farm Inc. All of the stallions we visited on this tour are listed on their stallion list. I used to spend summers at Hilltop Farm as a working student.

[@lucymorganeq6050]

not the dog with the carrot 😂 12:13

[@faizah00]

Matt you really now how to make good content.the right contact and questions with all the different people.i really love the tours

[@AdventureswithLycanmyGSD]

This may be a silly question (I love horses but am not a horse person). Could you please tell me what breed are these particular horses featured in this video?

[@j.m.8545]

The dogs and horses all seem very loved and confident with their people. That is a happy barn.

[@user-hk5yt2rl9c]

Horses eat little and often whilst moving around. This is cruel and unnatural. You also increase the risk of colic. HORSES SHOULD BE IN A FIELD NOT A BOX

[@user-vt9tf3ug7y]

Do they came out in field at days ?

[@user-hk5yt2rl9c]

How much turn out do these horses get! Spend most of their time in a 12x12 stable. Unnatural and cruel

[@kamciaomg1271]

Matt I want to start dressage can U recommend good trainer for me Brugge area pls ?❤

[@annawinters6239]

Apparently they have lots of facilities to turn out and such and they use it, but they just didnt show it in the video

[@BonnieStorm-ku5yd]

all day and all night What’s wrong with these people? Why don’t they want to put them out I don’t get it.

[@MCrvngraddip2013]

😮Valegros dad. ❤❤❤

[@robertw.1499]

A dream life, and I'm not a rider ❤

[@robthomas3968]

They must have loads of people ride theses horses every day

[@maga2550]

The most part of the stable looks like a prison....😢

[@daniwatkins8439]

I have never seen a more beautiful stable! I must say the indoor arena gives me asylum vibes 😳 its gorgeous but why is it completely enclosed without a sliver of window and white walls not a single flag/ banner/ fake brush/ mirror/ nothing.. 😅 gives me anxiety I probably couldn't ride in there

[@superrajraj]

I am sad for the horses having to stable on brick/concrete. That can’t be comfortable to stand on. Dirt is preferable. They ask so much from their horses would be good if they were more thoughtful about their comfort.

[@whichypoohs]

Poor horses. Looks like a prison bordering on cruelty. Awful 😢

[@Maria-nz4iw]

horses should be outside in paddocks at least. not stabled all day.

[@Dressage_Dreamer]

They aren’t stabled all day….

[@asakampl7552]

Är hästarna inte ute?? Stackars hästar som verkar vara uppstallade största delen av deras dagar och liv. Fantastiska hästar men trist med uppstallningen!

[@thevegandragon4676]

Do these equine prisoners ever go out to play in an actual field where they can just be horses!

[@sorrento2]

I saw some bored looking horses

[@countchocula5379]

I hope Everdales mouth is okay. (From the bleeding DQ, again.) I also hope that the horses aren’t kept in prison all day and night.

[@Knorriis]

I am not impressed... it looks fancy yes, but not a good life. In sweden al horses have to be outside, its law... you cant just stall them. Some bigger place have dispens but they have to be outside half day and they rotate... my boy is outside 24/7 he has his own house with alot of straw in it, so he can choose, inside or outside, his pasture is big and he has his two neighbors that he cant talk to over the fence and his own box in the stall if I wanna take him inside. Thats fancy in my opinion! 🙂

[@countchocula5379]

I completely with you friend. My horses have the same. They have stalls but the doors are permanently open so they can come and go as they please. Fans in the hot summer months. Warm dry bedding when it’s cold. Grass available all day and night all year, plenty of free choice hay, soaked alfalfa mash + vitamins, free choice salt and minerals, lots of grooming, massage, and ethical exercise. God bless you and keep you friend. Its always good to hear others who align on this issue and think about your horses living happy lives wherever you/they are. 😊❤✝️🕊️🙏🏻

[@faykelz1073]

Did that dog fart???!!!

[@marydoherty9188]

im hoping to be able to use frozen semen from glamourdale next year for my TB mare, fingers crossed, much love from the UK xxx

[@2005Kohl]

Alot of abuse going on among the elite high end show horse barns. It is well known and see it on line all the time. PLease God help these poor creatures from the abuse that is put upon them. It is time to stop after thousands of years of cruelty. WHen you have money you are immune to having to pay for what you have done at least for those who are guilty. THe horses in the stalls are obviously never allowed out to pasture so that is a mental and physical problem for a wandering herd animal. Oh I forgot you just dont give a damn about the horses welfare just the prestige and money. It is very clear that is how it is at these barns.

[@itsnina7989]

Those poor horses just staring at a concrete wall...at least put some plants or something around!

[@marinajansen3302]

omg…😂 this is a “trilling plate”. matt are you even aussie? a thrilling plate? 😂😂, no a “vibrating”…. viberating for the english speaking people 🎉

[@valeriegarcia5420]

So there’s 0 fields?💀

[@Jule79]

Stupid to move😈Bad stall

[@Jule79]

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