{"id":128,"date":"2025-02-06T09:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T09:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horseholidays.bonsaidev.nl\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:06:50","slug":"over-ons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/en\/over-ons\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1dfr34-566b7daf2c7ee06d0ce566756818b8a8 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-128'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1bb988-9b9d0f6cbd5fad3f56550a0dca466dfc\">\n#top .flex_column.av-1bb988-9b9d0f6cbd5fad3f56550a0dca466dfc{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:80px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-1bb988-9b9d0f6cbd5fad3f56550a0dca466dfc{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:80px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1bb988-9b9d0f6cbd5fad3f56550a0dca466dfc av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div'     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14ifyg-c1d029b06b658fc741d7fdc09e563b62\">\n#top .flex_column.av-14ifyg-c1d029b06b658fc741d7fdc09e563b62{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:80px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-14ifyg-c1d029b06b658fc741d7fdc09e563b62{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:80px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-14ifyg-c1d029b06b658fc741d7fdc09e563b62 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6tbk7m8-350940398597d4c71ea17fc1a0ec36f8'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">About us<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome! My name is Floor Schoenmakers and I have been the proud owner since 2001 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehscommunications.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>From EHS Communications.<\/strong><\/a> What once started as a platform for the sale of sport horses has now grown into a versatile communication and organisation agency within the equestrian world. With more than 25 years of experience, I combine my love for horses with my expertise in communication and organisation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">From this passion, I have set up several projects over the years, including the equestrian influencer agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gosocialmedia.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Go Social<\/strong><\/a>, the popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehscommunications.com\/podcast-horse-heroes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HorseHeroes Podcast<\/a>,<\/strong> and now also<strong> Global Horse Holidays.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-v4wq0-96721584dd40ee94e6255634ed17093c\">\n#top .flex_column.av-v4wq0-96721584dd40ee94e6255634ed17093c{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:80px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-v4wq0-96721584dd40ee94e6255634ed17093c{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:80px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-v4wq0-96721584dd40ee94e6255634ed17093c av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div'     ><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-m6tblgk9-0736fba1f70e706d6bdbeca1156b933e sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6tblgk9-0736fba1f70e706d6bdbeca1156b933e\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-m6tblgk9-0736fba1f70e706d6bdbeca1156b933e{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:100px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-m6tblgk9-0736fba1f70e706d6bdbeca1156b933e{\nwidth:47.25%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-m6tblgk9-0736fba1f70e706d6bdbeca1156b933e .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:5.5%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-m6tblgk9-0736fba1f70e706d6bdbeca1156b933e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-rgffk-7bd42e6a50ad0bd2b08d417a1efd9cf8'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What do we do?<\/h2>\n<p>At Horse Holidays, I offer tailor-made horse holidays in Portugal, with a unique focus on the impressive Lusitanos. These holidays give you the chance to ride the best horses, visit exclusive stud farms and - if you wish - even purchase a Lusitano directly from the breeder.<\/p>\n<p>I coordinate the entire organisation of your trip: from accommodation and transport to appointments with breeders and riders. I make sure everything is arranged smoothly and transparently. Important to know: <strong>I am not a travel agent.<\/strong> My role is that of mediator. I provide the connections, put together the perfect trip and guide you through the process. Any risks involved in horse riding are entirely up to you as the booker.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/disclaimer-website.pdf\">Read our disclaimer here!!!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jh9gw-c7e2acd9a20229606ff9e85b0526f25a\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-jh9gw-c7e2acd9a20229606ff9e85b0526f25a{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:100px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-jh9gw-c7e2acd9a20229606ff9e85b0526f25a{\nwidth:47.25%;\nmargin-left:0;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-jh9gw-c7e2acd9a20229606ff9e85b0526f25a .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:5.5%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-jh9gw-c7e2acd9a20229606ff9e85b0526f25a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dozs8-c8047fd292180f7d6469d61bbbaa1878\">\n.avia-image-container.av-dozs8-c8047fd292180f7d6469d61bbbaa1878 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-dozs8-c8047fd292180f7d6469d61bbbaa1878 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-dozs8-c8047fd292180f7d6469d61bbbaa1878 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-343 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-343 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1.jpg\" alt='' title='Go Social - DaKo Photography (High resolution) 27 1'  height=\"1200\" width=\"1400\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1-1030x883.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1-768x658.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.horseholidays.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Go-Social-DaKo-Fotografie-Hoge-resolutie-27-1-705x604.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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And seen and got to ride very, very, very many different Lusitanos. And it was clear to me on the first trip. These horses are something special. Brave, beautiful, energetic, sensitive with a heart of gold! Through my many trips to Portugal, I have built up a wide network of renowned breeders, riders and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>From iconic events like the Lusitano Fair in Goleg\u00e3 to beach rides in Comporta and lessons at the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, I have discovered the most extraordinary places and would like to share that experience with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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