Packages including horses at Diepensteyn stud farm

EXTENSIVE VISIT TO THE STUD FARM

One of our farm employees will give you a warm welcome at Diepensteyn Stud Farm . During the professional tour you will be informed about the origin, history and development of the Belgian draught horse breed. Their use also evolved! Due to the industrialisation the draught horse lost its economic meaning; PALM Belgian Craft Brewers made sure it got a different, recreational role. As a visitor you get to see the tack room containing both the show harnesses and the tack used in recreational horse driving. After a visit to the stable, you will see the collection of brewery wagons and recreational carriages.

Practical details:
  • Groups max. 50 people
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides
  • Duration: at least 1 hour
  • Price: €150.00 (incl. VAT)

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

CASTLE TOUR IN KLEIN BRABANT

After an introduction to Diepensteyn Stud Farm, you are whisked away on a journey of discovery into the pretty Klein Brabant countryside, taking in Diepensteyn, Drietoren, Hof te Melis and Groenhof Castles. Just what you need to relax... !

Practical details:

Group of up to 4 people with luxury Roof Seat:

  • Carriage and pair: €400/group (incl. VAT)
  • or carriage-and-four: €500/group (incl. VAT)

Group of up to 18 people with "PALM Pret Car":

  • Carriage and pair: €400/group (incl. VAT)

Total duration: 2 hours
Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

"GALLOPING" DRIVING INITIATION

Our well-trained Brabant draught horses give you a taste of a unique sensation by turns. Driving an obstacle race or through water with a specially designed marathon carriage: at a trot or galop you will experience how fast and strong our chestnut athletes are!

Practical details:

  • Groups of min. 4 - max. 12 persons
  • Price 2-horse and marathon carriage with driver: €250/hour 1st hour
  • additional hour €150/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

Surprise

After an exclusive visit to the stud farm, guided by one of our farm employees, you take a seat on a 2-horse marathon carriage for a nature ride and driving initiation on the obstacle course at Diepensteyn domain. A perfect way to give your partner a pleasant and original surprise.

Practical details:

  • Groups max. 3 people per carriage (several carriages available)
  • Price: €375/carriage (incl. VAT)
  • Duration: + 3 hours
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

Teambuilding

When your company or association organises a catering event at Diepensteyn Castle, Diepensteyn Stud Farm can give extra colour to your team building activities. If that is the case we will be pleased to suggest tailor-made packages including the following:

  • Driving initiation: you learn how to drive by completing an obstacle course
  • Trial of strength against horse: test how strong your team is compared with the strength of a horse!
  • Skill driving: you try to drive the horse yourself and control all kinds of difficulties

Practical details:

  • Prices: Tailor-made
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

Carriage hire

Carriage hire at the place of your choice

PALM Belgian Craft Brewers' fleet of magnificent carriages can be hired for various occasions (different companion or brewery carriages).

Practical details:

  • Driving at Steenhuffel: cost per carriage/hour: €300 (carriage and pair)
  • Travel from Steenhuffel to event: cost/km: €2.50 first 150km, then €1.5/km (incl. VAT)
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

For further details or to make a reservation, please email the following address: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or by call: 052/31.74.49

Professional instructions

Horse driving tuition for drivers using draught horses

Our qualified driving instructor has the necessary skill to teach you the art of driving individually. We will train you in the Achenbach system.

This includes both the theoretical side of learning to drive as well as practising a marathon, dressage and skill.

If using own team:

  • Single-horse cart: €50/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Two-horse carriage: €50/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Four-horse carriage/tandem: €100/hour (incl. VAT)

If using Diepensteyn horses:

  • Single-horse cart: €100/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Two-horse carriage: €120/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Four-horse carriage: €150/hour (incl. VAT)

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or by phone: 052/31.74.49