Christoffer Eichhorn

Christoffer Eichhorn is a German Icelandic horse trainer, riding instructor, clinician, and breeder based at Islandpferdegestüt Bautzenhof in Stimpfach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He specializes in the training of Icelandic horses, rider education, young horse development, and breeding, combining traditional Icelandic horsemanship with modern training methods. He is a qualified Pferdewirt – Spezialreitweisen (Equine Specialist in Special Riding Disciplines).

Professional Background

Christoffer has been passionate about Icelandic horses since childhood. Before becoming a professional trainer, he gained practical experience working at numerous equestrian facilities while studying at university, and he regularly taught riding lessons on weekends.

He completed his professional apprenticeship as a Pferdewirt – Spezialreitweisen at the renowned Islandpferdegestüt Hochwaldhof in Bruchweiler under Siggi Müller-Himschoot. During this period, he focused on:

* Riding instruction

* Training horses under saddle

* Young horse development

* Completing his qualification as a young horse trainer (Jungpferdebereiter)

Career

After qualifying, Christoffer joined the well-known Lipperthof, working with Uli and Irene Reber, two respected figures in the Icelandic horse community.

His responsibilities included:

* Teaching children, teenagers, and adults

* Training horses

* Assisting with daily stable management

* Preparing horses and riders for continued development

In 2014, he fulfilled his ambition of establishing his own facility, Islandpferdegestüt Bautzenhof, where he continues to train horses and riders.

Coaching Philosophy

Christoffer emphasizes:

* Building a strong partnership between horse and rider

* Correct foundational training

* Individualized instruction

* Progressive education for both horses and riders

* Developing relaxed, willing, and balanced Icelandic horses

His approach focuses on creating confident riders while respecting each horse's natural abilities and temperament.

Specialties

His areas of expertise include:

* Icelandic horse training

* Riding instruction

* Young horse starting and development

* Breeding and stallion management

* Private lessons

* Group lessons

* Clinics

* Horse training under saddle

* Rider education

Teaching Experience

Christoffer teaches:

* Children

* Youth riders

* Adult amateurs

* Experienced Icelandic horse riders

* Owners developing young horses

Lessons are offered at Bautzenhof as well as through clinics and educational events.

Qualifications

* Pferdewirt – Spezialreitweisen (Equine Specialist in Special Riding Disciplines)

* Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resources and Bioenergy from the University of Hohenheim

* Professional experience at leading Icelandic horse facilities including Hochwaldhof and Lipperthof.

Areas of Expertise

* Icelandic horse training

* Young horse development

* Rider education

* Gait training (including tölt and pace development)

* Horse breeding

* Stable management

* Horsemanship

* Classical foundation work for Icelandic horses

Facility

At Islandpferdegestüt Bautzenhof, Christoffer offers:

* Riding lessons

* Horse training

* Boarding

* Breeding

* Sales of Icelandic horses

* Educational events and clinics

The facility focuses exclusively on Icelandic horses and supports riders from recreational to competitive levels.