Philipp Baumgart

Philipp Baumgart is a German show jumping trainer, rider, breeder, and sport horse producer based in Verden, Lower Saxony, Germany. Together with his wife Bettina Baumgart, he operates Spring- und Sportpferde Baumgart (Schwartze Hof), a well-established training, breeding, and sales stable recognized for producing horses that compete successfully at the international level.

Specialties

Philipp specializes in:

* Show jumping

* Young horse development

* Sport horse production

* Competition coaching

* Horse sales

* Stallion performance preparation

* Mare performance testing

* Breeding consultation.

Professional Background

Philipp has been riding since the age of 10 and has built a successful career producing young show jumpers. At Schwartze Hof, he develops horses from their first under-saddle experiences through advanced competition, while also preparing horses for licensing, performance tests, and international sales.

The Baumgart stable has earned a strong reputation within the Hanoverian breeding community for producing talented jumpers that have gone on to compete successfully around the world.

Notable Achievements

* Successfully competes young horses in German national jumping competitions.

* Former Sport Director (Jumping) at the prestigious CHI Donaueschingen International Equestrian Tournament.

* Has developed numerous internationally successful horses, including:

* Caracho (successful at 1.60 m with Lucy Davies, USA)

* Collmar

* ChaChaCha

* His stable is widely recognized for professional training and international horse sales.

Training Philosophy

Philipp emphasizes:

* Systematic development of young horses.

* Correct foundations before advancing to higher-level jumping.

* Producing confident, careful, and rideable sport horses.

* Individualized training tailored to each horse's ability.

* Long-term soundness and successful competition careers.

Services

Schwartze Hof offers:

* Professional horse training

* Young horse development

* Competition coaching

* Sales horses

* Breeding services

* Stallion and mare performance preparation

* International horse marketing.