Equestrian sports have a long tradition in the Hauter family. Hermann Hauter, for instance, achieved success in equestrian sports as early as the 1920s. Although he was a farmer by profession, Hermann Hauter’s true passion was always horses. As a dedicated breeder, he received several awards, including the Golden Plaque from the German Equestrian Federation. During his active career, Hermann Hauter was successful in various equestrian disciplines, such as dressage and show jumping, but particularly in trotting and galloping. In the 1970s, his son Gerhard Hauter transitioned the family business from agriculture to professional equestrian sports. In the decades that followed, Gerhard Hauter was among the most successful show jumpers in southwestern Germany. He served as the state trainer for Saarland’s show jumpers for 18 years and has held the German Equestrian Badge in Gold since 1990. Now, in the third generation, Steffen Hauter is responsible for managing the business. After successfully completing his studies in business administration at the University of Saarbrücken, he joined his parents’ company full-time in 2005.

Some of his most notable achievements:

• 5-time member of the German Nations Cup team
• 3-time winner of the FEI Nations Cup
• Winner of the CSIO**** Grand Prix in Kiskunhalas, Hungary
• Winner of the CSI** Grand Prix in Magna Racino, Austria
• Winner of the CSI** Grand Prix in Roeser, Luxembourg
• 2-time State Champion in Show Jumping / Rhineland-Palatinate
• More than 100 victories in S*–S*** show jumping, recipient of the German Equestrian Badge in Gold

Horse Manager

At our facility, you have the opportunity to complete vocational training as a “Horse Management Specialist with a focus on Care and Services” or as a “Horse Management Specialist with a focus on Classical Riding Training.” Additionally, you can complete an internship at Großsteinhauser-Hof at any time to get a first-hand look at the work of a horse management specialist. If you are interested in an apprenticeship position or a non-binding internship, please feel free to contact us. The photo above shows Niklas Betz at the German Young Riders Championship in Aachen, where he finished 10th in the overall standings. Niklas completed an apprenticeship as a horse manager specializing in riding at our stable, which he finished with the Stensbeck badge.

Training of riders

Gerhard and Steffen Hauter are happy to serve as your trainers—whether you’d like to train with us just once or receive ongoing coaching from us. We welcome both ambitious young riders and experienced competitive riders to our training sessions. If you’re interested in a training course during the winter months, please feel free to contact us at any time to schedule a session. The photo shows Steffen at one of his training courses in Amman, Jordan.

Below is a list of the countries where Steffen has worked as a coach:

• United States
• Mexico
• United Arab Emirates (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
• Jordan
• Hungary
• Luxembourg

Horse Training

We offer you the opportunity to train your talented young show jumper and compete with it at tournaments. If you would like us to market your horse on your behalf following its training, our long-standing contacts both domestically and abroad—particularly in the U.S.—will be of great benefit. Various business models are possible for training and marketing, which we would be happy to discuss with you in a personal meeting. If you are interested in training and marketing your show jumper, please feel free to contact us at any time. The photo above shows Steffen with the horse “Casper” in the Youngster Tour as part of the CSI** Busto Arsizio / Italy