Boerderij op IJburg

About Boerderij op IJburg

Boerderij op IJburg is a farm in Diemen offering pony activities, lessons and care activities. The farm offers, among other things, riding lessons for children and activities for childcare organisations.

Pony lessons

Children aged 8 and up take riding lessons; children aged 6 and 7 can join Ponymaatjes (Pony Buddies). The lessons use Natural Horsemanship, and the ponies live outdoors in a group.

• Ponymaatjes for children aged 6 and 7
• Riding lessons from age 8, starting at Brons Start
• Pony camps
• Horse riding and nature (group) lessons

Care activities

The farm offers support tailored to individual needs, both one-to-one and in groups at the location.

• Day activities for children
• One-to-one support
• Group support at the location
• Animal intervention support
• Coaching with horses

Activities for organisations

Childcare organisations and daycare centres can visit the farm, book lessons and plan workshops. The programme includes pony and nature activities.

• Visit to the farm
• Workshops with ponies or nature
• Weekly Ponymaatjes lessons from age 4
• Weekly nature club lessons from age 2
• Workshops for childcare organisations

Animals and neighbourhood activities

There are various animals at the farm. There are also neighbourhood activities, nature and environmental education, and seasonal celebrations.

• Ponies, goats, sheep, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and pigs
• Ponymaatjes drop-in session
• Visit by a school or BSO (after-school care)
• Seasonal celebrations
• Nature and environmental education