In the 1970s, Heinz and Marianne Temme made a groundbreaking decision: they converted the former mixed agricultural business to dairy farming. But that was not to be the end of the story. Dairy farming was abandoned shortly before Heinz Temme's death at the end of the 1990s.
In 1998, Peter and Marion Jennissen, née Temme, took over the family farm. It was time for change. The house was converted and the farm was turned into a horse farm. The old pigsty was converted into a cozy stable with six boxes. A new chapter began.
Shortly after the renovation, the Trakehner El Paulo found his new home at Behrenshof. Marion Jennissen rode him from the age of four and celebrated numerous successes with him in elementary and medium dressage classes - even up to advanced (S) level! But that's not all: El Paulo also paved the way for daughter Cora to enter the dressage sport. A success story based on two great ponies led Cora into the world of dressage.
The Behrenshof is more than just a farm - it is a family history that has been passed down from generation to generation. Whether in agriculture or dressage, the passion for animals and family cohesion are always at the heart of the farm.
This is also reflected in our horse training. We place particular emphasis on the individual development of each horse. Curious yet? Then find out more about our philosophy and how we carefully guide young horses on their way to becoming riding horses!
With the Oldenburg broodmare Sambarin (by Sion - San Vicente), which we acquired in foal, the first broodmare moved into the Behrenshof in 2006. Her daughter Samba de Janeiro by Sir Donnerhall took her place and in the meantime we already have beautiful daughters from the 3rd and 4th generation in the stable.
In the years that followed, we bought more high-quality fillies and initially gave them to Upmeyer Farm in Melle-Suttorf to be reared before they were broken in and used for breeding.
In 2011, a new open stable was built with space for 6 young horses and broodmares. This was followed in 2013 by the construction of an indoor riding arena, which is used together with the spacious riding arena to exercise the broodmares and train the young horses.
At the end of 2014, the old stables with 6 boxes were converted into a pure foaling stable with five very large foaling boxes. The attached stable wing with a further 9 large boxes for mares and training horses was inaugurated at the beginning of 2017
2021 our image film was created, in which we reveal a little more about our philosophy and our farm. We show you how we live and work with our horses on the Behrenshof. Have fun watching!
