Kelly Houtappels-Bruder

Kelly Houtappels-Bruder’s love and passion for horses began at the age of two, when she won her first ribbon in the lead-line class at the Fergus Fall Fair. She trained and worked hard over the years, through pony club, as a working student and later as trainer and coach. Kelly has won many championships in dressage as well as pleasure and combined driving.

In 2008 Kelly was offered a working student position in Belgium, which turned into a very extended visit after meeting her husband Frank. They now operate Gendersteyn Stables in Steensel, The Netherlands where Kelly trains, teaches and competes with dressage horses and her combined driving horse Flip and groom Meike Paridaans.

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What a year for Bennington brand ambassador Kelly Houtappels-Brunder

28 January 2023

We are super proud to have Bennington as a sponsor. The following article is from there newsbrief. Last year was another great year for our brand ambassador Kelly Houtappels-Brunder representing Canada who not only won a Bronze medal at the single horse World Championships but also secured the TOP Number 1 spot in the FEI Driving […]

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Gendersteyn Stables

Our private stable is located in Steensel, The Netherlands where Kelly trains, teaches and competes with dressage horses and her combined driving horses.

We are just a small stable where quality and  the welfare of the horses is our first priority. Gendersteyn Stables is situated in the beautiful Steensel forest which boasts miles of marked trails for hacking and trail riding.