Centuries-old history of the Schafhof in Kronberg

In the Middle Ages a manorial farm, sheep farming later became the most important. This is where the name "Schafhof" (sheep farm) comes from, which is still used today. In the 17th century, around 3,000 sheep grazed on the extensive grounds in the Taunus. At the beginning of the 19th century, the sheep farms were stopped by the Ducal Nassau domain administration, and the farm subsequently changed owners several times.

In 1971, Liselott Linsenhoff came to the farm and converted it into a dressage center. In 1972, the grand dame of German dressage won an individual gold medal in dressage with Piaff at the Olympic Games in Munich, becoming the first woman to win an individual dressage gold medal.

After her mother's death, Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff took over the 24-hectare farm in 2000. Since then, dressage horses have been bred, trained and successfully presented at tournaments in the name of the Schafhof by the 1988 Olympic champion, her husband Klaus-Martin Rath and her stepson Matthias Alexander Rath. A diverse, high-quality and unique selection of stallions ensures that special bloodlines are preserved at the Schafhof.

On special occasions, the Schafhof traditionally opens its doors to interested visitors. Three European championships have already taken place here. Every year, the dressage tournament, which is so important for young dressage talents, is held at the Schafhof to see who can win the prize for the best. In summer, the international Schafhof Youth Festival is held for the most talented dressage talents in the world and the CDI4* Schafhof Dressage Festival is held for the existing dressage elite. Breeders' days including a private stallion presentation are also held every year, giving breeders from all over the world the opportunity to find out about the excellent dressage sires.