Emma Sophia Stables
The white manor house of Emma Sophia Stables in spring, with clock tower, balcony, and a flowering tree in the courtyard

Lichoceves, Czech Republic

Emma Sophia Stables

Emma Sophia Stables offers premium stabling for show jumping horses in a newly restored historic estate, which is the ideal place for sport horses to train and develop, while also giving them the rest and recovery they need.

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About the Estate

Where horsemanship meets quiet beauty

Emma Sophia Stables is a show jumping facility in the village of Lichoceves, 12 km from the centre of Prague and just 7 km from Václav Havel Airport. The facility offers 47 indoor stalls with every comfort for training horses, along with amenities for riders. Following an extensive reconstruction of the historic farmstead, it became the home stable of Czech show jumping rider Emma Sophia Španko in 2023.

The first written mention of the village of Lichoceves dates back to 1088. Around 1228, the village and its farmstead belonged to the Benedictine convent of St. George at Prague Castle — Saint George still appears on the village's coat of arms today. Reconstruction of the farmstead and its courtyard at the centre of the village began in 2022, and a year later it was transformed into a professional, full-service show jumping facility.

Vaulted stone stable aisle at Emma Sophia Stables, styled as a lounge with equestrian portraits and antique chairs

Our Philosophy

An Oasis of Sport and Calm

Our philosophy is to provide a professional environment for show jumping at the very highest international level. A higher ratio of horses to a lower ratio of riders provides more room for growth and consistent development. Above all, we care about the health and peace of mind of our horses — something we can only achieve through this philosophy.

Emma Sophia Španko standing with her horse in front of the manor's balcony and clock

Stabling

Stabling in Our Private Stables

Experience the calm, welcoming atmosphere at Emma Sophia Stables, offering horses and riders facilities of the highest international quality.

A bay horse looking out from its walnut-fronted stall at Emma Sophia Stables

What We Offer Every Client

  • Comfortable, spacious stalls with a regular daily mucking out and feeding schedule
  • A private tack room
  • Wash and grooming bays with a solarium
  • Unlimited use of all arenas, walker, and paddocks
  • Parking for trucks and trailers
  • A cosy clubhouse with changing rooms and showers
  • On-site accommodation, subject to availability

Stabling Conditions

  • Minimum number of horses per rider – four
  • All turnout and daily care of the horses is arranged by the client
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Facilities

Modern Sports Facilities

Wide interior view of the indoor riding arena roof structure

Indoor Arena 60×22

The main indoor arena, used for flat riding and jumping.

Wide view of the outdoor arena with jump courses, framed by mature trees and a tulip-lined path

Outdoor Arena 70×40

The outdoor riding surface, used for flat riding and jumping.

Wide interior view of a second indoor arena with empty timber roof trusses

Second Indoor Arena 45×12

Used for lunging and free movement of horses.

Exterior stable and paddock building with a bronze stag statue on the cobblestone courtyard

Walker

An oval walker for 9 horses, finished with interlocking rubber pavers.

An outdoor lunging pen framed by white post-and-rail fencing

Lunging Pen

An outdoor round pen for lunge-line work.

Wooden post-and-rail fencing stretching across an open turnout paddock at golden hour

Paddocks

24 grass paddocks and 7 sand paddocks for horses to relax and move freely.

Partners

In Close Cooperation With

CIB Group Obec Lichoceves
The estate's covered arcade at sunset, with lit windows and olive trees in planters

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If you are seriously interested in stabling, please contact us.

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