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From Lohja, Finland to Bonn, Germany

Merri Group operates in two countries: Finland and Germany. The owner of the company, Heidi Merrilä, has a home stable in Lohja, Finland, where she usually houses 4-8 horses, which are for her own training and competition use. In addition, other horses owned by the company live in Germany, more precisely in Bonn. Both sport and breeding horses live in Germany, as well as foals and youngsters.

Even though the horses are owned by the company, Heidi has a strong bond with each of them, and the horses’ role is mainly to be partners both on and off the show ring, and not just to generate profit for the company. Merri Group’s values are deeply horse-oriented, according to which horses should be allowed to be horses, whether they are foals, high-level sport horses, or retired. The aim is to create the best possible personalized daily routines for each horse. Horse friends, regular exercise, and minimizing stress factors, as well as anticipation, are at the center of Merri Group’s horses’ everyday life.

Lohja, Finland

  • 8 boxes
  • 20x60m outside arena
  • 20x40m indoor arena
  • Full day turnout
  • Grass paddocks in the summer
  • Two grooms/home riders
  • Owner Heidi is responsible for daily routines and riding
  • We offer training in dressage

Bonn, Germany

  • 12 boxes from a bigger stable complex
  • Multiple 24/7 turnout paddocks for foals and pregnant mares
  • 30x80m outdoor arena and 24x60m indoor arena
  • Grass and sand paddocks for turnout
  • Walker and riding track for verstile training
  • Two grooms and two assistant riders
  • Elle Schmidt is responsible for daily routines and riding
  • We offer breaking-in, training and showing

Heidi Merrilä

CEO & rider

Finland

Company’s CEO and passionate dressage rider and horse breeder.

Aava Rimpelä

Groom & home rider

Finland

An animal-loving multitasker who can hold both the reins and shovel in her hands.

Sanna Savioja

Groom & home rider

Finland

Calm and modest, but when it gets tricky, Sanna will save the day.

Elle Schmidt

COO & rider

Germany

An honest and relaxed horsewoman with heaps of experience.

Lucas Müller

Assistant rider

Germany

A talented show jumping rider and stable’s entertainer. Always smiling!

Dorothe Vogel

Groom & home rider

Germany

The joy and laughter of the group who remains positive in any situation.

Rina Winter

Groom & home rider

Germany

The well-organized planner who keeps the horses in top shape.

Max Krause

Groom & stable hand

Germany

The stable’s most trusted. Owns decades of equestrian experience.