Clipmyhorse interview with Patrik Kittel after his first day test riding at Danish Warmblood Young Horse Championship (video)
4 års fløjhingsten Springbank II VH og beskrivelser af 3 års præmiehingste (video)
Danish Warmblood Stallion of the Year 2018
One of the highest awards a stallion can obtain in Danish Warmblood is the coveted title Stallion of the Year. This year the prestigious title goes to 12-year-old Fürstenball
Spokesman of the breeding committee, Claus Hansen, introduced the Stallion of the Year with these words:
– He is still one of the most used stallions in Europe. He is immensely true to type, has a superior interior and excellent basic gaits which are assetts that he with great certainty passes on to his offspring. He is known worldwide for putting an eye-catching quality mark on all his offspring. There is no doubt that he is one of the stallions that have always had and always will have the breeders’ attention and interest.
– In Denmark alone, he has sired more than 400 offspring and in 2017 he received the Danish Warmblood quality label, Elite Stallion. For several years he has been top placed in both the Danish and the German breeding index values for dressage.
Fürstenball by Fürst Heinrich / Donnerhall (bred by Georg Sieverding) is co-owned by Lone Bøgh Henriksen of HP Horses and Paul Schockemühle of Hengsthaltung Schockemühle. Unfortunately, Fürstenball is not able to be present in Herning this year, but a short video about Fürstenball was shown on the big screen.
As the visible proof of the title as the Stallion of the Year 2018, Danish Warmblood's chairman Jan Pedersen presented the statuette donated by former chairman Peder Hostrup Pedersen, along with a painting of the stallion.
– I hope that everyone associated with Fürstenball will be delighted with the statuette's unconditional symbol for this remarkable achievement, Claus Hansen concluded.
Werth wins and Gal glitters as Final line-up is decided in Den Bosch
Supersonic Zonik! The Netherlands' Edward Gal celebrates a fantastic performance for second place with the 10-year-old Glock's Zonic at the ninth and last leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League in 's-Hertogenbosch (NED). (FEI/Leanjo de Koster Digishots)
Young horses shine on thrilling afternoon; six WEL nations will be represented in Paris
With the biggest smile on her face that said it all as she strutted down the centreline for the final time, defending series champion, Germany’s Isabell Werth (48), nailed her fourth win of the season at the last qualifier of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2017/2018 Western European League in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands today. On an afternoon when many of the early starters were hampered by spooky moments in the ring, the second-half contestants really raised the bar, and once Werth and Emilio took their turn when fifth-last to go, her score of 87.405 would be the winning one.
They weren’t the only partnerships to bring the crowd in the Brabanthalle to their feet however, as home runners Edward Gal (48) and Glock’s Zonik got the same treatment when slotting into second on 83.900 following a great test. And, last in, compatriot Madeleine Witte-Vrees (45) and Cennin posted 82.555 to demote Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (32) and Zaire-E to fourth place. The packed stadium of spectators enjoyed a real treat in the closing stages, but it was all about Isabell once again as she marches towards the 2018 FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final in Paris, France next month to chase down her second successive title and her fourth overall.
She has rarely looked more happy and confident throughout the extraordinary career during which she has become the most medalled athlete in equestrian sport. And with two wins from her superstar Olympic ride Weihegold and another two from Emilio who was at his very best today, her horses are also in the form of their lives this winter. Weihegold the wonder-mare is of course her first choice for the Final, but Werth was thrilled with her 12-year-old gelding whose presence in the ring seems to grow with every outing. Pinned back to second place in Gothenburg, Sweden two weeks ago he stepped it up even more this afternoon.
"Emilio certainly showed an improvement today, he was amazing, he felt like 90%!"
Isabell Werth GER (1st)
Another with a big smile at the end of his ride was 2010 champion Gal who can’t help but be excited by the rapid development of his fabulous 10-year-old stallion, Zonic, whose trot extensions drew gasps of delight from the crowd.
"“He’s improving so fast, this was only his third World Cup! There are a few little things that need improving, but he keeps surprising me!”
Edward Gal NED (2nd)
The 2018 Final will be another big test for this lovely young horse, and the Dutch are looking stronger by the day, with Witte-Vrees’ stallion Cennin still only 11 and also looking mature beyond his years.
Today’s result has decided the Western European League qualifying spots for the Final which takes place from 11 to 15 April at which nine riders from six nations - Austria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands and Sweden - will do battle with the rest of the best in the world. Britain’s Emile Faurie just squeezed into equal-eighth place despite having to withdraw from today’s competition with his gelding, Lollipop.
Result:
1. Emilio 107 (Isabell Werth) GER 87.405
2. Glock's Zonik NOP (Edward Gal) NED 83.900
3. Cennin (Madeleine Witte-Vrees) NED 82.555
Fridays highlights at Danish Warmblood stallion show with Sezuan and Fiontini (videos)
Triple World Champions for Young Horses Sezuan and Fiontini were some of Friday´s top highlight at this years Danish Warmblood stallion show - enjoy below.
Results 2-days stallions performance test at Münster-Handorf
30 approved stallions for Danish Warmblood
11 show jumping stallions and 19 dressage stallions have been approved at the Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing in MCH Messecenter Herning today
4-year-old stallions and the 5-year-old and older stallions have now been evaluated and received the verdict on whether they have been approved. The stallions that are now approved can participate in the stallion presentation classes at the stallion licensing the forthcoming days.
Outstanding 4-year-olds
The audience and the judges were presented with a strong collection of 4-year-old stallions; 9 show jumpers and 13 dressage stallions. Among the stallions are most of the premium colts from last year’s licensing as well as the two 35-day-test winners.
On Sunday the 4-year-old stallions will be competing for the champion titles, and the best Danish bred stallions can be awarded breeder medals and challenge trophies for best Danish bred stallions of each discipline.
Grand final on Sunday
The 3-year-old stallions have also been presented on hard surface today. The show jumping stallions have been shown in free-jumping Wednesday and in lunge lines Thursday, and tomorrow they will be shown in free-jumping a second time. The dressage stallions will be shown in lunge lines Friday morning and shown free in the arena in the afternoon. Saturday is a day-off for the stallion prospects, but Sunday is the grand final where the judges announce their verdict on which stallions will be approved for testing and which one are awarded premium.
The following 4-year-old as well as 5-year-old and older stallions have been approved for breeding or for testing prior to breeding:
4-year-old dressage stallions
Cat.no. 70 Jovian by Apache/Tango
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S og Kleppenhus Invest A/S, Vodskov
Bred by: E. T. ten Bosch, The Netherlands
Approved for testing
Cat.no. 74 Tørveslettens Sylvester by Sezuan/Stedinger
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Stutteri Tørvesletten ApS, DK-Smørum
Approved for testing
Cat.no. 115 Orion by Blue Hors Don Olymbrio/Solos Landtinus
Presented by: Merrald Dressage, DK-Hvalsø
Bred by: Lisbeth B. Andersen, DK-Skals
Fully approved
Cat.no. 116 Valløs Dreaming Marong by Dream Boy/Baccarat xx
Bred and presented by: June & Mogens Worre-Jensen, DK-Køge
1-year-approval
Cat.no. 117 Blue Hors Emilio by Escolar/Lauries Crusador xx
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Stefan Holtwiesche, Germany
Fully approved
Cat.no. 118 Katrinelund Ferrari by Enzo Ferrari/Lord Loxley
Presented by: Ib Kirk, DK-Øster Assels
Bred by: Heinrich & Nicole Heussen, Germany
1-year-approval
Cat.no. 119 Jerveaux de Baian by Ferdeaux/Jazz
Presented by: Brinkman & Korbeld, The Netherlands
Bred by: Fam. Beyer, The Netherlands
Fully approved
Cat.no. 120 Florist Enshøj by Floricello/Midt-West Ibi-Light
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Klaus Fogh, DK-Nørager
Fully approved
Cat.no. 121 Blue Hors Fifty Cent by Franziskus/Donnerball
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Linda Falensteen & Martin Strande, DK-Viby Sjælland
Fully approved
Cat.no. 122 Quaterhit by Quatergold/Sandro Hit
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Stiftung Brandenburgisches Haupt- und Landgestüt, Germany
Fully approved
Cat.no. 123 Springbank II VH by Skovens Rafael/De Niro
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, Västra Hoby Stuteri & Tina Hennix, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Västra Hoby Stuteri AB, Sweden
Fully approved
Cat.no. 124 Valverde by Vitalis/Ampère
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, Rasmussen Dressage & Rees Horses, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Reesink Pferde GmbH, Germany
Fully approved
Cat.no. 125 Blue Hors Zackerey by Blue Hors Zack/Sandro Hit
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Tove & Ove Møller Nørgaard, DK-Avlum
Fully approved
5-year-old and older dressage stallions
Cat.no. 135 Atterupgaards Botticelli by Benetton Dream/Caprimond E. H.
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S og Atterupgaard, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Atterupgaard, DK-Jystrup Midtsj.
Fully approved and awarded breeder medal in bronze
Cat.no. 136 D’Avie by Don Juan de Hus/Londonderry
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Dorothee Heitmüller, Germany
Fully approved
Cat.no. 138 For Emotion by Foundation/Sandro Hit
Presented by: Stutteriet v/HTK, DK-Haderslev
Bred by: Ullrich Kasselmann, Germany
Fully approved
Cat.no. 139 Ferrari 134 by Foundation/Blue Hors Hotline
Udstiller: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Gestuet Lewitz, Germany
Fully approved provided that a 10-day test is passed
Cat.no. 140 Frontline by Fürstenball/Blue Hors Zack
Bred and presented by: Vivi og Christian Vang Lauridsen, DK-Græsted
Fully approved and awarded breeder medal in bronze
Cat.no. 143 Heiline’s Zanzier by Blue Hors Zack/De Niro
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Stald Heiline, DK-Odder
Fully approved and awarded breeder medal in bronze
Huge live streaming program for Danish Warmblood stallion show at Clipmyhorse
All foreign horse people have the possibility to follow Danish Warmblood stallion 2018 direct from the couch.
A huge program for the the next 5 days comes up live from Herning via Clipmyhorse.
Make sure when and from which arena via this LINK (might be a good idea to "save via home screen" at your mobile device.
Check out the live stream schudule at Cliphorse here.
2-days stallion performance test from Münster-Handorf Thursday and Friday
Another exciting sports testing of the 4 year old and 5 year old stallions comes up.
You can follow live via Clipmyhorse:
Thursday
14:00 - 4 year old stallions, test with own rider
16:00 - 5 year old stallions, test with own rider
Friday
7:30 - 5 year old test rider
10:00 - 4 year old test rider
Jeg glæder mig til clinic i Herning
Min clinic bliver som et seminar med tovejskommunikation mellem publikum og mig, siger Patrik Kittel. Photo credit: Ridehesten.com
Pressemeddelelse fra DV
Den storsmilende svenske landsholdsrytter, Patrik Kittel, glæder sig vildt til at opleve hingstekåringen i Herning, hvor hans første opgave er at afholde dressurclinic torsdag aften
42-årige Patrik Kittel fører lige nu World Cup-stillingen, og samtidig er han netop rykket op på verdensranglisten som nr. 9 med hoppen Deja og og nr. 10 med vallakken Delaunay OLD. Han driver sammen med sin hustru, den australske landsholdsrytter Lyndal Oatley, en uddannelses- og salgsstald i Tyskland.
Patrik Kittels CV tæller et utal af internationale Grand Prix-starter og sejre på ca. 50 forskellige heste, deltagelse ved EM, VM og OL som en fast del af det svenske landshold gennem mange år. I 2011 vandt han individuel bronzemedalje i kür ved EM i Rotterdam med hingsten Scandic. Gennem tiden har Kittel nu haft omkring 25 elever, som har redet Grand Prix.
Ved Dansk Varmblods Hingstekåring i MCH Messecenter Herning har Patrik Kittel flere jobs. Han skal torsdag aften afholde en spændende dressurclinic under overskriften ”Alle kan lære at ride Grand Prix”. Fredag eftermiddag og lørdag middag skal han ride den tredobbelte verdensmester Sezuan i hingstepræsen-tationsklassen, og lørdag aften og søndag morgen er han testrytter i Blue Hors Unghestechampionatet, hvor han skal teste de 24 bedste 5-årige DV-dressurheste.
I dialog med publikum
Dansk Varmblods tradition for at invitere til et specialarrangement torsdag aften med uddannelse af heste i fokus har tidligere budt på store navne som bl.a. Hasse Hoffmann, Kyra Kyrklund, Isabell Werth, Andreas Helgstrand, Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, Helen Langehanenberg og Bo Kristoffersen. I år er det Patrik Kittel, som vil tage fat på uddannelse af dressurheste. Patrik er kendt for at have sine meningers mod i forhold til dressurtræning, og han vil engagere publikum i arrangementet.
Patrik Kittels rytter Malin Nilsson, der har været ansat hos ham i otte år, skal ride i første del af denne clinic, hvor det gennemgående tema omhandler, hvordan man udvikler en super unghest til en forhåbentlig super Grand Prix-hest. Hun medbringer den 6-årige Honnaisseur SJ efter Connaisseur/Jazz, som hun for nylig har vundet M-klasse på med 8,8 point.
– Publikum vil få mulighed for at stille spørgsmål, så det bliver mere som et seminar og tovejskommunikation med publikum. For mig er det vigtigt at understrege, at alle kan blive succesfulde dressurryttere, og at ingen er fejlfrie. Det er en del af sporten, og man lærer af sine fejl og udvikler sig, fortæller Patrik.
Som afslutning på første del vil publikum kunne stille spørgsmål til Patrik, der lægger stor vægt på at kommunikere med sit publikum og derfor starter op med en opfølgning på debatten i første halvdel, inden den lærerige clinic fortsætter med anden halvdel, hvor hovedpersonen selv sidder i sadlen. I anden afdeling vil Kittel ride hoppen Well Done de la Roche, som er en 10-årig hoppe efter Fürstentraum/Walt Disney. Ekvipagen debuterede sidste år i maj måned internationalt i Grand Prix.
Cathrine og Cassidy til hingstekåringen
Danmarks store dressurstjerner, Cathrine Dufour og Atterupgaards Cassidy, kan opleves i Boxen lørdag aften. Photo credit: Ridehesten.com
DV pressemeddelelse:
Danmarks internationale dressurstjerneekvipage, Cathrine Dufour og Atterupgaards Cassidy, gæster på lørdag Dansk Varmblods Hingstekåring under gallashowet i Boxen i Herning
26-årige Cathrine Dufour og den 15-årige DV-vallak Atterupgaards Cassidy e. Caprimond/Donnerhall (opdr. Atterupgaard) har en helt særlig historie sammen.
To gange har de vundet dobbelt individuelt guld ved EM for ungryttere, inden de tog springet til sportens højeste niveau, Grand Prix. Også her har de udviklet sig til en af verdens bedste dressurekvipager og vandt ved EM 2017 to individuelle bronzemedaljer og dansk holdsølv, ligesom ekvipagen i indeværende World Cup-sæson har vundet de to kvalifikationer, som de har været til start ved.
Cathrine Dufour har nu avanceret til en tredjeplads på FEI’s verdensrangliste, men desværre har hun og Cassidy ikke opnået wildcard til at deltage ved World Cup-finalen i Paris.
Dansk Varmblod synes ikke, at ekvipagen skal snydes for et stort og feststemt publikum, og hvad bedre kan man tilbyde de tusindvis af tilskuere ved gallashowet i Boxen i Herning end den danske ekvipage, der reelt kan vinde en medalje ved VM 2018?
Derfor er Cathrine og Cassidy inviteret til Dansk Varmblods Hingstekårings Gallashow lørdag aften, hvor Dansk Varmblod ønsker at hylde ekvipagen for deres fremragende resultater.
– Den oplevelse, som publikum gav mig ved World Cup-kvalifikationen i Herning, var helt fantastisk. Derfor kommer vi selvfølgelig gerne tilbage foran det danske publikum og giver lidt tilbage til alle dem, der har støttet os på vores vej. Cassidy elskede atmosfæren i Boxen i Herning, så jeg håber, at vi kan genopleve den storslåede stemning, fortæller Cathrine Dufour, der glæder sig til at lade sin DV-hest hylde.
No battle between Werth, Graves and Dufour for the World Cup final
The Danish federation were aiming for a wild card for Cathrine Dufour with Atterupgaards Cassidy for the World Cup final, as they won the 1st leg at Herning last October and then lately they also won the leg at Gothenburg.
Unfortunately the answer from FEI was negative, as the results from Cathrine are not into the rules for allocation of a wild card.
Source: Danish national federation
Nanna Merrald og Sådan Que vinder af U25 Grand Prix kür i dag i Lier
Flot start på jobbet hos Blue Hors for Nanna Merrald
Selvom Nanna endnu ikke er flyttet fysisk til Blue Hors, så var det hendes første internationale stævne med Blue Hors på underlaget, en debut som må siges at være mere end godkendt. Med på sidelinien i Lier havde Nanna også sin mangeårige træner Michael Søgaard.
I dagens U25 Grand Prix kür var Nanna Merrald klassens sidste startende, og hun leverede sammen med den 10-årige hoppe Sådan Que e. Quaterback/ Royal-Diamond en tur med flot overblik og overskud hele vejen. Masser af positiv power og kvalitet hele vejen. Hendes koreografi er lavet med god sværhedsgrad, hvor hun bl.a. laver piaffe vending som lykkedes rigtig flot, eneste lille fejl er da hun er på til afslutningen ad midten og laver fri trav, hvor Sådan Que mister et trin og desværre springer i galop.
En ekvipage som er et super spændende dansk kort til U25 EM til sommer.
Nana Gajhede og Overgaards Lawal slutter som nr. 6, mens Maja Petersen og Højgaardens Dexter slutter som nr. 9 i dagens klasse.
Se resultatet af klassen her.
Super Grand Prix debut for KWPN stallion Expression with Diederik van Silfhout (video)
Yesterday the 9 year old KWPN stallion made his debut at Grand Prix level at Dutch indoor championships. A very smooth debut scoring impressive 74.42% - judge for yourself.
Hesselhøj Donkey Boy and Romeo are also ready for Danish Warmblood stallion show next week
Stærke danske præstationer i går i Intermediaire I og Intermediaire kür i Lier
Intermediare I
Lørdagen startede i Lier med Intermediaire I og her var Charlotte Heering og hende 12-årige Black Pearl klar til start igen.
Parret leverede en god tur uden tekniske fejl. Travturen er aktiv og med godt udtryk og god balance i versader, volte og traversader og power i øgningerne. God skridt tur, men hvor man godt kunne ønske sig lidt mere afspændthed i den frie skridt. God galop tur med gode serier, hvor toerne bliver lidt spændte, rigtig god første pirouette med flot balance, mens den anden bliver lidt stor og ubalanceret. Parret slutter som nr. 4 med 67,647%.
Intermediaire I kür
Her var Nanna og Quater Boy klar til start igen. Super dejligt flow i hele turen med god sikkerhed og udtryk i både trav og galopturen. Desværre kniber det lidt med den sidste afspændthed i skridten hvor Quater Boy ikke rigtig falder til. En galoptur med fantastisk serier som også bliver belønnet med 8 over hele linien undtagen en enkelt dommer som kun giver 7,5 for toerne. Iøvrigt var serierne klart et 9 tal værd. Parret slutter som nr. 3 med 73,425%.
Jovian winner of 2-days stallion performance test in Verden with impressive 9,01 (total result list of 4 yr old stallions)
Jovian (2014) by Apache / Tango - photo: Helgstrand Dressage
Jovian scoring: trot 9,5 - canter 9,3 - walk 7,5 - ride ability 9,5 - over all impression 9,0 = 9,01
Some of the comments from the judge today:
"It is a pleasure to comment a stallion with such high basic qualities and powerful movements. From yesterday with own rider we wanted to see the stallion opening more up in the frame, and together with the test rider Philip Hess Jovian responded very well to advices from Oliver Oelrich. The trot is with top potential if you want to collect he collects, and if you want to extended the frame he bring the nose forward with good use of the topline. Much uphill and off the ground. The canter is always with clear 3-beat in a closed uphill frame, and with ability to extended. The walk lack bit more suppleness, but could with a more open frame be able to improve the walk. The test rider found the horse easy to handle, light and easy for the aides. A horse with huge potential for the sport."
A huge CDI4 Grand Prix class at Lier - home soil win for Jorinde Verwimp with her Olympic horse Tiamo
35 combinations at start for today´s Grand Prix
The class started at 15:15 and last combination had start time at 21:52, between with two normal breaks and a dinner break for 45 minutes.
Local Jorinde Verwimp with Tiamo did not surpricing take the victory. During her test they had some minor issues with the letters at the corners away from the judges tables. The first half pass to right was lacking some more clear flow and balance while the left one becomes with better flow. The piaffe and passage tours were at a good level with nice steps and activity. Final transition at M is late. Well deserved victory with 73,217%.
2nd was the powerful Lusitano mare Batuta with Spanish Sergio Martin Palos in the saddle. No techinal issues, but a bit of tensions for some moments and you could wish for a bit more open neck.
Two Danish combinations
Charlotte Heering has her now 17 year old Joker Selection back in the arena after a very long break suffering from lamenitis. He looked top fit. They start out with a not so good entering halt but from there they manage well, just with a couple of extra changes between the pirouettes. Unfortunately Joker seems to find it enough when going into the final piaffe where he rears and does not show the piaffe. Very expensive final.
Lone Bang Larsen and Bakkely´s Onandt were ready for their international Grand Prix debut and they were well prepared from a couple of successful Danish shows. But the fact that the corner where the VIP tables are, just a the moment when Lone was riding, were cleaned from the dinner buffet, was just too much for Onandt to keep him focused on the job in the arena. So all the way with every single exercise going into that corner/area was unfortunately not successful.
See the entire results here.
Saturday and Sunday with live stream from Dutch indoor Championships
Huge list for the Grand Prix including debut for KWPN stallion Expression with Diederik van Silfhout with start time 18:13 Saturday.
Live stream schedule at Clipmyhorse:
