CROSBY - Highlight for the up coming Van Olst Sales 30th March

Talented quality 3 year old youngsters are ready for the auction, and at the same time the collection also contains a couple of more educated horses. Among them one of the highlights is the 7 year old approved stallion Crosby.

He has already proven himself at the competition arenas and shows the potential for the future. For sure Crosby can fulfull your dreams. 

Crosby is a seven-year-old NRPS-approved stallion. Last year Crosby was amongst the top five of the six-year-olds during the Pavo Cup. As a result he was selected for the qualifiers for the World Championship for Young Dressage Horses. He displays a beautiful technique, performs very beautiful flying changes and excels with his correct attitude. Sire Chippendale is a son of the charming Lord Leatherdale. On his dam’s side Chippendale goes back to the famous preferente Negro and the Oldenburg top-producer Landadel. Chippendale’s dam, the elite sport-(dr) mare Ti Amo, is also well-known for being the full-sister of the successful Small Tour horse Strous.

Check out the entire collection here. 

Some confusion about the ranking after the CDI3 Grand Prix freestyle at Herning Sunday

Mai Tofte Olesen and Rustique - photo credit: H2R

When sitting at the arena watching the freestyle and saw the final results came up first without third placed German Bernadette Brune with Lights of Londonderry, and then some minutes later including her at the scoreboard, it of course made some confusion about what was really going on. 

The fact is that Bernadette did not show up to the subsequent pricegiving, and according to the FEI rules you must take part in the pricegivning when placed as this is also a part of the competition, otherwise you will be disqualified.

Instead Danish Mai Tofte Olesen with Rustique stepped up and got the last placement as no 5 in the Grand Prix freestyle, unfortunately without being celebrated by her home crowd.  

See the results here.  

Winner: Mister X - Inessa Merkulova RUS. Photo credit H2R

2nd: Blue Hors Don Olymbrio - Daniel Bachmann Andersen DEN. Photo credit H2R

3rd: Du Soleil - Kristy Oatley AUS. Photo credit H2R

4th Atterupgaards Orthilia - Agnete Kirk Thinggaard DEN. Photo credit H2R

Charlotte Dujardin with MSJ Freestyle and Carl Hester with Hawtins Delicato ready for CDI3 Grand Prix debut

Very exciting entry list for Nieuw en Sint Joosland, NED taking place from 3rd-8th April.

Besides Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester debut at Grand Prix level with MSJ Freestyle and Hawtins Delicato, also British Fiona Bigwood will show her two new horses Danish Warmblood gelding Kjærholms Abutsiaq and Pin Rock´s Foxfire Blitz.

It will also be international debut for Hans Peter Minderhoud with KWPN stallion Glock´s Dreamboy, like Blue Hors rider Danish Nanna Merrald with Sådan Que will make their international debut at senior Grand Prix level.

77,69% 2nd place for Edward Gal with Glock´s Zonik at CDI-W Grand Prix at s´Hertogenbosch (video)

Glock´s Zonik and Edward Gal at CDI-W s´Hertogenbosch - photo credit: Gomes Media

While most of the Danes and a lot of entusiastic breeders were together at Danish Warmblood stallion show, the last leg of this season´s World Cup series took place at s´Hertogenbosch. 

Here the Queen of dressage Isabell Werth took another great victory in both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix freestyle, while Dutch Edward Gal and his Danish Warmblood stallion Glock´s Zonik were placed 2nd both days. 

Enjoy their Grand Prix test here below.

Danish teams for Nordic Championships 9th - 13th May at Kristiansand, Norway

Carina Cassøe Krüth and May-Day Graftebjerg - Herning 2018.

Photo credit H2R

Senior

• Carina Cassøe Krüth
• Karin Nissen
• Rikke Svane
• Mai Tofte Olesen 

• U25
• Michala Mejlgaard Jensen
• Emma-Amalie Wraa
• Nanna Skodborg Merrald
• Victoria E. Vallentin

Fik du ikke set Dansk Varmblod TV fra Herning, så har du stadig muligheden

Dansk Varmblod havde i samarbejde med Zibrasport etableret et lille studie under tribunen i boksen, hvor studieværten Louise Hededam, fra torsdag til søndag to gange dagligt, havde en lang række personer i sofaen til en snak om alt omkring hingstekåringen i Herning. 

Masser gode interview med både kendte ansigter og knap så kendte ansigter.

Linket til interviews finder du her.

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Fiontini sold to Stutteri Evo and Helgstrand Dressage (Danish version below)

Fiontini and Severo Jurado Lopez at FEI World Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo

Press release

The three times world champion, Fiontini has just returned from participating in the prestigious gala show during Herning Horse Show. She was honoured together with Helgstrand's Spanish top rider, Severo Jurado López, for their winnings at the World Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo. The successful mare will continue to stay at Helgstrands, but now changes the owner to Stutteri Evo and Helgstrand Dressage.

The three times world champion, Fiontini by Fassbinder/Blue Hors Romanov, who in October 2016 was bought by the Swedish rider Beata Söderberg, has now been bought in partnership by Stutteri Evo in Vejen, Denmark and Helgstrand Dressage in Vodskov, to ensure a horse towards Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.

- There is hardly any doubt that Fiontini is a special horse and that she has all the qualities needed to compete internationally. For three years, she has shown her great capacity at the World Championships for Young Horses and we are sure she has what it takes to get in the top when it comes to the Olympics in the summer of 2020, says Andreas Helgstrand.

Most people know this special mare, who have had a unique partnership with Spanish, Severo Jurado López, in recent years.

- We are delighted that Fiontini is staying at our place and for now the plan is that Severo will continue her training. The two are a fantastic match and we have great expectations for their common future, says Andreas Helgstrand.

Fiontini is bred by Hanne Lund and Henrik Hansen.

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Pressemeddelelse

Fiontini solgt til Stutteri EVO og Helgstrand Dressage

Den tredobbelte verdensmester, Fiontini er netop hjemvendt efter at have deltaget i det prestigefyldte gallashow under hingstekåring i Herning. Her blev hun hædret sammen med Helgstrands spanske toprytter, Severo Jurado López, for deres sejre ved unghesteverdensmesterskaberne i Ermelo. Den succesfulde hoppe bliver i samme stald, men skifter nu ejer til Stutteri Evo og Helgstrand Dressage.

Den tredobbelte verdensmester, Fiontini (Fassbinder/Blue Hors Romanov), der i oktober 2016 skiftede ejer til den svenske rytter, Beata Söderberg, er nu købt i partnerskab af Stutteri Evo i Vejen og Helgstrand Dressage ved Vodskov, for at sikre en hest frem mod OL 2020 i Tokyo.

"Der er vist næppe nogen tvivl om, at Fiontini er en hest i særklasse og at hun besidder alle de kvaliteter, der skal til for at være med i verdenseliten. Hun har tre år i træk vist sit værd til unghesteverdensmesterskaberne og vi er sikre på, at hun har det der skal til, for at blande sig i toppen, når det kommer til OL i sommeren 2020," fortæller Andreas Helgstrand. 

Hoppen, som de fleste kender og som har været på manges læber, har de seneste år haft et unikt makkerskab med spanske, Severo Jurado López.

"Vi glæder os over, at Fiontini bliver i stalden og planen er nu, at hun fortsat skal danne par med Severo. De to udgør et fantastisk makkerpar og vi har store forventninger til deres fælles fremtid", afslutter Andreas Helgstrand. 

Fiontini er avlet af Hanne Lund og Henrik Hansen

Very strong collection ready for Van Olst Sales, Friday March 30th

Teamet around Van Olst Sales getting ready with a very strong collection for the upcoming auction which takes place Friday March 30th.

A total of 40 horses will be at the auction, among them 6 approved stallions.

Lot of imformations about each horse and very nice video presentation. 

Over the next days we will focus on our favorites for the auction. 

Take a look at the entire collection here. 

And watch the video below where Gertjan van Olst tells about the upcoming auction (in English)

Presentation auction horses

Wednesday March 28th, start 19.30 hours
Friday March 30th, start 15.00 hours

Van Olst Sales

Friday March 30th, start 19.30 hours

Van Olst Horses, Terheijdensspoor 9 in Den Hout.

Curious to see the young stallions invited for 10-day testing at Danish Warmblood under saddle (video)

Sunday afternoon the approved stallions were inspected for a 10-day observation test prior to the upcoming breeding season.

The stallions are lightly ridden at the test where they are being observed for rideability, temperament and stable vices. Only if the 10-day observation test is passed with a satisfactory result, the stallion may proceed to carry out breeding duties this year and must return to the stallion licensing next year for a new approval.

H2R caught most a small impression from most of the stallions for the 10-day observation test.

Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Blue Hors Don Olymbrio successful back at the international stage (video)

Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Blue Hors Don Olymbrio - Herning 2018. Photo credit: H2R

This weekend at home soil at CDI3 event at Herning, during Danish Warmblood stallion show Daniel Bachmann Andersen showed a very motivated and fresh Blue Hors Don Olymbrio for the big tour Grand Prix and Grand Prix freestyle. Both classes they came 2nd to the very experienced Russian combination Mister X and Inessa Merkulova. 

They showed a nice and smooth Grand Prix test with no major errors, and just lacking a bit more strength and security for piaffe tours and pirouettes, but still scoring very nicely.

Watch his Grand Prix freestyle 75,775% test here below.

21 dressage youngsters approved for testing at Danish Warmblood

Part of Danish Warmblood press release

At the Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing in Herning 21 dressage stallions and 10 show jumping stallions in the group of untested stallions were approved Sunday afternoon. 11 became premium stallions

Group I at the Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing consists of stallions that have not yet passed a performance test and these youngsters are predominantly 3-year-olds. In the past, the Danish Warmblood breeding committee appointed a champion stallion in each discipline, dressage and show jumping, but in order to avoid too much focus on one untested young stallion the procedure has changed. The best individuals of the collection are appointed as premium stallions, but not no champions are named.

This year the judges found the quality of the young stallions very high, and hence a total of 31 were approved –21 dressage stallions and 10 show jumping stallions out of which seven dressage stallions and four show jumping stallions were awarded premium.

Sunday evening the approved stallions were inspected for a 10-day observation test prior to commencing the breeding season. The stallions are lightly ridden at the test where they are being observed for rideability, temperament and stable vices. Only if the 10-day observation test is passed with a satisfactory result, the stallion may proceed to carry out breeding duties this year and must return to the stallion licensing next year for a new approval.

Premium dressage stallions approved for testing

Cat.no. 25 Schuberts Aston by Bøgegårdens Alphabeat/Solos Landtinus
Presented by: Schuberts & Bøgegården, DK-Bolderslev
Bred by: Sara Kliver, DK-Vojens

Cat.no. 46 Hesselhøj Gnags by Grand Galaxy Win/Tailormade Lancelot
Owned by: Rasmussen Dressage, Norway
Bred by: Hesselhøj/Dorthe & Hans Jørgen Hoeck, DK-Nørre Aaby

Cat.no. 52 Blue Hors Londoner by Londontime/Danone I
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Wilhelm Schwierking, Germany

Cat.no. 58 So Unique by Sezuan/Donnerhall
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S & Kleppenhus Invest A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Willem Klausing, Germany

Cat.no. 63 Knock-Out by Expression/Olympic Ferro
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: S. M. C. Bloem, the Netherlands

Cat.no. 65 Kremlin MD by Governor/Rousseau
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: M. Dinnissen, the Netherlands

Cat.no. 70 Jovian by Apache/Tango
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S & Kleppenhus Invest A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: E. T. ten Bosch, the Netherlands 

Dressage stallions approved for testing

Cat.no. 31 Olympus by Blue Hors Don Olymbrio/Solos Landtinus
Presented by: Lisbeth B. Andersen & Ib Kirk, DK-Øster Assels
Bred by: Lisbeth B. Andersen, DK-Skals

Cat.no. 33 Zippo Eg by Blue Hors Farrell/Blue Hors Zack
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Stutteri Eg/Bonde & Fugmann, DK-Randbøl

Cat.no. 34 For Sure by Finest/De Niro
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Günther Lindwehr, Germany

Cat.no. 35 Straight Horse Sir Romance by For Romance/Jazz
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S & Straight Horse ApS, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Straight Horse ApS & Megs Dressage v/Eva Götzsche, DK-Allerød

Cat.no. 40 Ferdades by Fürstenball/Donnerhall
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Limbecker GmbH/Kandziora, Germany

Cat.no. 44 Got It by Grand Galaxy Win/Blue Hors Don Schufro
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S & Dressage Arvé, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Dressage Arvé/Morten Thomsen, DK-Silkeborg

Cat.no. 50 Highfive Fuglsang by Grand Galaxy Win/De Niro
Presented by: Ronja Dahlseng, Norway
Bred by: Anne Dorte Riis Meyland, DK-Grenaa

Cat.no. 55 Gørklintgårds Shaolin DWB by Gørklintgårds Santos/Quaterback
Bred and presented by: Gørklintgård/Jørgen Ravn, DK-Holsted

Cat.no. 57 Suarez by Sezuan/Desperados
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Zuchtgemeinschaft Judith og Söenke Schmidt, Germany

Cat.no. 61 Hvid’s Emperor by Blue Hors Zack/Akinos
Presented by: Hvid Horses & Stutteri Hove, DK-Snedsted
Bred by: Langkjærgaard I/S Hvid Horses, DK-Østbirk

Cat.no. 62 Zagori by Blue Hors Zack/Sir Donnerhall II
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Hans-Heinrich Brüning, Germany

Cat.no. 64 Kadans by Franklin/Jazz
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: G.J. Rijper, Belgium 

Cat.no. 66 Kick Pleasure by Sezuan/Wynton
Presented by: Hestengen Dressage, DK-Skælskør
Bred by: W.L. Plaizier, the Netherlands

Cat.no. 74 Tørveslettens Sylvester by Sezuan/Stedinger
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Stutteri Tørvesletten ApS, DK-Smørum

A Collection of Future Top Horses

Danish Warmblood press release

On Sunday afternoon at the grand final of the Danish Warmblood Stallion Licensing the audience and the judges witness an unusually strong collection of 4-year-old stallions

Among the dressage as well as the show jumping stallions there are certainly prospects not only for the FEI/WBFSH World Championships for Young Horses but also future FEI horses with an international show career.

Whereas no champion stallions are appointed in the group of 3-year-olds, two (dressage and show jumping) champions are appointed among the 4-year-old stallions. Here the title winners as best Danish-bred dressage and show jumping stallions are also named and decorated with the Aage Ravn and Elvin Rasmussen challenge trophies.

The performance test winner in show jumping, Fidelio Ask was appointed champion stallion and winner of the Elvin Rasmussen challenge trophy as well as he was decorated with a breeder medal of silver.

In the dressage ring of unusual high quality, the Swedish-bred Springbank II VH, a superior performance test winner, claimed the champion title and was praised by the judges as an extremely attractive and talented stallion. 

Best Danish-bred dressage stallion, the highly elegant Blue Hors Zack received the Aage Ravn challenge trophy and a breeder medal in gold. Thereby, Blue Hors Zack is the 7th stallion in Danish Warmblood’s history to be decorated with the coveted gold medal. 

4-year-old dressage stallions

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 and awarded breeder medal in bronze

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, Tyskland
Fully approved

Cat.no. 118 Katrinelund Ferrari by Enzo Ferrari/Lord Loxley
Presented by: Ib Kirk, DK-Øster Assels
Bred by: Heinrich & Nicole Heussen, Tyskland
1-year-approval

Cat.no. 119 Jerveaux de Baian by Ferdeaux/Jazz
Presented by: Brinkman & Korbeld, Holland
Bred by: Fam. Beyer, Holland
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 and awarded breeder medal in silver

Cat.no. 121 Blue Hors Fifty Cent e. Franziskus/Donnerball
Presented by: Blue Hors ApS, DK-Randbøl
Bred by: Linda Falensteen & Martin Strande, DK-Viby Sjælland
Fully approved and awarded breeder medal in silver

Cat.no. 122 Quaterhit by Quatergold/Sandro Hit
Presented by: Helgstrand Dressage A/S, DK-Vodskov
Bred by: Stiftung Brandenburgisches Haupt- und Landgestüt, Tyskland
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, Sverige
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, Tyskland
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 and awarded breeder medal in gold

Did you miss out watching the Grand Prix World Cup Qualifier at s´Hertogenbosch? (video of the entire class)

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

Photo credit: Ridehesten.com

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

FULL RESULTS

FULL STANDINGS

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