2nd most expensive was catalog no 19 a filly by Franklin / Jazz sold for 11.000 euros.
See the entire results here.
Maren-Kessel foal auction Saturday 8 September
Both the presentation and the auction will be available via live stream on Clipmyhorse. Presentation at 16:00 and auction at 19:00.
The videos are unfortunately often very difficult to see as the light is very dark, but from H2R point of view 3 of the foals looks like something extra.
See the entire collection here.
French Young Horse championships has started today at Saumur
Top presentation of a top horse
5 year old Dorian Grey de Hus by Don Juan de Hus / Sandro Hit with Jessica Michel Botton showed a super smooth and expressive test today in the preliminary round at Saumur with the top score of 90,6%. All the way well balanced in a nice frame with a light and steady contact.
The combination was recently placed 5th in the final at World Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo.
Tomorrow the CDI-tours starts with Prix Sct. Georg and later Grand Prix.
Links are available via H2R calendar.
Foal auction in Dronten NED 7 September
The foal auction in Dronten comes up Friday 7 September live at Clipmyhorse.
The presentation is live at 15.30 and the auction is at 19.00.
Most interesting foal from the collection is by Desperados FRH / Vivaldi, and looks very much like a Desperados copy.
See the entire collection here.
Foal auction Luhmühlen 8 September
Athletes from 54 nations will battle for first-week medals
Part of FEI press release
Dressage also begins on 12 September and the big question here will be whether Germany’s Isabell Werth can add to the seven gold medals she has previously taken. There are three separate competitions: the Team event, the Grand Prix Special and the Grand Prix Freestyle. Werth won her first gold in the Special in 1994 on the road to becoming the most medalled athlete in the history of equestrian sport today. A total of 61 riders from 23 countries participated that year, and this time there will be 78 representing 31 nations.
The fairytale success of Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) and her brilliant gelding Valegro who, at the height of their career together, collected both the Special and Freestyle titles in Normandy (FRA) four years ago, has been largely responsible for a massive surge in the popularity of modern Dressage. The British rider will defend her titles, but this time around with the relatively untried Mount St John Freestyle while Werth has decided to swap her world number one ride, Weihegold, for her personal favourite Bella Rose whose march to the podium in Caen was abruptly halted by injury.
Germany claimed team gold for the 11th time in 2014, and holds the record for most medals, 22 in total, at the WEG. However the hosts from the USA are tipped to turn the tide, led by the world number three combination of Laura Graves and Verdades who have been showing fantastic recent form.
Definite Dressage entries here.
Zibrasport med live streaming fra både Følauktion Syd og Nord i år
Live streaming
Som noget helt nyt bliver det nu muligt at følge både følauktion Syd lørdag den 8. september kl. 16.00 fra Esbjerg og Omegns Rideklub.
Der er ialt tilmeldt 41 føl, hvor hovedparten er dressurføl.
Hvis du ønsker at byde over telefonen så kontakt Mette Hansen på mobil nr. 60461377 eller mail metteulf@live.dk.
Find alle informationer og video på nogle af føllene her.
Se et lille videoklip af et spændende og velgående hoppeføl som også kommer på auktionen - katalog nr. 4 efter Gørklintgårds Santos/Carano.
Følauktion Nord
Følauktion Nord fra Ikast Rideklub lørdag den 22. september kl. 16.00.
Se hele kataloget for auktion her. Der er 38 dressurføl tilmeldt auktionen.
Begge auktioner kan følges via live stream på Zibrasport.
(small video clip) First HANN stallions selected for the licensing
About 400 young HANN stallions will be presented for the licensing commission.
The first 2 places were today at Wickrath and Coesfeld.
Full live stream program via FEI-tv from WEG in Tryon for just €17,99
If you haven't secured yourself a ticket for this years big event Helgstrand Dressage FEI World Equestrian Games, you will have the possibility to follow the entire Championships via FEI-tv.
Schedule for the streaming:
Remember ALL start times below are local Tryon time. For Europe time it is plus 6 hours.
- Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 8:50 AM - Team Competition/Individual Qualifier (Grand Prix)
- Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 8:50 AM - Team Medals/Individual Qualifier (Grand Prix)
- Friday, September 14, 2018 - 10:20 AM - Individual Competition Medals (Grand Prix Special)
- Sunday, September 16, 2018 - 8:20 AM - Individual Competition Medals (Grand Prix Freestyle)
Start lists will be available via the link here.
Click at the prices here below and get access direct to the purchase:
Helgstrand Dressage Named Title Sponsor of Dressage Discipline at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018
Press release
Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Tryon International Equestrian Center and the Organizing Committee of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 is proud to announce an unprecedented partnership with Helgstrand Dressage, welcoming them as the Official Discipline Sponsor of Dressage at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG) and a significant expanded presence at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) and Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). The WEG has the potential to be the largest sporting event in North Carolina history with over $400 million dollars of projected economic impact over the 13-day event in September 2018 and is slated to be one of the largest sporting events in the United States in 2018. TIEC and PBIEC are two of the largest operating equestrian facilities in the world and host international and national Dressage competition in both locations.
“We are incredibly honored to present Helgstrand Dressage as title discipline sponsor for Dressage at the FEI World Equestrian Games and announce a landmark partnership with their brand and business at our other venues, which will be a huge commercial advance for the sport of Dressage,” said Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of Tryon Equestrian Partners and CEO of Tryon International Equestrian Center. “Their involvement in the sport has been impactful, playing a significant role in solidifying the future and continued expansion of the discipline and we are thrilled to have their support at this iconic global event.We look forward to evolving our partnership with Helgstrand Dressage as they continue to grow on this side of the Atlantic and around the world.”
Athletes from 33 different countries have been named to the FEI Nominated Dressage Entries List, set to compete at WEG, with ten horses currently selected having strong ties to Helgstrand Dressage, securing their status as a global leader in the production and sale of quality Dressage horses. The discipline itself will take place in U.S. Trust Arena over the course of four days, from September 12-16. The schedule includes Grand Prix Team and Individual competition on Wednesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 13. The Grand Prix Special will be held on Friday, September 14, and will conclude with the spectacular Grand Pix Freestyle on Sunday, September 16, which will air live on the Olympic Channel, part of NBC Sports Group.”We are proud that Helgstrand Dressage has been named title sponsor of the Dressage discipline at the FEI World Equestrian Games, and we are excited to have made a significant contribution to the list of participating horses at this grand event as well. The equestrian scene as such and the Dressage discipline in particular are constantly evolving, and it is our ambition to support the development by continuously supplying world-class horses for the athletes,” said Andreas Helgstrand, founder and CEO of Helgstrand Dressage.”Helgstrand Dressage employs 70 employees with operations in Germany, Denmark, and now the United States. Helgstrand Dressage has become a name synonymous with success in the breeding and competition industry, producing more than 350 top horses over the last decade. Now, the company has its eye set on giving back to the Dressage community, expanding into North America with aspirations of becoming the “supplier of the future” for world-class Dressage athletes.
The partnership with Helgstrand Dressage will expand beyond the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, with presence at the major equestrian venues operated by Tryon Equestrian Partners and the Wellington Equestrian Partners. Helgstrand Dressage launched their North American-based business venture this past season in Wellington, FL, which saw incredible success and a massive introduction of top dressage sport horses to the North American market.
About Helgstrand Dressage
Helgstrand Dressage is a top modern sales and training centre for around 250 elite dressage horses and currently employees 70 people in Denmark, Germany and the US.
In 2008, Andreas Helgstrand together with the Danish team won Olympic Bronze and amongst countless highlights, Helgstrand Dressage has won 13 medals at the World Championships for Young Horses over the years.In 2017 Helgstrand Dressage established activities in Wellington, US, and opened a stallion station in Germany. A show jump stable partnership with Rolf-Göran Bengtsson was launched in 2018 and a jewellery brand, Helgstrand Denmark, was launched in 2015 under Marianne Helgstrand’s design leadership.
www.helgstranddressage.com
About the Tryon International Equestrian Center
Tryon International Equestrian Center at Tryon Resort, host of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018, is one of the world’s premier equestrian lifestyle destinations, with first-class facilities for all eight FEI disciplines. From carousel to competition, the mission of Tryon Resort is to celebrate the magic of the horse, grow equestrian sport, and increase access to this majestic animal. Tryon Resort is a spring, summer and fall haven for equestrian competitors and enthusiasts, and a year-round destination for connoisseurs of diverse cuisine and shopping, lodging getaways, and family entertainment. Learn more at www.Tryon.com.
Source: Tryon2018.com
Eva Möller took Gold and Silver, and Kristine Møller took Bronze
Saturday´s finals for 4 year old horses
By the stallions the favorite Dante Quando by Dante Weltino / Fidertanz and Eva Möller also kept their high level also for the final. Eva Möller and Valverde by Vitalis / Ampere also came 2nd and took the Silver medal.
Bronze medal for Kristine Møller with Spectre S by Sezuan / Silvermoon by 4 year old mares and geldings.
The start at this years Bundeschampionate was without any expectations from Kristine. Of course she knew she was bringing a very nice youngster, "but it truly became a weekend full of surprises", Kristine told.
Spectre with rider and co-owner Kristine Møller, Jens Thorsen breeder and co-owner and trainer Fie Skarsø. Private photo.
Bundeschampion 6 year old Revenant coming a bit from behind for the title
Revenant by Rock Forever I / Sir Donnerhall I ridden by Rudolf Widmann showed a power, positive and controlled test for today's Bundeschampion title.
They came as shared 4th place from the preliminary test Wednesday with a total score of 8,30, and from that point there were no obvious contender for the title. Today's total score was 9,0.
Dr. Dietrich Plewa says at the subsequent comments, that it looked liked a bit too forces before starting the test, but the test became in both good control and balance all the way without any technical issues.
The favorite from the preliminary test was Fürst William with Beatrice Buchwald in the saddle, but today they ended up as no 4 with at total score of 8,50. First flying change became after the aides and the one walk pirouette did also not succeed perfectly, and also a comment from the judges about a bit unsteady mouth. From H2R point of view the overall picture today was lacking more expression and power.
See the entire results from the 6 year old final here.
Top dressage foal price at Starsale Auction yesterday sold for 26.000 euros
VIDEO - More success for Germany´s Eva Möller with Helgstrand Dressage stallion So Unique today
Bundeschampionate not only attracts some of the best young horses in Europe, it is also a very attractive place for breeders, owners and in general all horsy people.
Today with more success for German Eva Möller winning the preliminary round for 3 year old stallions with the Sezuan/Donnerhall son So Unique from Helgstrand Dressage scoring: Trot 9,0 - canter 9,0 - walk 8,5 - education 9,0 - type 9,0 = 8,90.
Danish rider Maria Falkner Hansen and 3 year old brilliant ring mare and reserve champion Best of Mount St. John OLD by Fürst Romancier/Bordeaux came 5th today with a total score of 8,2, and ready for the final.
Finals for both mare and geldings and stallions are Sunday.
Valverde colt most expensive at yesterday's Elite foal auction in Borculo - sold for 81.000 euros
Valverde / Vivaldi colt - sold for 81.000 euros.
Superb Valverde day
First one of his sons was sold for the top price of 81.000 euros at the Dutch Elite Foal Auction in Borculo, and next Valverde himself took the 3rd place at the preliminary round at the Bundeschampionate with Eva Möller in the saddle.
2nd most expensive was no 6 a colt by Desperados / Westpoint sold for 56.000 euros. 3rd most expensive became no 22 a filly by For Romance / Jazz sold for 36.000 euros.
See the entire list here.
Valverde performance at Bundeschampionate:
Huge success for Skovens Rafael offsprings all over the World
Skovens Rafael and Lotte Skjærbæk - photo credit: H2R
Skovens Rafael producing top horses for both sport and breeding
Once again Skovens Rafael offsprings showed great performances. This time at Vilhelmsborg from the two full brothers with De Niro as dam sire bred by Vastra Hoby Stuteri Ab in Sweden. Both the 8 year old Springbank VH and also the 4 year old Springbank II VH were showing top class.
Post at Facebook from Priess Stutteri after another successful Skovens Rafael offspring weekend:
"We are so proud of the results Skovens Rafael offspring are getting all around world. They are truly showing the ride ability and power we love about them.
This weekend Springbank II VH and Severo Jurado López won the 4yr qualifier with amazing 9,54.
The national PSG at Vilhelmsborg Friday was won by Springbank VH and Carina Nevermann Torup, following up at second place was Præstekovens Raquel and Maria Anita Andersen.
In Norway Sandbæks Rio-El and Mathilde Merethe Klaesson won the Norwegian Championship for Juniors. And Lotta Åndal and Skikkilds Ralina got bronze for Young Riders.
The other day we counted at least 15 offspring competing at PSG level or more around the world, and those are only the once we know of. Pretty good amount considering how many offspring he has in that age group. A huge congratulations to the riders, we love to keep track of you."
Fürst William and Beatrice Buchwald winner of 6 year old qualifier at Bundeschampionate today
Convincing victory for today's 6 year old qualifier for the final at the Bundeschampionate for Fürst William HC with Beatrice Buchwald in the saddle.
It looks like a very clear favorite combination for the title this year, as the came 2nd last year. But today's qualities are just clearly ahead of the competitors even though the scores were quite equal with 8,60 for today's 2nd placed combination Quadrophenia with Carina Bachmann in the saddle.
Beatrice and Fürst William HC showing a super flowing test without any technical issues, the only tiny thing is the contact which is steady and supple, but for some moments Fürst William is just nodding a tiny bit instead of staying 100% quiet in the contact.
The 12 best combinations are ready for the final which takes place Saturday at 13:00. And 3 more combinations will join the final from the semi final taking place tomorrow.
Results from today's 6 year old qualifier here.
Bundeschampionate starts tomorrow - schedule for the dressage
Again this year it will be possible to follow the entire Bundeschampionate via Clipmyhorse. Below you have the full dressage schedule.
Wednesday
(dressurplatz 1)
- 10.30 - 6 year old qualifier for the final
Thursday
(dressurplatz 1)
- 8.00 - 5 year old qualifier for the final
- 9.30 - 6 year old small final
(Reitpferdeplatz Burandtwiese)
- 11.15 - 4 year old mares and geldings qualifier
- 17.45 - 4 year old stallions qualifier
Friday
(dressurplatz 1)
- 9.30 - 5 year old small final
(Reitpferdeplatz Burandtwiese)
- 11.45 - 3 year old mares and geldings qualifier
- 17.00 - 3 year old stallions qualifier
Saturday
(dressurplatz 1)
- 13.00 - 6 year old final
(Reitpferdeplatz Burandtwiese)
- 11.00 - 4 year old mares and geldings final
- 16.00 - 4 year old stallions final
Sunday
(dressurplatz 1)
- 13.00 - 5 year old final
(Reitpferdeplatz Burandtwiese)
- 12.00 - 3 year old mares and geldings final
- 16.00 - 3 year old stallions final
Revolution with top price foal at the auction in Wickrath sold for 28.000 euros
Foal Auction in the Rhenish Horse Center Schloss Wickrath inspires both domestic and international customers !!!
The 2nd foal auction at Wickrath Castle was a very successful one that lead to new record results.
The stunning colt, Red Sunshine, sired by Revolution, was the price highlight at 28,000 €. Equipped with spectacular movement and beautiful mechanics this colt is now owned by a renowned stallion breeder in Germany. We are also very excited to announce that catalog number 20. First Lady sired by Fürst Jazz was sold as the most expensive filly for 13,000 € to a highly successful dressage stable in Canada.
Source: pferdezucht-rheinland.de
Danish Warmblood Mares of the Year
Part of press release
At the Danish Warmblood KRAFFT Elite Show the best young mares from all over the country gather to compete for the champion titles of the year. Four 3-year-old saddle-graded mares were awarded a gold medal
The best of Danish sport horse breeding is represented at the Danish Warmblood KRAFFT Elite Show which takes place every year at the end of August at the Danish Warmblood head quarters. Top quality foals, 2-year-old fillies and young saddle-graded mares have been selected at regional foal shows and mare gradings all over the country during summer to meet in the finals at Vilhelmsborg outside Aarhus.
Outstanding collection of dressage mares
In the outstanding collection of 33 newly saddle-graded dressage mares that were invited to take part at the Danish Warmblood KRAFFT Elite Mare Show 19 were awarded breeder medal in bronze, 10 silver and four gold. The judges described the four gold medal mares as modern, elegant and very functional, and breeding consultant Karina Christiansen stated that it was a difficult job to choose one above the others.
However, the very feminine and expressive Grevens Fakina by Blue Hors Farell x Jazz impressed under saddle with three very supple gaits and high rideability. The breeders and owners of this very graceful mare, Dorit Greve and Svend Skov Poulsen had also bred two mares that were awarded bronze.
The other three gold medal in the final ring were the former DWB foal champion Schwarze Schwalbe Macohl by Sezuan x Schwadroneur, bred by Frank Jensen and Thomas Bach Jensen and owned by Anne Lyngbye, Gozzip by Sezuan x De Noir bred by Bente Michaelsen and owned by Ditte Gilkær and Åtoftens Zehavia by Blue Hors Zack x Benetton Dream bred by Annette Bugge and Claus Hansen and co-owned with Andreas Helgstrand.
In the past, several of the best mares from the Danish Warmblood Elite Mare Show have made their way to the FEI/WBFSH world championships for young horses. Only the future will tell if these young mares have what it takes to become internationally successful sport horses.
In the category for 2-year-old dressage fillies the beautiful chestnut Diva Holmklit, bred and owned by Trine Udklit Sørensen, stood out in a league of her own. Her flawless type and elastic and supple gaits earned her the champion title.
Photos: Ridehesten.com