A total of 16 foals were sold at Grand Prix Sales Auction
Top price colt here is full brother of KWPN approved stallion Kuvanz RS2 N.O.P. successful at small tour level with Marieke van der Putten.
2nd most expensive foal was sold for 44.000 euro by Dutch Dream / Governor
Here you find the entire list of prices.
Quinn G & Charlotte Dujardin during their winner performance at Hartpury - photo: screenshot Horse&Country TV
Successful debut
Charlotte Dujardin has recently taken over the reins from Carl Hester in direcction selection for World Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo.
Quinn G by Quaterhit / Fassbinder is bred by Danish Helene Geervliet, Stutteri G and owned by British international top rider Fiona Bigwood.
In 2023 Quinn G won World Champion 5 yr old horses with Danish Betina Jæger in the saddle. And now with Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin in the saddle they look like an obvious and clear pick representing Danish Warmblood in Ermelo beginning of September.
Yesterday they showed together for the first time in at national 6 yr old class (preliminary test) at Hartpury scoring impressive:
Trot 9,8 - walk 9,0 - canter 9,8 - submission 9,8 - perspective 10 = 96,800
From watching the performance at Horse & Country TV archive the scoring was spot on from British Richard Baldwin.
Well balanced trot, uphill, supple and active, super frame all the way, very nice walk clear beat, good over track, active with freedom, canter is big with every stride under the body, two clear flying changes with tiny tensions for the first change but still clear of the ground and on the aides, 2nd super balanced with power and clear big stride of the ground. Harmoni, contact, gaits, expression and abilities for a clear 10!
As Charlotte Dujardin stated after her ride: “I feel like there is so much more - she is incredible🥰.”
Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale during their ride to victory in the Prize of Soers. (Photo: CHIO Aachen/Arnd Bronkhorst).
One must say, the World Champions from Great Britain, Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale, outclassed their fellow competitors in the Prize of Soers, the Grand Prix Spécial of the CDI4* Tour, today.
After her triumph in the Grand Prix, Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale also succeeded in breaking the 80 percent mark in the Grand Prix Spéciale, the Prize of Soers. After scoring 80.107 percent, the two-time World Champion of Herning in 2022 left Isabell Werth with Quantaz (75.0) and Frederic Wandres with Duke of Britain (73.128) trailing behind her in second and third place respectively.
The performance of Fry and Glamourdale was full of wow effects – even if she did make some expensive mistakes in the pirouette to the right. First of all, Glamourdale did a flying change, then he lost his balance in the pirouette. But then Fry had everything under control again. The murmurs of the spectators until then and the compassionate groans when it happened, said it all: It was a performance that didn’t leave anyone cold. “To be honest, that was one of the best feelings that he has ever given me in a test,” beamed Charlotte “Lottie” Fry. She had a plausible explanation for the error: “I was so pleased with my pirouette to the left that I somehow forgot to ride the rest of the centre line. So, it was my own fault. But in the remaining parts of the test he was so focused on me, had so much go and so much fun in there. That was the best feeling I could have wished for before Paris.” Paris – here Fry was referring to the Olympic Games. Fry and Glamourdale have already been nominated for the British team.
Glamourdale has got the rest of the week off. Tomorrow, Charlotte Fry is competing in the Grand Prix Spécial, the MEGGLE-Prize, with her second horse, Especial.
All information about the CHIO Aachen 2024 and all results can be found online here.
Verden foal spring ended
Verden. The finale of the Verden Foal Spring ended with an average price of 6,183 Euros for the 27 foals on offer. A colt with the promising name Ermelo was the most sought-after offer at 19,000 Euros. The Hannoveraner Verband's attractive auction programme thus comes to a close until next year.
The name of the first foal to open the online auction already gives hope for great things: The Escaneno/San Amour son (breeder and exhibitor: Thomas Heuer, Bienenbüttel) was christened Ermelo. He goes back to the thoroughbred mare Freia xx, who is also at the beginning of the pedigree of the privately owned stallions Cadeau Noir and Finest Ampere. It took ten minutes for a new customer from Schleswig-Holstein to place the 40th and therefore final and decisive bid of 19,000 Euros. Ermelo is going to be something very special: He is a gift to the buyer's wife for her Golden Riding Badge. She achieved all the necessary successes with Hannoveraner horses.
Frederic Wandres and Bluetooth OLD, who were part of the winning German team in the Lambertz Nations' Cup.(Photo: CHIO Aachen/Franziska Sack).
The Deutsche Bank Stadium is their dance floor – the Lambertz Nations’ Cup has been staged at the CHIO Aachen since 1977. In 2024, Germany’s dressage riders notched up their 43rd victory in the prestigious battle between the nations.
On the few occasions when the German national anthem wasn’t played during the prize-giving ceremony of the Lambertz Nations’ Cup, it was either that of the Dutch or the Danish team. And it was also these two nations, who came closest to the German quartet today.
The German flag was represented by Isabell Werth with Wendy de Fontaine (76.50), Ingrid Klimke with Franziskus (76.043), Frederic Wandres with Bluetooth (75.630) and Katharina Hemmer with Denoix (68.326), It was Hemmer’s debut appearance in Aachen and hers was the scratch result after Denoix was distracted by the noises of other horses outside the ring and wasn’t at all focused on the test. The three scores that counted totalled 228,173 points altogether.
The National Coach, Monica Theodorescu, summed up today’s performances as follows: “I am of course very happy with the first, second and third place,” referring to Werth, Klimke and Wandres, who also topped the rankings of the individual classification in that order. However, she said she was sorry for Katharina Hemmer. “She was simply unlucky because her horse was so stressed in the arena. But that can happen. Her horse is in super form, but she wasn’t able to show that here in the ring today. She could only try and manage the situation and she did as best she could. But of course the other horses were very close behind each other and there is hopefully still room for improvement in the future and for the Olympic Games. But, of course, I am very happy with the result.”
Ultimately, they had a comfortable lead over the Dutch team, which finished on a total score of 215.674. The “Oranje” team comprised of Devenda Dijkstra with Hero (69.848), Dinja van Liere with Vita di Lusso (74.696) and Marieke van der Putten with Torveslettens Titanium (71.130). Dinja van Liere was the best Dutch rider with her just nine-year-old, Vita de Lusso, and after achieving a new personal, best result she was equally delighted – although she had to hold her breath towards the end of the test, when the spectators started clapping before she had even saluted. “It is an honour to ride here in Aachen. I actually think it is the best show in the world. The atmosphere is fantastic. Even if the crowd was perhaps a little too enthusiastic today…”
Second and third place was even closer. The Danish team World Champions earned a collected score of 214.544, with just 1.13 points less than the “Oranje” team – although they didn’t even have a fourth team member. Nanna Skodborg Merrald and St. Schufro were awarded the best score of 73.674. The other two team members were Nadja Aaboe Sloth with Favour Gersdorf (72.348) and Anna Zibrandtsen with Quel Filou (68.522). Nanna Skodborg Merrald summed her team’s performance saying “The team did very well. It is a pretty green team, but we all performed very well and we can really be proud of coming third in Aachen.”
All information about the CHIO Aachen 2024 and all results can be found online here.
Winner of the Prize of Family Tesch, Isabell Werth on her Wendy, together with Siegward Tesch and ALRV Supervisory Board member Jürgen Petershagen. (Photo: CHIO Aachen/Franziska Sack)
Press release
The decision to opt for Isabell Werth’s newcomer, Wendy de Fontaine, for the German Lambertz Nations’ Cup team instead of Quantaz was taken just before the start of the CHIO Aachen. The Grand Prix, the Prize of Family Tesch also decides the Lambertz Nations’ Cup. In retrospect one can certainly say Quantaz prove her mettle.
Isabell Werth has been riding the ten-year-old Danish mare, Wendy de Fontaine, since the start of the year. They came together very quickly. So fast that they are considered to be potential candidates for the Olympic Games and the selection committee used the Prize of Family Tesch as a final opportunity of direct comparison between her and other five-star pairs before they select their team for Paris. That is why Wendy was nominated for the team instead of Quantaz. They were the best German pair in the class and already put in a performance in the first quarter of the test that hardly any other pair was able to beat. On a score of 76.50 percent they claimed their first Grand Prix victory in Aachen and thus also won the Prize of Family Tesch.
Werth’s conclusion: “I am very, very happy with Wendy. We are coming together more and more and with each competition I am learning more and more details and how to deal with this situation and that. The mare really is fantastic. She is so honest and polite. She really tries her best and it is such an enjoyment and a gift.” She also stated that she thinks there is still room for improvement.
With an immaculate performance, the World Championships bronze medallist of 2022, Ingrid Klimke finished in second place with Franziskus FRH, in the Prize of Family Tesch. 76.043 was their final score and the Head Judge, Susanne Baarup (DEN) at C, even awarded her first place. “I am very happy, because Franz was so reliable and he gave his very best,” Ingrid Klimke said. “When I rode in, I knew he was totally focused and was totally with me. We both enjoyed it.”
After mistakes in the two-tempis and in the second pirouette – the last of which were doubly expensive – Frederic Wandres and his 14-year-old Bordeaux son, Bluetooth came third (75.630). Wandres was nevertheless satisfied: “I must say my horse feels in better shape than ever. I think he showed that before we entered the ring when he had a ‘positive explosion’ and kicked out. But Wandres also knows: “It is good that he is so fresh. The trot and the extended and collected walk were very good. Then, we made mistakes in the canter tour which cost me a lot of points today. Normally, immaculate tests are our strength. So, we will try to make no errors on Saturday. But I learnt from the protocol that the judges saw what good form he was in today and I will try and show that on Saturday.”
Because on Saturday, the Grand Prix Spéciale, the MEGGLE-Prize is on the agenda. The best 30 pairs from the Prize of Family Tesch qualify to take part.
Winner of the "Silver Horse" media prize, Christoph Hess. In the background is third-placed Gianna Regenbrecht. (Photo: CHIO Aachen/Jasmin Metzner)
“The Silver Horse” goes to Christoph Hess this year for his comprehensive social media concepts, Jannicke Naustdal, Nanna Nieminen and Jenny Abrahamsson came second with the website World of Showjumping, Gianna Regenbrecht claimed third place. Frank Kemperman was distinguished in the category Personality.
Beaming faces during the award ceremony of the Silver Horse on the evening of the traditional Opening Ceremony of the CHIO Aachen 2024. The famous prize was conferred this year for the sixth time as an online award. Because equestrian sport journalism has undergone change as well and uses novel and exciting, digital formats meanwhile too, bringing this fascinating sport to life even more and making it more up-to-date and more personal. The jury examined more than 40 applicants, including not only contributions by bloggers and onliners, but also from editorial offices, athletes, organisers and agencies. Among others, the entries were evaluated according to their creativity, quality, user involvement, target group affinity and the relevance of the submitted contributions.
Christoph Hess was elected as the winner for his comprehensive social media concepts, he is also supported by Laura Tröger. A commitment to the equestrian sport that the jury – comprising of Wolfgang Brinkmann (Honorary President, German Riding and Driving Association, DRFV), Nadine Capellmann (dressage rider), Philip Erbers (Board Member, Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein), Tobias Königs (Press Officer, CHIO Aachen) and Dr. Ute Countess Rothkirch (DRFV Board Member) –honoured with this online award. Jannicke Naustdal, Nanna Nieminen and Jenny Abrahamsson were distinguished with second place for their website www.worldofshowjumping.com, Gianna Regenbrecht came third with her social media portal on the Para-Sport.
Frank Kemperman was distinguished with the “Silver Horse” in the rubric “Personality”. The former Chairman of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein and CHIO Aachen Show Director, now Organising Committee member and Vice President, received the distinction for his decade-long commitment to the World Equestrian Festival.
All information about the CHIO Aachen 2024 and all results can be found online here.
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Foals by World Champions Glamourdale and Kjento, international Grand Prix stallion Blue Hors St. Schufro, KWPN performance test winner Proud James, Danish Warmblood gold medal stallion Donkey Boy and Vitalis both top producer of sport horses are some of the stallions represented with foals for this collection.
Both Glamourdale and Blue Hors St. Schufro are at start this weekend at CHIO Aachen.
As the auction will take place during Blue Hors foal show and Young Horse Championships it will be possible to see the foals live before the auction and at the same time be able to make your bid online as the auction also will be LIVE at Clipmyhorse.
Here you find the entire collection.
H2R top price favourite is the colt with no 43 by Donkey Boy / Franklin - powerful, well balanced with nice uphill tendency and lovely stallion expression.
For more information - click here.
16 dressage foals are up for 35th Verden Auction Online
Filly by Shu Fu / Floris Prince is very attractive for the trot and canter, but unfortunately look somewhat unbalanced for the walk.
Here you find the entire collection.
Buyers from Germany, Spain, Finland, Austria, Great Britain, Holland and USA secured foals from this collection.
Here you find the entire list of prices - https://horse24.com/en/auctions/details/82nd-online-auction-foals-348.
The entire event will be available at Clipmyhorse.
The collection counts 28 foals
The pre-bidding has just started and with a closer look into the collection 6 foals shows something extra.
No 14 by Diamantenglanz is able to bring the very expressive powerful trot with huge shoulder freedom into the canter as well. Not that often you see a foal being able to make that kind of canter picture.
Again the foals by Viva Gold seems to bring suppleness and elasticity combined with good types and expression.
Here you find the entire collection.
Ready for final German selection 13 August
Escanto PS OLD photo: (c) Equitaris/G.Grömping
Buyer from Germany, Hungary, Spain and France secured foals at this auction.
Here you find the entire list of price.
Udover championatskvalifikationerne så var det også kvalifikation til Falsterbo Horse Show for nr. 1 og nr. 2 i hver årgang.
Falsterbo Horse Show afholdes den første uge i juli måned.
Few nations have been as dominant in their home Nations Cup as The Netherlands. After finishing off the podium last year, the Dutch reasserted their dominance at home with a notable victory Thursday in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ of Rotterdam (NED).
Led by Chef d'Equipe Patrick van der Meer, the quartet of Edward Gal (Glock's Total Us), Marlies van Baalen (Habibi DVb N.O.P.), Emmelie Scholtens (Indian Rock), and Dinja van Liere (Hermes N.O.P.) kept Denmark at bay with a total score of 222.392, led by van Liere's 77.891% in the CDIO5* Grand Prix test.
Denmark, who won the series' last leg at Compiegne (FRA), finished second with a total score of 220.349. They were just ahead of Germany (219.435), who captured the opening leg in Wellington (USA).
The Netherlands has now won four of the last five editions of this event. They have only lost on three occasions in the last 11 years.
"It's always nice to win, but to win here in Rotterdam is very special. It was really nice. We also had some tests with some unexpected results. There were some mistakes, there was some tension, but at the end, especially Dinja—she lifted us all up. We won, and that's super."
Patrick van der Meer (NED)
The Dutch squad was the only team to have all four of its athletes score above 70%, including its drop score—van Baalen's 70.435%. But it was team anchor van Liere who really rose the team's average with the 12-year-old stallion, Hermes N.O.P., her bronze medal-winning partner from the 2022 FEI Dressage World Championships (DEN). Their 77.891% score was not only the highest score put forward by the team, but it was also the highest of the competition.
"This was only our third competition this year, and he just keeps getting better. He's really a champion in the piaffe and passage, but he's such a complete horse. He can do it all and has so much talent.
Dinja van Liere (NED)
"He can be a clown sometimes and make up his own test, so I have to stay sharp, but I'm so proud of him and so happy with our performance today," van Liere added.
Both Denmark and Germany kept things close, and the team anchors proved to be the separators. With some horses affected by the venue's big atmosphere at the multi-disciplinary CHIO Rotterdam, Carina Cassoe Krüth (DEN) and Heiline's Danciera putting up a rather surprising score of 67.674%, which was ultimately dropped from her team. Isabell Werth (GER) boosted her team with a 76.935% score aboard Wendy de Fontaine, but it was not enough to match The Netherlands' collective consistency.
It was a particularly triumphant return to team competition for Gal, who took a sabbatical of nearly three years from competitive sport following the Tokyo Olympic Games (JPN). Rotterdam marked just the second international competition for Gal and the 12-year-old stallion Glock's Total Us since 2021, but they came into the event in strong form, having won both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at CDI3* Exloo (NED) in May. The pair received a 73.196% from the judges in Rotterdam, second-best on their team.
"For almost three years, I didn't ride in any competitions, and I just started again," Gal said. "I didn't have to start all over again with [Glock's Total Us, because] he has so much experience. Now he will settle down a bit in the stable."
Rotterdam is the penultimate leg of the 2024 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ series, but for the Dutch, the competition plays an additional role, acting as the final test before the nation selects its team for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games (FRA). With big names on the Dutch roster, van der Meer certainly recognized the talent within the group he put forward to compete Thursday.
"We're close to [the Olympics in] Paris and making the selection...I'm not only here as the chef d'equipe but also as the sports director, and I'm really happy with all the riders here," van der Meer said. "When you see the big names here and then being able to win, it gives a great feeling."
Ahead of the series finale at Falsterbo, Germany leads the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ standings with 30 points. Denmark sits second with 28 points, just ahead of Sweden (27 points).
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