PODCAST og VIDEO - besøg hos Barnow Dressage inden afrejsen mod Susanne´s femte UVM

En snak om mange forskellige emner bl.a. om den klassiske tilgang til uddannelse af hestene, hvor ikke alle heste bliver Grand Prix heste.

Onsdag går turen mod Verden sammen med 7-årige EQ Secret Surprice som er avlet og ejet af Susanne Oldenborg. Susanne fortæller om de sidste forberedelser.

UVM lejren samles omkring Barnow Dressage og lastbilen, hvor der gøres klar med grill og hygge. For dem der har brug for at hænge ud, eller tage en slapper, er der altid en ledig stol.

Hjertehesten Skovdals Dexter er godt på vej mod stor tur. Snakken går også på de udfordringer der har været under vejs, og som nogle gange har været dråben der får bæret til at flyde over.

Susanne har gennem sit nye samarbejde med træner Allan Hansen, nu også fået mulighed for at have de ekstra øjne med på sidelinien, når hun rider ad midten til stævnerne.

GUIDED TOUR PÅ BÅDE BARNOW DRESSAGE OG RESTEN AF EJENDOMMEN SOM OGSÅ HUSER KIRSTINELUND RIDECENTER ⬇️

Definite KWPN entries for WCYH in Verden

7 yr old Ilegro by Inclusive / Negro (out of the full sister of Valegro) & Lottie Fry are selected. Photo: Van Olst Horses.

Corrected KWPN entries as the FEI rules says that your not allowed to participate in both youth and senior championship in the same year.

5 year old

  • Pina Colada (v.Governor) & Bart Veeze

  • Port-au-Prince (v.Desperado) & Kirsten Brouwer

  • Proud James (v.Jameson RS2) & Mette Sejbjerg Jensen

  • Pythagoras Wk (v.All At Once) & Franka Loos

  • Roman Empire (v.Romanov) & Bart Veeze

  • Pitch Perfect (v.Le Formidable) & Vai Bruntink

  • Reserve: Murk 540 (v.Teun 505) & Franka Loos

6 year old

  • O’Toto Van De Wimphof (v.Glock’s Toto Jr) & Diederik van Silfhout

  • Obsession Taonga (v.Vitalis) & Lara van Nek

  • Ohio (v.Kaiman) & Kirsten Brouwer

  • Red Viper (v.Romanov) & Dinja van Liere

  • Ortisei (v.Glock’s Toto Jr) & Julia Groenhart

  • Orange (v.Vitalis) & Kim Alting

  • Reserve: Obsession A (v.Dream Boy) & Anke van Moer

7 year old

  • Everest (v.Especial) & Charlotte Fry

  • Ilegro (v.Inclusive) & Charlotte Fry

  • Naomyi de la Fazenda (v.Secret) & Thalia Rockx

  • Newton M (v.Just Wimphof) & Aniek de Laat

  • Nordic Blue Hors (v.Totilas) & Danielle Heijkoop

  • Most Wanted Nero von Bellin (v.Morricone) & Leonie Richter

  • Reserve: Nashville Sw (v.Secret) & Femke de Laat

PODCAST - Ungrytter Julie Dam Jensen var fornylig med til at vinde EM team bronze til Danmark

Ungrytter Julie Dam Jensen og hendes 9-årige vallak Finale Melody var med til at vinde EM team bronze i Kronberg i Tyskland. Finale Melody er efter Franklin / Schwadroneur og avlet af Else Rohmann og ejet af Julie Dam Jensen. Julie har selv stået for al uddannelse af ham frem til nu, med Jesper Bisgaard og senest også med Maik Kohlschmidt på sidelinien.

Parret sluttede som nr. 5 og nr. 4 med 2 x personlige bedste score i de individuelle konkurrencer.

Sammen med team kollegaerne Michella Skovsager med Blue Hors Elliot og Anna Taibel Raben med Sparaday vandt Julie og Finale Melody team bronze.

Efter sidste år at have afsluttet studentereksamen, har det seneste år stået 100% i hestene tegn. Julie har altid drømt om en plads på landsholdet, og i år gik drømmen endelig i opfyldelse.

Julie fortæller bl.a. om vejen mod landsholdsdebuten, kammeratskabet, det at ride på et team, om med opbakningen fra både familie, venner og konkurrenter.

At række ud efter økonomisk støtte, hos folk som Julie ikke kendte, for at kunne udleve drømmen om at ride EM, og så samtidig levere resultater, der var langt over egne forventninger.

23 - 27 Oldenburger Landesturnier (National Oldenburger Championship) including Elite mare Show 24 July

Young horses championship and Elite mare Show

For the Oldenburger Landesturnier the most attractive competitions to follow are the young horse competitions including the young stallions. Starting Wednesday 9.30 with 4 yr old stallions.

Link for start and results.

Elite Mare Show Thursday

55 young mares are qualifies for the prestigious Elite mare show in Rastede with some really high scores from the performance testing.

  • 18 by Bond/Damon Hill/Roaster - Trot 8,50 - canter 9,00 -walk 8,50 - ride ability test rider 8,50 = 8,65

  • 23 by Dynamic Dream/Sir Donnerhall/Don Schufro - Trot 10,00 - canter 9,00 - walk 9,00 - ride ability test rider 9,50 = 9,20

  • 25 by Dynamic Dream/Finest/Dimaggio - trot 9,00 - canter 9,00 - walk 8,00 - ride ability test rider 9,50 = 8,68

  • 28 by Florida TN/Sir Donnerhall I/Lavauzelle AA - trot 9,00 - canter 10,00 - walk 8,00 - ride ability test rider 9,50 = 8,95

  • 42 by Sezuan/D´avie/Don Schufro - trot 8,50 -canter 9,00 -walk 8,50 - ride ability test rider 9,00 = 8,68 (close to full 🇩🇰Danish Warmblood bloodlines with Sezuan out out Uno Donna Unique)

Here you find the entire catalog.

Judging team for the Elite mare show: Josef Freese, Ute von Platen, Dr. Evelin Schlotmann, Peer Eitenmüller and Oliver Oellrich.

From the arena to the stars : a spectacular day at the Championship

Cadre Noir - Photo © B. Lemaire / IFCE

PRESS RELEASE

FEI Dressage European Championship – Crozet (FRA) – August 27 to 31, 2025

On Saturday, rest day between the Grand Prix Special and the Grand Prix Freestyle of the FEI Dressage European Championship, the organisers have planned a familyfriendly interlude, culminating in a performance by the prestigious Cadre Noir de Saumur and the acrobatic show “Galileo.”

On Saturday, 30 August, while no sporting competitions will take place at Jiva Hill Stables in Crozet (FRA), families are warmly invited to visit the exhibitors' village from 10 am, with free admission for the day. More than twenty stands will be open to visitors, alongside activities for younger guests, including popular pony rides that are always a favourite among aspiring riders. Two refreshment stands and several food trucks will be available to serve snacks and drinks in the enchanting setting of Jiva Hill Stables.

Traditional French equestrianism

In the evening, the organisers will present two exceptional shows, beginning with the well renowned Cadre Noir de Saumur. This iconic institution of French equestrian art will deliver a two-part performance. The first part will feature an equerry from the Cadre Noir providing commentary on the figures, highlighting the horse’s work, the rider’s mastery, and the precision and elegance of the presentation. The second part will offer a 15-minute performance celebrating the rich heritage of French equestrianism, whose reputation extends far beyond the circle of aficionados.

Celestial Theatre

Next comes the turn of the acrobats from the Compagnie Deus Ex Machina with their breathtaking aerial performance “Galileo”. At the heart of the show is a monumental, articulated sphere suspended more than 15 metres above the ground, around which the acrobats perform. This immense structure, reminiscent of ancient astronomical instruments, carries the performers through circular movements echoing the celestial mechanics of bygone times. Playing with the forces of physics – weights and counterweights, pendulums and ellipses – the troupe delivers a mesmerising spectacle. Renowned for their spectacular aerial creations, the company blends acrobatic mastery, stagecraft and stunning lighting effects. With their gaze fixed on the stars, spectators will be transported into a world of magic for one unforgettable evening.

For this exceptional evening, special tickets are now available on the FEI Dressage European Championship website, www.crozet2025.com. Guests may also book a table on the hospitality terrace or at the Casa Jiva stand, with menus served between the two shows. Full booking details are also available on the event website.

Aachen debut for Danish Warmblood stud JJ Horses based in Norway

JJ Horses was recently, for the first time ever, represented as a breeder at the most prestigious event in the world: CHIO Aachen.

Over the years, JJ Horses in Norway has been selling offspring to clients all around the world. This year marked a significant milestone, as JJ Horses was officially listed as a breeder for the international competition at Aachen.

The reason JJ Horses, based in Norway, is registered with Danish Warmblood is that Ole Jørgen Jørgentvedt, the owner of JJ Horses, has been one of the pioneers of Warmblood breeding in Norway. He has also been a key figure behind the Norwegian division of Danish Warmblood.

From promising young stallion now towards Grand Prix

Video below from Danish Warmblood stallion pre-selection December 2018 ⬇️ when JJ Glory Day was 2,5 yr old.

9 year old stallion JJ Glory Day by Grand Galaxy Win / Deemster has been under American ownership since he was 3 years old by Alice Tarjan, who is also the owner of the international super Grand Prix mare Jane. Both horses are ridden by Marcus Orlob.

Shortly after Aachen H2R caught Marcus Orlob for a small chat about JJ Glory Day and their debut in Aachen.

They started their journey when Glory Day was 3,5 yr old and Marcus got him in training from the owner Alice Trajan. From there they have been successful at young horse level with victories and top placements for the young horse championships in USA. As a 7 yr old Glory Day was also qualified for WCYH but they chose not to go to Europe at that time. During this winter season in Florida, Glory Day and Marcus made a successful step into Inter II level winning Lövsta Future Challenge.

During their stay in Europe Marcus and the horses were based in Düsseldorf, as this is his old hometown, where he stayed with family and caught up with old friends. As Aachen is about 1 hour drive from Düsseldorf Marcus has orginally planned to drive between Düsseldorf and Aachen in order to train Glory Day during the event. Luckily he was accepted to bring Glory Day for the small tour in Aachen, which made the entire stay much more convenient, and at the same time gave Glory Day a valuable experience, being in the big Aachen invironment.

The setting in Aachen, with training and warm up with spectators taking place or walking behind the hedge, was a bit stressful for Glory Day and it of course also affected his performances in the arena, as there was quite a bit of tension, but still well-behaved, tell Marcus.

“Glory Day is a very handsome and nice stallion,” says Marcus. “He usually goes hacking and has daily paddock time as all other horses. He is training towards Grand Prix debut, but still needs a bit more time, in order to become more stable and confirmed.” During their Düsseldorf stay Marcus also had the chance to train for Hubertus Schmidt, who was very impressed about the qualities for the future.

The dam of JJ Glory Day

The rideability and qualities has for sure been proven through the dam line of JJ Glory Day, JJ Dolce Gabanna by Deemster / Riccione / Donnerhall, as she as a youngster herself won the national championship with three different rider as 4 yr, 5 yr and 6 yr old.

JJ Dolce Gabanna has also produced Java Dulce by Jazz (former JJ Jaguar) which is now successful with American Laura Graves, and JJ Spencer by Secret at WCYH in 2024 with Jessica Lynn Thomas.

Last year Dolce Gabanna had a full sibling to JJ Glory Day, and this year she has a stunning black colt by Pround James.

German young horses selected for WCYH in Verden 5-10 August (including H2R favourites 🌟)

Segantini FRH and Dorothee Schneider were also last year part of WCYH for 6 yr old horses and will again this year compete for 7 yr old horses. Photo: (c) Stefan Lafrentz

German young horses selected yesterday. (🌟marked were the clear highlights from H2R)

5 yr old

  • Because of you OLD, by Benicio – Dimaggio (Breeder: Zuchthoff Hollen/Jan Calender, Rider: Beatrice Hoffrogge)

  • Estelle PS by Escalito – Wynton (breeder: Peter Spelsberg, rider: Lena Haßmann) 🌟

  • Ferdinand De Fontaine by Franklin – Sezuan (Breeder.: SCEA Domaine Fontaine L’Abbé, rider: Merita Hagren) 🌟

  • So Special, by Secret – Bon Coeur (Breeder.: Pia Sophie Wahlers, rider: Jessica Lynn Thomas)

  • Valentin, by Vitalis – DonSchufro (Breeder.: Jutta Steidl, Rider: Johanna Wadenspanner)

  • Viva Diamond OLD, by Vitalis – Don Diamond (Breeder.: Zuchthof Alberding, Rider: Linda Weiß)

  • Viva Diamond, by Viva Gold – Don Diamond (Breeder: ZG Herbert & Ursula Linz, Rider: Lisa Wernitznig) 🌟

  • Viva las Vegas RS, by Viva Gold – Foundation (Breeder.: Reinhard Baumgartner, Rider: Charlott-Maria Schürmann) 🌟

  • Reserve 1 - For Royalty, by For Romance I – Franziskus (Breeder.: Berthold Schoemaker, Rider: Leonie Richter)

  • Reserve 2 - D'Egalité Gold, by Dancier Gold – Totilas (Breeder.: Christine Schmitz, Rider: Borja Carrascosa)

6 yr old

  • Endorphin FRH, by Escolar Don Nobless (Breeder.: Ingo Pape, Rider: Greta Heemsoth) 🌟

  • Escaneno, by Escamillo – Veneno (Breeder.: Tobias Schult, Rider.: Lisa Lindner) 🌟

  • Felice FRH, by Fürst Samarant – Riverside (Breeeder: Rene Jansen, Rider.: Greta Heemsoth) 🌟

  • Füchtels Hailey, by Don Martillo – Damon Hill (Breeder.: Andrea Gräfin von Merveldt, Rider: Patricia Seddig)

  • La Jolie SW, by Escamillo – Londonderry (Breeder: Sabine Wehle, Rider: Carina Scholz)

  • Schatzmeister MZ, by Secret – De Niro (Breeder.: Ewald Grotelüschen, Rider: Ann-Christin Wienkamp)

  • Vitamin B, by Valverde – Christ (Breeder: Hedda Ottmann-Droege, Rider: Charlott-Maria Schürmann) 🌟

  • WinHorses Eleven, by Escamillo – Den Haag (Breeder: Roukaz Soufiah, Rider: Flore De Winne)

  • Reserve 1 - Vitali PS, by Vitalis – Sandro Hit (Breeder.: Gestüt Lewitz, Rider: Charlott-Maria Schürmann)

  • Reserve 2 - Glamdale WP NRW, by Glamourdale – Millennium (Breeder:: ZG Werner & Heike Pleines, Rider: Stefanie Ahlert).

7 yr old

  • Elliot the Dancer, by Escolar – Vitalis (Breeder: Leo Hermanns, Rider: Stefan Wolff) 🌟

  • Füchtels High Light OLD, by Floriscount – Damon Hill (Breeder: Andrea Gräfin von Merveldt, Rider: Patricia Seddig) 🌟

  • Gaspard, by His Moment – Imperio (Breeder: Angelica Lauritzen, Rider: 🇩🇰Cecilie Hedegaard) 🌟

  • Rocketeer, by Rock Forever I– Franziskus (Breeder: Thomas Holling, Rider.: Laurin Hofmann)

  • Rumours, by Revolution – Bequia (Breeder: Michael Procter, Rider: Maren Müller-Bentes)

  • Segantini FRH, by Secret – Fidermark (Breeder: Christine Feichtinger, Rider: Dorothee Schneider) 🌟

  • Zewano, by Zackerey – Romanov Blue Hors (Breeder: Alessandro Alemani, Rider: Franz Trischberger)

  • Zulu GV, by Zarathustra MT – Sorento (Breeder: Gestüt Vorwerk/Inh.Elisabeth Max-Theurer, Rider: Laura Strobel)

  • Reserve 1 - Top Shelf, by Top Gear – Sandro King (Breeder: Günter Kolb, Rider: 🇩🇰Laila Wittendorff)

  • Reserve 2 - About You II, by AC-DC – Estobar NRW (Breeder: Stephan Borgmann, Rider: Yara Reichert)

Source: https://www.pferd-aktuell.de/news/aktuelle-meldungen/zucht/nominierung-wm-der-jungen-dressurpferde-2025-

Pressemeddelelse: Opdaterede etiske retningslinjer fra Dansk Ride Forbund

Dansk Ride Forbund lancerer opdaterede etiske retningslinjer for brug af heste i sport

Som en del af Dansk Ride Forbunds nye strategi ”Sammen om Hestevelfærd”, er Dansk Ride Forbund nu klar med en opdatering af forbundets retningslinjer for faglig og etisk korrekt brug af heste. Anvendelse af heste må ikke kompromittere hestenes velfærd, så de nye retningslinjer, er baseret på nyeste faglig viden og evidens, som skal sikre en fælles forståelse og forankring.

14. juli 2025

Dansk Ride Forbunds formål er bl.a. at udvikle og udbrede samspillet mellem hest og menneske, med fokus på sikkerhed for begge parter, trivsel og sundhed for hesten samt harmoni mellem alle. Det er en del af Dansk Ride Forbunds overordnede vision at styrke hestevelfærden i dansk ridesport.

Formand for Dansk Ride Forbund, Kimi Nielsen:
”De nye etiske retningslinjer beskriver Dansk Ride Forbunds forventninger og retningslinjer for anvendelse af heste. Siden den nye bestyrelse blev valgt i december, har vi arbejdet med en opdatering, som vi nu er klar med. De nye guidelines vil blive retningsgivende for, hvordan vi fremover træner og fremviser vores heste."

De etiske retningslinjer er baseret på faglighed og evidens
Opdateringen af det faglige grundlag for korrekt anvendelse af heste i sport, er baseret på anbefalinger fra Dansk Ride Forbunds ekspertgruppe bestående af forskere samt veterinære og ridetekniske eksperter. Retningslinjerne vil løbende blive opdateret på baggrund af ekspertgruppens analyser af nyeste faglige viden og evidens.

”Det er Dansk Ride Forbunds ambition, at Danmark både konkurrerer på topniveau rent sportsligt og samtidig står som et internationalt forbillede for sporten og for hestevelfærd i praksis”, udtaler Kimi Nielsen.

I Danmark er alle former for dyrehold reguleret af loven, herunder Dyrevelfærdsloven og bekendtgørelse om dyrevelfærdsmæssige mindstekrav til hold af heste. Medlemmer af Dansk Ride Forbunds medlemsklubber forventes i alle henseender at overholde gældende lovgivning.

Dansk Ride Forbunds etiske retningslinjer for brug af heste, er et supplement til den gældende lovgivning. De etiske retningslinjer fastsætter rammerne for en faglig funderet etisk korrekt brug af heste i sport såvel i den daglig træning som til konkurrence.

Dansk Ride Forbunds etiske retningslinjer udmøntes i praksis via Dansk Ride Forbunds reglement samt bedømmelser.

Spørgsmål vedr. de nye skærpede etiske retningslinjer, kan rettes til formand for DRF, Kimi Nielsen, på tlf. +45 40 18 04 84 eller på mail: kgn@rideforbund.dk

​Du kan læse og downloade de opdaterede etiske retninglinjer her.

Falsterbo victory puts exclamation mark on dominant FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ season for Germany

Germany finished the 2025 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ season the same way they began it: with a victory. The German team secured its third consecutive series victory Saturday at Falsterbo (SWE), recording their fourth victory of the year in five starts.

The Hartmut Lemmers-led squad, which consisted of Tessa Frank (Lavaletta), Evelyn Eger (Tabledance 3), and Svenja Kämper-Meyer (Amanyara M Frh), put an exclamation mark on the season with a winning total of 204.087. The Netherlands finished second (197.978), narrowly followed by Sweden (197.283).

Germany's four victories this season—which were earned at Wellington (USA), Compiegne (FRA), and Aachen (GER) in addition to Falsterbo—have come with a wide variety of combinations, putting the country's depth in the sport on full display. Saturday's squad was among its least experienced at the level, but the young group rose to the occasion.

"We have three quite young riders from Germany [here]. They have a lot of experience, national and international, but to ride in a Nations Cup is something special.

Hartmut Lemmers

(GER)

"We in Germany are very lucky to have a lot of good riders who can participate in a Nations Cup, so it was not always the same three or four riders that were riding," he added. "We were very happy to win with so many different riders, because that is what is good for the sport in the future. We can build up from very different riders—not just from our Olympic team."

The last rider to enter the arena, Kämper-Meyer produced the highest marks of the day in the CDIO4* Grand Prix test, earning a score of 69.609% aboard Amanyara M Frh. 

"I was a little bit nervous today, because being the last rider always brings a little bit more pressure," said Kämper-Meyer, who was the leadoff rider for Germany at Lier (GER). "My horse was very concentrated today...I could ride from point to point, and this is what makes her really good, because when she gets into the test, she knows what she has to do."

Eger, a part of Germany's winning effort in the season's opening leg at Wellington, delivered a 67.391% score. The 27-year-old has developed her partner Tabledance 3, now 10, for five years, their journey beginning in the U25 division. Now, they are proving their consistency at the senior Grand Prix level.

"For me, this horse is super special. She has the kindest heart," Eger said. "I started with her in the U25 series and then I switched over to the Young Horse Grand Prix series, so it was a big step for us to grow in the Grand Prix sport, and now we are here. It's a deep relationship between us."

Frank was just three-tenths of a point behind with Lavaletta (67.087%), who had only shown at the FEI Grand Prix level once before. Germany was the only team to have all three of its riders score above 77 percent.

"It's an absolute honor for me to represent Germany in the Nations Cup on this world [stage]. It is overwhelming for us," she said. "We had some little mistakes in the canter work, but I'm so happy with the horse, because she really tries, and the both of us are not very experienced in the Grand Prix. I'm just so happy to be here and happy to be on the team with these amazing people."

Germany comfortably cliched the series title for the third year in a row, finishing with 52 points. The Netherlands earned second honors with 45 points, followed by Belgium (43 points). According to Lemmers, his country's consistent excellence in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ series is a reflection of the federation's commitment to both winning in the present and building for the future.

"[The Nations Cup series] is very good for our head trainer, Monica Theodorescu. She can have an overview of how the horses and riders are developing. Then you always have three or four good riders together [on a team], and that is very good for the future," Lemmers said. "You are not only looking for Olympic teams, but also for other teams—what maybe in four years are Olympic teams.

"Today we had nice riding without pushing and stretching horses too deep," he added. "I'm very happy with this, how they performed."

FULL RESULTS

German Foal Championship comes up Saturday and Sunday

Escolar with 5 foals

When the prestigious German Foal Championship comes up tomorrow LIVE from Lienen at Clipmyhorse the best foals will be presented.

At the list of stallions with most foals are:

  • 5 by Escolar

  • 4 by Vjento

  • 4 by Most Wanted Nero von Bellin

  • 4 by V-Power

A total of 99 Dressage foals are qualified for the final. Both Saturday and Sunday it starts at 9.00.

Here you find the link for catalog and qualified foals.

31.000 euro top price colt by Vino Tinto / Fontaine TN at Westphalian online foal auction

Here you find the entire results.

PRESS RELEASE:

Young sire tops the price list Son of Vino Tinto achieves top price of 31,000 euros

Münster: 30 dressage-orientated young talents were up for sale this evening at the Westphalian online auction. 77 per cent of these found a new owner at an average price of 7,739 euro. A colt from the first vintage of Vino Tinto advanced to the top price of 31,000 euros.

The head number 1 in this auction lot was Vivant Vino. He is a son of Vino Tinto, who found his new home in the Netherlands last year at the Westphalian Spring Auction at a hammer price of 161,000 euros. This evening, 14 parties competed for the knockdown of his son, who was bred by Noortje Radstake, Netherlands, out of the Verb.Pr.St. Rubiera by Fontaine TN. The bids came from England, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany. The virtual hammer for the strong moving bay finally fell with the 40th bid at 31,000 euros.

Head number 3 Vivalesco JD also cracked the 10,000 euro mark. Once again, it was the stallion Va Bene from the Wadenspanner stallion station, whose offspring have already impressed in previous online auctions this year. This son of Va Bene/Escolar (breeder and exhibitor: Dieter Joachim, Delbrück) descents from the damline of Florenciano, who was successful in Grand Prix competitions under the saddle of Hubertus Schmidt. The young stallion was knocked down to Luxembourg at a hammer price of 16,000 euros.

A total of 23 of the 30 foals on offer changed hands this evening. With an average price of 7,739 Euros, the Westphalian Studbook realised a total turnover of 178,000 Euros. Six of the foals sold will grow up outside of Germany in the future.

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