HANN licensing with some real SUPER STARS

No 1 - Opoque / Bon Bravour - photo: Torsten Kunst

HANN stallion collection 2025 for the licensing really kicks of with 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟catalog no 1 by Opoque / Bon Bravour / Show Star. This stallion is from the video here the absolute full package. Expression, power, suppleness, attitude, conformation. Can´t wait to see him by lunging for the licensing, as this part for sure tells even more about the balance, self carriage and movements.

No 2 also by Opoque with Christ as dam sire with very attractive powerful trot and supple walk, still bit young body wise and unfortunately no video of the canter. Will keep an eye on him for the licensing but will not be at the top list for now as no canter is presented.

🌟🌟🌟🌟No 13 by So Perfect / Finest - stallion look pure, lot of expression, power and quality. With Sezuan as grandsire the placement of the hindquaters becomes more attractive with push from behind under the body. Maybe a bit strong deep neck.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟No 25 by Vitalis / Foxtrot - Vitalis stallion look, impressive, supple both front with lots of freedom and back without being weak over the back, powerful, push from hind under the body.

🌟🌟🌟🌟No 28 by Vitalis / Toto jr - super expressive, supple and round of the ground trot and canter, good rhythm for the walk could show bit more overtrack and suppleness over the back.

🌟🌟🌟🌟No 29 by Viva Vitalis / Dante´s Jr - young body wise but overall super supple mover.

🌟🌟🌟🌟No 34 by Vivaldos / Revolution - uphill stallion type, supple trot and canter, missing bit more freedom for the walk.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟No 48 by Dynamic Dream / Bordeaux - super complete stallion, supple, uphill, expressive with power and 3 really nice basic gaits.

🌟🌟🌟🌟No 52 by Escaneno / Baron - supple mover with good power, not the biggest frame.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟No 65 by Feliciano / Dorado - big framed supple, uphill mover, super supple walk. Huge imprint from damsire Dorado.

Here you find the entire collection.

World Championship finalist Slangerupgaards Saffron new hope for Rose Oatley

New potential future top Danish Warmblood horse for Rose Oatlay

A small story appeared today at Rose Oatley´s Instagram, with 6 yr old Danish Warmblood sliver medal mare Slangerupgaards Saffron by Secret / Scolari when having some relaxted moments in her fairly new home in Germany.

Saffron was on everyone´s lips with Danish Anne Troensegaard in the saddle winning the first qualifier at WCYH in Verden this summer and finishing as no 4 in the final. As it has been planned to sell Saffron after the Championship the list of potential buyers was long. Rose and her family were the first trying Saffron out after the Championship, and the deal was closed very quickly, tells Anne.

Rose Oatley is over the moon having Saffron in the stable and says: “She is just out of the World, and I can´t wait to get to know her better and of course show her in the future.”

Anne Troensegaard has ones again done a great job as Slangerupgaards Saffron was already winner of Danish Young Horse Championship in Herning in March 2024, and later same year also winner of the Danish Young Horse Championship finals. From test rider Daniel Bachmann Andersen in Herning, Saffron was rewarded with 10 for both ride ability and potential.

Danish Warmblood Young Horse Championship record holder

So far Anne holds the record of 2 x 10 for ride ability and potential, obtained now three times in total.

Back in 2011 Anne rode Quite Nice by Quite Easy / Come Back II where Jan Brink was test rider and gave 10 for ride ability and potential, and then again in 2018 with Patrik Kittel as test rider where Anne showed the silver medal mare Delizia by Fürstenball / De Noir rewarded with 2 x 10 again for ride ability and potential.

Slangerupgaards Saffron & Anne Troensegaard at WCYH in Verden 2025 - Photo: Kristine Ulsø Olsen

THE HEART OF LYON GOES BOOM, BOOM, BOOM FOR JUSTIN VERBOOMEN AND ZONIK PLUS!

World Cup leg Lyon winner Zonik Plus & Justin Verboomen - photo: ©PSV Photos - J. Morel

PRESS RELEASE

The Freestyle Grand Prix presented by FFE rounded off the FEI Dressage World Cup this Friday at the Longines Equita Concours Hippique International. The whole of Eurexpo was in awe of the total mastery of the European champions Justin Verboomen (BEL) and Zonik Plus. With yet another top-class performance, they won the class in style ahead of Becky Moody (GBR) on Jagerbomb and Larissa Pauluis (BEL) on Flambeau. France's Pauline Basquin and Sertorius de Rima Z*IFCE confirmed their return to the forefront of the international stage by finishing in fourth place.

Staying relaxed is the key

They just keep performing brilliantly. With a score 87.075%, Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus literally won over the entire audience in the International Arena. The Belgian rider and his 9-year-old brown bay stallion came out to the cheers of a discerning audience in Lyon, who were well aware of the exceptional qualities of the rider and horse pairing from the "flat country". And they have many qualities indeed, starting with their ability to stay relaxed, which is rare at this level of competition. "I've been trying get Zonik Plus this relaxed since I started riding him. Yesterday (Thursday), in the Grand Prix, I think we put in our best performance so far. He was relaxed from start to finish. It felt incredible. Today was a little more difficult. The audience was even bigger and it was hot. This was our first indoor competition of the season. I just prayed that Zonik would stay with me and he did. I wasn't up to the task in the tempi changes, but I'm very proud of him. Lyon is a really enjoyable competition to be involved in. The welcome we received was fantastic. I’ll be happy to come back."

The world number 1 finished ahead of the British rider Becky Moody, who always has a smile on her face. Riding her faithful Jagerbomb, a horse she bred herself, she scored 85.175% with her routine to a Beatles medley. On her first visit to Lyon, Becky Moody, who finished fourth in the FEI European Championships, was delighted with her performances during the competition: "When you ride a horse like mine, it always puts a smile on your face. Jagerbomb makes my life easy. He has a good personality and is easy to work with. Then, obviously, some days are better than others. And, the not-so-good days are usually down to me. It also depends on the atmosphere and the competition. But we always learn something. In any case, I really enjoyed being here. This competition in Lyon is incredible and the audience is fantastic. Looking to the future, I don't know if our objective is the FEI World Cup™ Final. I'm still giving myself time to decide."

Two Belgians on the podium

Another rider from Belgium was on the third step of the podium, thanks to the great performance of Larissa Pauluis and her faithful Flambeau, who are regular participants in the competition here in Lyon. They scored 79.560% with their routine. "I'm really pleased with Flambeau today, despite my mistake with the tempi changes. My horse is quite emotional, but he managed to stay with me. It's great for Belgium to have all these great results one after the other. Justin's European title is amazing, but, without wanting to say we could see it coming, having watched them develop over the last two years, we already knew that they would end up being among the best in the world. They are an exceptional pair!"

With a score of 78.855%, the French rider Pauline Basquin and Sertorius de Rima Z*IFCE just missed out on the podium. "We have had a tricky year in 2025, but since the Grand Prix, I feel that my horse is regaining confidence and we're both finding our feet together again. In the Freestyle, things were a bit more complicated, but overall I feel that Sertorius is getting back to where he was and that makes me happy."

Equita Lyon: a fantastic showcase

This 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup™ acted as a great showcase for several horses with different profiles, as the President of the jury, Raphaël Saleh, pointed out: "It's fantastic to have the opportunity to judge horses that are as different as Zonik Plus, Jagerbomb and Flambeau. The thing they all have in common is that they are all ridden with a great deal of harmony, and that's what we're looking for at the moment. We're delighted to have the chance to judge these types of pairings and the way they move. I think we should thank GL events Equestrian Sport for bringing together all these different disciplines at the same event, it's a fantastic showcase for riding." Sylvie Robert, President of GL events Equestrian Sport, the organiser of the Longines Equita Lyon Concours Hippique International, is no stranger to high-level competition. Above all, she remains passionate about horses and was delighted with the show put on for the audience in Lyon this afternoon: "We saw some amazing sport over the two days. I'm delighted to have been able to welcome the European champion and world number 1 to Lyon. The bond and understanding between Justin Verboomen and his 9-year-old horse are remarkable. And here in Lyon, we are lucky enough to have a great audience. There were 7,000 people here today."

Verboomen continues golden form with Lyon Freestyle Win

World number one and double European Champion Justin Verboomen (BEL) continued his winning streak with another stunning performance aboard Zonik Plus at the second leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2025/2026 Western European League in Lyon (FRA). The Belgian athlete achieved a new personal best of 81.195% in the Grand Prix and went on to win the Freestyle with 87.075%.

Britain’s Becky Moody and her home-bred Jagerbomb came very close with a brilliant, fault-free Freestyle on 85.175%, while Belgium’s Larissa Pauluis completed the podium with Flambeau (owned by Caroline and Emmanuel Lepage, Jean and Marie Christine Pauluis) on 79.560%.

A rising star

Less than a year ago, few in international Dressage had heard of Justin Verboomen and his gorgeous black stallion Zonik Plus (owned by the athlete). But since their breakthrough win in the Grand Prix at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ in Mechelen (BEL) last December, their rise has been meteoric. Today’s victory in front of a packed Eurexpo Arena marked their first FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle triumph.

Since their European Championship double gold in Crozet (FRA), Zonik Plus has shown even more harmony, softness and correctness in Lyon.

 

“In the Grand Prix, Zonik Plus gave me an amazing feeling, it was our best test ever.”

 

Justin Verboomen
(BEL) 

 

“During the Freestyle we had a few small mistakes. The arena was suddenly full and quite warm, and Zonik Plus was a little impressed by the crowd. I tried to keep his attention on me, which led to the mistakes in the tempi changes. At home we keep working on even more suppleness, confidence and harmony.”

Belgian strength in depth

Belgium celebrated more success through Larissa Pauluis and Flambeau, who finished third after a powerful and expressive test, with some mistakes in the tempi changes. “I’m a bit disappointed with myself because of the mistakes in the Freestyle,” Pauluis admitted. “Flambeau has a lot of character and I always have to manage his emotions in the arena. But I’m still very happy with the overall result, for myself and for Belgium.”

Belgium fielded no fewer than four athletes in Lyon, all of whom finished inside the top ten. Domien Michiels and Intermezzo van het Meerdaalhof (owned by Marc Steeno) produced a correct and nicely framed test to place ninth on 73.590%, where the horse could show a bit more push from behind. Meanwhile Wim Verwimp and Jedai de Massa (owned by Eon Jin Chin, J-Tack Korea and Jorinde Verwimp) impressed with their piaffe-passage work to complete the top ten on 73.560%.

Strong performances across the board

Switzerland’s Delia Eggenberger rode a much fresher Fairtrade (owned by Isabelle Ros) to climb from thirteenth in the Grand Prix to seventh in the Freestyle on 75.175%. Just behind her, Luxembourg’s Fie Christine Skarsoe and the Lusitano Imperador Dos Cedros (owned by Manon Ackermann) placed eighth on 73.755%.

Thamar Zweistra (NED) produced a classy test with her only nine-year-old chestnut Hexagons Luxuriouzz N.O.P.T. (owned by Stal Hexagon B.V. and the athlete), scoring 78.220% for fifth place. Luxuriouzz, has a lot of ease and fluency, linked the difficult movements effortlessly, although the length in the neck remains a point of attention.

Sandra Sysojeva (POL) and her black mare Maxima Bella (owned by the athlete and Dominika Kraskp Bialek) were unable to hold on to their third place from the Grand Prix. The energetic mare can sometimes become a little over-eager, which today led to a few moments of tension. Their 76.560% placed them sixth overall. 

French favourite back in form

Home favourite Pauline Basquin (FRA) delighted the Lyon audience with Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE (owned by Institut Français du Cheval et de l’Équitation). The pair, who won in Madrid (ESP) last season, showed that they are back on form, taking fourth place with 78.855%.

“We had a hard time during the 2025 summer season,” said Basquin. “Now we are finding each other again. We’re coming back in shape and I’m very happy with the tests in Lyon. We’re ready for the season!”.

Moody makes you smile

Last to go in the Freestyle, the ever-smiling Becky Moody (GBR) and her home-bred Jagerbomb charmed the crowd with their cheerful Beatles-themed performance. Their harmonious and flawless test scored 85.175%, placing them just behind Verboomen.

 

“I was smiling all the time! The crowd here was amazing. I’m so lucky to ride Jagerbomb, I always enjoy riding him. He is very consistent, has an incredible temperament and is very trainable. He makes my life easy, but you can always have a good or bad day. In the Grand Prix I was a bit frustrated with myself, not with Bomb. Today everything felt super.”

Becky Moody
(GBR) 

 

The season continues in Stuttgart

After this second leg in Lyon, Verboomen now sits ninth in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ standings. Fie Christine Skarsoe leads the series, followed by Thamar Zweistra and Germany’s Raphael Netz.

The next leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League will take place in Stuttgart (GER) on 14 and 15 November, so don’t miss a hoofbeat!

FULL RESULTS

FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CUP™ GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY CRE-ARA JUSTIN VERBOOMEN GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH!

Part of Press Release

The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Grand Prix presented by CRE-ARA – the first of the three FEI World Cup™ stages to be held at this year's Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International – lived up to all its promises. On Thursday at Eurexpo, the audience in the stands witnessed a truly memorable series of performances, capped by the victory of the reigning European champions, Justin Verboomen (BEL) and Zonik Plus, who seemed to be almost floating through the air during their routine, while setting a personal record in the process. As the best ranked French rider, Pauline Basquin, took 5th place with Sertorius de Rima Z*IFCE.

Light as a feather
Justin Verboomen will certainly remember his first visit to Lyon. With a score of 81.195 %, the Belgian rider and his nine-year-old stallion beat their personal best in a Grand Prix competition in the International Arena at Equita Lyon, in front of a delighted audience. And it was a well-deserved score, given the performance of the European champions in only their fourth indoor competition! In keeping with their impressive outdoor performances over the last few months, the two partners once again demonstrated their incredible lightness and fluidity. "After the European Championships, I tried to work a bit more with Zonik at home, in really peaceful conditions. As much as possible, I tried to release the tension and pressure that had built up over previous events. I think it paid off today, because he was super relaxed. Every time he goes out in a competition, he matures and I feel he's still improving. Last year, on the indoor circuits, he got very hot and was affected by the décor. In Lyon, the arena is wide and open, so it's really nice to ride here. That's the overwhelming feeling I have after this class, above and beyond the personal record. I'm really proud of my horse. He is very sensitive and gives a lot. He's always had this ability to really focus on me and my encouragements. So, we've tried to build on that over the years. Considering this is my first time in Lyon, I must say I'm delighted. The conditions are perfect, in terms of how were welcomed and the quality of the stables, where the horses feel really great. We'll see what happens tomorrow in the Freestyle, but I hope to have fun and that my horse will be calm and relaxed on the slightly more difficult exercises that are part of the routine, especially the transitions. I'll try to help him with my gentle encouragements." 

The world number 4, Great Britain's Becky Moody, riding Jagerbomb, a horse she bred herself, confirmed her consistent performances this season by taking second place with a score of 76.196%.  She finished ahead of Sandra Syosjeva, the world number 10 from Poland, riding Maxima Bella, who posted a score of 72.630%.

Sertorius de Rima Z*IFCE back in the groove
The French rider Pauline Basquin and her faithful Sertorius de Rima Z*IFCE finished in 5th place with a solid routine that scored 72.326%. Pauline was generally satisfied with her performance in the Grand Prix: "I'm happy because I'm starting to find my feeling again with Sertorius. He was very comfortable during the trot and passage. I still have this slight issue in the canter, where he tends to take me to the middle lines, which was the case at the European Championships. Today, I made two mistakes, on my zig-zag line and on my pirouette line. It's something I need to sort out, but since he never makes the mistake in training, it's not easy. It's more a question of balance than technique. That really motivated me not to make a mistake on the line of tempi changes; you always have to look at the positive side of things (laughs). We just missed out on a place on the podium, but that's sport. I'm really going to give it everything in the Freestyle tomorrow. Above all, the aim is to have fun and to try and get closer to 80%. I know that the audience here in Lyon will help me. I love coming to Equita Lyon, it's a competition that we really enjoy. My horse feels good there. The stables are very comfortable and quiet. The atmosphere is incredible. At the same time, it's also great to see other disciplines and events, like the western riding, pony-games, dressage clinics, show-jumping, etc.“

Another French rider competing in the class was Alexandre Ayache, riding Ruling Olivia. They were the first couple to perform their routine and put in a very solid performance, scoring 70.022% and finishing in 8thplace.

Results of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage, Grand Prix presented by CRE- ARA
1.    Justin Verboomen (BEL) & Zonik Plus - 81.195%
2.    Becky Moody (GBR) & Jagerbomb - 76.196%
3.    Sandra Sysojeva (POL) & Maxima Bella - 72.630%

Photo: ©PSV Photos - J. Morel

Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus NEW in +80% Grand Prix league with today´s 81,195%

Belgium Justin Verboomen & Zonik Plus are back for the indoor season with another impressive victory - Photo: Screenshot Clipmyhorse

World Cup Lyon

Aachen Champion, European Champion, World Ranking no 1 will they still be able to continue to impress.

Yes, they just did it again today, taking their first step and victory into the World Cup season in the Grand Prix, and at the same time making their entrance for the exclusive +80% Grand Prix club with 81,195% victory today in Lyon.

Anyone else going from 71% to 81% in 1 year?

A quick look down their competition record they started out in Grand Prix last year end of November in Kronenberg with a 3rd place, scoring 71,739% in their first ever Grand Prix both of them.

What makes their performance +80%

They enter the arena as if its part of their daily routine. Both fully focused all the way, solid enterance and go, first extension, really nice but from H2R point of view with a small kind of hmmm will they get there today. But solid exercise by exercise they are just showing why they are currently World no 1 combination.

Good halt, nice go and flow for diagonal, nice balance uphill half passes, good halt bit small steps backwards, nice diagonal, smooth into passage, very nice passage, easy into clock work piaffe and easy out, expressive passage, relaxed over the back extended walk, nice collected walk, good into passage, nice passage, active at the spot attentive piaffe, easy out, nice passage, nice into canter, nice 2 times full diagonal, good extended canter, nice change, missing bit bend to left for zigzag, super balanced, good 1 times bit swing, WOW sit balance pirouettes, 2nd look like a 10!, nice into trot, well balanced diagonal, super final centerline, watching from front straightness pure, nice halt.

All running comments about each combination from the Grand Prix today is available at Horse2rider Facebook.

Here you find the detailed scores.

Team Ahlberg indtager Jönköbing Horse Show i Sverige

Emma Ahlberg og Foxtrot B vinder både indledende og final i 6 års Agria Star of Tomorrow til Jönköbing Horse Show - Privat foto.

5 års

Emma Ahlberg og hendes rytter Marlene Lersø Mortensen har taget turen til Jönköbing for at ride med om Agria Star of Tomorrow. Emma rider 5 års SK Ivanna e. Ibiza / Hohenstein (helsøster til hingsten Iron) ejet og avlet af Susanne Kastbjerg og Marlene er i sadlen på Vouge AW DWB e. Vitalis / Romanov, avlet af Anne Westergaard og indkøbt på Dansk Varmblods Elite auktion af Emma Ahlberg/Lars Ringkær og Stald Maskedal i fællesskab.

Emma og SK Ivanna var fornyligt også var deltager i championatsfinalen hvor de sluttede som nr. 11 i finalen.

I tirsdagens indledende klasse blev ekvipagen nr. 6, mens Marlene og Vouge sluttede som nr. 8. Endnu en dansker nemlig Katrine Kraglund med en af hendes championatsfinale heste, Hamilton´s Toger King e. Vitalis / Dante Weltino, avlet af ejet af Hamilton Horse AB.

Idag stod den på finale og her trådte de to “danske” ekvipager i karakter og sluttede med Emma og SK Ivanna forrest, mens Marlene og Vouge to sig af 2. pladsen. Så total dansker dominas i 5 års finalen fra Team Ahlberg.

Dagens nr. 3 Papaya Van de Nethe og Lovisa Sildevik, vandt i sommer Falsterbo Horse Show, mens de også vandt indledende her i Jönköbing.

Foxtrot B og Emma Ahlberg overlegne i både indledende og finalen i 6 års

Foxtrot B e. Franklin / Don Schufro avlet af Helle Brauner og indkøbt af Emma Ahlberg og Lars Ringkær som føl. “Foxtrot har ikke gået så mange stævner fortæller Emma, så han har egentlig ikke erfaring til at kunne gå i en arena som her i Jönköbing”, fortæller en stolt Emma fra det svenske.

Egnethedstest på Vilhelmsborg med spændende kvaliteter til fremtiden

72 startende ekvipager var klar til årets første egnethedstest på Vilhelmsborg i lørdags. Dommerne var som sidste år Vicky Nortvig, Rune Willum og Bjarne Nielsen som stod klar kl. 8.00 på den efterårskolde morgen i hallen på Vilhelmsborg.

Bedre ridning = bedre fremvisning

Generelt var kvaliteten af hestene højere end set tidligere år, eller måske er bredden, og måden de bliver præsenteret på bare blevet bedre, og mere korrekt i forhold til fremvisning af en 4 års hest. Altså flere heste som ikke kun shiner i en af gangarterne, men som bliver præsenteret i balance i alle tre gangarter.

Konceptet til egnethedstesten giver også mulighed for at vise en ikke helt så redet hest, som det kræves til championaterne. Idet det giver et bedre flow for den unge hest at rytteren rider de enkelte øvelser med anvisninger fra dommer, og ikke programlagt.

Følpoint

Konceptet med “følpoint” er en klar indikation af, at hoppen sandsynligvis ikke har haft mulighed for, at være ligeså meget under sadel som de øvrige i startfeltet. Når det er sagt, er følpointene jo alene “en hånd i ryggen” i den indledende fase, og dermed udlignet hvis de når til Unghestechampionatet i Herning.

Kåring

En enkelt hoppe blev samtidig med egnethedstesten fremstillet til kåring, nemlig Springborg´s Amilla e. Glamourdale / Ibiza, ejet og redet af Severo Jurado Lopez og avlet af Stutteri Springborg. Amilla blev kåret i RDH og inviteret til Dansk Varmblods eliteskue 2026.

Heste for fremtiden

Med blikket rettet mod nutiden, men i særdeleshed også fremtiden, så var der en god håndfuld fra feltet som fangede H2R.

Steen Steensen Blicher er altid klar med heste til egnethedstest, og denne gang med tre rigtig spændende heste. Strandholts Daydream e. Dynamic Dream / Johnson, Vivace e. Vitalis / Fürstenball og Alby´s Tempting Janeiro e. Janeiro Platinum / Temptation. Alle tre med kvalitet og saft til fremtiden, men på dagen måske stadig lidt grønne ridemæssigt, men tydeligt med kvalitet til fremtiden.

Morten Kappel havde to hopper med som begge havde gået med føl. Hoppen Kamar´s Glamour Girl e. Glamourdale / Escolar, er en hoppe som bevæger sig let og aktivt af jorden med masser energi og power til fremtiden.

Bang Dressage rytter Helene Brinck viste tre heste, hvor endnu en Valverde har fundet vej til stalden, nemlig Vestervangens Voét med Don Romantic mf.. Stadig ufærdig i kroppen men bestemt en spændende hest med kvalitet.

EVO rytter Anne Mette Strandby Hansen, har jo fornylig været succesfuld til årets championatsfinaler, og kunne med hoppen EVO Evy Blue e. Iron / Fürst Heinrich vise de kvaliteter som også velfortjent gav dem en topplacering.

Blandt Iron afkommene som man nu har set nogle stykker af til championatsfinalerne og til egnethedstesten melder Alibi´s Isya med De Niro mf. sig blandt de mest interessante med power og kvalitet til fremtiden.

Sidst men ikke mindst gæstede Severo også Vilhelmsborg med hoppen Springborgs Amilla e. Glamourdale / Ibiza, som på dagen viste kvaliteter som lignede en klar placering højere oppe i feltet.

Hvis ikke du nåede at følge med i de løbende små videoklip fra dagen via Instagram stories, så kan du klikke på fotoet herunder ⬇️

H2R fangede Severo til en lille snak om Springborgs Amilla, at være tilbage i Danmark på besøg og lidt om hans forretning som han driver fra en lejet stald i Riesenbeck, Tyskland.



57 OLD dressage stallions ready for licensing 13 - 15 November

A total of 57 stallions selected for OLD stallion licensing

A closer look into the video presentation of the collection made it into 4 very different stallions.

  • No 58 Energy / Rousseau - top trot and canter with power and strength of the ground. The walk at the video unfortunately shows some tension and lack more suppleness.

  • No 84 So Perfect / Santo Domingo - powerful very stallion type in both trot and canter. The walk becomes bit tense.

  • No 87 St. Emillion / San Amour - not the most obvious stallion, but the way this grey stallion still very young body wise, is able to move with suppleness, balance and of the ground movements stands out.

  • No 93 Viva Gold / Christ - very complete stallion, push from hind in a nice natural balance for all three gaits.

Out of 57 selected stallions 12 stallions NOT for sale.

H2R focus stallions:

LONGINES EQUITA LYON, CONCOURS HIPPIQUE INTERNATIONAL THE FEI DRESSAGE WORLD CUP™: A WIND OF CHANGE IS SWEEPING THROUGH THE ARENA IN LYON

French Pauline Basquin & Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE.

PRESS RELEASE

The atmosphere will be electric at Eurexpo, in the prestigious arena at Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, from 29th October to 2nd November, 2025, as the excitement mounts. All eyes are fixed on the arena and everyone holds their breath: the world of dressage is about to experience one of the highlights of the season with the Lyon leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™.

Rising star Justin Verboomen will headline the field in Lyon.

Following a season that has shaken up the world rankings and captivated audiences, the 2025 European champion in Crozet, who also triumphed in Aachen in July, has firmly established himself as one of the circuit’s most inspiring riders. He will face an exceptional line-up in Lyon, whose experience and ambition go hand in hand in every test.

In the space of a few months, Justin Verboomen has changed the game in world dressage. The modest rider has reached the highest level with Zonik Plus, forming a brilliant partnership that has taken the dressage world by storm. The 2025 season has confirmed the Belgian combination’s rise to the top. They have made their mark at every major event through consistent, outstanding performances, culminating in victory. He is aiming to build on his recent successes, and continues to prove he belongs among the elite of world dressage.

But winning will not necessarily be an easy task for the exceptional Belgian combination. They will face a field of competitors in incredible form.

Becky Moody, World number 4, continues her strong progression in the World rankings. The British rider, who won the CDI5* at Le Printemps des Sports Équestres in Fontainebleau in April and was fourth at the European Championships in Crozet this summer, has become one of the circuit’s standout competitors. With Jagerbomb, the horse she bred and has patiently taken to the highest level, she embodies perseverance and mastery. Their long-standing partnership continues to showcase precise and consistent performances.

As for the French riders, Pauline Basquin is returning to a ring where she has enjoyed success. It was here, at Eurexpo, that she first scored over 80% in her freestyle to music test with Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE. This was a landmark performance, symbolizing the impressive progress made by the French combination. Alongside her, Alexandre Ayache will represent France in front of loyal fans who never fail to support their riders.

Belgian riders will also be out in force, with Larissa Pauluis, a regular at Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, who is now World number 14, as well as Domien Michiels and Wim Verwimp. A dynamic presence which embodies the vitality of a country which is now firmly established among the world’s elite riders.

It is also worth noting the highly anticipated presence of Poland's Sandra Sysojeva, who is currently World number ten. She is a rising star on the international circuit and has made her mark at recent shows with her elegant and consistent performances. Her debut in Lyon enhances an already prestigious field.

Alongside them, Germany's Dorothée Schneider, her fellow riders Carina Scholz and Raphael Netz, the Netherlands' Thamar Zweistra, Switzerland's Delia Eggenberger, and Fie Christine Skarsoe and Nicolas Wagner Ehlinger for Luxembourg complete a beautifully balanced field, reflecting the very high level of this leg in Lyon.

For more than a decade, Lyon has established itself as one of the flagship legs on the world calendar for dressage riders. Every autumn, the world's best riders gather here to compete in the FEI Dressage World Cup™, in front of passionate and knowledgeable spectators that fill the stands. As the horses dance in the arena of Longines Equita Lyon, Concours Hippique International, the crowd come alive: this is dressage at its finest, a harmonious blend of sporting excellence and emotion.

Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein is new part of Swedish Elite team training

Since August 2025 Danish Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and the Swedish Federation has formalized their collaboration, where Nathalie will be trainer together with long time team trainer Louise Nathhorst. Both with same mission, but just different eyes and tools.

As Nathalie says in the Swedish video interview above: “I hope I can bring new inspriration and motivation, to help Sweden to reach their goals. The way of training is to do it as easy as possible to reach the goal.“

“I think our addition with Nathalie can bring extra energy and kick for the riders. It´s nothing new Nathalie brings, it´s the harmonious riding we are looking for, and we are of course looking towards the better nations such as Denmark,” says team captain Stefan Jansson.

Nathalie has now been at the side training during different ocations, and as she tells H2R, she think it´s super exciting to be part of the further development for Sweden, as she see´s some really exciting upcoming horses with good riders, and with a set-up which makes it possible to chase new goals and achievements in the top sport for Sweden.

Så skydes 2025 udgaven af Dansk Varmblods Egnethedstest igang

På lørdag den 25. oktober er det årets første egnethedstest som afholdes på Vilhelmsborg.

Igen i år meldes der om stor tilslutning fra DV folket. På Vilhelmsborg tæller start feltet 72 ekvipager.

Dommer trioen er igen i år Vicky Nortvig, Rune Willum og Bjarne Nielsen.

Der er gensyn med flere championatsfinaledeltagere og flere ryttere har også flere heste klar.

Link til katalog og startlister her.

Næste egnethedstest er Hillerød 1. november.

88 young dressage stallions ready for HANN licensing

Danish Warmblood stallion Teglovnens Vitra by Vitalis / Sir Donnerhall II from Stutteri Teglovnen - Photo: Hannoveraner Verband

Complete list of stallions ready for HANN stallion licensing taking place from 20-22 November in Verden

Escaneno and Vitalis

Both Escaneno and Vitalis with 6 sons ready for the licensing, among them two Danish Warmblood sons by Vitalis bred by Stutteri Teglovnen and Witt Horses.

Video clip

As no live stream was available from the pre-selection, many of the stallions were captured privately by Jan Philipp Greve and is online at Facebook.

World Cup Herning opsummering

World Cup

World Cup stævnet i Herning kunne igen trække stærkeste opstilling for danskerne, herunder Mount St. John Freestyle med Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour som det endegyldige top trækplaster. Og de leverede i flotteste stil, med en Grand Prix tur, hvor Free aldrig er set skarpere og mere motiveret i en alder af nu 16 år. Det fortæller Cathrine bl.a. også om i det lille interview herunder. Video af hele Grand Prix klassen finder du nederst her, hvor du kan scrolle frem til Free og Cathrine top tur.

Med på sidelinien var naturligvis også Kyra Kyrklund, som udover Cathrine også står bag Maria von Essen med Invoice, og samtidig også supporter træningen af Sara Hyrm, der til daglig også har Vivi Vang-Lauridsen på sidelinien.

Næstbedste dansker i både Grand Prix og Grand Prix kür var Carina Cassøe Krüth med Heiline´s Danciera. Begge dage med super solide ture, piaffe med bedre regelmæssighed, selvom man godt kunne ønske sig lidt kvikkere rytme af jorden. Begge dage placeret som nr. 4, men begge dage med præstationer som burde have været på podiet.

Favour Gersdorf og Nadja Aaboe Sloth er næsten altid gode for ture uden fejl og det gør sig også gældende for denne weekend, dog med en lille fejl i changement mellem pirouetterne i Grand Prix´en. Umiddelbart lidt hektisk Grand Prix tur set fra siden, men som Nadja efterfølgende fortæller, får Favour desværre tungen over biddet, og det bliver derfor lidt mere end en almindelig udfordring at få det rigtige sug på tøjlen. Parret slutter som nr. 6 i begge klasser.

Rikke Dupont og Grand Galiano leverer en solid Grand Prix tur, men hvor en fejl i den frie galop desværre bringer dem lige udenfor placeringerne. Efter en god kür tur, hvor der alene indløber en teknisk fejl i toerne, går der en rum tid inden resultatet er online. Rikke forklarer efterfølgende at hun pludselig har fået vendt linierne, så hun rider den forkerte vej, men vælger at forsætte, og derfor bliver alt andet end succesfuldt. Dommerne havde ikke nogen chance for at følge undervejs, da de jo havde fået udleveret en anden floorplan. Det var en klar engangsforteelse, fortæller en ærgerlig Rikke.

CDI3 Grand Prix

Debut i international stor tur til Sara Hyrm med hendes 10-årige Atterupgaards Cooper.

Parret debuterede fornylig nationalt med to flotte ture og var klar til den internationale opgave. De leverede en flot Grand Prix tur med flot overblik og rigtig fine kvaliteter og vinder også klassen med flotte 71,261%. I Grand Prix Specialen kommer Sara på en ekstra opgave, da man tydeligt fornemmer at Cooper ikke føler sig godt tilpas i arenaen, da høje lyde fra standområdet gør ham utryg, og under vejs også med flere spændings udfald.

I hestevelfærdens tegn havde det været ønskeligt om Sara kunne have sejrsturen til fods, i stedet for at skulle medbringe Cooper til Grand Prix klassens præmieoverrækkelse. (Iøvrigt var det kun den sidste dag til sommeren EM at Sara og Cooper var sammen til præmieoverrækkelse, da hun fik lov at komme til fods de andre gange).

Alexander Helgstrand og Inspiration CF debuterede på internationalt senior niveau til sidste års World Cup stævne, og melder sig med to flotte ture i Herning ind blandt de bedste ekvipager. Piaffe, passage, overgange og pirouetter hører til i den dyre ende, og som Alexander og Inspiration får vist flot. Der indløber fejl i toer serien i Grand Prix´en, mens resten af serierne er på plads. Fortjent sejr i Grand Prix Special med 70,617%, hvor der indløber spændinger i skridtturen.

Karoline Rohmann og hendes nu 16-årige Jakas Don Louvre viser en stærk Grand Prix Special tur hvor de slutter som nr. 4, mens der i Grand Prix turen indløber lidt tekniske fejl og ubalance i piaffe/passage turene.

Zagori og Cecilie Jensen er også nye på internationalt senior niveau, idet de debuterede tilbage i maj måned i Ålborg. Ekvipagen kommer med individuelt Nordisk mesterskab i baggagen som de vandt i Finland tilbage i juni måned. Øvelsesmæssigt ikke rigtig nogle svagheder, men der mangler selvfølgelig stadig rutine kombineret med lidt mere præcision, for at gøre billedet og pointene skarpere.

Alle fire ryttere er en del af Team Danmarks Talentgruppe.

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Hannoveraner stallion pre-selection started with Danish Warmblood imprint

Danish Warmblood stallion Vitalis / Foxtrot / Sunny-Boy, breeder Witt Horses, Denmark, owner Rothenberger Adventures - photo: Hannoveraner Verband

Danish Warmblood stallion now selected for Hannoveraner licensing

Last day for HANN stallion pre-selection in Germany will be tomorrow Monday 20 October.

20 - 22 November the main HANN licensing takes place in Verden.

It is always interesting to follow the development of the horses, and for this boy he already caught H2R eyes when he was a young foal by his breeder Witt Horses in Denmark, and the connection was at that time made with his current owner Rothenberger Adventures.

As a foal

Now selected for HANN licensing

Vitalis / Sir Donnerhall II / Milan - breeder and owner Stutteri Teglovnen, Denmark. Photo: Hannoveraner Verband.

Also Danish Stutteri Teglovnen is ready for the main licensing with their home bred stallion Teglovnens Vitra by Vitalis / Sir Donnerhall II / Milan, presented for the licensing by CS Equestrian.

Laudrup-Dufour unstoppable as World Cup season opens in Herning

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) made a powerful return to the FEI Dressage World Cup™ stage in Herning (DEN), claiming a convincing victory in the opening leg of the Western European League with a score of 90.175% aboard Mount St John Freestyle. The Danish athlete finished more than 8.5% ahead of runner-up Patrik Kittel (SWE), who scored 81.645% with Touchdown, the horse that helped him win the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2024 in Riyadh (KSA). Maria von Essen (SWE) and Invoice completed the podium in third with 81.040%, matching their result from last year’s Herning leg.

The road to the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2026 in Fort Worth (USA) began in style at the Jyske Bank Boxen Arena in Herning, where the home crowd cheered loudly for Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle (owned by Laudrup-Dufour & Zinglersen Aps and Mount St John Equestrian LLP). The pair, who took team bronze and two individual silver medals at the Jiva Hill Stables FEI Dressage European Championship 2025 in Crozet (FRA) just six weeks ago, were back in top form once again. Freestyle looked even fresher than in Crozet, showing an ideal balance between energy and relaxation.

The Herning atmosphere marked a clear return to indoor competition, with most horses showing extra sparkle and energy. “Outdoor, the sound disappears faster, indoor, it just comes right at you,” Laudrup-Dufour smiled.

 

“In the Grand Prix, Freestyle was sharper than ever! Today in the Freestyle she was more focused but still full of energy and motivation. I just took what she offered. I’m proud that we could ride a fault-free Freestyle, because my floorplan is very tricky.” 

 

 

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour
(DEN)

"The crowd created an electric atmosphere throughout the evening, clapping along the final lines for many combinations. “They just give you wings,” said Laudrup-Dufour. “During the test they’re dead quiet, hoping for the best for you, they cheer for everyone, not just for the home-riders.”

Kittel and von Essen complete Swedish success

Second-placed Patrik Kittel was full of praise for both his horse and the Herning audience. “They’re so supportive! And I think that’s a good thing: the audience should be enthusiastic, clap and have fun, of course in a way that’s fair for the horses, but the horses get used to it.”

His 13-year-old gelding Touchdown (owned by Sommarkvarn AB) showed excellent form in the freestyle, with Touchdown swinging through his body, with highlights in the lateral work. “Yesterday he was maybe a bit too fresh, but today everything was back in shape. I was very happy with him,” Kittel said.

Maria von Essen (SWE) expressed similar satisfaction after her third-place ride on Invoice (owned by Alexanders Hovslageri & Häst AB). “It’s wonderful to be here and sit next to these two,” she smiled. Her elegant black gelding once again shone in the collected movements, the piaffe, passage and pirouettes, and they performed to music from Les Misérables, a Freestyle originally created for Laudrup-Dufour and her former ride Bohemian.

Strong showing from host nation Denmark

For the host nation, Carina Cassøe Krüth (DEN) and her Olympic mare Heiline’s Danciera (owned by Poul Thøgersen) finished fourth with 80.510%, becoming the first combination of the day to break the 80% barrier. Her canter pirouettes stood out as particular highlights.

Fellow Dane Nadja Aaboe Sloth (DEN) and Favour Gersdorf (owned by the rider) impressed again after their appearance in the Freestyle Final at the Crozet Europeans, today scoring 77.170% for sixth place after a clean, confident performance.

Germany’s Raphael Netz also delivered a smooth test aboard Great Escape Camelot (owned by Therese Boss and Sonja Kristina Krall). Riding immediately after Laudrup-Dufour, with the crowd still on their feet, he showed composure and feel, particularly in the passage and half-passes.

Veterans and rising stars

Sweden’s team was well represented beyond the podium, with experienced Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén (SWE) on Hyatt (owned by Lövsta Stuteri AB) and Sofie Lexner (SWE) on Inoraline W (owned by Christinelund Dressage).
Vilhelmson-Silfvén scored 75.005% riding to her Good Vibrations Freestyle, composed by the late Cees Slings, who passed away earlier this week. Vilhelmson-Silfvén has in Hyatt a mare with plenty of energy and talent for collection, though her eagerness sometimes still gets in the way.

Dutch athlete Geert Jan Raateland (NED) and Gladiator (owned by VMF Stables) slotted in between the two Swedish riders with a solid test showing great collected work, though a bit of tension in the canter cost some marks.

Young guns impress

Two of the youngest competitors in the field earned their place in the prize-giving ceremony.
Moritz Treffinger (GER, 22) delivered a confident World Cup debut with Cadeau Noir (owned by Gestüt Bonhomme GmbH & Co. KG), scoring 76.505% with a bold Backstreet Boys-themed Freestyle, where the canter tour particularly impressed the judges.

Just behind him came Rowena Weggelaar (NED, 20) and her 17-year-old Don Quichot (owned by Nelly Weggelaar), scoring 75.240% for eighth place with a clean and harmonious Freestyle. Weggelaar was also part of the Dutch team at the recent European Championship in Crozet and now looks set to target the indoor World Cup season.

Eyes on Fort Worth

While none of the Herning top three have yet confirmed their FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final plans, all agreed that next year’s FEI Dressage World Championship in Aachen (GER) remains their main goal. Kittel, however, hinted that he intends to compete in several more World Cup qualifiers this season.

The FEI Dressage World Cup™ now moves on to Lyon (FRA) in two weeks’ time, so don’t miss a hoofbeat!

FULL RESULTS

KWPN with first viewing of stallions under saddle for upcoming performance test

Photo: KWPN.nl

Yesterday with first viewing of the young stallions selected for the performance test back in February.

The young stallions selected back in February with full vet check had from April 1 their breeding registration for one year.

Traditionally, the young stallions could enter either a spring or an autumn performance test. However, this has now changed — only an autumn performance test will be available for the future.

The next saddle presentations are scheduled for November 5 and November 17, which will also include evaluations on a hard surface and a vet check. Based on these assessments, the breeding committee will decide which stallions are ready to begin the performance test this autumn, and which should instead be recommended — in consultation with the committee — to start the performance test in March 2026.

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