Hannover‘s Supergirls - Herwart von der Decken-Show

Verden. Their names are Hann.Pr.A. Donna Bella and Hann.Pr.A. Summersby and they are the best three-year-old mares in Hannover. They won the Herwart von der Decken-Show.

Dressage part of press release

"Great finish", said Katy Holder-Vale after the presentation of the 40 dressage mares on the triangular track. Together with Matthias Klatt and Ulrich Hahne, the chairwoman of the British Hanoverian Horse Society judged the three-year-olds, who were extremely strong in movement. She had hardly stepped onto the track as the first competitor when the hearts flew to her: Hann.Pr.A. Ballerina by Bon Courage/Destano (breeder: Hof Schepergerdes, Meppen, exhibitor: Christa Zumbeel-Dust, Bawinkel) thrilled with her performance and was celebrated as the Champion Mare Dressage. A year ago her half brother Big Ben by Bonds was licensed in Verden. She was hardly inferior to Hann.Pr.A. Summersby by Sandro Hit/Donnerhall (breeder and exhibitor: W.M. Stud, Visselhövede), who won the title of Reserve Champion. She comes from a sporty family, her granddam Real Gold is the dam of Duke of Britain FRH, who won team bronze with Germany’s Frederic Wandres at the World Championships in Herning/DEN. 

 

In addition, the best mare family of the past show season was awarded in the For Pleasure arena. The Friedrich Jahncke Prize went to Hann.Pr.St. Chayenne by Christ/Raphael (breeder: Marefield Meadows, Blender) and her two daughters Hann.Pr.A. Doortje by D'Egalite and a two-year-old by Jovian. The breeding association Lange from Albstedt had presented this outstanding family out of the Swan Maiden line in Elmlohe.

Further information and results:www.hannoveraner.com

PRESS RELEASE - Valerie B close to perfection in victory ride in qualification for five-year-old horses

A nearly perfect trot secured Valerie B (Revolution x Blue Hors Zack) and Danish rider Anne-Mette Strandby the win in the Anemone Horsetrucks qualification for five-year-old horses during the first day of the Longines FEI/WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. Boasting a powerful canter, Skyline to B (Blue Hors St. Schufro x Ampère) and his rider Carl Hedin slotted in second place, followed by another Danish mare: Quinn G. (Quaterhit x Fassbinder) and Betina Jaeger and Beck’s (Benicio x Desperados) ridden by Thomas Schulze.

“This horse gave me goosebumps”, states chairman of the jury Susanne Baarup about Valerie B. “It is quite emotional to judge a horse like that, she has no weaknesses. Absolutely a horse for the future.” The five-year-old mare bred by Karin and Peer Guldbrandsen and owned by Helgstrand Dressage A/S, was awarded two 9.7s on her score sheet. Besides the trot, this DWB Mare of the Year 2021, also obtained that top mark for perspective, bringing the total to 9.48 points. “The entire top 10 we have seen today, are future stars of high quality. It’s the small details that make the difference in the ranking.”

“She is perfect”
Anne Mette Strandby utters nothing but praise when she talks about her performance with Valerie. “It felt amazing! In the warming-up she was a little bit nervous about the umbrellas and the rain. It surprised me, since she is usually 200% cool. As soon as she entered the arena, she was perfect.” The Danish rider confidently looks forward to the rest of the event. “Her best qualities? Everything. She possesses three amazing gaits and a super heart. I am super happy with our debut!”

Extraordinary canter
The Swedish stallion Skyline to B, bred by Maria Rasmussen and owned by Eques Management Ab, obtained a superb 8.96-point total, partially thanks to the 9.5 for his canter. The DWB champion of five-year-old horses Quinn G, also owned by Helgstrand Dressage A/S and bred by Stutteri G, was awarded a 9 for his powerful canter. The final score of the Quaterhit-offspring came down to 8.82 points, thereby sharing the third position with the Hanoverian stallion Beck’s (Benicio x Desperados) and rider Thomas Schulze. The Danish mare and German stallion obtained similar marks, only noting a difference in the canter and trot.

Picture: Timo Martis
Results

PRESS RELEASE - Opoque head and shoulder above the rest in Sport Pro Horses Prize Qualification

Noting three 9.5s on the scoreboard, Opoque (All At Once x Davino V.O.D.) and Mette Sejberg Jensen triumphed in the Sport Pro Horses Prize qualification for four-year-old horses on the first day of the Longines FEI/WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. Elastic 11 (Escolar x DiMaggio) and Maxi Kira von Platen placed second, ahead of Del Sogno 4 (Dante’s Junior x Lauries Crusador xx) ridden by Philly Roberts.

“A horse with abundant quality in the gaits and a fantastic submission throughout the test as well as a lovely, soft contact”, says member of the jury Marian Dorresteijn. “Opoque really excels in the walk.” The four-year-old KWPN stallion, bred by Stal 104 BV and co-owned by Helgstrand Dressage, received a 9.5 for his walk. His canter and perspective were also awarded a 9.5. “Especially the best-ranked horses today, showed to possess three solid gaits and a great rideability.”

Owe it all to Opoque
Mette Sejbjerg Jensen can hardly believe the result after the prize giving ceremony: “What a ride, what a horse! He is truly incredible. My goal here is to enjoy it all and have fun. I am so lucky to ride a horse that did not put a hoof wrong in the test. I owe it all to him.” The rider was complimented on her presentation of the crowd pleaser of the 2022 KWPN Performance Test. “Upon his arrival I immediately told Andreas: ‘this is my horse, please let me ride him’. Riding a horse in such a grand arena is every rider’s dream. To me, it does not matter how the final pans out, I will always remember this ride.”

Great movement mechanics
The runner-up Elastic 11, bred by Daniela Werheit Waemeyen and owned by Helgstrand Dressage, was granted a 9.5 for his canter, but struggled with the walk. “The number one was a true highlight on all accounts, the other competitors left room for improvement in one gait. It sometimes resulted in nearly the exact same scores”, explains member of the jury Janine van Twist. This was also the case for Elastic 11 and Del Sogno 4, that obtained scores of 8.78 and 8.72, respectively. The Hanoverian number three, bred by Eibe Johannes and owned by Rothenberger Venturea GMBH, showed a powerful trot that was awarded an 8.9. “Overall, a very good class with a lot of quality, great movement mechanics and correct presentations”, concludes Marian Dorresteijn.

Photo: Timo Martis
Results 

Van Olst Sales online auction with 10 foals by World Champion stallions starting 4 August

Be able to join both sport & breeding

For the upcoming online auction by Van Olst Sales a total of 19 foals are for sale. With 5 foals from double World Champion Glamourdale and 5 foals by double World Champion Young Horses Kjento this collection is for sure interesting for both riders and breeders.

Further more offspring for this collection by Van Olst Horses stallions, Lantanas, Nalegro, Nacho, Jayson and Secret Lover.

All foals are not only by top stallions, but also from successful damlines in breeding or/and sport.

Take a look at the full collection here and make sure your ready for the final bid up starting Monday 7 August at 8 pm.

REMEMBER TO REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE BIDDING.

Clear the stage for Hannover's best mares - Herwart von der Decken-Show

The best three-year-old mares from Hannover and the Rhineland will compete at the Herwart von der Decken Show. (Photo: Hannoveraner Verband)

Part of press release

Verden. On Thursday, August 3, the time has come in Verden: The best three-year-old mares from Hannover and the Rhineland compete for the title of champion mare. At 2.00 p.m. the first dressage mare on the triangular course will impress with her type and strength of movement. The Herwart von der Decken Show will be broadcast live on the internet.

On Thursday, 3 August, the time has come in Verden: The best three-year-old mares from Hanover and the Rhineland compete for the title of champion mare. At 2.00 p.m. the first dressage mare on the triangular course will impress with her type and strength of movement. The Herwart von der Decken Show will be broadcast live on the internet.

The date of the Herwart von der Decken-Show on Thursday is new: Right in the middle instead of in front, it also documents the importance of the connection of breeding and sport. About 50 dressage mares and 20 jumping mares were entered by the district associations. All of them were among the best at the past shows of the horse breeding clubs. The judges are breeding manager Ulrich Hahne and the two members of the presidium of the Hannoveraner Verband, Hergen Forkert and Matthias Klatt, as well as the Dutch stallion owner Paul Mais and Katy Holder-Vale. She is Chairwoman of the "British Hanoverian Horse Society". In addition to the champions and reserve champions, the best half-breed mare will be awarded. Another highlight: The best mare family of the past show season will be honoured with the Friedrich Jahncke Prize. 

The Verden Championships start on Tuesday with the qualifiers for three- and four-year-old riding horses. Wednesday belongs to the five- and six-year-old dressage horses. After the Herwart von der Decken Show on Thursday, Friday is all about the foals. After the presentation on the show grounds, the OnLive Auction will start in the Niedersachsenhalle in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday will be exciting: The Hannoveraner Champions of riding and dressage Horses will be crowned and the Piaff-Förderpreis will be decided.

Glamourdale and Lottie were shining in pouring rain yesterday - their final show before Riesenbeck

Last competition before the European Championships for double Gold World Champion combination Glamourdale and Charlotte Fry at this weekends CDI3 at Peelbergen in the Netherlands.

And they are definitely ready to shine at another Championship, hopefully in better weather conditions than for yesterday´s Grand Prix Special. The big black stallion shows his Incredible obedience and qualities together with Lottie Fry, without any doubt doing his job all the way regardless the rain was pouring down - they just kept on doing their stuff together.

Super winner tests for both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special with 79,544% and 81,085%

CAN´T WAIT TO SEE THIS COMBINATION AT THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS in Riesbeck taking place from 4 - 10 September.

Glamourdale and Vitalis with top prices at Westphalian OnLive foal auction

2 x 67.000 euro top prices

An enormous collection of 99 foals were sold at yesterday´s OnLive auction in Münster-Handorf.

A total of 15 foals were sold for more than 20.000 euro.

45 foals for the 1st part and 54 foal for the 2nd part.

Top 3 foals from 1st part:

Here you find the entire price for 1st part.

Top prices from 2nd part:

Here you find the entire prices for the 2nd part.

Westfalen week has already started

Huge program for this weeks “Westfalen Woche”

Friday with Elite Mare Show and Saturday with 1st part of foal auction.

Around 110 foals will be at the ONLIVE auction starting Saturday 29 July at 3 pm.

Here you find the entire catalog for the Elite mare show.

1st part of auction collection here.

2nd part of auction collection here.

Parallel some of the best Westphalian sport horses are competing to be Champions of the year.

Here you find start and results for competitions.


Exciting TOP FOAL auction comes up tomorrow 20 July at 9 am

HORSE24 Champions

Soon, we will present to you for the first time the "HORSE24 Champions." The handpicked selection of outstanding foals is recruited directly by the HORSE24 team at the 20th anniversary edition of the German Fohlenchampionat in Lienen. After a three-year hiatus due to the coronavirus, this remarkable showcase of Germany's finest foals is relaunched under the patronage of HORSE24. The premiere of the cross-association "HORSE24 Champions" online foal auction, which concludes one week after the champions are crowned in Lienen, will further elevate this highly anticipated event for breeders and potential buyers.

Source: Horse24

Stay turned for the collection here.

Denmark best on the day, Germany crowned best for the season in Falsterbo

It was a familiar victory Sunday in Falsterbo (SWE) for Denmark, who brought the 2023 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ season to a close with an impressive victory over the home nation.

The victory marked the second straight in Falsterbo for the Danish, who were also Nations Cup victors at CDIO5* Compiègne (FRA) in May and runners-up at CDIO5* Aachen (GER) this season. The four-rider squad of Daniel Bachmann Andersen (Zippo M.I.), Anna Zibrandtsen (Quel Filou), Nadja Aaboe Sloth (Favour Gersdorf) and Anne Marie Hosbond (Scarlett 712) finished the CDIO4* FEI Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle tests on a winning total of 22 points. Sweden finished second with 31 points, followed by the Netherlands (43 points)

Team classification was determined by adding up points for the three best results per team in the Grand Prix and across the Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle, with points equating to finish positions in the tests. The winning team recorded the lowest point total. 

Both Bachmann Andersen and Sloth were part of last year's winning team and returned to Falsterbo with the same mounts from that performance. Their experience showed as they delivered under pressure, with Bachmann Andersen performing best for his team in the Grand Prix, finishing third; and Sloth putting forth Denmark's best result in the Freestyle, checking in fourth.

But it was the Special that proved to be Denmark's best test, with Zibrandtsen and Bachmann Andersen riding to personal bests aboard Quel Filou (75.787%) and Zippo M.I. (75.128%), respectively, to take the top two placings. Bachmann Andersen had twice the responsibility, also serving as the squad's chef d'equipe.

 

"I think we have performed really, really well and also [had] very solid performances in the Grand Prix, where we laid the foundation for this great result." 

Daniel Bachmann Andersen (DEN)

After a brief respite from competition to focus on training, 11-year-old Zippo M.I. has come out stronger, finishing on the podium in each of his tests.

"He was doing World Cups and I was thinking, 'Okay, we'll give him a little break from the shows to try to make some of the things better and stronger, give him some more self-confidence. And that really worked out," Bachmann Andersen said. "He's been coming out even stronger and even better in his piaffes. That was not his strength. I feel like we are working closer together, and he's starting to be an established Grand Prix horse at the top level."

Bachmann Andersen and Zibrandtsen were never separated by more than one position on the leaderboard. For Zibrandtsen, her performance was especially meaningful given it was her horse's Nations Cup debut. The pair debuted internationally just one year ago, at Falsterbo in the CDI3* division. 

"When we did the halt [in the Special, Quel Filou] was like, 'I want to go forward. Why are we standing here?' He's just fighting for it and fighting for us...I was just smiling all the way. I was so happy."

Anna Zibrandtsen (SWE)

Sweden certainly made its rally, with Patrik Kittel securing wins in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. But it was depth that kept Denmark on top.

"The Danish team is strong, not just [with us] here, but also [with] all the other riders competing for the team of Denmark," Bachmann Andersen said. "In Aachen, we were very strong as well. I think we just have a really, really good foundation of good horses, good training, good riders, good teamwork, and we support each other."

Falsterbo's top two finishers were among the top three in the final FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ standings for 2023. But it was fourth-place finishers Germany who secured the overall series title, with wins at CDIO3* Wellington (USA), CDIO3* Budapest (HUN) and CDIO5* Aachen (GER).

"Aachen is our second selection [event] for the European Championships, so we had our four top riders on the team, but apart from that, we went with younger riders," said Johnny Hilberath, Germany's chef d'equipe. "It started in [Wellington] in early spring and went until here [in Falsterbo]. To win the series, is not bad, I think!"

Germany finished the season with 61 points, followed by Sweden (42 points). Denmark finished the season in third with 40 points.

"We take the Nations Cup series very seriously," Hilberath added. "It's an honor to represent our country, so we try to bring to all events a team."

Full results

Denmark in the lead of Nations Cup Falsterbo after today´s Grand Prix

Denmark took the lead

At the two first individual spots were top swedish combinations Patrik Kittel with his top horse Touchdown, while his stable rider Malin Wahlkamp-Nilsson with Bergsjoholms Valbonne took the second place.

Danish Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Zippo M.I. were at 3rd spot, while Anna Zibrandtsen and Quel Filou took 4th place. Nadja Sloth and Favour Gersdorf finished 8th with Scarlett and Anne Marie Hosbond finished individually as no 13.

As it is a team competition the best three combinations counts, and for the Swedish team Marina Mattson finished last and unfortunately the piaffe tours became kind of unexpected the exercise with biggest challenges for Anna Blomgren with Tørveslettens Sunshine, after the test they were eliminated.

H2R comments during the tests:

Daniel Bachmann & Zippo M.I. - Super halt, good power and balance for diagonal, well balanced half passes, super halt with good rein back, power diagonal, nice into passage, bit early piaffe, good rhythm for piaffe tiny trend forward, good transitions, nice passage, good into walk, could show bit more over the back for the extended walk, good collected walk, nice into passage, super piaffe at the spot, easy transitions, good into canter, good 2 times, bit swing out of corner (look like Zippo thinking half pass) before extended canter but quickly adjusted, good extension, super balance for zigzag, super 1 times, huge sit for 1st pirouette unfortunately lost balance out, looks as if he give Zippo bit more room for 2nd in super nice quality, good into trot, super diagonal, strong final centerline.

Quel Filou & Anna Zibrandtsen - Nice halt, super expressive diagonal, lovely frame at short side, nice flow and go for half passes, nice halt with rein back, super diagonal, nice into passage, bit tense hind, tense into piaffe, good steps and nice out, good extended walk with good relaxation and over track, good collected walk, good transition to passage, nice passage, good timing in and out of nice piaffe, tiny bit late into canter, error 2 times tensions with 1 times, good extended canter change at diagonal, zigzag bit unbalanced, good 1 times bit tense hind, good control for pirouettes, nice into trot, power diagonal, good final piaffe at the spot, super halt.

Favour Gersdorf & Nadja Aaboe Sloth - unfortunately the streaming quality was very poor, but from the score sheet it looked like a solid test without technical errors.

Scarlett & Anne Marie Hosbond - Super halt, well balanced diagonal, good half passes could show bit more forward go, good halt with rein back, nice diagonal, good into passage, good diagonal activity for piaffe bit travelling forward, good transitions, good relaxation for extended walk, tiny tension for collected walk, good into passage, good passage, good into piaffe bit forward but then nice steps at the spot, good out, good into canter, good 2 times, bit conservative extended canter, good zigzag lack bit more bend to right, good 1 times, good balance for pirouettes both bit big, good into trot, good diagonal, good final, bit few piaffe steps for the final.

Here you find the entire results.

Sunday with Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix freestyle.

VIDEO - Åtoftens Dancing Memory og Susanne Barnow også vinder af 7 års finalen i Folksam Open

Susanne Barnow og Åtoftens Dancing Memory e. ERA Dancing Hit / Benetton Dream tog sejren i samme suveræne stil som i indledende.

Nyd vinderturen herunder ⬇️

Susanne Barnow & Åtoftens Dancing Memory vinder af Folksam Open 7 års finalen i Falsterbo med 89,600 for gangarter og 74,571% for programmet = total 82,086

Satchmo & Nadja Aaboe Sloth - Super flot og go i travturen, giver et helt andet billede med tilfreds og lukket mund på trensen i dag, god skridt med stor overtrædning og god afspændthed, gode skridt pirouetter, god galop tur, første halv pirouette bliver lidt stor mens den anden er bedre kvalitet, desværre misser changementet efter 2. pirouette, gode serier ikke helt afbalanceret.

Anna Zibrandtsen & Sevilla - Masser power og aktion i traven, momentvis lidt spændinger, god skridt med god overtrædning og afspændthed, gode skridt pirouetter, galopturen med lidt spændinger under vejs og en lille fejl i 4er serien.

Emma Ahlberg & Ambjergs Delgadino - Parret viste en teknisk god tur uden fejl, momentvis lidt højt tempo i travturen, skridt pirouetterne bliver lidt store, god galoptur med gode serier og god tendens for halv pirouetter.

Flot afslutning på unghesteklasserne i årets udgave af Falsterbo Folksam Open.

Danish Anna Zibrandtsen and Uno Don Olympic winner of international Grand Prix at Falsterbo today

Uno Don Olympic & Anna Zibrandtsen - private photo

The 11-year-old black gelding Uno Don Olympic by Blue Hors Don Olymbrio / Del Piero and Danish Anna Zibrandtsen have already been successful at national level, and today the pair started their international career together with a great debut victory in today's CDI3 Grand Prix in Falsterbo scoring 71,282%

H2R comments during the test: Tense entering halt, power diagonal, nice half passes, good halt with rein back, good diagonal, nice into big expressive passage, bit difficult coming from the big passage to make a smooth transition, good piaffe steps and good out into passage, good walk tour with nice relaxation, good into passage, much better transition into 2nd piaffe, good passage, late transition to canter, good 2 times bit swing, nice extended canter, nice balance for zigzag, good 1 times, bit big pirouettes, nice into trot and good power diagonal, nice final centerline.

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