Chere Celine OLD and Lena Hassmann winner of their international small tour debut in Neumünster

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Neumünster 2025

This years Neumünster event started early Thursday morning at 8 am with CDI1 Prix St. Georg with very few spectators from the start of the class.

Successful at Young horse level

The 8 yr old mare Chere Celine OLD by Governor/San Amour with Lena Hassmann in the saddle has already showed themselves with great Young Horse results finishing as no 6 in the finals at WCYH in Ermelo as 5 yr old, 6 yr old and 7 yr old.

Chere Celine is an impressive mare with three really good basic gaits with super walk tour.

The reason why they never went into the very top as a youngster could be the fact that the mare most of the performances look a bit heavy in the contact, not that she is not uphill with closed foaming mouth, but that Lena always has to encourage her to be light and more independent of the contact (asking to carry head and neck more indepedent of the riders hands).

The mare shows a lovely swinging trot tour where her movements are of the ground and uphill, still lacking bit more forward go for extensions, super relaxation and quality of the walk, good quality of the canter with nice angle and balance for half pirouettes, still bit insecure for the series but well managed.

Link for full results here.


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5 hour marathon stallion show from Schockemöhle & Helgstrand

Danish bred Daan G by Donkey Boss / Don Olymbrio / Don Schufro - screenshot - Clipmyhorse

Today´s five hour stallion show must be a new record in Vechta. A nice mix of dressage and jumping sections.

The list of stallions was very long and H2R picked the clear highlights ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Future full package stallions

6 yr old Viva Vitalis by Vitalis / Fürst Romancier with natural balance, uphill and supple body with three really nice basic gaits.

7 yr old Sebastino PS by Secret / Vivaldi with lovely long front legs, super supple body, natural uphill frame, the walk becomes a bit unbalanced, but does not look like a problem for the future.

5 yr old Proud James by Jameson RS2 / Johnson look like a pleasure to ride. Always uphill, supple with power for both trot and canter and at the same time with a very good walk.

6 yr old Extreme US by Escamillo / Vivaldi / Don Schufro. Lot of qualities but at the same time the stallion seems to be kind of a big mouthful for a smaller lady in the saddle.

The new 3 year old stallions

La Paix by La Vie / Sir Donnerhall a very complete young stallion in a nice natural frame.

Donation PS by Debutant PS / Totilas still very young body wise but nice natural for all three gaits.

Daan G by Donkey Boss / Don Olymbrio look like a horse lot of natural go, super frame and balance for all three gaits including very positive and confident overview.

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PODCAST - Mette Assouline er flyttet tilbage til Danmark med ny base på Randbøl Dressage Academy

Mette Assouline i de nye omgivelser på Randbøl Dressage Academy - foto: H2R

Lær lidt mere om hvem Mette Assouline er, planerne for fremtiden, meritter i årenes løb og med et kig tilbage i tiden.

Mette fortæller bl.a. at den mest vindende parahest nogensinde er DV hoppen Athene Lindebjerg (født 2007) e. Gribaldi/Diamant, avlet af Ulla og Kristian Bech, og oprindelig solgt til England via Dennis Fisker gennem Mette Assouline.

Tilbage i august 2024 lavede FEI en artikel Horse of the Month: Athene Lindebjerg, som fortæller om bl.a. 9 individuelle guldmedaljer med to tidligere engelske ryttere, og til OL i Paris kunne Athene Lindebjerg tilføje endnu en imponerende individuel bronzemedalje.

Det engelske marked har ændret sig markant med Brexit. Det er eksempelvis blevet så dyrt at flytte hestene over landegrænsen, at mange springryttere i sæsonen vælger at lade deres heste blive i Europa. Samtidig med at Britisk dressurs absolutte topstar Charlotte Dujardin pt. er ude af sporten pga. karantæne, som jo også har efterladt dressursporten i en form for krise i England. Det engelske system er ikke bygget op omkring rideklubber og medlemsskab af rideforbund som vi kender det var Danmark. I England er man medlem af rideforbundet direkte, men kender ikke rigtig “klubkulturen”, som vi er opvokset med i Danmark.

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Sum up on KWPN news Saturday

2025 CHAMPION stalion So Unique STH - photo credit: KWPN/Dirk Caremans

1 FEBRUARY 2025

Very complete So Unique STH shining dressage champion

In the high-quality Hippo Verzekeringen championship round, family Nekeman’s So Unique STH (by Vivino) was named champion. He faced strong competition from six other stallions. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Impressive show Kyton & Imposantos

Two well-known stallions under two well-known riders, but also two newly formed combinations: the KWPN stallion Kyton was presented this afternoon at the KWPN Stallion Show under Emmelie Scholtens, while the black KWPN stallion Imposantos was ridden by Dinja van Liere. The riders showed that we can expect a lot from these combinations in the future. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Dutch Dressage Future Plan: young talent on the road to the top

The young talents of the Dutch Dressage Future Plan gave a wonderful show on Saturday afternoon, showcasing an abundance of talent. The DDFP guides talents to the top with a clear goal in mind: happy riders and happy horses. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


A total of seven stallions for the championship round

The stallion selection committee has just invited three more dressage stallions to the championship round, bringing the total to seven. The champion will be announced around 16:00. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


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Sum up on KWPN news Friday

Photo credit: KWPN/Dirk Caremans

31 JANUARY 2025

Glamourdale and GLOCK’s Toto Jr. awarded keur status

Two black pearls were awarded keur status tonight at the KWPN Stallion Show in ’s-Hertogenbosch: Glamourdale and GLOCK’s Toto Jr. Two stallions who both competed at the Paris Olympic Games and have also proven themselves extensively in breeding. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Glamourdale shines as KWPN Horse of the Year 2024

During the Friday evening of the KWPN Stallion Show, Glamourdale showed why he was named KWPN Horse of the Year 2024. Under his regular rider Charlotte Fry, the reigning world champion and Olympic bronze medalist danced through the arena. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Van Uytert, Reesink Stallions, and Van Olst Horses showcase their star stallions

READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


World Championship contenders from the M generation steal the Show

Under the leadership of World Championship bronze medalist Massimo with Hans Peter Minderhoud, the World Championship horses from last summer put on a spectacular performance during the KWPN Stallion Show. The M generation had already presented strongly in Ermelo this summer and demonstrated tonight that they also possess significant Grand Prix potential. Totilas blood was prominently represented in this show. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Pavo Perfect Pair Prize for Lina Uzunhasan and Powerbank

During the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage, the Pavo Perfect Pair Prize was awarded tonight by Patrick van der Meer. Lina Uzunhasan won this prize for her presentation of the For Ferrero son Powerbank, whom she has recently taken under the saddle. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


World champion Red Viper honored

World Champion Red Viper was honored this evening at the KWPN Stallion Show for his achievements over the past year. Last autumn, Red Viper was approved by the KWPN. Tonight, he was presented in ’s-Hertogenbosch under his new rider, Dinja van Liere. The stallion, owned by Reesink Stallions B.V., showcased his best qualities once again under Van Liere. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


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Stallion competitions - sum up NEWS from KWPN

Photo: Everest & Lottie Fry. KWPN/Dirk Caremans

Diligent Everest wins Stallion Competition in class Z

Everest, the grey stallion by Especial, secured victory in the Z-class of the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition Dressage during the final at the KWPN Stallion Show, following a dominant performance that had already put him at the top of the standings. Under rider Charlotte Fry, Everest maintained his lead and finished with a total score of 339.8 points. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Obsession Taonga wins day prize, Secret Lover claims overall victory class M

The KWPN Stallion Show provided the stage for an incredibly exciting final in the Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition M-Class tonight. Vitalis son Obsession Taonga claimed the day’s victory with a top score of 90.6 points, but Secret Lover (by Secret) won the neck-and-neck race for the overall title. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


Complete Pina Colada honored as the winner of the Stallion Competition L-Class

The Anemone Horse Trucks Stallion Competition L-Class was won by the Governor son Pina Colada. The competition was already decided in the preliminaries, in which the stallion won two rounds under Bart Veeze. Tonight in Den Bosch, he was presented and honored. READ THE FULL NEWS HERE.


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PODCAST - Hvem er Steen Steensen Blicher, historie, hverdag og drømme

Steen Steensen Blicher - foto: H2R

“Jeg kan godt lide at hjælpe folk, jeg er virkelig dårlig til at sige nej”

Rækken af hestefolk som alle har haft væsentlig betydning for Steen´s karriere: Helle og Jørgen K Hansen, Bo Kristoffersen og Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, Oliver Luze, Rudy Leone, Jens Erik Marcussen, Esben Møller, Jørgen Ravn, Inger-Marie og Leif Andreasen og sidst men ikke mindst berider Karsten Pedersen og hans kone Britta.

Til spørgsmålet om fritid siger Steen klart og tydeligt: “Jeg har altid sagt til mig selv, den dag jeg triller ud af sengen og tænker nu skal jeg op på arbejde, så skal jeg stoppe. Det jeg laver er min hobby, det er måske en lidt avanceret hobby, men jeg elsker det jeg laver. Og hvis jeg skal på arbejde en dag, så skal jeg ikke lave det her mere, så skal det være en hobby.”

Kunde nr 1, 2 og 3 er stadig kunder hos Blicher Horses nu 10 år efter opstarten.

Lyt med og lær meget mere om Steen Steensen Blicher🎧⬇️

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FEI announces new Working Group to develop Strategic Action Plan for Dressage

The FEI has created a dedicated Working Group tasked with developing a comprehensive strategic Action Plan for Dressage, aimed at establishing a clear vision, realigning objectives, and creating actionable plans to enhance Dressage at all levels.

Comprised of leading figures in the Discipline, the group brings together a wealth of expertise to address challenges and opportunities facing the sport today.

The Working Group which will be Chaired by George Williams (USA), former President of the United States Dressage Federation, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach and High Performance & Pathway Development Advisor, will also include the following key figures from across the Dressage community:

 

  • Monica Theodorescu (GER), an Olympic, World, and European champion, has had a remarkable career both in and out of the arena. She was part of gold medal-winning teams at the Olympic Games and the FEI World Equestrian Games™, claimed victory at the 1993 and 1994 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Finals, and secured the European Championship title in 1993. She also made history as the first woman appointed as German National Dressage Coach.

  • Raphael Saleh (FRA), President of the Dressage Ground Jury for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and a Level 4 Judge.

  • Gareth Hughes (GBR),renowned British Dressage rider with more than 60 national and international titles to his name.

  • Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) a six-time Olympian and former FEI Dressage World Cup™ champion, is the former President and now Vice-President of the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC). She has also served as national trainer for Finland, Sweden, and Portugal.

  • Klaus Roeser (GER), Chairman of the German National Federation Dressage Committee, Board Member (Athlete Representative) of the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) and Secretary General of the IDRC.

  • Lise Berg (DEN), DVM PhD. Associate Professor at University of Copenhagen's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.

 

“Dressage should be built on balanced, ethical training resulting in freedom of movement, ease in transitions, and harmony between horse and rider, with no place for tension or resistance,” FEI Dressage Director Ronan Murphy said.

“Our focus now is to embed these principles in the FEI Rule Book and ensure they are applied consistently in training and competition, always putting horse welfare first.

“The Working Group’s task is to turn these ideals into everyday practices, prioritising the wellbeing of horses as we move forward with future proposals and format changes.

"The Working Group was carefully selected not only for their expertise but also for their profound understanding of Dressage. This diverse group represents a cross-section of the community, ensuring a broad range of perspectives. Their collective knowledge and vision will be instrumental in shaping a strategic plan that not only addresses the current challenges in the sport but also ensures the wellbeing of our horses, incorporates stakeholder feedback, and positions Dressage for long-term success." 

One of the first tasks of the Working Group will be to carry out a comprehensive review of the current state of Dressage. The Working Group will also evaluate feedback from stakeholders given in advance and during a stakeholder meeting on 1 October 2024, and will categorise suggestions into well-defined focus areas for targeted action. Central to their efforts will be prioritising equine ethics and wellbeing, with the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Action Plan serving as a guiding framework for key initiatives.

Additionally, the group will work on creating a repository of relevant scientific research, consulting with veterinary experts to create an accessible information resource for stakeholders. To further enhance the sport’s integrity, the Working Group will propose future rule revisions, with immediate attention on partial updates for 2025 and the 2026 full Rules Revision for Dressage. 

The Working Group will report regularly to the Dressage Technical Committee, the FEI Board, and relevant stakeholder groups to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the process. The Working Group will make their first presentation to the FEI Sports Forum on 31 March.

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Historic first for France: 32nd Edition of the FEI Dressage European Championship heads to Crozet

Photo credit: Jiva Hill Stables

For the first time in its history, and less than six months after hosting the iconic Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris, France will host the FEI Dressage European Championship, a landmark event scheduled to take place at Jiva Hill Stables in Crozet (FRA), from 27 to 31 August 2025. 

Located within the stunning Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park and only 15 minutes from Geneva Airport, Jiva Hill Stables combines world-class facilities with a breathtaking location. With Mont Blanc as its backdrop, the venue is set to provide an exceptional stage for Europe’s top Dressage athletes and their horses.

Built in 2006 as part of the luxurious Jiva Hill Resort, the stables span a 50-hectare estate designed to cater to the highest standards of Dressage competition. Recent upgrades include world-class footing across all training arenas, an indoor training facility with temperature regulation for year-round comfort, and ample grazing areas for the horses. 

Lariss Pauluis (BEL), winner of the CDI5* Freestyle to Music in 2024, says, “It's not often that you see places like this. It's super comfortable, it's very, very beautiful. They take great care of the riders. It's quite an exceptional place.”

Combined with the resort’s 5-star amenities, the venue is perfectly equipped to host Europe’s elite Dressage athletes. They have already played host to seven successful international Dressage competitions (CDIs), from 2017 up to 2024 (with the exception of 2020 due to CoVid) and CDI5* from 2023. 

The upcoming championship will further cement its reputation as a leading Dressage venue. With its proximity to Geneva (SUI) and the blend of natural beauty and modern infrastructure, the site is expected to attract spectators from across Europe.

Photo credit: Cédric Stoecklin

The Organising Committee is eager to welcome the world to this spectacular venue, as its President, Etienne Zeller, commented: “We are thrilled to host the FEI Dressage European Championship and are fully committed to delivering an outstanding experience for riders, visitors, and partners. From our world-class facilities to the beautiful setting of Jiva Hill Stables, we aim to set a new benchmark for this event.”

Speaking about the event, FEI Dressage, Para Dressage & Vaulting Director, Ronan Murphy said: “The FEI Dressage European Championship is one of the pinnacles of our sport, and Jiva Hill Stables is an ideal venue to showcase this level of competition. With world-class facilities and a stunning location, we’re expecting exceptional performances from Europe’s top athletes and horses. This championship will undoubtedly be a defining moment in the 2025 Dressage calendar.”

The Team medals are decided after the Grand Prix. The 30 best individual combinations from the GP will proceed to the Grand Prix Special, to compete for medals. The best 18 combinations from the Grand Prix Special then proceed to the Grand Prix Freestyle, again to compete for medals.

Full details, including ticketing, travel, and hospitality packages, will be available from early March 2025 at crozet2025.com.  

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God sport og god stemning i søndagens klasser til landsstævnet i Esbjerg

Podiet i Inter II klassen: Vinder Anna Toosbuy Rasch med Danciero, nr. 2 Laura Rohmann med Sugar Ray, nr. 3 Anne-Mette Strandby Hansen med Delizia og nr. 4 Laura Rasmussen med Sventeen JR. Foto: H2R

Stor tilslutning til årets første landsstævne

Traditionen tro lagde Esbjerg ud med årets første landsstævne, og igen i år var der stor tilslutning fra de danske ekvipager på alle niveauer. Derudover var en hel svensk delegation anført af Gunnalunda til start med flere heste i både Intermediare II og Grand Prix klasserne, hvor der kun var rosende ord fra Patricia Florin til stævnearrangørerne for gode forhold for hestene inklusiv gode konkurrencebaner.

Lille tur succes

Skovdals Dexter og Susanne Barnow sluttede stævnet af med endnu en pointmæssigt opadgående kurve og efter dagens konkurrence, kan man jo kun spå om, hvor det ville ende hvis stævnet først sluttede i ugen her.

Lyngbjergs St Paris og Victoria Vallentin steg ind på den nationale lille-turs scenen med et brag af en debut i fredagens Prix St. Georg (godt nok ikke helt reflekteret i pointene iflg. H2R).

Set fra “sidelinien” fredag red Susanne en fornuftig og velovervejet tur, hvor det lignede at hun både ville forsøge at give Dexter en god tur og samtidig føle ham lidt på tænderne, da han ved andre stævner tydeligt har gjort opmærksom på, hvis han ikke har følt sig helt tryg på banen. Allerede lørdag var det tydeligt at Susanne kunne lukke mere op, og set ud fra pointtavlen med en super skarp top tur søndag og med enigt dommerpanel med 75,175% i Intermediare I klassen.

“Runner up” over dagene var de skarpe super hopper Atterupgaards Delorean med Selina Vittinghus og Finest Alegra med Frederikke Gram Jacobsen. Begge hopper præsenteret i super flot form, balance og kontakt.

Søndagens Inter II

Inter II klassen søndag var med både rutinerede seniorer og U25 ryttere, hvor Anna Toosbuy Rasch og hendes UVM vinder Danciero har fået taget hul på det sværeste niveau med rigtig gode takter. Basis ridningen er plads og Danciero har allerede bevist han har tre gangarter, og ligner også at de næste “to gangarter” piaffe og passage er rigtig godt på vej.

Ny ekvipage på det her niveau er Stutteri EVO´s nye første rytter Anne-Mette Strandby Hansen med den ultra smarte og velgående 12-årige hoppe Delizia e. Fürstenball/De Noir. Det er tydeligt at der er meget mere “i kassen”, men Anne-Mette får vist en rigtig fin debut tur, hvor tingene flyder godt, også selvom der indløber lidt spændinger i serierne, så er alle ingredienserne der til fremtiden. Udover Delizia som Anne-Mette har dannet par med de seneste 1,5 år, så satte hun fornylig foden i bøjlen hos Stutteri EVO og havde medbragt den 8-årige hoppe Myou de Jeu e. Revolution/Florencio, som gik to rigtig gode ture. Den første dag som 1. uplaceret i Prix St. Georg og søndagen som nr. 2 efter den unge fremstormende ekvipage Sparaday og Anna Raben.

Et kig på U25 med Sugar Ray og Laura Rohmann som bedst placeret som nr. 3, og hvor Laura Rasmussen og Seventeen bliver placeret som nr. 4. Her var ny ekvipage Sophia Obel med den nu 21-årige Delatio, som lignede en aldrende herre som nød rampelyset, og hvor Sophia høster endnu mere erfaring på det niveau, idet hun jo allerede har redet en del Grand Prix klasser på hoppen Foldagers Chablis med god succes. Karoline Rohmann ser også ud til at være klar med den næste hest godt på vej mod Grand Prix med den 9-årige hoppe Nice Melody e. Sezuan/Schwadroneur.

Søndagens Grand Prix Special

Anna Toosbuy Rasch har med Everian L e. Everdale/Hochadel en hest som kan og vil være med på legen hele vejen, og ligner ikke en der går død for hverken motivation eller gas under vejs. Rigtig mange gode ting under vejs, og stadig også nogle grønne momenter, men ligner et par som vi også kunne have forhåbninger om at se international i løbet af 2025.

Anne Sofie Aaen er virkelig garant for den fine ridning, og selvom Fürsten-Flame ikke brillierer i hverken piaffe eller passage, så er det ordentlig ridning præcis med det tryk som bevarer balance, udtryk, form og kontakt hele vejen. Galopturen i både Grand Prix klassen og Specialen med klart højdepunkt for serier og pirouetter.

Rikke Dupont og Grand Galiano kommer fint rundt i begge klasser, momentvis kommer Grand Galiano lidt bag lod i traven, flotte øgninger, super lige serier, piaffe bliver mere og mere stabilt og aktivt på stedet, selvom tyngdepunktet stadig godt kunne være lidt mere på bagbenene, hvilket også gør sig gældende i pirouetterne.

Rune Willum og Dalaya er ikke nye på Grand Prix niveauet, men ser lige nu ud til at være på vej i en lidt ny retning. Rune har søgt hjælp og vejledning hos sin tidligere elev Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, som efterhånden har fået en stor værktøjskasse i forhold til “de varme damer”, som Rune udtrykker det. Og det ser ud til at give bonus, måske ikke umiddelbart her og nu på pointtavlen, men “overblikket” og afspændtheden på banen er tydelig forbedret.

Nadja Aaboe Sloth og den 10-årige Holsteins Marikka er kommet godt fra start i GP, og bestemt endnu en spændende hest til de store baner for Nadja. Lige nu har Nadja nemlig fået mulighed for at kombinere det civile erhverv som fængselsbjent med ridekarrieren, idet hun har fået bevilget nedsat tid, samtidig med team Danmark støtte for at fremme sportskarrieren.

Fang lidt indtryk fra søndagen her ⬇️ (alle klasser findes på arkivet på Clipmyhorse).

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Unstoppable Fry (GBR) and Glamourdale reign supreme in Amsterdam (NED)

An exceptional field gathered for the eighth FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in Amsterdam, where the audience offered their first standing ovation even before the first break. Reigning World Champions Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale claimed victory with an impressive 89.840%, but the competition was fierce.

This marked Fry’s second consecutive win in Amsterdam, following last year’s triumph with Glamourdale’s stablemate, Everdale. It was also her second victory in a row with Glamourdale, who had already secured the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in London (GBR) last December.

Her compatriot Becky Moody came close with her homebred Jagerbomb (owned by the athlete and Jo Cooper), earning 86.500% to finish second. Meanwhile, Isabell Werth (GER) climbed a spot from the Grand Prix to claim third (85.265%) with DSP Quantaz (owned by Madeleine Winter-Schulze and Victoria Max-Theurer), pushing Nanna Skodborg Merrald (DEN) into fourth place (83.070 %).

With her second victory this season, Fry has moved up to 12th in the overall FEI Dressage World Cup™ standings, though she remains undecided about pursuing the final. “We’re taking it step by step. Our main focus this year is the European Championships, and we’re building toward that,” she said.

A strong field of competitors

Even before the break, the audience was on their feet, cheering for the first combinations. With no fewer than nine duos scoring above 80%, the competition in Amsterdam offered plenty to enjoy. Patrik Kittel (SWE) set the tone, earning the first standing ovation with Forever Young HRH (owned by the athlete and Gestüt Peterhof). Dancing to Stevie Wonder’s Isn’t She Lovely, the mare scored 82.560%, securing sixth place and the Harmony & Fairness Award audience prize.

“When the crowd gives you a standing ovation and your horse performs so well, you feel like a little kid — even after all these years in the sport,” laughed the Swedish athlete.

Host nation the Netherlands also sent a strong contingent to their capital. Two of their combinations scored over 80%. Hans Peter Minderhoud and Glock’s Taminiau (owned by Glock Hpc Nl) delivered a freestyle featuring lovely contact and a strong piaffe-passage tour, earning 81.885% for seventh place. World No. 4 Dinja van Liere and the bold chestnut gelding Hartsuijker (owned by Jan Pieter Dalsem) scored 82.645%, finishing fifth. A small mistake in the one-tempis and some tension in the contact kept the pair out of the top three.

“I enjoyed every minute. Hartsuijker is a true pocket rocket. I love him to pieces”

 

Dinja Van Liere
(NED)

 Making their FEI Dressage World Cup™ debut, Ingrid Klimke (GER) and the imposing Vayron NRW (owned by Rudolf Spiekermann) also scored over 80%, finishing ninth with 80.580%. During a hiccup in the extended trot and an error in the one-tempis, the crowd showed their sympathy with a collective sigh of disappointment. Maria von Essen (SWE) and piaffe talent Invoice (owned by Alexanders Hovslageri & Häst Ab) scored just a fraction more with 80.660%.

Nanna Merrald and Blue Hors Don Olymbrio (owned by Blue Hors Aps) dropped a place in the Freestyle compared to the Grand Prix. Last year’s FEI Dressage World Cup™ runner-up in Riyadh (KSA) delivered a faultless freestyle but scored 83.070%, narrowly missing the podium in Amsterdam.

Showman Jagerbomb

Becky Moody and her home-bred Jagerbomb were second in both the Grand Prix and the freestyle. Their Beatles-themed freestyle got the crowd and judges smiling and swaying to the music. Moody made her incredibly complex routine look effortless, with Jagerbomb maintaining beautifully soft in the contact.

The cheerful athlete is confident about the future: “He’s only 11, there is so much more to come! Today, Bomb and I were completely in sync. The crowd was behind us all the way, and Jagerbomb was thinking, Clap harder, guys! He’s such a showman.”

Werth secures third place

In Amsterdam, Isabell Werth’s winning streak this season came to an end. Riding DSP Quantaz, she finished third but was pleased nonetheless.

“In this electric atmosphere, Quantaz stayed very calm. Yesterday, many riders had some mistakes, but today’s freestyle was top-level sport, so I knew I had to stay focused. Apart from a slightly spooky moment at the end, I was very happy,” Werth said.

She remains at the top of the standings with 75 points. With Quantaz, she plans to aim for the Final in Basel (SUI) from 2 to 6 April 2025.

Fry and Glamourdale wow the crowd

There was one combination in Amsterdam that left no doubt about their supremacy: Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale (owned by the athlete and Van Olst Horses). Gasps of admiration echoed through the crowd during their Freestyle. Fry left nothing to chance, and with just shy of 90%, the victory was hers.

Breathtakingly black, expressive, uphill, and with a good mind, Glamourdale has it all. His 89.840% under Fry secured the win.

“Glamourdale was amazing today. We’ve been working hard at home on some exercises, and that paid off today. I’m thrilled the scores reflect that. He was already incredible, but he keeps getting better. Glammie thrives in arenas like this,”

 

Charlotte Fry
(GBR)

The next FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier takes place in Neumünster (GER) on 15-16 February, so don’t miss a hoofbeat…

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Glamourdale and Lottie were on fire for today´s World Cup Grand Prix victory in Amsterdam

Glamourdale & Lottie Fry - photo credit: Timo Martis

With a field of 18 combinations and with some real strong contenders it was an exciting competition even before it started today.

The unpredictable

As the draw had placed Danish combination Blue Hors Don Olymbrio with Nanna Merrald into the first group of starters and as start no 3 it looked a bit difficult to be able to make any significant imprint for today´s class.

But Danish Nanna and now 17 yr old Don O delivered a strong performance without any technical issues and where the canter tour was their highlight today. Super timing and not least a great management makes it possible to continue at this top level.

Unbalanced entering halt, well balanced trot tour, good halt with rein back, bit tense piaffe tours lack bit more clear forward search, good walk tour, strong canter tour with good series and nice balanced pirouettes, super final halt. Score 74,370%.

So ending into both judging break at the top of the scoreboard and actually finishing right behind the two British riders Lottie Fry and Becky Moody was not predictable for today´s World Cup Grand Prix for Danish Nanna Merrald and Blue Hors Don Olymbrio.

The strong Brits

As 3rd last to go was Glamourdale and Lottie. The big arenas like Amsterdam just suits them perfectly. Concentration pure from both rider and horse when entering. The way Lottie is able to ask from first step with full response is just impressive. The power and balance from Glamourdale combined with the timing from Lottie makes the perfect picture, still with little things to improve. The outline and steady contact is really spot on. Today a single piaffe step for the 2nd piaffe tour with backwards trend which Lottie immediately catch and ask Glamourdale to move forward, for the one times with two times parallel hind at the end and tiny tensions for the begin of passage at the final centerline. 79.500% (BP made at Europeans in Riesenbeck 09/23 with 81,258%).

Jagerbomb and Becky Moody produce their Personal Best score today with an errorfree and high quality performance where the overall picture is harmony. Jagerbomb is not spectacular but super correct with the best contact and the harmony between hand and seat from Becky gives an easy and effortless way of producing the Grand Prix test. 77,087%.

Here you find the detailed scores.

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DSP stallion licensing starts today with 49 young stallions selected

Today starts 2025 DSP stallion licensing with an interesting collection of stallions.

Absolute top candidates from the video presenation are 58 Floricello / Stedinger and 61 For Romance / Floricello.

Live stream will be available from Thursday morning with presentation on hard surface.

H2R favourites for licensing/auction:

50 Donier / Don Olymbrio

51 Donkey Boy / San Amour

55 Ellis / Diamond Hit

58 Floricello / Stedinger

61 For Romance / Floricello - NOT FOR SALE

64 Fürst Zonik / Borsalino

Link for the full collection.

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Successful Inter II debut for 10 yr old Kjento with Lottie Fry

Kjento & Lottie winner of Word Championships 7 yr old - photo credit: Timo Martis

Next GP stallion in the making from Van Olst Horses

Yesterday 10 yr old Kjento by Negro / Jazz with Lottie Fry in the saddle made their Inter II debut with a winning score of 69,78%.

The talented stallion already proved himself as a youngster at World Championships young horses winning gold both as 6 yr old and 7 yr old, successful at small tour level winning last year Prix St. Georg in Aachen with 75,294%.

Clip from yesterday´s winner performance at national event in Deurne, Holland ⬇️

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66.500 euro top price Secret/Swarovski mare at Westfalen Winter Auction (riding horses)

Part of Press Release

A total of 26 dressage-orientated auction candidates were on offer. From recently started young horses to highly placed competition horses, everyone could find a suitable partner here. The 19 dressage horses sold for an average of 26.197 euros. The most popular offer of the day was the Secret/Swarowski daughter Unforgettable Feeling (breeder and exhibitor: Gerhard Beeken, Bösel). The strong-moving black mare can already boast numerous placings in dressage tests up to medium level. She will remain in Germany for further training at the top price of 66,500 Euros. Head number 4 Roberta Hill also cracked the 60,000 euro mark. Breeder and exhibitor Frederik Vekens had paired his home-bred stallion Robert Downey junior to the Inter I successful performance mare Dana by Dancing Dynamite. Roberta Hill's granddam is none other than the Rubinstein daughter Romanze, who is the dam of Olympic silver medallist Damon Hill NRW. The talented mare moved to good hands in Switzerland for the hammer price of 62,000 euros. The lot of dressage horses was completed by two broodmares in foal to Fürst Samarant and Qaside. Both found new owners at this auction.

A total of eleven unridden youngsters were included in this Westphalian auction lot. Among the youngsters with an emphasis on dressage, a son of Lord Europe/Hofrat with the head number 32 advanced to the top price. The beautiful black stallion (breeder: Gestüt Schultenhof, Norden-Norddeich; exhibitor: Sportpferde Beckmann GmbH & Co, Wettringen), who comes from the dam line of the top-priced foals at the 2022 and 2023 Westphalian OnLive Foal Auctions, was worth 29,000 euros to his new owners from Germany in the end.

Dressage prices:

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