Programmet for 2025 udgaven af DV’s hingstekåring 5.-9. marts er klar

Hingstekåringsdelen bliver fremover i Arena M

Tilbage til rødderne

Hingstene til kåring står opstaldet inde i hal C, en af messecenterets store messehaller, og herfra er der direkte adgang til opvarmningen og til KRAFFT Arena. Det er forbundet med en vis risiko, når de unge hingste skal trækkes fra stalden og op i Boxen til bedømmelse, og det har været en af grundende til, at det i 2025 bliver KRAFFT Arena M, som bliver ”kåringsarenaen”.

Det har også været et ønske fra mange avlere, at få hingstekåringen tilbage til de mere intime rammer inde i hal M. For dermed at skabe en god stemning omkring fremstillingen af hingstene, og lave en festlig afslutning på fem dages kåring. (del af nyhed på dvevent.dk)

Læs hele nyheden her.

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Implementation of the FEI Measuring Device at FEI Events postponed

The implementation of the FEI Measuring Device in FEI Events, initially planned for 1 January 2025, has been postponed to 1 May 2025, following approval at the FEI General Assembly in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in November 2024.

The postponement of the implementation was agreed upon to allow additional time to educate the FEI Officials as well as the FEI community, and to account for a slight delay in the delivery of the FEI Measuring Devices.

As soon as the FEI Measuring Device is available for distribution, the FEI will inform the FEI Officials and the wider community accordingly. FEI Stewards will be entitled to one device free of charge.

The FEI Measuring Device, designed by the FEI in collaboration with external experts, is a pass-through tool that is inserted under the noseband, over the nasal bone, and drawn through from top to bottom. The test is quick and straightforward, taking just a matter of seconds to complete.

If the device passes through, the noseband is loose enough. However, if the device cannot pass through easily, the noseband is considered too tight and the consequences outlined in Art. 1044.8 of the FEI Veterinary Regulations will apply.

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Catherine Laudrup-Dufour crowned Lövsta Top 10 Dressage champion after sensational personal best

The top three riders of Lövsta Top 10 Dressage in Stockholm 2024. Second placed rider Isabell Werth (GER), first placed rider Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) and third placed rider Dinja van Liere (NED). Photo credit: Roland Thunholm/SIHS

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Catherine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) and Mount St John Freestyle showcased their very best in The Lövsta Top 10 Dressage Final in Stockholm, resulting in a place on top of the podium and a personal best for the rider with impressive 90.715 percent.
The reward? More than 71 000 Euro in prize money.
“She allows me to ride super nicely and smoothly, making everything easier,” said Laudrup-Dufour when talking about her lovely mare.

Almost exactly a year after their very first FEI show together, Catherine Laudrup-Dufour and Mount St John Freestyle entered the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm with great confidence for the Lövsta Top 10 Grand Prix Freestyle on Sunday at Sweden International Horse Show.

The pair had a performance where everything clicked, and the harmony between horse and rider was a joy to watch. The judges rewarded them with high scores, confirming a new personal best for Laudrup-Dufour at 90.715 percent.

"She is just wonderful, and I felt today that she was a tiny bit sharper, in a good way. I really feel I can start dancing to the music with her now. She allows me to ride super nicely and smoothly, making everything easier. The tricky lines were really successful today, and I managed to perform the big, difficult elements very nicely and smoothly," said Laudrup-Dufour after the competition.

The fact that it was a new personal best added an extra touch to the experience.

"It's always a nice feeling to come out of the ring when you've managed to stay with the music and do everything the way you dreamed. But of course, scoring over 90 percent and achieving a personal best made me really, really proud."

The partnership around the now 15-year-old Freestyle has brought Emma Blundell, who bought the mare as a foal and owned her throughout her international career, into Laudrup-Dufour's team.

"When we started talking, we didn't really know if she could return to top-level sport. But from the first rising trot I did on the long side, I felt there was something very unique in this match. So yes, from day one, it's been amazing. Having Emma in the team has been wonderful, and it’s been such a fun journey," said Laudrup-Dufour, who had never before taken over the reins of an older, internationally experienced horse.

Second-placed Isabell Werth (GER) also achieved high scores with her somewhat younger mare, Wendy de Fontaine.

"She was really good today, more focused and much better even though she was already good yesterday. We have to remember she is just 10 years old. It's amazing, and it's a pleasure to ride her," said Isabell Werth.

Third-placed Dinja van Liere (NED) had her hands full with Hermes in the arena but delivered a solid performance that secured her third place on the podium.

"Today he was a little too hot, and we had a couple of hiccups. We need to find the perfect balance. But he's really matured; he’s not spooky anymore around the arena," said Dinja van Liere.

The best home rider was, as in Saturday’s Grand Prix, Patrik Kittel with the mare Forever Young.

"I was very happy. I just wanted to give her a chance here in Stockholm, and the atmosphere is fantastic. The audience is so enthusiastic and was clapping through almost half of my test. Even everyone working behind the scenes—they work so hard and make it possible for all of us to be here and be part of this," said Kittel.

The riders also praised the setup of the Lövsta Top 10 Dressage, where the total prize money for the weekend amounted to over 217 000 Euro.

"It’s been incredible. The whole event has been amazing, not just because of the big prize money but also the engagement of the event team, the audience and their knowledge in the sport. This show has everything. The competition is world-class, and combined with the prize money, it’s unique. It’s so important to have shows like this," said Kittel.

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1036916

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Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour's triumph in the Lövsta Top 10 Dressage Grand Prix: "Happy to nail it"

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) and Mount St John Freestyle nailed the changes and came out on top of the Grand Prix class of the Lövsta Top 10 Dressage. Photo credit: Roland Thunholm/SIHS

PRESS RELEASE - 30 NOVEMBER 2024

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour's triumph in the Lövsta Top 10 Dressage Grand Prix: "Happy to nail it"

It was a strong lineup of riders that entered the arena in the Lövsta Top 10 Dressage Grand Prix on Saturday at the Sweden International Horse Show. Ultimately it was a trio of Olympic combinations that stood on the podium.

Dinja van Liere’s Hermes N.O.P. seemed to thrive in the spectacular arena, taking the lead by three percentage points after their ride with a total result of 76.435. Next up was Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, who came to Stockholm with Mount St John Freestyle. The two have been a pair for just over a year, steadily getting to know each other. Inside the arena, they performed a harmonious ride, earning an impressive 81.609 percent.

There was a tense wait for the final rider, Isabell Werth with Wendy de Fontaine, a pair fully capable of performing at the highest level in these events. After a program where many things clicked, but where there was also a couple of mistakes, Werth finished in second place with 79.152, and the victory went to Denmark.

“She felt really, really comfortable today. I’ve had a few competitions where I missed my changes, so I’m mostly happy to have nailed the new key for the changes in today’s ride. I think it was the best canter program I’ve ever done,” Laudrup-Dufour said at the press conference.

Riding into the Strawberry arena in Stockholm is something truly special, she explained.
“This arena is wonderful, and this show, in general, is really something special. It’s great for us to showcase fantastic sport and to push each other to get better. It’s a perfect end to the year for me to be here with Freestyle. I can’t always say I’ve shown her a new arena because she’s been to many places, but it was fun to show her this one for the first time. She was more comfortable than ever when she entered the arena,” said Laudrup-Dufour.

Second-placed Isabell Werth praised her horse, who was a bit too fired up on the day.

“I hadn’t originally planned to go to Stuttgart before this, but I took her there so she would have something more before coming here, and then she was even hotter here,” Werth said with a smile.

“She was really on fire today, so that’s something I need to handle. Of course, I made my mistakes, but there’s no doubt that my horse is amazing. She felt fantastic, and I just need to keep her a bit more relaxed tomorrow.”

Dinja van Liere had the opposite experience, presenting a Hermes who was more relaxed than perhaps ever before. The usually quite hot stallion seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself in the arena.

“I was quite pleased with him. Sometimes he can be a bit hectic, but today he was really relaxed. I always want to give him more relaxation in the arena, and today I managed that,” said Dinja van Liere.

The best home combination was Patrik Kittel and Forever Young, who finished fourth with 73.913 percent.

“I thought she might have a chance to come here and gain some good experience, and I’m so happy with the result. She was good in the contact and very uphill throughout the test, and when the audience starts clapping on the centerline, it’s an amazing feeling to ride here,” he said.

Ahead of tomorrow’s freestyle, Cathrine will use the same program she performed at the Olympics, with a few small changes.

“It’s a freestyle that’s very special to me. I’ve made a few small changes to the choreography and used some of Kyra’s (Kyrklund) crazy lines that she did with one hand. It’s been a challenge, but now I know Freestyle much better, and in Herning, it felt like she really knew the lines,” Laudrup-Dufour said.

Full results: https://online.equipe.com/star...

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Basquin (FRA) secures first FEI Dressage World Cup™ win in Madrid (ESP)

Pauline Basquin (FRA) and Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE made a lasting impression in Madrid by claiming their first-ever FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier victory. Competing in a freestyle field of 10 combinations in front of packed stands, Basquin was the only athlete to break the 80% barrier. Germany’s Carina Scholz with Tarantino and Spain’s home favorite Beatriz Ferrer-Salat with Elegance completed the podium, securing second and third place, respectively.

The elegant and light-footed Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE (owned by Institut Français du Cheval et de l’Équitation), danced to victory under Basquin’s guidance.   While their freestyle score of 80.925% in Madrid was slightly below their personal best from Lyon (FRA) - where the pair placed third just two weeks ago - it was more than enough to secure the win. Basquin also dominated the Grand Prix on Friday, making it a double victory for the French athlete and her talented gelding.

A diverse field entertains Madrid

Though the field in Madrid featured only 10 combinations, the audience enjoyed a vibrant display of a variety of horses, athletes, and music. From powerful Lusitanos to a Jumping-bred horse and refined Dressage ballerinas, the competition offered something for everyone. Musical choices ranged from Spanish castanets and opera, to Lady Gaga, The Beatles, and David Bowie, creating a dynamic atmosphere that thrilled spectators.

Ferrer-Salat sets an early standard

Third to enter the arena, Spain’s experienced Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and her partner Elegance (owned by Deliber S.L.) delivered an impressive performance. After some tension in the Grand Prix, the pair redeemed themselves with a confident freestyle. The powerful Elegance excelled in piaffe and passage, moving elegantly to opera music and finishing with a 360-degree piaffe pirouette. Their score of 77.145% set a high benchmark for the rest of the field.
It took a while for anyone to approach Ferrer-Salat’s score. Austria’s Diana Porsche and her own Douglas followed immediately after. The duo presented a rhythmic freestyle with an uphill frame, but a mistake in the two-tempi changes relegated them to sixth place overall.

Skarsoe and Jiménez Cobo

Luxembourg’s Fie Christine Skarsoe came close to challenging Ferrer-Salat, riding the striking grey Lusitano stallion Imperador Dos Cedros (owned by Manon Ackermann). Performing to a lively Beatles medley, the stallion impressed with a very solid test and super piaffe and passage. However, their final score of 76.665% fell short of overtaking Ferrer-Salat.

Triple Olympian Juan Antonio Jiménez Cobo, one of Spain’s most experienced Dressage athletes, entered the ring as the penultimate competitor. Riding his elegant chestnut Quartar (owned by the athlete and Sylvia Fort Brescia De Mulder), the 65-year-old Spaniard delivered a polished performance. Cobo’s freestyle earned him 77.145%, matching Ferrer-Salat’s score but leaving him just behind due to slightly lower artistic marks.

Scholz claims second

Germany’s Carina Scholz eventually unseated Ferrer-Salat from the top spot with her own 17-year-old Tarantino. Despite his Jumping pedigree, the gelding impressed with outstanding collected work, particularly in piaffe and passage. Scholz, who continues to lead the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League standings after Madrid, came to the competition with a clear goal: “I wanted to dance in the freestyle, have fun, and enjoy the show!”
Her efforts paid off, as she delivered a seamless performance to secure second place with 79.415%. “We had a very polished freestyle today, and Tarantino was super relaxed in this atmosphere. I absolutely loved it here,” Scholz said after the competition.

Basquin seals the win

As the final athlete to enter the arena, Pauline Basquin and Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE delivered the ultimate performance of the evening. Their harmonious freestyle combined fluidity and elegance, underlining their strong partnership. She describes the gelding as a true warrior. “He is very generous and has a real fighting spirit. He loves to perform and enjoys being in front of the audience,” Basquin said about her 14-year-old partner. 

 

"I think we had a flawless freestyle with no major mistakes. What really pays off is the harmony between us"

Pauline Basquin

(FRA)

This was Basquin’s first time competing in Madrid, though she had previously performed at the Madrid Horse Week as part of the Cadre Noir Gala. She still competes in their iconic uniform. Her ambitions for this season include securing a spot at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final and preparing for the 2025 European Championships in Crozet (FRA) next year. “We are working hard to improve, so perhaps one day we can win a medal,” she concluded.

A trio of experienced stars

With Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE, Tarantino, and Elegance aged 14, 17, and 15 respectively, the podium in Madrid featured seasoned horses who are still performing at their peak. Home favorite Beatriz Ferrer-Salat echoed this sentiment: “Elegance still feels young and full of energy. Compared to last year, when we also placed third here in Madrid, he performed much better today.” The five-time Olympian, who earned individual bronze and team silver at the Athens 2004 Olympics, continues to be a cornerstone of Spanish dressage with her performance in Madrid.

The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League continues in London (GBR) on December 18–19, so, don’t miss a hoofbeat…

FULL RESULTS

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Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and MSJ Freestyle takes the victory in Lövsta Top 10 Grand Prix today

Cathrine and Free shines i Stockholm today

Flow, balance, ease, cadence, eleasticity, collection and relaxation - all in one package. At the price giving Cathrine told that she is ready for more for the freestyle Sunday.

Bit unbalanced halt, power balanced diagonal, good half passes, best crossing left, good balance, super halt with nice rein back, bit conservative diagonal nice into passage, good passage, super sit for piaffe, good transitions, good passage, super extended walk relaxed over the back, good collected walk, super into passage at M, springy passage, nice sit for piaffe, good out into passage, nice passage, nice into canter, trend 80%, super 2 times, nice extended canter, good change, good zigzag, good 1 times bit flat, super balance and sit pirouettes, 2nd WOW!, super into trot, power supple diagonal, nice passage, easy into piaffe, good piaffe, good out, super passage, nice halt.

Wendy on fire

Werth is a kind of magician in terms of success in the arena. Today she brought a “über motiviert” Wendy de Fontaine with some smaller technical issues for the canter tour today, and Werth really had her hands ful especially for the canter tour.

Unsteady halt, (6,2), good power diagonal, good flow and go for half passes, bit tense halt with rein back, good diagonal, nice into passage, good passage, easy into piaffe, super balance tiny forward trend, easy out into nice passage, super extended walk active over the back, good collected walk, ready set go at M for passage, nice passage, super into piaffe, super piaffe, nice out, good into canter, last change for 2 times parallel hind, good extended canter, good zigzag, mid 1 times 1 parallel hind, good pirouettes, 2nd best control, good into trot, nice diagonal, nice passage, easy into piaffe, nice piaffe, nice out, open halt. 

HANDS FULL today - super motivated Wendy!

Hermes first outing since Olympic Paris

Even though Hermes did not look as sharp as we have seen him before, Dinja manage to produce an error free test with clear highlights of their trademark piaffe and passage.

Good halt, good diagonal, good crossing half passes missing bit carriage, bit open hind halt bit tense rein back, good diagonal, good into passage, good passage, easy into active piaffe, good out, good passage, bit tense hind, relaxed over the back extended walk, super collected walk, could be a bit sharper into passage, good passage, easy into piaffe small tension but at the spot, good out, good passage, good into canter, bit tense but good 2 times, good extended canter, good change, good zigzag, super 1 times, good 1st pirouette, lack more control 2nd, good into trot, good diagonal, nice passage, good piaffe, good passage, good halt.

The unfortunate Danes

First to go today was Daniel Bachmann Andersen with his team World Champion partner Marshall-Bell. Unfortunately when entering the great arena Marshall got the tongue over the bit. Before the start signal you could see that Daniel was aware of the issue, and unfortunately he retired short after the start.

Nanna Merrald and Blue Hors Znickers were ready for their CDI5 debut. And they really stepped into this top level with a strong performance, and not least with improvement.

Bit open halt, expressive supple power diagonal, uphill crossing supple half passes with go and flow, nice halt with rein back, super diagonal, easy back to passage, active of the ground piaffe, put the front legs bit forward but keep the balance, good out big passage, short extended walk but improving, same for collected also improving, super into passage at M, super passage, easy into piaffe bit forward, bit tense, same angle in front as first one, good out, good into canter, super 7 x 2 times and then the last 2!, nice extended canter, nice zigzag, super 1 times uphill sit and jump through the body, sit and balance top for both pirouettes, nice into trot, power balance diagonal, nice passage expressive, active piaffe bit forward, super passage, nice halt.

UNFORTUNATELY ELIMINATED by subsequent bid control due to some kind of red.

Nanna told that she was very happy about her performance, and of course very regrettable about the issue at the subsequent bid control as Znickers felt really super during the entire performance today.

Here you find the entire results.

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55 dressage stallions ready for Westphalian stallion licensing & auction 1 - 3 December

As this years pre-selection days were not available to follow at Clipmyhorse this collection of stallions takes a bit more to find the top favourites.

From H2R point of view the stallions here below are candidates for the licensing and top prices⬇️⬇️

H2R picked 6 PREMIUM candidates

No 7 - super type, stallion look, supple through the body for all three paces. Premium quality and top price candidate.

No 10 - of the ground power movements. Look a to short and tight in the frame.

No 13 - supple, still very young body wise. Out of same dam line as Danish Warmblood performance test winner Dynamic Dancer.

No 15 - NOT AT THE AUCTION. Expressive well moving stallion look. Premium look.

No 22 - powerful, strong young stallion, with lots of stallion expression. Premium look.

No 28 - NOT AT THE AUCTION - super supple with power and Premium stallion qualities.

No 35 - strongly build stallion with power of the ground movements with interesting twist of jumping genes. Premium candidate.

No 40 - beautiful uphill stallion look, nice push from behind with good shoulder freedom. Premium quality.

No 46 - Supple top line, sharp hind legs for the canter, well balanced not showing himself with speed.

No 47 - NOT AT THE AUCTION - outstanding look and suppleness for both trot and canter, walk becomes bit unbalance. Walk on hard surface bit narrow in front.

Here you find the entire list of stallions.

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World-class lineup ready for Lövsta Top 10 Dressage in Stockholm

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Ten prestigious entries. A star-studded lineup. And the promise of dressage at its absolute peak.

For the first time, Lövsta Top 10 Dressage will be broadcasted worldwide via ClipMyHorse, with Swedish audiences also able to tune in on TV4 Play and TV12. The event is set to deliver a showdown like no other at the Sweden International Horse Show in Stockholm.

"We are truly excited to offer the Swedish audience dressage at the absolute highest level. The lineup includes ten very strong combinations, and it will be inspiring to watch their performances," says Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén from Lövsta Stuteri.

This year's lineup boasts an unprecedented level of competition. Both Isabell Werth with Wendy de Fontaine and Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour with Mount St John Freestyle enter the arena fresh off double wins in the World Cup legs at Herning and Stuttgart, proving their readiness for victory. Meanwhile, Dinja van Liere returns with Hermes, making his first competitive appearance since the Olympics, and all eyes are on them to see if they can claim the top spot.

Sweden's own Maria von Essen and Invoice have shown excellent form this fall, highlighted by a third-place finish in the World Cup opener in Herning. Together with Patrik Kittel, they will defend the Swedish colors.

The Lövsta Top 10 Dressage consists of the Grand Prix on Saturday, November 30, and the Grand Prix Freestyle on Sunday, December 1. Over the weekend, a total of 2.5 million SEK in prize money will be awarded.

This year, Lövsta Top 10 Dressage is proud to support the Breast Cancer Association during Sweden International Horse Show. While the world’s best dressage riders gather to compete, the event will also shine a light on an important cause—raising funds for breast cancer research.

"For us, Lövsta Top 10 Dressage is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity to use the power of sport to make a difference," says Antonia Ax:son Johnson, owner of Lövsta Stuteri. "This year, we want to highlight the fight against breast cancer and support vital research. It’s a disease that affects so many, and we hope to inspire as many as possible to contribute during these special days."

With ten of the world’s finest riders vying for victory, this is a dressage event you won’t want to miss.

Lövsta Top 10 Dressage:

DEN Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour – Mount St John Freestyle
DEN Daniel Bachmann Andersén – Marshall Bell
DEN Nanna Skodborg Merrald – Blue Hors Znickers
GER Isabell Werth- Wendy de Fontaine
NED Dinja van Liere – Hermes N.O.P
SWE Patrik Kittel – Forever Young HRH
FIN Henri Ruoste – Tiffanys Diamond
BEL Larissa Pauluis -Flambeau
SWE Maria von Essen – Invoice
DEN- Lone Bang Zindorff – Thranegaardens Rostov

Event web page: en.horseshow.se
Starting lists and results:https://online.equipe.com/show...

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Britain's Lottie Fry and Glamourdale Head Sensational International Entries for London International Horse Show

Part of press release

Unveiling an exceptional line-up of International Dressage competitors 

The Show will host FEI World Cup™ action across three disciplines, including CDI-W Dressage, which will take place on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December.

​​​​​​​​​​Spilt into two competitions, both the Grand Prix and the Freestyle to Music, which are presented by Bret Willson Dressage International Ltd and supported by Horse & Hound, will showcase some of the world’s best Dressage riders.

Britain’s Lottie Fry, fresh from her individual and team bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games leads the stellar field. Lottie the 2022 double individual FEI Dressage World Champion, returns to London with her renowned partner, Glamourdale, looking to reclaim the Grand Prix and Freestyle to Music titles she claimed in 2022. As an ambassador for London International Horse Show, Lottie and Glamourdale are set to delight the crowds with their ever-harmonious performances.

Becky Moody, Lottie's Olympic bronze medal teammate, also returns to Excel London, bringing her home-bred star Jagerbomb, with whom she scored a personal best freestyle mark of 84.357% in Paris. Becky, who debuted at London International in 2023, will look to build on her third place finishes in last year’s Grand Prix and Freestyle. Returning to London with another home-bred superstar is Lewis Carrier with Diego V, a combination that this year celebrated a podium finish in the CDI4* Freestyle at Royal Windsor Horse Show and winning the 2024 LeMieux National Dressage Championships.

The British riders will face challenging competition from an international contingent representing seven different nations. Dutch stars include Hans Peter Minderhoud, Marieke Van Der Putten, and Dinja Van Liere, the current World No.4, who will be partnered by Hartsuijker – after a recent strong performance in Lyon they will be looking to challenge for the top spots. Nanna Skodborg Merrald, currently ranked World No.7 will represent Denmark, other competing countries include Spain, Hungary, Norway, and Ireland which will be represented by Abigail Lyle with Giraldo.

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De 50 (55) ungheste til Unghestechampionatet er klar

Det blev som formodet 810 point som blev den pointsum som bliver “adgangskravet” til årets unghestechampionat i Herning. Det betyder at det er 55 ekvipager som lige nu er kvalificeret til Herning, idet 7 ekvipager med samlet pointsum på 810p med mindst 8,0 i både kapacitet og ridelighed er ligeplaceret og dermed også kvalificeret.

Enjoy Friendzone og Mette Sejbjerg Jensen har været til start i både Brønderslev og i dag på Riders Cup - begge gange med same pointsum 810 og derfor alene en tur der medtages.

Er lavet med forbehold for fejl. Meld meget gerne tilbage hvis der er rettelser.

Billund

Vilhelmsborg

Brønderslev

Riders Cup

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Favoritterne i ECCO Cup finalen for juniorer og ungryttere holdt hele vejen hjem

Juniorer

2024 junior komet ekvipagen Sparaday med Anna Raben i sadlen, har haft en forrygende sæson og slutter deres både første og sidste stævneår, som juniorer af sammen med en sejr i ECCO Cup finalen, som blev afholdt på Randbøl Dressage Academy.

Med afstand fra førstedagen, var der plads til udfordringer i dagens finalen, og det blev der også. Lignede naturligt nok en lidt nervøs start, men ligner at Anna har tingene fint under kontrol med flotte vendinger, versader og traversader, skridt priouetten bliver ubalanceret med et enkelt trin hvor Sparaday bliver stående. Galopturen er rigtig god men man fornemmer lidt spændinger som bliver udløst med det vildste bukspring i den frie galop, men som Anna hurtigt har under kontrol igen og som ikke giver yderligere udfordringer.

Parret slutter med en samlet sejr over begge dage med hhv. 75,088% fra indledende og dagens kür med 75,208% = 150,296. Efterfulgt af Blue Hors Victor med Andrea Sand med 144,426% og 3. pladsen går til Blue Hors Elliot med Michella Skovsager med 143,623%

Ungryttere

Frederikke Gram Jacobsen og Finest Alegra viser en super stræk kür idag, kun med en lille ubalance i starten af 3´er serien, ellers en super flot og velbalanceret tur med god koregrafi. Ekvipagen vinder samlet med 147,893%, nr. 2 bliver Egelund Yurrell og Freja Lindblad og nr. 3 Bergåkras Amaranth og Lea Torabi med 144,015%.

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Celebrated premium stallions and record-breaking prices Verden stallion licensing with stallion sales – dressage stallions

The premium stallion by Donkey Boss/Don Olymbrio L was sold for 2 million euros at the auction (Photo: Hannoveraner Verband)

HANN PRESS RELEASE

Verden. The Niedersachsenhalle was on fire when the hammer came down. A Donkey Boss/Don Olymbrio L son was sold to Denmark for 2 million euros. The quality of the licensing collection was high. Thirty-eight of the 76 stallions presented were licensed, and ten of them were awarded a premium. The average price for 37 licensed stallions was 147,257 euros. The Verden stallion licensing and the stallion sales for dressage stallions were well attended. Each premium stallion was celebrated, and the atmosphere was very positive.

The Hannoveraner chestnut stallions were in high demand. First and foremost, the Donkey Boss/Don Olymbrio L son (breeder: Stutteri G, Lynge/DEN, exhibitor: Stutteri G and Hesselhoeji.dk, Lynge/DEN), who offered something very special as the last premium stallion presented at the end of the licensing. “A horse that gives you goosebumps,” said the licensing committee, headed by breeding director Ulrich Hahne. Helgstrand Dressage did not miss this opportunity and purchased the exceptional stallion out of the dam line of Jadeluft at auction for 2 million euros.

A liver chestnut stallion by Vitalis/Apache (breeder: Johannes Baumeister, Kranenburg) will move into a stallion box at Klosterhof Medingen. His exhibitor, Stephanie Hüffer from Süsel, had discovered the typey premium stallion two years ago at an online auction of the Verden Foal Spring and was delighted with the hammer price of 480,000 euros. A sport-oriented stallion station from southern Hesse held its breath the longest for a For Romance/Christ son (breeder and exhibitor: Thomas Ehrengut, Bad Oldesloe), who has already produced numerous top horses such as the successfully competing Cadeau Noir. He changed hands for 270,000 euros.

The Celle State Stud secured two premium stallions, both black. The full brother of Bundeschampion Segantini by Secret/Fidermark (breeder: Dr. Christine Feichtinger, Vaduz/LIE, exhibitor: Horse Performance GbR, Vaduz/LIE) impressed with his good overall impression and will follow in his brother's hoofprints. Auctioneer Bernd Hickert accepted the bid at 275,000 euros. A Total Diamond PS/Asgard's Ibiza son (breeder and exhibitor: Heinrich Gießelmann, Barver) will also move into a stallion box in Celle for 245,000 euros. With a Dimaggio Black/Revolution son, Heinrich Gießelmann presented a second premium stallion he bred himself. The liver chestnut stallion, who has numerous top-class dressage horses in his dam line of Lunda, was sold to a regular customer from Lower Saxony for 230,000 euros.

A stud farm from Austria, which has been buying riding horses and foals in Verden for many years, secured its first premium stallion: a Borsalino/Danone son (breeder and exhibitor: Michael Schenk, Römstedt), whose full sister Barcelona with the breeder's son Jacob Schenk had been Vice Hannoveraner and Vice Bundeschampion in 2019. He was sold at 210,000 euros. A son of Franco Nero/Belstaff (breeder: Susann Heise, Achim, exhibitor: Hengststation Ferienhof Stücker, Weetze) had harmonious proportions and plenty of charm. A buyer from Saarland paid 150,000 euros for him. A strong-moving Zauberlehrling PS/Franz-Ferdinand son (breeder: Rene Zuidema, Basdahl, exhibitor: IB Berger, Sulzbach-Rosenberg) will be moving into a stall at a stallion station in Schleswig-Holstein for 120,000 euros. The last premium stallion of the stallion sales, a San Amour/Cachassini son (breeder: Christoph Gehre, Weeze, exhibitor: Peter Gehre, Weeze), achieved the same price. He will leave Germany for the Netherlands.

After the premium stallions, the licensed and non-licensed stallions were auctioned in the Niedersachsenhalle. The State Stud Schwaiganger in Bavaria purchased a bay stallion by Secret Game/Rock Forever (breeder: Robert Drenker, Drensteinfurt, exhibitor: BG Drenker and Holkenbrink, Münster). Helgstrand Dressage secured a second stallion with a Bonds/Dancier son (breeder and exhibitor: Helmut Bäßmann, Meitze) at a cost of 135,000 euros. 33 non-licensed stallions achieved an average of 21,803 euros. A son of Zakaria/Sir Donnerhall (breeder: Michaela Parge, Seevetal, exhibitor: Finn Brunckhorst, Halvesboste) will find its way into the Olympic hands of a regular customer. The liver chestnut was sold at 64,000 euros.

Before the exciting stallion sales began, a show programme got the numerous spectators in the Niedersachsenhalle in the right mood. Olympic participant Toto Jr. by Totilas/Desperados (breeder: ZG Schmidt, Naumburg) received the Grande Prize that had already been awarded in spring. The privately owned stallion was also awarded the name affix FRH of the Hannoveraner Förderverein for his sporting successes with Hans Peter Minderhoud in the saddle. The Fritz von der Decken Prize for the most successful stallion rearer went to the Schult family from Hünxe, who have repeatedly presented high-quality young stallions in Verden’s Schaufenster in recent years. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Hannoveraner Stallion of the Year, Benetton Dream FRH by Brentano II/Rotspon (breeder: Axel Windeler, Verden-Walle).

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Youngster collection ready at Van Olst Sales - bidding starts today 12 PM

17 youngsters are up for sale

Top stallions Kjento and Lantanas dominates this collection of 2 yr old and 3 yr old horses with a single 4 yr old also.

Here you have the possibility to aquire a youngster ready for the next step as a sport horse. Lot of sport horses in the dam lines which proves the rideability and qualities.

Make sure your ready before bid up starts November 25 at 8.25 pm.

LINK for the entire collection.

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Secret son Security winner of 50-days stallion performance test in Adelheidsdorf with 9,01

Two “winners” - only 0,01 difference

Ones again Secret proves himself as both a stallion producer but also offsprings with very good rideability.

The 3 yr old stallion Security by Secret / Ampere showed really nice qualities, super walk (9,0), extra ordinary canter (10) and good trot (8,5) with nice carriage, even though he becomes pretty wide hind for the entire trot work. Total score 9,01. Type wise he is like most of the Secret sons, with some kind of “lot of horse”.

As a runner up with a total score of 9,00 was the stallion Lord Charmeur by Lord Europe / Charmeur, a modern well moving stallion where the test rider gave 9,5 today. Trot (8,5) - canter (9,5) - walk (8,5) and for willingness to perform (leistungsbereitschaft) Lord Charmeur was rewarded with a 10.

Note from H2R for the breeders

Do not only look at the marks when making your long list for your 2025 breeding program. You really have the chance to see the stallions from the performance test like this here today, like also from the short sport tests.

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De unge danske talenter i retningen mod Grand Prix

Gårsdagens Intermediare II podium - privat foto

Gårsdagens podium i intermediare II klassen på Randbøl Dressage Academy bestod udelukkende af unge talentfulde ryttere, som vil den store sport.

Er det nok at gerne ville den store sport? Kræver det en talentfuld hest? Kræver det en dygtig træner? Kræver det du er super dygtig selv? Er rytterne/trænerne gode nok til at få grundpillerne på plads?

Set fra H2R´s vinkel, i dagens anledning direkte fra sidelinien på de smukke juleklædte omgivelser, så er der ikke noget endegyldigt svar på ovennævnte spørgsmål. Men ét er sikkert hvis ikke grunduddannelsen af både hest og rytter er på plads, så bliver overgangen til det sværeste niveau super svært.

Og hvad mener H2R så med at grunduddannelsen skal være på plads? Helt basalt fra sidelinien er billedet af den gode grunduddannelse, at hesten er i balance og rytteren selv formår at være i balance. Hvis begge er i selvbalance, kan hesten også bevæge sig frit og smidigt i en naturlig holdning, med en kontakt til hestens mund/tryk på tøjlen som ikke ændre sig væsentlig uanset øvelserne. Rytteren kan vise hesten i en kortere eller længere form hele vejen, vel og mærke stadig med fokus på at hesten skal kunne præsenteres med næsen let foran lod plan.

Et godt eksempel var Kristian Würtz Green med den 12-årige Bovbjergs Zhivago, som var til start i Inter II for første gang. (Med fare for at læserne her får tanken om at H2R er farvet, idet Kristians mor Mette og H2R gennem et helt rideliv har været personlige veninder, så kan tingene godt belyses, uanset farven på lyset). Og fra H2R´s vinkel er Zhivago ikke umiddelbart den oplagte GP hest, men turen giver bare stof til eftertanke, og med blikket rettet på nutidens og ikke mindst fremtidens ridning, er ekvipagen et godt eksempel på, hvordan man kan få trådt rigtigt, og godt ind i de “voksnes” rækker i dressursporten.

“H2R analysen” af Kristian og Zhivago´s tur giver et billede af en overordnet velforberedt ekvipage, som med præstationen kommer rigtig fint igang med det sværeste niveau, uanset turen er langt fra poleret, hvilket man jo heller ikke kan forvente i en debut for både hest og rytter. Alligevel er der mange ting som kan fremhæves under vejs. Førstehåndsindtrykket hvor ekvipagen kommer godt fra start, god øgning, gode traverser med fint flow og gode flydende omstillinger, fin overgang til passage, ikke så skarp som man kunne ønske sig for top karakter, men stadig tydelig forskel fra den samlet trav til passage, overgang ind til første piaffe som gerne må være lidt fremadgående, og god timing ud igen, lidt uro bag i passagen for et par få trin, og måden hvorpå Zhivago bouncer ind og ud af piaffe turene i en naturlig balance, det er 100% brugbart for fremtiden. God skridt tur, fin middelgalop med changement, som jo i sig selv er en ret krævende øvelse, på kortsiden og inden den første traversade i galop krydser Zhivago ud to gange, gode galop traversader, kommer lidt for “uforberedt” frem til begge pirouetter, hvor bedre forberedelse og tryk på bagbenene kunne gøre kvaliteten af selve pirouetterne flottere (måske mistes trykket lidt på bagbenene allerede på kortsiden!), toer serien er med flotte gennemsprungne op ad bakke changementer, men med fejl til slut som ligner at Kristian lige misser den sidste skarphed selv. I etterne er kvaliteten af selv changementerne også gode, selvom der også her indløber en lille fejl i midten, så formår Kristian at kunne forsætte. Den sidste passage ad midten ligner lidt at Kristian vil i mål, og får ikke helt vist passage skarp nok.

Og hvad er så pointen med skrivet her?

Pointen er at Zhivago står forbilledligt flot i kontakten hele vejen med naturlig lukket skummende mund, hvor Kristian kan regulere ind og ud, uden det går ud over fremadsøgningen, samtidig med at ekvipagen er velforberedte, uagtet der indløber nogle “baby” uoverensstemmelser under vejs. Det giver et særdeles godt billede med perspektiv for fremtiden. (Turen kan findes i sin helhed på Clipmyhorse arkivet).

Her findes link til resultatet af klassen.

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Christian Springborg tilbage i stalden og gør klar til næste forbesigtigelse - privat foto

Christian Springborg har hjemvendt fra succesfuld OLD forbesigtigelse, hvor han fremstillede 7 hingste og 4 er nu udtaget til kåringen.

Snakken går også på hvornår skal avleren/ejeren kigge på sin unghingst i forhold til evt. fremstilling som hingst.

De fleste har jo set momenter af det som de tror kan blive spændende allerede som føl. Det er faktisk den her tid på året, inden de unge hingste går ind i deres 2. år at man skal stille skarpt. Få lavet lidt video for at se om de nu stadig ser spændende ud, tjek benstilling og har de to testikler.

Næste step er røntgen status, hvis den unge hingst har en røntgenstatus, som allerede nu ikke gør den til et muligt hingste emne, så er beslutningen om hvorvidt den stadig skal være hingst, eller gå en fremtid i møde som vallak i stedet for naturligvis meget nemmere.

  • Video nu

  • På den anden side af nytår - nye røntgenbilleder

  • Klar til en græsningssæson på et par måneder

  • Tages ind i træning 3 mdr. før forbesigtigelse

Det og meget mere kommer Christian omkring i vores lille telefonsnak.

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