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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.

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🎧⬇️

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.

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.  

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).

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…

FULL RESULTS

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.

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.

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 ⬇️

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:

Internationality Pays Off

Two premium stallions sold for €300,000 each: The Reserve Champion of the Verband der Züchter des OldenburgerPferdes (OL), by Kingston JZ out of Revanche by Don Olymbrio L - Don Schufro, bred by Blue Hors Aps Dressage, Denmark, exhibited by IB Berger and Beckmann, Sulzbach-Rosenberg, was sold for €300,000 to long-time client Kamil Iwicki from Poland. The stallion will now stand at the Pape Stallion Station. His granddam, Rebelle by Don Schufro, was the 2007 Oldenburg champion mare and achieved international success under Danish rider Maria Anita Andersen. The dam line also produced the Grand Prix winner Denoix PCH by Destano/Katharina Hemmer and the renowned sire Pik Bube.

Another premium stallion, by Secret out of Bellissima by Benaggio - De Niro, bred by Caterina Schulz-Beelitz, Behrensdorf, exhibited by Hans Henning Grönwoldt, Schleswig, also sold for €300,000. From the same dam line come the famous dressage horses Rubinstein I, Bordeaux, and Olympic champions Rembrandt and Ahlerich. This Secret offspring will now reside at Lövsta Stuteri in Sweden.

The Ic premium stallion, by Total Diamond PS out of Valencia S by Vitalis – Rosario, bred and exhibited by ZG Antonia Lüder-Senf and Julian Senf, Hildesheim, was purchased for €160,000 by Gut Schönweide in Grebin. His sire, Total Diamond PS, was the Ib Main Premium winner in 2022. This mare family has produced numerous Grand Prix horses.

Another Total Diamond PS son, out of Dakati by De Niro - Sevillano xx, bred by Gerd Pigge, Lastrup, exhibited by Ifversen and Schwierking, Barver, sold for €120,000 and will move to Italy. His dam line includes Grand Prix horses such as Foundation by Fidertanz/Matthias Alexander Rath, Glock’s Flavio by Fidertanz/Ruben Mengual Reig (ESP), Crystal Friendship by Fidertanz/Anabel Balkenhol, and Apache OLD by Alabaster/Isabell Werth.

A licensed stallion by Be Sure out of MSJ Secretly by Secret -Totilas, bred and exhibited by Mount St John Equestrian LLP Emma Blundell, UK, sold for €100,000. His granddam, Top Secret, competed successfully at Grand Prix under Amy Jean Woodhead, GBR. He will now shine at VDL Stud in the Netherlands.

A licensed son of Majestic Taonga out of Fancy Nova XT by Franklin - Davignon II, bred by Dr. Stefan Tietje, Alfhausen,exhibited by XT-Pferde GmbH, Alfhausen, sold for €92,000 to the Celle and Neustadt (Dosse) state studs. The dam lineincludes Grand Prix horses Levados by Levantos I/Wolfgang Schierloh and Don Cartier by Don Schufro/Rachael Hicks, USA.

Celle State Stud also acquired a premium stallion by FynchHatton out of Ekita by Charmeur - Voice, bred by A.G. and J.W.M. vd Kraats, Netherlands, exhibited by Quality Stables Bv, Netherlands, for €90,000. This dam line includes the Grand Prix horses Victor by Gribaldi/Michael Barisone, USA,and Elegance by Negro/Beatrice Ferrer-Salat, ESP.

The most expensive unlicensed stallion, by Vitalis out of Ivolia PB by Everdale – Jazz, bred by R.J.A. van de Crommenacker & G.M.H.J. van der Wijst, Netherlands, exhibited by Julie Good and Steve Wolgemuth, USA, sold for €61,000 to repeat clients from Sweden.

A highlight was the fact that several renowned Olympic stables secured high-quality dressage prospects at the Oldenburg Stallion Days in Vechta.

Complete Auction Results:

Stallions of Verband der Züchter des Oldenburger Pferdes (OL): https://oldenburger-pferde.com/upload/News/Auktion/Preisliste_Korung_OL_2025.pdf

Photo: The reserve champion and price top by Kingston JZ - Don Olymbrio L - Don Schufro. (Beelitz)

OLD Reserve Champion sold at Blue Hors youngster auction in February 2024 and today top price at OLD stallion auction

300.000 euro top price for the black boys which stood out from day 1

Both the Secret / Benaggio and the Blue Hors Kingston/Blue Hors Don Olymbrio were sold for 300.000 at the auction. Both awarded as premium stallions, the Secret with 1D and the Blue Hors Kingston as Reserve Champion.

The story about the son of Blue Hors Kingston / Blue Hors Don Olymbrio / Blue Hors Don Schufro

Blue Hors Kingston / Blue Hors Don Olymbrio - photo: Blue Hors, February 2024.

This stallion is bred by Blue Hors and was offered for sale through the “sale out” of the youngsters from Blue Hors stud back in February 2024. Here IB Berger discovered the young stallion and purchased him for 28.000 euro. Today 1 year later sold for 300.000 euro to a Polish buyer at OLD stallion auction.

Video as foal ⬇️

Top dam line

Back in November 2023 at Blue Hors Broodmare auction, MLJ Horses secured the dam of now new OLD reserve champion and top price stallion by Blue Hors Kingston/Blue Hors Don Olymbrio/Blue Hors Don Schufro.

The dam Revanche was purchased for 14.500 euro by MLJ Horses, Loa Pedersen and Julie Kruse Hansen (sisters) and Martin Klavsen (boyfriend of Julie and breeding manager at Blue Hors).

Revanche is out of former OLD Champion mare Rebelle (Don Schufro/Regazzoni), showed at international small tour levet with Maria Anita Andersen in the saddle.

Revanche is now expecting a foal by Va Bene, due to end of April.

Day 1 at OLD stallion licensing (summary from H2R Facebook posts)

Two stallions with absolute TOP scores from H2R today.

For the presentation at the triangle the Kingston/Don Olymbrio son showed himself in a very convincing style, where the Secret/Benaggio son as also was on H2R top list from the video presentation showed himself as a bit shy for the triangle presentation.

Both black boys were in a league of their own for the lunging part.

Tomorrow Friday at 3pm with free running, walk ring and announcement of licensing results.

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Rising Star - 10 yr old mare Shiva NRW by Sir Heinrich / Fürst Grandios with Nadine Plaster

It it not the first time this combination caught H2R attention, as they already showed something special from the preliminary round for DERBY STARS VON MORGEN and at Louisdor Preis final.

First of all it is a super cool horse. The environment in the quite small arena is pretty tense as the audience are really close to the arena, and at the same time with lot of noice through out their performance.

Easy, effortless, super nice contact and frame and still with some green moments. A pleasure to watch.

Comments after the performance by Christoph Hess:

“Ladies and gentlemen have you also been riding the test like I did? The first word as I wrote was WONDERFUL, and until the end I had the word wonderful in my head. And have you seen the final line, those stupid one times, it was not as if it should happen, so nice into, the horse was straight, in front of you, uphill, everything in top and now she will do 15 one times, but then two times error, but better for one exercise than errors for two exercises.

Isn´t a super horse, isn´t it a super combination. Like she goes in walk now, how she does the piaffe, a dream, how is does the passage, a dream, like the transition in and out of passage, a dream. How she is able to make the transition from piaffe, passage to total relaxation to the walk, a dream horse. If I have to point out kind of weakness was the first pirouette, 2nd you´ve executed super, a little bit bigger.

You must not forget the mare is just 10 years old or will be 10 this year. She has made her qualifier and a few weeks ago in Frankfurt where they were placed 3rd in Louisdor Preis final, now here today. In Oldenburg they have won the half final, a top sympathetic horse, but the rider is likewise sympathetic. A really nice and harmonious combination. How is the feeling the saddle? Shiva is always nice, she always wants to please me.”

Oldenburg Stallion Days: schedule & livestream

Photo: Oldenburg main premium winner 2024 Escanto PS OLD by Escamillo with owner Paul Schockemöhle and his rider Brandi Roenick. (OLD Art)

PART OF PRESS RELEASE

The highlight of the year is just around the corner: The Oldenburg Stallion Days from January 16 to 18 await outstanding dressage and show jumping stallions. Only the best stallions will be admitted to the Oldenburg licensing. If you do not have the opportunity to come to Vechta in person, you can follow the Oldenburg Stallion Days live on the Internet on the Oldenburg homepage or at Clipmyhorse.tv.

 

The Stallion Days will be broadcast live from Thursday morning both on the homepage of the Oldenburg website and at www.clipmyhorse.tv. You will also have the opportunity to view archive recordings of already completed stallion sections during the event. Use the following link to access the archive: https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/de_DE/events/15275

On Thursday, January 16th, the presentation of the show jumping stallions on the triangle will open the Oldenburg Stallion Days at 9.00 a.m. At 11.00 a.m. the jumping stallions will present themselves at their 1st free jumping. From 2.00 p.m. the presentation of the dressage stallions on the trianglewill take place, followed by the lunging at 4.30 p.m. 

On Friday, January 17th, the stallions will show themselves in their disciplines. The free jumping of the show jumping stallions begins at 8.30 a.m. The dressage stallions will fascinate from 3.00 p.m. Afterwards there will be a party with DJ in the tent.

Saturday, January 18th, is packed full of highlights. First of all, at 9.30 a.m., there will be an exciting award ceremony with the selection of the champion stallions. Afterwards, the best four-year-old stallions, who have already presented their first crop of foals in a post-breeding inspection, will compete for the title of main premium winner. The Oldenburg Stallion Market will start at 1 p.m. with an exciting auction in which the licensed and unlicensed stallions will be auctioned off. In addition to bidding on site, you can also bid by telephone or online via the HORSE24 platform. If you do not yet have a valid HORSE24 account, please register in advance. Technical support for questions about online bidding is available on +49(0)172-7267334 or by e-mail to support@horse24.com.

The crowning finale of the exciting Oldenburg Stallion Days is the fantastic Stallion Gala on Saturday at 6.00 p.m. Stallion legends and promising newcomers will present themselves to give breeders a first insight into the stallion selection for the coming breeding season.

Here you can find H2R favourites and collection - https://www.horse2rider.com/seneste/latest/2024/12/27/old-stallion-collection-for-licensing-and-auction

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