Anne-Marie Hosbond Berthelsen and Kenneth Damgaard
4 month adventure comes to an end
“It has been a super cool experience in many ways. This is the first time we've been in the US and the first time we've experienced Wellington, which is the answer of Disney World for horses. We've got many new relations from all over the world, it's really great to expand our network. There are many different ways of equestrian sport here, polo, hunting, western and rodeo - all new to us, and a great way of enjoying your time together with your horses and horse friends.
It has been a huge success for Helgstrand Dressage this year, we have sold many horses, and we can see horses coming from Helgstrand are doing very well at the competitions with their new owners.
Back in January Helgstrand Dressage held an Open House where about 600 people attended. One of my personal highlights were riding at the masterclass for Isabell Werth at the huge dressage stadium fully sold out and with so many excited spectators.
Its definitely been a busy time combined with a great new experience and adventure for both Kenneth and myself,” tells Anne-Marie.
Kenneth Damgaard with Nexolia Feodoro and happy owner Vicky Lavoie. (private photo)
Success at competitions
Both Anne-Marie and Kenneth has been out competing customers' horses (previously purchased at Helgstrand Dressage) with great success.
Anne-Marie and the 7 year old mare Nexolia Fiesta Danza OLD by Fürstenball / Weltmeyer has been undefeated during the season in Wellington, and lately Kenneth was showing the 8 year old Nexolia Feodoro by Fürstenball / Rosario, both horses owned by Vicky Lavoie.
“Feodoro and Kenneth just scored an incredible 82.838% today 💪💪👏👏👏🎉🎉
I was entered to show him myself but got a stomach bug this morning and asked Kenneth to show him instead. As feodoro is my favourite and personal horse, I don’t usually let other people on him 😁 So Kenneth had only ridden him once for 10 minutes in the past. This test is an incredible testament to his riding skills. True art.”