Charlotte Mogensen

FEI statement on misinformation and the fair treatment of athletes & officials

PRESS RELEASE

The FEI acknowledges the invaluable role that the media, and research expertise plays in highlighting issues within our sport. Without responsible journalism and the work of the academic community around the world, equestrian sport would not have evolved to the level of professionalism and welfare standards we see today.

We respect the diversity of voices within the equestrian community, including those who challenge our practices and push us to continuously improve. These voices serve as our mirror, aiding us in our daily work of ensuring the welfare of the horse remains our top priority. We also acknowledge the many journalists who report with integrity and professionalism, and we value their role in keeping the equestrian community informed and accountable. 

The FEI welcomes open discussions about the role of horses in sport, but it is critical that these discussions are based on accurate information and constructive dialogue. Misinformation — whether through omission, misrepresentation, or lack of context — can mislead the public and damage trust in the sport.

A number of Dressage athletes and FEI Officials have found themselves targeted and are facing unverified accusations and scrutiny by some parts of the media. It is disheartening to see dedicated professionals, who have committed their lives to the care of their horses and to the sport, feel as though they are being subjected to undue pressure from those seeking to spread disinformation.  

Change must of course come from within, driven by a shared commitment to horse welfare and sporting excellence. The FEI remains committed to listening, learning, and evolving. And while we fully support addressing wrongdoing within the sport, it is unjust to subject the entire community to suspicion and criticism. True progress requires collaboration and a safe environment where individuals can reflect and adapt without fear of public shaming.

The media are vital to equestrian sport. We urge those who report on it to do so fairly and accurately.

 

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Fry (GBR) sparks magic with Glamourdale in 's-Hertogenbosch (NED)

The tension was palpable at the final FEI Dressage World Cup™ Western European League qualifier of the season. In 's-Hertogenbosch, Charlotte Fry (GBR) and Glamourdale emerged victorious once again, securing their ticket to the Final with a perfect record of three wins out of three appearances. However, her compatriot Becky Moody (GBR) and Jagerbomb came within touching distance. Belgium’s rising star Justin Verboomen (BEL) wowed the crowd and finished in third place.

Fry and Moody dominated in a sold-out arena in 's-Hertogenbosch, going head-to-head in a battle of British excellence. The reigning World Champion Fry edged out her fellow Brit in both tests, delivering a flawless Freestyle performance that scored 89.705%. Having already claimed victories in London and Amsterdam, Fry amassed a total of 60 points, comfortably securing her place at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Basel in three weeks’ time.
Becky Moody and her home-bred Jagerbomb, as well as Belgium’s Justin Verboomen with Zonik Plus, are still uncertain of their Final spots, potentially lacking the necessary points.

Home athletes take a back seat

With many top combinations travelling to 's-Hertogenbosch for the final opportunity to secure points, the start list featured an exceptionally strong field. This left the Dutch home athletes playing a more supporting role, particularly after home favourite Dinja van Liere (NED) withdrew before the Grand Prix. The best Dutch result came from Marlies van Baalen (NED), who, with her home-bred Habibi DVB N.O.P., produced a harmonious Freestyle to harp music, scoring 77.525%. While their test impressed in terms of harmony, they lost points in the walk section.

Belgium, however, made a much bigger impact, with three Belgian athletes finishing in the top seven. Domien Michiels (BEL) and Intermezzo van het Meerdaalhof (owned by Marc Steeno) delivered a faultless Freestyle with soft contact and a powerful canter tour. Larissa Pauluis (BEL) followed with a dynamic and energetic performance aboard Flambeau (owned by Marie Christine Pauluis, Jean Pauluis, Caroline and Emmanuelle Lepage), with deep bass tones resonating through the arena. Scoring 79.895%, Pauluis secured a fifth-place finish and earned enough points to book her place in the Final.

Yet, it was Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus who led the Belgian charge. Following a runner-up finish in Mechelen, the pair impressed again in 's-Hertogenbosch, claiming third place. Their piaffe and passage were breathtaking, and their Freestyle was rewarded with 84.160%. “Already when Zonik Plus was young, I knew he had so much potential. He is a fighter, a winner,” said a slightly reserved Verboomen. Despite his strong performances, he may fall short on points for a Final spot, having only contested two qualifiers.

Basquin and Nowag-Aulenbrock 

The second half of the competition saw scores soar, with fewer mistakes, and ever-more refined technical and artistic execution. Pauline Basquin (FRA) and Sertorius de Rima Z IFCE (owned by Institut Français du Cheval et de L’Equitation) added valuable points to their tally following their victory in Madrid, securing their ticket to Basel. Their test was highlighted by lightness and harmony in the trot tour, earning them 78.555% and an eighth place.

Bianca Nowag-Aulenbrock (GER) and the ever-cheerful Florine OLD (owned by Elisabeth von Wulffen) also clinched their spot in the Final. The striking chestnut mare confidently pranced through the test with ears forward, although marks were lost in the piaffe. Their 78.965% score and sixth-place finish sealed their qualification.

Werth gears up for her 26th Final

Dressage queen Isabell Werth (GER) remains atop the FEI Dressage World Cup™ standings with 75 points. Riding DSP Quantaz (owned by Madeleine Winter-Schulze and Victoria Max-Theurer), she had to settle for fourth place this year in 's-Hertogenbosch after winning here in 2024. However, her place in the Final was never in doubt. The German legend is now set to contest her astonishing 26th FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final.

British stars take centre stage

The leading roles in 's-Hertogenbosch, however, belonged to Charlotte Fry and Becky Moody. Fry brought the crowd to its feet. Glamourdale (owned by the athlete and Gertjan van Olst) was in outstanding form, showcasing a breathtaking combination of beauty, uphill balance, power, elegance, and harmony. “I don’t get emotional very often, but today when the crowd started clapping and cheering, it just got me,” said Fry, who shed a few tears after her performance.

"Today was going to be our day. Glamourdale rose to the occasion. He is such a showman. Lucky for me, he is perfect in every way: he has the conformation, the character, the determination, the showmanship. I just have to make sure to sit there and make everything look pretty." 

Charlotte Fry

(GBR)

Becky Moody and Jagerbomb (co-owned by Moody and Jo Cooper) delivered a personal best, scoring 87.545%, much to Moody's delight. “I’m so proud of him! He is a truly exceptional horse. His heart is his most talented part: he always gives absolutely everything. I’m so lucky to have him,” she beamed.

All eyes on Basel
Reigning FEI Dressage World Cup™ champion Patrik Kittel finished 11th in ‘s-Hertogenbosch with Forever Young HRH. However, as the defending champion, he is automatically qualified for the Final.

The start list for the 38th FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final will take shape very soon, so don’t miss a hoofbeat…

FULL RESULTS

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Glamourdale, Jagerbomb and Zonik Plus in top of World Cup Grand Prix s´Hertogenbosch

Glamourdale & Lottie Fry winner of World Cup Grand Prix - photo: screenshop Clipmyhorse

British Olympic ladies and new stars in top today

Today with strong top performances and for Becky Moody a bit of a bummer as she did not manage to enter the arena after the bell rang and before the 45 seconds. Costly with a deduction of 0,5 percent.

Again today Zonik Plus and Justin Verboomen showed that they want to fight in the top of the competitions with power, quality, lightness and obedience.

Exciting freestyle comes up tomorrow with the final leg before the final - start list here.

Glamourdale & Lottie Fry - Super halt, Glamour-air diagonal balanced uphill freedom, nice bending power balanced half passes, superb halt bit quick to rein back, power diagonal, super into passage, super of the ground passage, easy in and out of paffe, nice balance and rhythm piaffe, super passage, good extended walk, super collected walk, good into passage, super passage, missing bit activity for piaffe but nice balance and rhythm, good passage, late into canter, super 2 times, WOW extended canter, take self change?, super zigzag, first change and at the end with parallel hind for 1 times, super balanced pirouettes, small lack of impuls into trot, power diagonal, super passage, piaffe at the spot, super passage, good transitions, super halt.

Jagerbomb & Becky Moody - Good halt, tiny tension, super diagonal, missing bit bending for half pass right, nice left good carriage, nice halt bit tense rein back, power diagonal, super back to passage, nice passage, nice piaffe tiny tiny forward trend, easy transitions, love the frame and contact, could show bit more let go for extended walk, good collected walk, nice into passage, good passage, tiny lost impuls into 2nd piaffe, good piaffe, good out, bit big into canter, good 2 times, good extended canter, good zigzag, super 1 times, very nice pirouettes, nice into trot, power diagonal, super final centerline until final meter with small canter stride, good halt.

Zonik Plus & Justin Verboomen - Super halt, power active diagonal, supple into half pass right using the corner, nice uphill left, square halt with good rein back, power diagonal, nice into passage direct, good passage, active AT THE SPOT piaffe, easy transitions, tiny tension passage turn, nice extended walk active, super collected walk, good into passage, nice passage, super piaffe at the spot, easy transition, power passage, nice into canter, 75,5 trending, good 2 times tiny tensions, power exended canter, small error end zigzag, good 1 times bit tension, huge sit for pirouettes missing tiny canter for 2nd, bit late into trot, power diagonal, power passage, 15 piaffe steps at the spot, power passage, super halt.

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Dynamite, Fanegro, Escaneno highlights from yesterday´s stallion show in Münster-Handorf

Highlights from yesterday´s stallion show in Münster-Handorf

A huge list of stallions from both private stallion owners and stallion stations were represented for the presentation.

3 yr old Dynamite by Debutant PS / Feinrich / Welt Hit II with Hannah Laser in the saddle. Showing super balance, natural closed frame, uphill with nice contact and with three really nice paces including super walk.

6 yr old Fanegro by Blue Hors Farrell / Negro / Dimaggio with Bart Veeze. Supple movements, good quality for all three gaits, showing talent for collection.

6 yr old Escaneno by Escamillo / Veneno / Ravallo with Lisa Lindner. Nicely developed, look very rideable, three supple paces, super walk, natural supple body and last weekend winner of his first M-test with 8,86.

You can catch up from the stallion show at Clipmyhorse archive here.

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Generalforsamling 2025 i Hannoveraner Avlsforeningen Danmark den 22. marts 2025

MEDDELELSE FRA HANNOVERANER AVLSFORENINGEN I DANMARK

Kære medlemmer.

Vi inviterer jer hermed til generalforsamlingen i Hannoveraner Avlsforeningen i Danmark d. 22. marts 2025 kl. 11 på Hesselhoej.dk (Ravnskovgyden 4, 5466 Asperup, Denmark).
Vi kan samtidig oplyse at samme dag afholder Hesselhoej.dk deres årlige Hingsteshow, så der er derfor mulighed for at deltage i begge dele og lave en hyggelig tur ud af det.

På generalforsamlingen vil der være spændende indlæg fra Hannoveraner International, hovedforbundet i Tyskland.
Vi regner med at slutte generalforsamlingen af ca. kl. 13 med en forfriskning og en sandwich, hvorefter hingsteshowet starter kl. 14.
Hvis det ikke er muligt for jer at deltage fysisk, vil vi forsøge os med at lave en online adgang, hvilket dog kræver, at I meddeler os dette gerne via denne mail.

Online mødedeltagelsen vil ske via Teams, hvilket ikke kræver at I har Teams installeret.


Tilmelding gerne inden 17 marts på linket ⬇️

Vi håber på jeres opbakning til arrangementet og vi ser frem til at se jer.

De bedste hilsner
På vegne af bestyrelsen
Helene Geervliet
Formand

Dagsorden kan findes på hjemmesiden:
https://hannoveranerdanmark.dk/2025/02/21/generalforsamling-2025/

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New PRE Prix St Georges and Grand Prix Dressage Team

PRESS RELEASE

ANCCE announces the creation of a PRE Prix St Georges and Grand Prix team. This newest project places the spotlight on Purebred Spanish Horse competing at these levels. With this initiative, ANCCE reinforces its commitment with adult horses in this discipline to provide them a platform for the growth of pairs seeking excellence at national and international levels.

This team brings together the most competitive pairs at the Prix St Georges and Grand Prix levels to represent PRE Horses at international competitions. Horses will be selected by the Selection Committee, that will assess the pairs at International Dressage Competitions (CDI) both within Spain’s borders and abroad.

Summons and Selection Process
The ANCCE Selection Committee will review and follow the pairs participating at international competitions between January first and June fifteenth of this year 2025. The results throughout this period will be pivotal when selecting the members of the aforementioned team.

Economic Support and International Participation
The main novelty is that as of September of this year, the selected pairs will have access to economic aid ranging between €1000 and €1500 to compete internationally at CDIs. The exact amount will depend on the number of pairs included on the team. This aid is granted to the owner of the horse selected.

The Selection Committee is fully independent to assign the places. Thus, it is possible that there be vacancies, depending on the candidate’s level. Likewise, the number of places has not been fixed so that only the most outstanding pairs become members of the team.

Selection Requirements
To seek a place on the ANCCE PRE Team, the pair must comply with the following requirements:

- Present the results earned at national and international CDIs.
- Sign a Commitment Agreement with the team.
- Have official veterinarian certification.
- Follow the planning established by the Trainer.

Expenses and Financing
Expenses for travel, accommodations and participation at international competitions is covered by each individual pair selected.
 
For further information regarding the ANCCE PRE Dressage team, contact Rosario Olivares at rolivares@ancce.com

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Last leg of World Cup qualifier comes up Friday and Saturday in s´Hertogenbosch

The game is still open

With last leg this weekend for the prestigious World Cup final the qualifier is still kind of open.

A look at the entry list shows the two strong British combinations Lottie Fry with Glamourdale and Becky Moody with Jagerbomb, where Lottie could quite easily be a new candidate for the final as she now has 40 points. A victory gives 20p, 2nd place 17p and 3rd place 15p.

Only 3 combinations from each nation can qualify for the finals.

Current 9 riders from WEL marked with ✅ are ready for the finals before last leg.

The World Cup Grand Prix is Friday at 14.00 and World Cup Grand Prix freestyle is Saturday at 14.00.

The World Cup final takes place in Basel from 1-6 April.

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Særtilbud på reproduktion hos Højgaard Hestehospital

Foto: H2R

MEDDELELSE FRA HØJGAARD HESTEHOSPITAL

Vi deler jeres bekymring over fremtiden for vores elskede hestebranche og vil i år gøre hvad vi kan for at holde priserne nede på reproduktion, så vi stadig kan få sat nogle føl i verden, til bedre tider.

Hvis du bringer din hoppe til scanning på hospitalet i Morud kan du vælge at betale 500 kr. inklusiv moms per scanning og inseminering eller du kan få en pakke løsning på 2000 kr. inklusiv moms per brunst cyklus. En pakkeløsning inkluderer scanning, inseminering, hormon behandling og eventuel sedation (dækker ikke medicin).

Kontakt Højgaard Hestehospital for yderligere info: Rikke 23639245, rm@eqvet.dk

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Verdener Auction High Level New concept well received

Verden. For the first time, dressage horses ready to compete were auctioned inVerden. The collection of the Verden Auction High Level included 20 horses,most of which had already achieved success in the dressage arena. The top-priced horse was Vision, who was sold for 123,000 euros.

‘This is a format that customers want and have responded well to,’ said auctioneer Bernd Hickert. The dressage horses, between five and twelve years of age, were sent to Verden with their trainers and presented there by them. Depending on the level of training and quality, different starting bids were called for.

The first horse in the auction attracted the greatest interest. The nine-year-old Vitalis/Werther son Vision (breeder: Ludger Emke, Cloppenburg, exhibitor: Rhenania Pferde GmbH, Essen) came seventh in the 2022 Bundeschampionat. Last year, the impressive chestnut, who is 1.77 metres tall, achieved his first victory at S level with Ann-Christin Wienkamp. A regular customer from Hamburg made her vision come true by purchasing him for 123,000 euros and can now call the chestnut her own.

The second-place finisher in the statistics will also move into a box in the Hamburg area. Fincenzo, born in 2018 by For Dance/Destano (breeder.: Kurt Bolte, Syke-Okel, exhibitor: Hendrik Bolte-Oestmann, Syke-Okel), cost 115,000 euros. Julia Bolte has successfully presented the shiny black stallion in dressage horse tests up to medium (M) level in the past two years. Fincenzos' pedigree includes the legendary DLGChampion Mare St.Pr.St. Goldlady, with whom Julia Bolte's grandfather Heinrich celebrated countless show successes.

The net revenue for the 20 horses of the Verden High Level auction exceeded theone million euro mark, totalling 1,132,000 euros. Six horses will leave Germany.

Photo: Vision by Vitalis/Werther (Photo: Hannoveraner Verband)

Full results - https://horse24.com/en/auctions/details/verden-auction-high-level-2025-dressage-horses-394

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Danish Warmblood Stallion Show with 61,000 spectators

PART OF PRESS RELEASE

Five days of stallion licensing, international dressage and jumping, and a total of 61,000 spectators and
850 horses and stallions Danish Warmblood Stallion Show in Herning was a huge success

The enthusiastic crowd of 61,000 at Danish Warmblood Stallion Show generated a fantastic atmosphere during five days of stallion licensing and more in Herning from 5.-9. March. This year was the 45th time that the Danish Warmblood Stallion Show was held in Herning. 
Chairman of the Danish Warmblood Society Jan Pedersen: “In a time of recession, it is particularly pleasing that we maintain and develop the level of the event, both in terms of visitor numbers, quality, and not least the fantastic atmosphere the audience has created every day. This is noticed by the foreign riders and guests, as something very special at our event in Herning. It has been a flawless, well-executed event generated by our employees in collaboration with our passionate and hard-working volunteers – all in a good spirit and atmosphere,” concludes Jan Pedersen.

Photo: Invictus IWE

The licensing committee for dressage, consisting of Vicky Nortvig, Bjarne Nielsen, Rune Willum and Johnny Sørensen, named seven stallions premium:
Bronzite by Bonds bred in Germany and owned by Helgstrand Dressage
EVO Fernandez by Fynch Hatton bred and owned by Stutteri EVO ApS, Vejen
Co Magic by Helium bred and owned by Jens Bloch and Karin Ravnkilde Jensen, Rødding
Daan G. by Hesselhøj Donkey Boss bred by Helene Geervliet, Lynge owned by Helgstrand Dressage and Paul Schockemöhle
Invictus IWE by Iron bred by IWE Horses, Tjele and owned by Helgstrand Dressage
The licensing committee also decided to give the premium status to the 5-year-old  V-Power by Viva Gold bred in Germany and owned by Helgstrand Dressage / Søren Grønborg.

Danish Warmblood Stallion Show will take place
from 4. to 8. March 2026 in Herning.

Photo credit: Ridehesten

Selected prize recipient and winners at the Danish Warmblood Stallion Show 2025:

H.R.H. Princess Benedikte’s Trophy: Atterupgaards Cassidy, ridden by Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and bred by Atterupgaard/Kirstine Munch Sinding, Jystrup Midtsjælland
MCH’s Warmblood Prize: Chief coordinator at the Stallion Show, Christian Eilschou Holm 
Stallion of the Year: Revolution ridden by Roberto Brasil, purchased at the age of 3 by Hanni Toosbuy, Andreas Helgstrand and Søren Grønborg
Aage Ravn’s Challenge Trophy:Svalegård’s Be-Live by Bon Coeur owner and breeder Else Marie and Jens Chr. Krabbe, Snedsted
Elvin Rasmussen’s Challenge Trophy: Cartoon Hero RV by Chacoon Blue bred by Søren Riis Vester, Viborg owned by Frandsbjerg Agro A/S, Mariager
ECCO Five Star Dressage/Nordentoft Grand Prix: Andreas Helgstrand (DEN) and Jovian
ECCO Five Star Dressage/ECCO Grand Prix Freestyle: Dorothee Schneider (GER) and Dayman
Stutteri Ask Grand Prix, Jumping: Patrick Stühlmeyer and Clemens (GER)
Dansk Hesteforsikring Young Horse Championship, Jumping: Utzon AIS and Iben Just Madsen
Hestens Værn’s Championship Prize, jumping: Kastanjelund’s Rainbow and Astrid Lund Wisholm
Blue Hors Young Horse Championship, dressage: Atterupgaards Daimi and Selina Solberg Vittighus
Hestens Værn’s Championship Prize, dressur: Blue Hors Stardust DWB and Lea Dyre Jespersen
Hestens Værn’s Handler Award: Ib Kirk, Kathrinelund
Dansk Varmblod’s Welfare Award, jumping presented by Shamballa Jewels: Martin Mose Knudsen
Dansk Varmblod’s Welfare Award, dressage presented by Shamballa Jewels: Majken Faaborg Glerup
Danish Championship Farriers: Daniel Sahl 

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When and Where GUIDE for all DRESSAGE at Danish Warmblood event in Herning

DRESSAGE SCHEDULE - WHERE AND WHEn for herning days

Wednesday

  • 15.00 - 1st part of Danish Warmblood Young Horse Championship - own rider (Boxen)

  • 18.30 - Stallion licensing, 1 day voluntary test of 3 yr old stallions for the licensing, own rider (Arena E)

Thursday

  • 08.00 - CDI1* Prix St. Georg (Arena M)

  • 08.00 - Stallion licensing - hard surface (Arena E)

  • 11.15 - 2nd part of Danish Warmblood Young Horse Championship - own rider (Boxen)

  • 17.20 - Stallion presentation 4 yr old and older under saddle (Arena M)

  • 18.40 - Stallion licensing - selection and licensing (Arena M)

Friday

  • 08.00 - B-final Young Horse Championship (Arena M)

  • 10.45 - Stallion licensing - lunging (Arena M)

  • 12.00 - Clinic - Dennis Fisker (Arena E)

  • 12.45 - CDI3 Grand Prix (Boxen)

  • 14.00 - Stallion presentation (Arena M)

  • 15.30 - CDI5 Grand Prix (Boxen)

Saturday

  • 08.00 - Danish Warmblood Young Horse Championship - test rider Daniel Bachmann Andersen 1st part (Boxen)

  • 11.00 - Stallion presentation under saddle (Arena E)

  • 12.15 - CDI1 Inter I (Arena M)

  • 14.15 - Stallion of the year (Boxen)

  • 15.30 - CDI5 Grand Prix freestyle (Boxen)

Sunday

  • 08.30 - Danish Warmblood Young Horse Championship - test rider Daniel Bachmann Andersen 2nd part (Boxen)

  • 10.00 - Presentation of approved stallions with accepted performance test and premium stallions (Arena M)

  • 11.30 - CDI3 Grand Prix Special (Boxen)

  • 13.00 - stallion licensing - free presentation (Arena M)

  • 16.00 - stallion licensing - 3 yr old premium stallions (Arena M)

LINK FOR START AND RESULTS.

The entire event will be available to watch at Clipmyhorse. (Some of it might only be available for Premium members),

If you want to have this schedule as all your other APPs, you can easily share this news for you home screen in order to have quick access.

First click at the link here below to open this news at your Iphone, and then follow the guide below. https://www.horse2rider.com/seneste/latest/2025/3/3/danish-top-event-in-herning-comes-up-this-week-here-you-find-the-dressage-schedule-gdbba

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PRESS RELEASE - Stallion licensing and more in Danish Warmblood

The Danish Warmblood stallion licensing in Herning taking place from March 5-9, features five days of stallion licensing, international dressage and jumping competitions alongside a massive fair and two spectacular Galla Shows

Danish Warmblood Stallion Show in Herning. Copyright free photo: Ridehesten.com

Every exhibition hall and stable at the impressive MCH Exhibition Center Herning is utilized when the breeding federation, Danish Warmblood, hosts its stallion licensing. This year marks the 45th year of the Danish Warmblood Stallion Show in Herning, which has evolved into a well-oiled event, supported by 350 indispensable volunteers.

The event includes the licensing of 3- and 4-year-old stallions, as well as older stallions, combined with international CDI5*, 3*, and 1* dressage competitions and CSI3* + 1* jumping. The event also features the DWB Young Horse Championship final for 5-year-old horses and two breathtaking Galla Shows on Friday and Saturday evenings, all complemented by a fair with over 235 vendors. Last year, more than 62,000 spectators attended this spectacular event, contributing to a fantastic atmosphere across the three arenas.

As always, this year’s collection from Danish breeders is eagerly awaited, with foreign young stallions supplementing the Danish-bred participants. In the Danish Warmblood selection system, stallions are categorized by age. While the 3-year-olds are undergoing their selection process culminating on Sunday, some of the 4- and 5-year-old dressage stallions will receive their licensing on Tuesday and can participate in show classes during the event.

Danish Warmblood stallion grading. Copyright free photo: Ridehesten.com

Stallion grading
The Stallion Licencing presented by Future Dressage opens Wednesday, March 5, with a voluntary test under saddle for the 3-year-old dressage and jumping stallions. Stallions that pass this rideability test and are approved on Sunday will be granted a one-year covering license.
All stallions will be shown by hand on a hard surface before the breeding committee on Thursday in the Dansk Hesteforsikring Arena E. Twelve dressage stallions that are 4 years or older and have approved performance tests will be graded Thursday afternoon. If licensed, they will be eligible to enter the various show classes during the event.

Performance testing system in jumping
In 2023, the testing system for young jumping stallions was modified. Approved 3-year-old stallions return as 4-year-olds and must participate in two under-saddle observation classes in jumping during the Stallion Licensing. If they perform satisfactorily, they will be granted an additional one-year covering permit. Following this, they must complete a 20-day performance test (a shortened version of the current 35-day test) in the fall, and the following year, at 5 years old, they can obtain their final licensing at the Stallion Licensing in Herning.
This year, six 5-year-old stallions will be presented for final grading before the jumping licensing committee, comprised of Johnny Hansen, Signe Wiese, Bo K. Møller, and Allan Blomgreen, on Thursday afternoon. Additionally, the jumping licensing committee will evaluate 13 preselected 3-year-old stallions in loose jumping on Saturday and Sunday, along with three preselected older stallions.

29 preselected 3-year-olds
The licensing committee for dressage, consisting of Vicky Nortvig, Bjarne Nielsen, Rune Willum and Johnny Sørensen will be judging 29 3-year-old stallions in Hering. They will be lounged on Friday in Krafft Arena M and shown loose on Sunday before sorting and awarding.

DWB Young Horse Championship & international sport
In the fall, 4-year-old Danish Warmblood horses can compete in suitability tests in either jumping or dressage. The highest-scoring young horses qualify for the DWB Young Horse Championship in Herning, where they are evaluated twice under their own riders, with the best participants moving on to be tested by a test rider. Two members of the Danish National Team—Daniel Bachmann Andersen for dressage and Lars Bak Andersen for jumping—will serve as test riders in the final of the DWB Young Horse Championship.

The international classes in dressage and jumping are eagerly awaited. In dressage the main attraction is the ECCO Five Star Dressage in Grand Prix (Friday) and Freestyle (Saturday) riders participate in CDI5*, CDI3* and CDI1*.
In jumping a strong field of international riders are heading for Herning competing in: CSI3* and CSI1* and a youngster tour (CSIYH1*), competitions for younger riders CSIYJ-A and European Youngster Cup (CSIU25-A).

More than 60,000 spectators from Denmark and abroad are expected at the Danish Warmblood Stallion Show, many of whom look forward to the spectacular gala shows on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Ole Jørgen Jørgentvedt Appointed as General Manager of Andresen Dressage

PRESS RELEASE

Andresen Dressage, Oslo, Norway – March 2, 2025

Andresen Dressage is pleased to announce the appointment of Ole Jørgen Jørgentvedt as its new General Manager. A respected figure in the dressage world, Jørgentvedt is the owner of the Norwegian breeding station JJ Horses and brings over 20 years of experience in breeding, training, and equine care to the role.

“We are delighted to welcome Ole Jørgen to Andresen Dressage,” says Alexandra Andresen, owner of Andresen Dressage. “His deep expertise in breeding, equine health, and performance will be invaluable as we continue to grow and refine our operations.”

In addition to his extensive experience in breeding and selling dressage horses, Jørgentvedt is a qualified veterinarian, ensuring a comprehensive approach to horse development and care.

“I am honored to join Andresen Dressage and contribute to its continued success,” says Ole Jørgen Jørgentvedt. “Alexandra has built an outstanding program with a clear vision for the future, and I look forward to working alongside her and the team to further enhance our breeding and training efforts.”

For further information,

please contact: post@andresendressage.no

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About Andresen Dressage

Founded and managed by Alexandra Andresen, Andresen Dressage has quickly gained recognition for its commitment to excellence in breeding, training, and sales. With a focus on developing healthy and happy dressage horses from foal to Grand Prix level, Andresen Dressage has positioned itself as one of Norway’s most dynamic equestrian enterprises.

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