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Helgstrand Dressage i sorg: Jovian er død
Det er med dyb sorg, at vi må meddele, at vores elskede dobbelte verdensmester og internationale top-hingst 11-årige Jovian er død.
Efter hjemkomsten fra Europamesterskaberne fik Jovian nogle velfortjente fridage. På baggrund af lange og grundige overvejelser besluttede vi at kastrere ham, men under indgrebet opstod der desværre komplikationer. Trods dyrlægernes ihærdige indsats stod hans liv ikke til at redde.
Dette efterlader hele Helgstrand Dressage i dyb sorg – og i særdeleshed hans rytter, Andreas Helgstrand, samt hans mangeårige groom, Mikala Krog, som begge har haft et nært og særligt bånd til Jovian gennem mange år.
Jovian har haft en enestående karriere og var en hest i en klasse for sig. Med sine majestætiske bevægelser og sin eksplosive udstråling tryllebandt han dressurverdenen og blev elsket af mange.
Han skrev sig ind i historien med sejre ved Ungheste-VM som både 5-års (med ikke mindre end fire 10-taller) og 7-års, hvor han satte rekord for den højeste score i mesterskabernes historie. Han har desuden bidraget til to danske bronzemedaljer ved Europamesterskaberne og opnåede topplaceringer i både CDI5* og World Cup-konkurrencer.
Som avlshingst nåede Jovian at sætte et tydeligt aftryk med et stort antal lovende afkom, der viderefører hans gener og arv.
Med Jovians bortgang har vi mistet staldens konge. Det er et uerstatteligt tab for os alle, men minderne om ham vil stå stærkt – både her hos Helgstrand Dressage og hans mange fans.
Tak for de fantastiske oplevelser Jovian!!!
Uggerhalne d. 5.9.2025
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Press release
Helgstrand Dressage are heartbroken: Jovian has Passed Away
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our beloved double World Champion and international top stallion, Jovian, at the age of 11.
After returning home from the European Championships, Jovian was given some well-deserved rest days. Following long and careful consideration, we decided to have him gelded, but unfortunately, complications arose during the procedure. Despite the veterinarians’ tireless efforts, his life could not be saved.
This loss leaves all of Helgstrand Dressage in deep sadness – especially his rider, Andreas Helgstrand, and his longtime groom, Mikala Krog, who both shared a close and special bond with Jovian for many years.
Jovian had an extraordinary career and was truly a horse in a class of his own. With his majestic movements and explosive presence, he captivated the dressage world and was loved by many.He made history with victories at the World Championships for Young Horses, both as a 5-year-old (scoring no fewer than four 10s) and as a 7-year-old, when he set the record for the highest score in the championship’s history. He also contributed to two Danish bronze medals at the European Championships and achieved top placings in both CDI5* and World Cup competitions.
As a breeding stallion, Jovian left a strong mark with a large number of promising offspring who will carry on his genes and legacy.
With Jovian’s passing, we have lost the king of our stable. It is an irreplaceable loss for all of us, but the memories of him will live on – both here at Helgstrand Dressage and among his many fans.
Thank you for the unforgettable moments, Jovian!!!
Uggerhalne, September 5, 2025
