Picture: Gørklintgård's Victory by Valverde/Don Schufro - sold for 36,000 euro

Tonight, we finished the second Helgstrand-Schockemöhle International Online Auction with a selection of quality foals sired by Helgstrand and Schockemöhle's stallions. With a price of 36,000 euro, the Danish-bred Valverde/Don Schufro colt achieved the highest price of the auction and was sold to Ukraine. Gørklintgård's Victory is like his father in both exterior and gaits – a foal of rare quality. The dame, Gørklintgård's Fortuna, is also the dam of Gørklintgård's Quater Boy, who is extremely successful with Nanna Skodborg Merrald.



Picture: Danseuse Etoile by Danciero/Don Romantik - sold for 23,000 euro

The second most expensive foal was sold to Sweden for 23,000 euro. Danseuse Etoile is by Danciero/Don Romantik - Danciero, who took home silver at the 2021 Bundeschampionate in Warendorf this past weekend. The dam of this magnificent foal is Die Sternschnuppe, who is the half-sister of the licensed stallions Schneefuß and Kilian (both sired by Sir Donnerhall I).



Billede: Kastaniegården's Charlie Brown by Springbank II VH/Ampére - sold for 23,000 euro

Third highest sales price was achieved by a Danish-bred Springbank II VH foal, which was sold for 23,000 euro to a well-known customer of Helgstrand, Vicky Lavoie. Vicky has acquired several promising foals at the auction. Kastaniegården's Charlie Brown (Springbank II VH/Ampére), who will go to Canada is sired by the triple Swedish Championship Winner and Danish Warmblood Champion Stallion, Springbank II VH with Ampére as damsire.

- Unfortunately, some technical issues caused some problems during the auction, which is deeply regrettable. But aside from this we are really happy with the auction, where 3/4 of the foals were sold. Once again, the customers represented several countries, which just shows that offspring sired by our stallions are much-coveted all over the world, says auction manager at Helgstrand Dressage, Esben Møller.

We wish both the breeders and the new owners congratulations on the result yesterday.

View all the results here

The 3rd Helgstrand-Schockemöhle collection of top foals will be online on August 25, and we promise you that there are many exceptional foals that you can look forward to. The auction will be online at https://bid.ps-online.auction/auctions. 

Picture: Leonie Richter and For Real, Bundeschampion of the 3-year-old stallions 2021.

Eva and Dr. Ulf Möller have indeed succeeded in setting the German team at Helgstrand Germany, located in Syke, south of Bremen. In total, Helgstrand Germany qualified 11 horses for the Bundeschampionate, and the German team managed to pull home an impressive number of 7 medals, claiming three medals in the 3-year-old class.

For Real by Farrell/Lord Loxley I won the initial squad superbly and repeated the success in the final with a total score of 9.2, including 9 for trot and canter, 8.5 for walk, 10 for rideability and 9.5 for exterior. Zaunkönig (Zack/De Niro) and Jana Schrödter took home the silver medal scoring 8.8 and Rheinglanz (Helium/Couracius) and Eva Möller took the bronze medal achieving 8.6.

- I'm incredibly proud of our German team, which has done so well at the Bundeschampionate. Bringing home 7 medals is a huge accomplishment and I think, it's quite unique. We are super proud of our German colleagues, says Andreas.

View the result of the 3-year-old final here




Picture: Jana Schrödter and Zaunkönig - winning silver at the 2021 Bundeschampionate.

Picture: Vitalos (Vitalis/De Niro) and Leonie Richter in the lap of honour.

Helgstrand Germany has managed to qualify a total of 11 horses for this year's Bundeschampionate and all horses were keen on bringing their best. Especially, the Vitalis son by the name Vitalos, which is out of a De Niro mare, showed enormous capacity with his new partner, Leonie Richter. Vitalos is co-owned together with Deckstation Schockemöhle.

Although Vitalos and Leonie delivered a very solid test in the initial squad, Jana managed to take Total McLaren for the win scoring a total of 9.2 (10 for canter, 9.5 for trot and exterior and 8.5 for walk and rideability) leaving Vitalos and Leonie on a second-place scoring 9.1 (9.5 for trot and canter, 8.5 for walk and 9 for rideability and exterior).

But Vitalos finished with a great finale and became Bundeschampion of the 4-year-old stallions with a total score of impressive 9.6 with the following separate marks; 3 times the maximum score of 10 for trot, canter and rideability as well as a 9 for walk and exterior.
 
Total McLaren and Jana took bronze scoring 9.3 with the following separate marks; 10 for canter, 9.5 for trot and exterior, 9 for walk and 8.5 for rideability. 

View the result of the 4-year-old final here



Picture: Total McLaren and Jana Schrödter from the lap of honour in the initial squad.



Picture: Vitalos and Leonie Richter in the initial squad.

Picture: Leonie Richter and Famous K - claiming bronze at the 2021 Bundeschampionate.

The sun did indeed shine on this couple today - Leonie Richter and Famous K by Finest/Londonderry - as they left the spectators and judges spellbound after a super performance claiming bronze at the 2021 Bundeschampionate for 6-year-old horses.

View the result of the 6-year-old final here

Picture: Leonie and Famous K earned the "Tierschutzpreis" as well.

Picture: Danciero and Eva Möller took silver at the 2021 Bundeschampionate. Photo credit: Stephan Bischoff.

It was a very impressive field of horses competing in the 5-year-old class today at the Bundeschampionate. Danciero (Dancier/Floriscount) and Eva Möller showed once again a very high level in all three gaits and took home yet another medal for the Helgstrand Germany team claiming silver. The couple got an overall score of impressive 9.1 - only 0.1 from winning the Bundeschampionate - with the following separate marks: 

Trot: 9.5
Walk: 9.0
Canter: 9.5
Submission: 8.5
Perspective: 9.0

In the 5-year-old class we were delighted to see former Helgstrand horse Maxi Kraft's Barcelo (former Atterupgaard's Barcelo), which was sold earlier this year and today competed under his new rider, German Tessa Frank. They made a very nice figure and finished in a nice 4th place with a total score of 8.7.

View the result of the 5-year-old final here

Picture: Leonie Ricter and For Real.

As you may have noticed in recent months, we have welcomed several new riders to Helgstrand and especially Helgstrand Germany has strengthened the equestrian tea. Two of them are currently competing at the Bundeschampionate in Warendorf.

One of the new profiles in Syke is 25-year-old Leonie Richter, who will present three horses at the 2021 Bundeschampionate and even represent Germany at the World Championships for Young Horses later this month. Leonie has been working in our German division since April 1 of this year and already expresses great enthusiasm:

- I actually started studying economics alongside running my own place, but I quickly realized that horses were to be my livelihood. At Helgstrand, I love having the opportunity to ride so many different horses — ranging from 3-year-old stallions to older Grand Prix horses. You need to have a good feeling for the horse you are riding in order to adapt and in terms of riding it is a good quality to have, Leonie says.

From the very beginning, Helgstrand has been known for its high quality and that is also something Leonie appreciates.

- Everything is just more fun when you ride horses of that quality. Especially when I get the opportunity to ride at the big young horse events such as the Bundeschampionate and World Championships for Young Horses. This is the first time I’m going to WCYH, so I am really looking forward to it!

Although Leonie is only 25 years old, she already has several big victories. One of them is without a doubt her participation in the European Championships for U21 in 2016, where she helped win team gold and in addition achieved an individual bronze medal as well as silver in the freestyle. All of it on a horse bought as a 4-year-old and trained by Leonie herself. In addition, she has participated in many 3-star competitions on various horses with great results.

In Warendorf, Leonie will ride the 3-year-old breeding stallion For Real by Farrell / Lord Loxley I, the 4-year-old Vitalos by Vitalis / De Niro and the 6-year-old Famous K by Finest / Londonderry. At the World Championships for Young Horses, she will present 5-year-old Francis Drake by Franklin / Don Schufro.

PRESS RELEASE

Aviar Saddles and the Global Equestrian Group have commenced a new and exciting partnership to redeem even more potential for both parties.

Aviar Saddles is an exclusive, innovative and rapidly growing saddle brand owned and developed by international equestrian company, Custom Saddlery. Custom saddles are already globally known, but the time had come for a revolutionary change in the way saddles are being made according to Cary Wallace, founder and CEO of Aviar Saddles.

“We are absolutely thrilled about joining the Global Equestrian Group partnership platform and expect to achieve a lot together over the coming years,” Cary Wallace says about the new partnership. “There is no question that the reach of the brands and riders in Global Equestrian Group will bring Aviar Saddles to a new level and secure even more awareness about our product.”

The high quality of Aviar Saddles was quickly noticed by the world's leading sales- and training centre for elite dressage horses and Global Equestrian Group company, Helgstrand Dressage.

Andreas Helgstrand adds:

“We are very proud to welcome Aviar Saddles as a partner in our new partnership platform. Aviar Saddles are of absolute top quality, and I am sure this partnership will bring value to Aviar Saddles, our other partners and, especially, the training of our horses.”

The partnership offers multiple exciting co-branding opportunities for both parties to secure and improve the market position of Aviar Saddles. As the future brings many more activities within the Global Equestrian Group, Aviar Saddles will be present at multiple equestrian events across the world and also make sure that every dressage rider in the Global Equestrian Group is provided with the best custom saddle available.

“We are very excited to present our new Global Equestrian Group partnership platform, which we expect much more from during the coming months. And we are especially glad to welcome a unique company like Aviar Saddles as the first partner of Global Equestrian Group,” says Martin Thorbøll Pedersen, Head of Partnerships.

About the partnership

The partnership platform is established by Global Equestrian Group to offer more value and visibility to brands and companies who operate within the equestrian industry. A partnership not only offers multiple branding possibilities across our venues, it will also aid in reaching the desired audience within the equestrian world. A partnership with Global Equestrian Group is highly flexible as it is tailormade to match the individual brand and desire.

About Global Equestrian Group

Global Equestrian Group is established as a strategic alliance between Helgstrand Dressage, Ludger Beerbaum Stables, Waterland Private Equity and Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The company holds multiple brands within the equestrian industry aiming to become the world’s leading equestrian company.

About Aviar Saddles

Aviar Saddles completely redesigned the saddle's skeleton by rethinking the shape and materials used. The saddle trees are extremely lightweight and anatomically shaped giving you a unique feeling of close contact while riding. The saddles are made from the highest quality leather, sourced from some of the best tanneries in Europe, and the handmade approach gives the saddles an artisanal finesse. Craftsmanship is the core of Aviar saddles, combined with a passion for innovation.

Picture: Patrik Kittel and Fiontini.

The only 11-year-old Fiontini was early on expected to have a promising career and time after time she has fulfilled the high ambitions. Only a few can boast of being a three-time World Champion – and since then she has advanced to international top sport, where she most recently was in the running for a spot on the Danish Olympic team. It takes a lot of resources to keep a horse at this level and especially participation in international shows became a decisive factor for Andreas. The growth ambitions of The Global Equestrian Group, which recently culminated in the acquisition of Ludger Beerbaum Stables and Riesenbeck International in Germany as well as the impressive Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in the US, take a lot of time.

- There is no doubt that Fiontini is truly special. One of those horses that you rarely get the chance to ride. Therefore, I also decided to take over the reins myself after Severo, who did a great job with her. I just have to admit that at the moment I do not have the time to participate in the many competitions it takes for a horse at this level. Therefore, I also feel like we have made the right choice by leaving the further education to Patrik Kittel, with whom we already have a great collaboration, says Andreas, who has not given up the dream of riding in the Olympic arena once again:

- COVID-19 made it possible for me to devote more hours to training, which breathed life into the dream of competing at the Olympics again. Unfortunately, this was not the year, but let’s see where we stand as the Olympics in Paris approach, Andreas adds, revealing his expectation to debut Revolution in Grand Prix this year and also preparing Jovian for the difficult Grand Prix exercises.

Following Andreas and Fiontini’s latest competition, the mare moved to Patrik Kittel’s place in Dulmen, Germany, where Patrik has spent the last months getting to know her.

- With her three World Championships, Fiontini is without a doubt a world-class horse and I am honored that Andreas shows this confidence in me. I have only ridden her for quite a short time and spend a lot of time getting to know her, but I feel like we are soon ready to see where we stand. We have to find each other and it’s a long process with a horse of this caliber. I hope for the best – Fiontini has everything it takes to make it in top sport, so now we just take it one day at a time and see what the future brings. One thing is for sure, I feel so lucky to get to train her, says Patrik Kittel.

We wish Patrik and Fiontini the best of luck in the future and look forward to following the pair as their partnership will develop.

Fiontini is co-owned by Danish Stud EVO and Helgstrand Dressage. 




Video: Patrik Kittel and Fiontini from their training.

It is no secret that we had extremely high expectations for the first crop of foals by our Dynamic Dream and to see the phenomenal offspring, which were represented at Oldenburg's auction, was absolutely fantastic. And luckily we - together with Deckstation Schockemöhle and HP Horses - had the chance to secure one of them.

Just have a look at Der Hit by Dynamic Dream/Fürst Romancier/Sandro Hit.

A true top hit for the future dressage stadium!

Acquired for 80,000 euro.

At the auction several stallions from Helgstrand were represented as sires, find video and further presentations here. 

Kastanjegårdens Charlie Brown by Springbank II VH - Ampere - Jazz

Due to the large attendance of high quality foals during our latest observations in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, we have chosen to expand the last auction. Intead of one, two auctions will be held in August.

No less than 41 jumping and dressage foals of the highest quality, after Helgstrand and Schockemöhle stallions, were selected at the last observation round. This means that once again a wide range of top quality foals are offered at our online auctions.

The first auction will be online from 11 - 17 August. After which the next one will be online from 25 - 31 August.

We look forward to be introducing you, once again, a collection of high quality foals.

If you have any questions about the auction, you are welcome to contact the auctioneer, Esben Møller by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone +45 52 24 85 15.