At the pre-selection at Vilhelmsborg today, three stallions from Helgstrand Dressage were selected for Danish Warmblood's National Stallion Show in Herning in March. The three stallions are: the 3-year-old stallion Tørveslettens Fifty-Fifty by Fürstenball and with Stedinger as dam sire, the 3-year-old stallion Vincent Maranello by Blue Hors Zack and with Blue Hors Future Cup as dam sire, and the 4-year-old stallion Peterborg's Qasanova by Quaterback and with Calypso II as dam sire. We are looking forward to presenting the stallions at the stallion show in March, and in addition to these three stallions we will also present some really great German approved young stallions.

It is almost Christmas now and the end of the year 2012 is approaching. We are able to look back at a very satisfying year, both in terms of the results obtained and as regards business. 

We send the best and warmest Christmas wishes to all our customers, co-operation partners, colleagues, sponsors, business relations and friends. Thank you for the year 2012, we wish you all a great and prosperous New Year.

The picture below is from Friday, the last work day for many of the employees at Helgstrand Dressage. After a great Christmas atmosphere all day, both in the stable and the riding hall, we finished the day in the lounge with Danish doughnuts and glögg.

Merry Christmas

It was with mixed feelings that we said goodbye to one of the most talented young horses last Wednesday; the Danish bred and approved stallion Zonik. We are very proud and also pleased that we have sold Zonik to two of the absolute top riders in the world Hans Peter Minderhoud and Edward Gal. At the same time, it is sad to let go off such a talented stallion. We have obviously had very high expectations to Zonik, and so far he has fully met all our expectations. Andreas had particular great hopes and expectations for Zonik in connection with the World Championships for 5-year-old and 6-year-old horses. We are now looking very much forward to following Zonik under his new rider and wish them all the best for the future. In addition to Zonik, Glock Horse Performance Center also purchased another horse from Helgstrand Dressage, the 10-year-old Dutch bred gelding Versace, who has now changed name to Valentino. Valentino is fully trained, but it does not have a lot of experience from competitions yet.

Both horses have now arrived at their new stable at Glock Horse Performance Center in Harskamp in Holland, and they will now need some time to get used to the new surroundings.  

The security company Guardian Global Business Security ApS recently held a 2-day first aid course for all employees at Helgstrand Dressage. A former special forces soldier, with high expertise within first aid, instructed the employees in both theory and practice. He placed great emphasis on the importance of active participation from all employees. Safety is a very important aspect at Helgstrand Dressage, especially with the high number of employees. It is essential that everyone knows first aid in case of accidents.

Saturday, Marianne and Sitana participated in the finals of Youngster Cup for 7- and 8-year-old horses; it was Prix St. George. Marianne and Sitana obtained 66.84%, and obtained second place in the Youngster Cup. In the first round of the Bundgaard Byg Final, Anna and Windsor placed 6th, scoring 66.84%. Sunday, it is time for the final in Kür. In the Grand Prix class, Thomas and the Grand Prix-debutant Nintendo placed 3rd with a score of 65.53%.

This weekend, a huge national show takes place at Vilhelmsborg. Friday was the first competition day and all the riders from Helgstrand Dressage obtained great results. In Prix St. George, Anna and Windsor placed 2nd with a score of 68.77%. The equipage will start the Bundgaard Byg final in Intermediare I tomorrow. In MA1 Youngster Cup for 7- and 8-year-old horses, Marianne and the 7-year-old Sitana made a great performance and finished 2nd, scoring 68.33%. In the last class on Friday, Intermediare II, Thomas and Nintendo placed 2nd with a score of 67.45%, and Andrea and Don Lorean placed 5th, scoring 64.56%.

Tomorrow, the competition continues with more classes; and we are looking forward to more positive results.

Danish Warmblood's 35-day performance test finished today. Our fantastic Sezuan fully met our high expectations and made a historic test. He obtained 987.50 points out of 1000. this is the best performance test result ever recorded in Danish Warmblood's history. Sezuan received ten times 10 and three times 9.5. He received e.g. 10 for canter, walk, rideability and temper. Sezuan was outstanding and obtained more than 100 points more than the horse placing 2nd. We are incredibly proud to have such a stallion in our stables and look forward to more exciting results in future.

Eclectisch also did well at the performance test; he obtained 833 points and finished as the 5th best stallion. 

Click here to watch video of Eclectisch

Click here to watch video of Sezuan

Upon successful completion of the ability tests, the qualified horses for the Championship for Young Horses 2013 have now been found. The following three horses from Helgstrand Dressage have qualified: Zidane, Zigzag A.B. and Delicious.

At the ability test taking place at Vilhelmsborg last Saturday, Anna, Mads and Daniel represented Helgstrand Dressage. Mads placed 2nd with Zidane, with an impressive score of 900 points, obtaining e.g. 9.5 for canter and rideability. Anna and Delicious received 860 points, enough for a shared 3rd place. Mads also placed 5th with Zigzag A.B., scoring 840 points. Daniel and Rosenkildes Hotstuff finished with 800 points.

Based on these results, Mads and Zidane as well as Anna and Delicious are very likely to receive a ticket for the Championship for Young Horses in Herning 2013.

Last Saturday, Thomas and Sir Donnerhall II had their debut in MB2 at the national show in Frederikshavn. They made a great performance and won the class with a score of 69.21%. Yesterday, they started MB3 and obtained 69.58%, placing 2nd in the class.