Thursday night, Thomas and Nintendo placed 4th in Grand Prix Special with the impressive score 71.3%. A superb show in Rotterdam has now come to an end. Tomorrow morning, Andreas is off to Aachen with Akeem and Polka Hit Nexen. Akeem will start the 5-star tour as part of the team competition, where they are competing together with the Danish National team. Polka Hit will start the small tour.

Thomas and Nintendo started the 3-star Grand Prix in Rotterdam today. They did really well and finished 5th with a score of 70.72%. Tomorrow night, it is time for Grand Prix Special.

In the class for 4-year-old horses in Aalborg, team Helgstrand once again totally ruled the class. Sezuan beamed yet again and showed his spectacular gaits. As a result, Sezuan and Andreas won the class with impressive 9.70 points, with the following separate scores: trot 9.5, walk 9.5, canter 10, rideability 9.5 and capacity 10. Emma and Zgander placed 2nd, scoring 9.16 points, e.g. 9.5 for trot and canter. Thomas and Fürstenstein placed 3rd, also with a score of 9.16 points, e.g. 9.4 for canter and 9.6 for rideability. Anna and the stallion Eclectisch placed 4th, scoring 9.00 points. Emma and Peterborgs Qasanova placed 5th, scoring 8.82 points. Andrea and Fohlenprämie finished 7th with 8.50 points. Finally, Emma and Eastpoint finished 8 with 8.46 points.

Marianne and Sitana placed third in Prix St. George with a score of 68.15%. 

At today's qualifications for championships in Aalborg, Helgstrand Dressage could once again be found at the top on the scoreboard. In the class for 5-year-old horses, Floricello and Andreas showed all the competitors their capabilities, scoring impressive 9.54 points, with the following separate scores: trot 9.8, walk 8.8, canter 9.6, rideability 9.8 and capacity 9.7. The equipage has already won one WCYH observation class in Sweden, and the result today promises well for their potential participation at the WCYH in Verden for Sweden. 

In the class for 6-year-old horses, Pas Partout and Andreas were undisputed winners with 9.24 points. They received the following separate scores: trot 9.8, walk 9.0, canter 9.0, rideability 9.0 and capacity 9.4. In addition, Sir Caramello and Andreas placed 5th in this class, scoring 8.38 points.

Floricello

This weekend several of our young horses will be competing in the championship classes in Aalborg. Friday night, Marianne and Daylie started the weekend with a clear victory in MB0, scoring 73.33%. 

Andreas and Polka Hit outstanding in Bundgaard Byg Cup

In the Intermediare I Kür on Sunday, Andreas and Polka Hit once again successfully beat all the other contestants. An extremely nice ride with a high degree of complexity was awarded with a fantastic result of 77.33%, and they won the class with superiority. Anna and De Noir made a great performance in the Kür and received 73.83%, and as a result they finished third in the total results. Marianne and Sitana placed 8th and Andrea and Butler placed 10th.

Well-deserved silver medal to Daniel and Donna Silver 

Daniel and Donna Silver have shown nice and stable rides both Friday and Saturday, receiving more than 72% both days, the Grand Prix Kür on Sunday was no exception. Another great ride earned them 73.37% and thus, the silver medal was a reality; a very impressive performance for the equipage. Today, the silver medal was celebrated according to traditions at Helgstrand Dressage with a nice "flight" into the big lake.

Andreas and Thomas in top 5

After the first two days of Senior DM, Andreas and Akeem were 4th, Thomas and Nintendo were 5th in the total score. Fortunately, they both managed to hold on to these placings after a fantastic final in the Kür. Actually, Andreas and Akeem were only an inch from winning the bronze medal. After an outstanding Kür programme, resulting in a score of 78.77%, they were seriously fighting for a medal, however, in the end, they were short of 0.104%. Thomas and Nintendo received a lot of positive attention this weekend, with very nice rides the first two days and great scores exceeding 73%. The Kür on Sunday followed the superb trend, with a score of 75% and consequently, they managed to finish 5th in this year's Danish Championship.

A fantastic and successful weekend, where riders from Helgstrand Dressage once again dominated most of the classes.

Another victory to Andreas and Polka Hit Nexen today in Bundgaard Byg Cup Intermediare I with an impressive score of 74.12%. They are now in the lead before the Intermediare I Kür tomorrow. Anna and De Noir placed 4th with 70.39%.

The excitement is boiling over at this year's DM for seniors, before the finals in Kür tomorrow. Today, in Grand Prix Special, Andreas and Akeem moved one step closer to medals with a superb ride, which was awarded with 75.87%. They placed third today and are now placed 4th in the total result - just 0.73% from the bronze medal.

Thomas and Nintendo once again made an almost flawless performance, keeping the level from yesterday. They received 73.52%, placing 5th, and are also 5th so far in the total result. Tomorrow, Andreas and Akeem will ride Kür for the second time at the competition, whereas it will be the first Kür for Thomas and Nintendo.

Today, in the second part of the U-25 Grand Prix, Daniel and Donna Silver made another top performance, placing second with a score of 72.55%. Tomorrow, they will start in the finals, riding Grand Prix Kür. We will keep our fingers crossed for yet another top-notch ride tomorrow.

The competition classes at the impressive DM show at Broholm have been successfully completed. Anna and the merely 7-year-old N.O.H's Daijoubo won today's first Prix St. George with a great score of 73.55%. In the other Prix St. George, Andreas and Polka Hit Nexen were the supreme winners after scoring 75.43%, Anna and De Noir finished right outside the placings with 69.34%. 

In the first part of the U-25 DM, in Intermediare II, Daniel and Donna Silver were among the competing equipages. They finished second, with a great score of 72.13%, tomorrow it is time for U-25 Grand Prix. 

In the first part of DM for seniors, the riders made superb performances, resulting in impressive results. Thomas and Nintendo were awarded 73.57% for their ride and finished 4th, Andreas and Akeem were right behind, placing 5th with 72.51%. 

Tomorrow, another very exciting day awaits the riders. Daniel and Donna Silver will start the day with the second part of the U-25 DM. Thomas and Andreas will ride Grand Prix Special in their second part of DM. Anna and N.O.H's Daijoubo will compete in MA1. The day ends with Intermediare I Bundgaard Byg Cup, where Andreas and Polka Hit Nexen, Marianne and Sitana, Anna and De Noir and finally, Andrea and Butler will be competing.