Hohenstaufen II takes the seasons first win at Bernstorffsparken

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Many have been anticipating the seasons premiere for Hohenstaufen II. How would he would perform with his new rider Nanna Merrald? – and it is fair to say that nobody could be disappointed! ‘H2’ was the first horse in the arena for the S-dressage Show Class at the Copenhagen Championships this Saturday – and he never lost the lead –  as he and Nanna Merrald delivered an seemingly effortless ‘cruize’ through the entire programme. In second place came Aston Martin with Helene Mehlsen – the pair delivered a beautiful programme with several highlights.

We look forward to seeing these top horses again next weekend as the competition at Frederiksværk will be almost last call for qualification for the Danish National Championships taking place at Broholm in June.

 

Hohenstaufen II is in great shape and will now show with Nanna Merrald

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Hohenstaufen1The stunning stallion Hohenstaufen II has been in restitution and training with with Nanna Merrald over the winter months – and the the pair will show for the first time together at the Copenhagen Championships in Bernstorf’s Parken this weekend. The Show Class at S dressage will take place on Saturday afternoon and the pair will show Intermediate I.

The photo’s are from this mornings training session and taken by Torben Merrald – and the pair is looking sharp!

Nanna Merrald is one of Denmark’s most talented young riders – already a FEI Reem Acra World Cup finalist 2014 with her horse Millibar and an international U25 top level contestant with the amazing Weltliebe – and now she is carfully preparing Hohenstaufen II for International participation at small tour level this summer.

Hohenstaufen II, prior ridden by Jan Brink, Minna Telde and Elin Aspnäs is a jewel of a horse, owned by the Norwegian team rider Camilla Christensen, Hohenstaufen is beautiful, talented and extremely polite. His transition to Nanna Merrald happens as Nanna is young enough to compete in Young Rider Classes – and this is just the perfect setting for Hohenstaufen II. With a seldom seen rideability and outstanding grading scores that includes 10 for walk and 9 for canter and trot – H2′ is (as he is called in short) potentially the strongest card a Young Rider can hold, should her wish be to participate and win at the European Championships in August 2015.

 

Europes most valuable horses arrived safely in Las Vegas

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Estimated value of equine cargo – €150 million

According to the FEI press release 40 horses representing 17 countries – Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Including defending Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping champion, Daniel Deusser’s Cornet d’Amour (GER) and defending Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage champion, Charlotte Dujardin’s Valegro (GBR). In all 24 geldings, 9 stallions, 7 mares. 26 Jumping horses, 14 Dressage horses.In all an estimated value of equine cargo – €150 million.

See the FEI movie about how the transport of such a valuable cargo takes place

 Photo: Morgan Barbançon Mestre. Travel mates Valegro and Painted Black

The CDI3* Zeeland Outdoor International marks the kick off of the outdoor season for U25, Juniors and Young Riders

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These days De Kroo Ruitersport in Holland is hosting the CDI3* Zeeland Outdoor International. The 5* venue of De Kroo Ruitersport in nieuw en sint Joosland hosts the second edition of CDI Z.O.I from the 9th until the 12th of April 2015. The extraordinary spring event features international dressage logoriders in the big tour, small tour, U25; as well as for the youth (ponies, juniors, young riders).

Today’s U25 Intermediate II competition had a heavy Danish presence and Cathrine Dufour and Atterupsgaards Cassidy produced a 4th place (70.83%),  Nanna Merrald and Weltliebe a 6th place (69,78%), Carina Nevermann Torup and Lykkes De Niros 8th place (68.8%), Victoria Vallentin and Select Ecco a 12th place (66,2%) and Anna Zibrandtsen with Rentino a 18th place (64,78%).

What a great effort Young Ladies – we look forward to more great riding from you in the next days! The U25 Grand Prix test starts tomorrow at 8.30 follow the results online

Flash Dancer IM positions himself as a perfect Junior horse with a 3’rd place in the CDI*3 Freestyle

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Flash Dancer IM has been with the Haid-Bondergaard Team in Barcelona to participate in Junior Spring Tour tournament with the Swedish junior rider Esther Cotton – and the pair have had a great tournament finishing 3’rd in Juniors Final Freestyle. The question remains – who will be the new rider of this fantastic stallion in the future?

Photo: Charlotte kissing Flash, all dressed in the Swedish Team colours. Photo taken by Andrea Jehmiller

To know more about Flash Dancer IM contact Rasmus Haid-Bondergaard

The FEI Word Cup Ranking before the 2015 Finals in Las Vegas USA

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The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Final will take place from 15-19 April 2015 in Las Vegas and to no surprise the World Cup Ranking lead belongs to Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro. 2’nd place belongs to the combination that no longer exist: Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW, making Edward Gal and Glock’s Undercover runner up to Charlotte and Valegro.

With a Scandinavian perspective on the list we congratulate Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén and Don Auriello  ranked 10 and also ranked 52 with Divertimento, Patrik Kittel ranked 24 and 25 on Watermill Scandic and Deja, Lars Petersen and Mariett in rank 30, Minna Telde and Santana in rank 32, Agnete Kirk Tinggaard and Jo-Jo AZ in rank 35, Mikala Münter Gundersen and My Lady in rank 42, Paulinda Friberg and Di Lapponia T in rank 44  , Jeanna Hogberg and Darcia VH in rank 49. Anders Dahl with Wie-Atlantico de Ymas in rank 60, Anna Kasprzak and Donnperignon in rank 66, Rikke Svane and Flinkenstein TSF in rank 68, Charlotte Jorst and Kastel’s Nintendo in rank 71, Kristian von Krusenstierna and Biggles 1015 in rank 77, …. Charlotte Haid-Bondergaard is in rank 97 with Trivian 2. See the full ranking on FEI.org

FEI word cup ranking 14/15