At the Danish Warmblood KRAFFT Elite Mare Show at Vilhelmsborg, a thrilling collection of the best saddle-graded mares came together, each with their breeder’s eyes set on earning a breeder’s medal. Hand-picked two-year-old mares and charming top foals meet and competed for titles and honor, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement.

With their stunning movements or jumping potential, the mares and foals captivated the audience, showcasing their elegance and grace during three days of top performance from August 30 to September 1.

Thirty-two 3 and 4-year old mares and two 8-year old dressage  mares participated in the elite mare championships following their results at the regional inspections and mare performance test. Danish Warmblood awards them "medals" of gold, silver and bronze according to score and quality. 

Judges Vicky Nortvig, Jens Søgaard and Rune Willum awarded two mares the gold medal and one was named champion: Søbakkehus Miss Malfoy (by Hesselhoej Down Town x Sir Donnerhall), bred by Agnete Holmsted and presented under saddle and in hand by Cecilie Hedegaard. 

The second gold medal mare was Chantal (by Revolution x Blue Hors Hertug), bred by Jane and Erik Bech Jensen and owned by Helgstrand Dressage. She was shown by Finnish Merita Hagren – and named “A Happy Athlete” after scoring the top ridning test of the season.

Stunning free jumping

Nine 3-year-old mares was shown loos and in free jumping in front of the judges Signe Wiese, Johnny Hansen, Bo K. Møller and Allan Blomgreen. They selected three outstanding athlets for the final awarding all a breeders medal in silver. The title of Champion Mare went to Valene Ask by Cassado Ask/Larimar breeder Stutteri Ask.

Danish Warmblood Elite Foal Auction

Terpling's Dream-Star became the price highlight of the Danish Warmblood elite foal auction on Saturday 31 August 2024. 

A collection of 31 foals was offered for sale and 77% of them sold to new owners. The average price was 12,281 euro.

With auctioneer Flemming Schultz wielding the hammer and commentator Ulrik Falbe-Hansen as the announcer, the auction had a good atmosphere where the bidding not only came from the VIP tables but also from the audience as well as phone calls from abroad.

The newly minted Danish Warmblood Colt Foal Champion  Terpling's Dream-Star (by Dream Royal x Falstaff) was the best seller,  selling for 30,000 euro to Liv Marie and Anders Stignæs.

Results:

Elite Mare Champion Dressage

Søbakkehus Miss Malfoy by Hesselhøj Down Town/Sir Donnerhall I breeder Agnete Holmsted

Elite Mare Champion Jumping

Valene Ask by Cassado Ask/Larimar breeder Stutteri Ask A/S

Two-year-old Champion Dressage

Kjeldbjergs Ruby by Revolution/Franziskus breeder Mette Hansen og Mim Mark

Two-year-old Champion Jumping

Chantal by Bøgegårdens Chacoon/Chico’s Boy breeder Mie Nielsen & Theo de Vos

Foal Champion, mare Dressage

Kamar’s Brexit by Bonds/Escolar breeder Stald Kamar/Morten Kappel Petersen

Foal Champion, stallion Dressage

Terpling’s Dream Star by Dream Royal/Falstaff breeder Heima Poulsen

Foal Champion, mare Jumping

Kærskunds Ci Belle by Ci Ci Senjor Ask/Lambrusco Ask breeder Stutteri Kærslund/Camilla Blok

Foal Champion, stallion Jumping

Chagall Ask by Chacoon Blue/Todt un Prince Ask breeder Stutteri Ask A/S