The Danish warmblood society and Danish Equestrian Federation have selected the horses that will represent Denmark at the 2026 World Championships for young dressage horses in Verden, Germany, on 4 - 9 August 2026.
Following two intensive selection days at Vilhelmsborg, judges Gunilla Nyman and Jens Holm Kristensen selected four combinations and two reserves in each age category after strong competition among Denmark's best 5-, 6-, and 7-year-old dressage horses.
The selection marked the conclusion of this year's Danish qualification process, during which a strong group of horses, long-listed after a first selection trial in Randbol, gathered at Vilhelmsborg to perform the FEI qualification and final test programmes.
"The standard was exceptionally high across all age groups, and the judges had already emphasized that competition for the coveted championship places would be extremely tight," Danish warmblood communicated. " Last year, Danish Warmblood returned home with three medals, and with another exceptionally strong team selected this year, expectations are once again high."
The selected Danish horses are:
5-year olds
- Michael Grønne Christensen - Rahmoz Langhol T (by Straight Horse Ramses x Don Schufro)
- Joachim Chr. Thomsen - Søbakkehus Miss Malfoy (by Hesselhoej Down Town x Sir Donnerhall I)
- Katrine Kraglund - Hamil Tons Jazzmaster (by Jameson x Dante Weltino)
- Merita Hagren - Chantal (by Revolution x Hertug)
- reserve 1: Camilla Lærke Stubberup - Goomong Recioto(by Revolution x Zack)
- reserve 2: Maja Raabjerg Sørensen - Svalegård's Be-Live(by Bon Coeur x Tailormade Temptation)
6-year olds:
- Betina Jæger - Faustino G (By Blue Hors Farrell x Sezuan)
- Selina Solberg Vittinghus - Atterupgaards Bernachi (By Bon Courage x Caprimond)
- Mette Sejbjerg Martinez - Straight Horse Leonardo (By Lord Europe x De Niro)
- Merita Hagren - Dizzy (by Hesselhøj Donkey Boy x Zack)
- reserve 1: Carina Nevermann Torup - Lipas Alva (by Bon Coeur x Aljano)
- reserve 2: Rune Willum Hansen - Atterupgaards Kernikov (by Kremlin MD x Fürst Wilhelm)
7-year olds:
- Alexander Yde Helgstrand - Nordstrands Quinoa (By Quaterhit x Blue Hors Hertug
- Sophia Boje Obel Jørgensen Og Atterupgaards Fibonacci (By Franklin x Franziskus)
- Thresa Rosenkilde Og Brandtbjergs Divya (By Hesselhøj Donkey Boyx Blue Hors Don Olymbrio)
- Susanne Barnow Og Fleurissima's Fleur Royale II (by Feinrichx Diamond Hit)
- reserve 1: Alvaro Conesa - Fiontino (by Fassbinder x Romanov)
- reserve 2: Eric Guardia Martinez - Vancouver S (by Vitalis x Romanov)
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses
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