Brilliant victories at the Holstein horse days: Champions crowned!

Brilliant victories at the Holstein horse days: Champions crowned!

The Holstein horse days are in full swing again this year and ended on June 16, 2025 with spectacular land championships for the five and six-year-old show jumping horses. On the site of the Holsteiner Association in Elmshorn you can look back on an impressive variety of services and talents. The final event in the second week of Juni not only attracts breeders, riders and horse lovers, but is also a highlight for the region.

In the age group of the five -year -old show jumping horses, the couple brilliant nessaja with riders Jesse Luther best. The fabulous gelding of Brandtzau achieved excellent scores of 8.6 and 8.7 in the show jumping test in the M*class. According to the judges' comments, Brilliant Nessaja showed impressive riding values ​​and jumped unerringly onto the top rod while he was very good. Silver medal went to Union City, ridden by Lucas Wenz, who also delivered a lot with 8.8 and 8.4. The third in the group secured the bronze medal from the Söhr, and with consistently solid value grades of 8.5 and 8.6. The jury emphasized that maximum remained strong in the second circulation. These young talents make you want more!

Excellent services of the six -year -old

in the land champion of the six -year -old show jumping horses, sponsored by the Grönwohldhof stud, the best 12 couples competed to qualify for the jump -off. Nightwish, another outstanding horse, ridden by Arne van Heel, shone with a score of 8.5 and thus secured victory. Nightwish has a special story-it was sold in 2023 as the top price of the elite riding horses auction and handed over to the Holsteiner Association. Silver medal went to Connection under Philip Loven with a score of 8.3, while Cultino EB with Rolf-Göran Bengtsson as third party ended the jump-off with an error-free round in the jump-off.

The Holstein horse days are a festival of breeding and tradition, in which the best mares and foals are also presented. On June 8, around 60 three -year mares for the title of the winning mare competed and showed the variety of Holsteiner breed. Stallions like Cascadello I had already left a lasting impression as a reserve winner at the 2009 licensing and are now putting up a large number of promising daughters.

a strong breeding tradition

The Holstein horse breeding has proven to be very successful in the 21st century and still shapes many show jumping horses worldwide. From the beginning to the current champions, breeding is characterized by consistent work and the selection of sporty talented animals. Holsteiner are known for their versatility and above -average jumping assets and are characterized by an uncomplicated character that makes them ideal partners in sport.

An important highlight of the Holstein horse days are the breeders for the breeders of the successful horses. For the first three places of the six-year champion, there is not only fame and honor, but also a check for 1,000 euros, while the best couples can qualify for the Holsteiner Masters Future Prize at the Baltic Horse Show in Kiel. These initiatives show how important the promotion and recognition of breeders and riders in the region is.

The Holstein horse days are not only a platform for first -class jumping sports, but are also a valuable part of northern German culture that is deeply rooted in equestrian sport. If you have the chance to visit this event, you shouldn't miss it!