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![Talentrider in TOP af CDI Aalborg](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sophia-og-elliott-3.jpg)
Talentrider in TOP af CDI Aalborg
Blue Hors Talentrider Sophia Ludvigsen has been a diligent participant in both the national competition and the CDI part of the international competition, Aalborg Dressage Event
![The Zack sons dominated at CDI Aalborg - and Zirrus won his Grand Prix debut](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/znickers_nanna_og_elise-3.png)
The Zack sons dominated at CDI Aalborg - and Zirrus won his Grand Prix debut
In rain and wind, the Zack offspring took the win(s)! With several wins in the luggage for the Zack sons; Blue Hors Znickers and Blue Hors Zirrus, Nanna Skodborg Merrald can only be satisfied with the
![Veneziano was superb at CDI Aalborg](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/veneziano-i-3.jpg)
Veneziano was superb at CDI Aalborg
Rider Laura Kristine Thorup has on the back of the breeding stallion Veneziano been part of the CDI Aalborg's CDIU25 show - and that has been with a superb double victory as result! (VIDEO)
![Information regarding the use of Blue Hors Zack during the breeding season of 2022](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/6n3a2844-3-1024x695.jpg)
Information regarding the use of Blue Hors Zack during the breeding season of 2022
To our breeders: Due to an increasingly high demand, Blue Hors Zack will currently only be available for insemination of mares that are housed at the station in connection with insemination.
![Zatchmo sold to FEI dressage rider](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/d4s1904-jpg-red-3-1024x682.jpg)
Zatchmo sold to FEI dressage rider
Grand Prix horse Blue Hors Zatchmo has been sold to an international FEI dressage rider
![Blue Hors Fortron is no longer available for breeding](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fortron_054-3-1024x683.jpg)
Blue Hors Fortron is no longer available for breeding
Due to a declining sperm quality that no longer lives up to Blue Hors' standard, we have chosen to take Fotron out of the breeding program at Blue Hors.
![Training of mares in preparation to the upcoming mare inspections](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/overgaard-s-zirelli-169371_abo_04_d05_6087-3-1024x576.jpg)
Training of mares in preparation to the upcoming mare inspections
At Blue Hors, we can offer to take your mare in to our training system to prepare her for the upcoming mare inspections
![Semen orders and breeding advising during the breeding season of 2022](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/billede-24-07-2021-10-21-17-2.jpg)
Semen orders and breeding advising during the breeding season of 2022
We are facing the breeding season of 2022 and here you can read more about how you can order semen from our breeding stallions and receive breeding advice from our breeding advisers through our websit
![Zack sons cleared the table at the international competition in Le Mans](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/c8d4b189-8790-443e-a3b3-2dbb51cc8827-2-1.jpg)
Zack sons cleared the table at the international competition in Le Mans
Nanna Skodborg Merrald has just participated at the international dressage competition in French Le Mans with the three horses, the Blue Hors Zack sons; Blue Hors Znickers and Blue Hors Zatchmo, as we
![Feinstar stationed at Böckmann Pferde in breeding season 2022](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/feinstar-hovedbillede_dsc4488-2-1024x684.jpg)
Feinstar stationed at Böckmann Pferde in breeding season 2022
Our Premium Stallion, Blue Hors Feinstar, will be stationed at Böckmann Pferde in Germany during the breeding season of 2022
![Zackerey stationed in Germany during the breeding season of 2022](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/bluehors_zackarey-02-1-1024x683.jpg)
Zackerey stationed in Germany during the breeding season of 2022
Our gold medal- and Hauptprämiensiger stallion, Blue Hors Zackerey, will be stationed at German Dressurleistungszentrum Lodbergen in the breeding season 2022
![Farrell and Zack ranking on the German](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/zack-og-farrell-2-1024x626.jpg)
Farrell and Zack ranking on the German "Top 1%"
Which stallions are at the top when it comes to passing on their sought-after sporting traits in the breeding? Two of them are to be found in the stallion stable at Blue Hors!
![Zackorado moves to Great Britain for the 2022 breeding season](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/zackorado_dsc1204-3-1024x576.jpg)
Zackorado moves to Great Britain for the 2022 breeding season
Our popular breeding stallion Blue Hors Zackorado will be available to the British breeders during the 2022 breeding season
![Don Olymbrio and Zack sons in front at CDN Esbjerg](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/zatchmo-2-1024x941.jpg)
Don Olymbrio and Zack sons in front at CDN Esbjerg
Blue Hors cleared the national competition in Esbjerg and Omegns Rideklub this weekend, where both Don Olymbrio and Zack were nicely represented by sons and daughters, who brought home several victori
![Baron to Denmark](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsc4098-jpg-red-2-1024x683.jpg)
Baron to Denmark
Breeding manager Martin Klavsen and Jens Meyer have been looking for exciting additions to this year's stallion collection, so when the opportunity to acquire the sensational stallion Baron presented
![Succesful Subli Cup final for Santiano](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/my-blue-hors-santiano-2021-03-2-1024x683.jpg)
Succesful Subli Cup final for Santiano
Our stationed breeding stallion, Blue Hors Santiano, has not only been a very popular breeding stallion with almost 400 covered mares in the Netherlands - he has also qualified for this year's Subli C
![Succesful Subli Cup final for Santiano](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/my-blue-hors-santiano-2021-03-scaled-1024x683.jpg)
Succesful Subli Cup final for Santiano
Our stationed breeding stallion, Blue Hors Santiano, has not only been a very popular breeding stallion with almost 400 covered mares in the Netherlands – he has also qualified for this yearR
![Monte Carlo was the Danish breeders' number 1 in 2021 - Farrell, Kingston and St. Schufro in Top 10](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/av1i6383r2-2-1024x576.jpg)
Monte Carlo was the Danish breeders' number 1 in 2021 - Farrell, Kingston and St. Schufro in Top 10
The Danish Warmblood's breeding numbers for 2021 have been released and four Blue Hors stallions have placed in the top 10 for this year's most used breeding stallions, where Monte Carlo is this year'
![Third place for Nanna and Tillie in World Cup London Grand Prix](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/51640143455_366a9daa49_o-3-1024x683.jpg)
Third place for Nanna and Tillie in World Cup London Grand Prix
With a successful start at the World Cup Lyon in their bagage, Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Atterupgaards Orthilia were ready to give it a go in Thursday's Grand Prix at the World Cup London competition
![The Zack-son Zatchmo is Jutland Champion in Grand Prix!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/jysk-mester-zatchmo-og-nanna-2-819x1024.jpeg)
The Zack-son Zatchmo is Jutland Champion in Grand Prix!
Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald have this weekend been in Sportsrideklubben Aalborg with the Zack sons; Zatchmo and Znickers, to participate in the Jutland Championships in Grand Prix and Big T
![Nanna, Zack and Orthilia moving UP on FEI's Dressage World Ranking](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169993_kuo_11__d4s1754-jpg-redigeret-4-1024x683.jpg)
Nanna, Zack and Orthilia moving UP on FEI's Dressage World Ranking
2021 has been an exciting year for Nanna S. Merrald, with her results on breeding stallion Blue Hors Zack and Atterupgaards Orthilia has been more than spectacular!
![Nanna Merrald and Atterupgaards Orthilia shooting for the stars!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/51638463847_07a6fa542f_o-2-1024x683.jpg)
Nanna Merrald and Atterupgaards Orthilia shooting for the stars!
With all eyes laid upon them, Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald and the 16-year old Atterupggards Orthilia, alongside with trainer Michael Soegaard and groom Ellen Glinvad Nielsen, have had a suc
![Fantastic performances by Zack and Nanna at the first leg of the FEI World Cup](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169993_kuo_12__d4s1845-2-1024x683.jpg)
Fantastic performances by Zack and Nanna at the first leg of the FEI World Cup
The Western European league of the FEI Dressage World Cup qualifications was kicked off this weekend in Herning, where also Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald and her Olympic partner, the breeding
![10 Blue Hors horses ready for the young horse championship finals!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169759_abo_02_d05_3946-2-1024x683.jpg)
10 Blue Hors horses ready for the young horse championship finals!
With a look back at the week that went by, Blue Hors has had yet another exciting week with another 7 Blue Hors horses qualified for the finals at this year's PAVO and DRF's dressage championships for
![Danish national team wins bronze at the Europeans!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/51437596774_9540ce4332_o-2-1024x683.jpg)
Danish national team wins bronze at the Europeans!
Nanna, Orthilia, Ellen and the rest of the Danish national team position themselves in the medals at the European Championships 2021!
![Silver at the WCYH in Verden](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/llf32244xcj78-4-1024x683.jpg)
Silver at the WCYH in Verden
In today's final, Nanna & Touch of Olympic L rode themselves straight into a podium place
![5 mares by Blue Hors stallions awarded with medals at the DWB Elite Mare Show](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169529_kuo_10__d4s7680-3-1024x682.jpg)
5 mares by Blue Hors stallions awarded with medals at the DWB Elite Mare Show
Three daughters by Farrell, one by Zack and one by St. Schufro had been selected for the DWB Elite Mare Show. Read about how they did here!
![3 x Blue Hors Zackerey in the 2 year old's finals at the DWB Elite Show](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169529_abo_05_d05_8464-2-1024x683.jpg)
3 x Blue Hors Zackerey in the 2 year old's finals at the DWB Elite Show
During this year's KRAFFT Elite Mare Show in Danish Warmblood there was three young mares by Blue Hors Zackerey (and one beautiful St. Schufro-daughter) to be found in the finals for the two year olds
![Blue Hors Victor wins DRF's championship qualification for 5-year-olds at Vilhelmsborg!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_0027-2-1024x768.jpg)
Blue Hors Victor wins DRF's championship qualification for 5-year-olds at Vilhelmsborg!
At the qualifier for PAVO and DRF's championships for young dressage horses at Vilhelmsborg during the Danish Warmblood Elite Show, the Blue Hors equipages had a very good competition this weekend wit
![Farrell and Zack strongly represented at the DWB Elite Show and Elite Foal Auction!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169529_jbr_08_jb3_4448-4-1024x682.jpg)
Farrell and Zack strongly represented at the DWB Elite Show and Elite Foal Auction!
Offspring by Zack, Kingston, Zackerey, Zackorado and especially Farrell were up for the job this saturday during this year's Elite Foal Show and Auction. Read more here!
![Zepter & Cristian win the Grand Prix at DWB Eliteshow on Vilhelmsborg](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsc6137-2-1024x724.jpg)
Zepter & Cristian win the Grand Prix at DWB Eliteshow on Vilhelmsborg
The Blue Hors Zack-son; Blue Hors Zepter and his rider Cristian Tudela Ruiz were on fire in friday's Grand Prix at Vilhelmsborg. The pair won with the impressive score of 73,267% which was more than e
![Former Blue Hors sales horse takes the title as Norwegian dressage champion](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/241260477_344315624097780_8230025653473319441_n-1-959x1024.jpg)
Former Blue Hors sales horse takes the title as Norwegian dressage champion
Former Blue Hors sales horse Centano and his rider Anniken Hals has brought home the title as Norwegian dressage champions for seniors!
![Farrell, Zackerey and Baron daughters for Herwart von der Decken-Schau 2021](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/bonsai-ll-foto-3-1024x683.jpg)
Farrell, Zackerey and Baron daughters for Herwart von der Decken-Schau 2021
Today, Monday 23 August, the prestigious Herwart von der Decken-Schau takes place in Verden, Germany. Blue Hors is presenting the mare Bonsai, who was directly selected for the show earlier this year
![BLUE HORS ZACK - Best active breeding stallion of the 2020 Olympics!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/21_og_merrald_zack_8195-eurodressage-2-4.jpg)
BLUE HORS ZACK - Best active breeding stallion of the 2020 Olympics!
After a nerve-wrackingly exciting day of freestyles at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Blue Hors Zack, Nanna Skodborg Merrald, Ellen Glinvad Nielsen and the rest of the Danish national dressage team
![An Olympic Games show-blog](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/whatsapp-image-2021-07-15-at-11-52-53-1-768x1024.jpeg)
An Olympic Games show-blog
Blue Hors Zack, Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Ellen Glinvad has arrived in Tokyo in Japan - Follow their journey here!
![Zack-offspring Zick Flower wins CDI3* Grand Prix Special](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/zickflower_cristian-1-1024x576.jpg)
Zack-offspring Zick Flower wins CDI3* Grand Prix Special
Cristian T. Ruiz and Blue Hors Zick Flower just keep on winning!
![First Choice and Cristian with great results in the high level dressage at Blue Hors Summer Festival](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsc0318-2-1024x683.jpg)
First Choice and Cristian with great results in the high level dressage at Blue Hors Summer Festival
Blue Hors First Choice and Cristian Tudela Ruiz have had a great Summer Festival where they have presented themselves with impressive quality and great results! (VIDEO)
![Blue Hors Talent Rider beats the National Coach in Intermediare I](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dsc0247-1-1024x741.jpg)
Blue Hors Talent Rider beats the National Coach in Intermediare I
Sunday morning, Anders Sjoebeck Hoeck, who is part of the Blue Hors Talent program, and the Blue Hors Zack son; Blue Hors Zwobber, took the win in Intermediare I. In this class was also national coach
![Grand Prix victory for Zick Flower & Cristian Tudela Ruiz](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/168709_abo_07_d05_3665r-3-1024x702.jpg)
Grand Prix victory for Zick Flower & Cristian Tudela Ruiz
During the Summer Festival, the event's highest levels were able to present a strong field of competition-ready riders, i.a. Blue Hors' own First Choice, Zwobber, Zatchmo, Zirrus, talent rider Anders
![Foal Championships 2021: Colt's Finals](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/vestervangs-monte-vino_dsc9923-1024x576.jpg)
Foal Championships 2021: Colt's Finals
In the afternoon it was the colt's turn to get in the spotlight- and it was a colt with lots of "WOW!"-effect that won.
![Blue Hors Dressage Championships for 3- and 4- y/o's 2021 (video)](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dommere_dsc9003-1024x576.jpg)
Blue Hors Dressage Championships for 3- and 4- y/o's 2021 (video)
3- and 4-year-old offspring by Blue Hors stallions gets the opportunity to train the showing experience in a safe environment during these championships.
![Foal Championships 2021: Fillies' finals](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/169019_abo_03_d05_7809-1024x683.jpg)
Foal Championships 2021: Fillies' finals
This year's Blue Hors Foal Championships were a huge succes
![Brilliant start to the national competition at the Summer Festival with a win for Nanna S. Merrald & Touch of Olympic L](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/touch-og-nanna-1-1024x718.jpg)
Brilliant start to the national competition at the Summer Festival with a win for Nanna S. Merrald & Touch of Olympic L
In the shadow of the Don Schufro statue this morning was enriched with great results by both horses and riders. Read more about the show results here
![The Blue Hors championships have been kicked off at the Blue Hors Summer Festival 2021](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/udsigtsbanen_dsc8035-1-1024x576.jpg)
The Blue Hors championships have been kicked off at the Blue Hors Summer Festival 2021
The Blue Hors championships have been kicked off at the Blue Hors Summer Festival 2021
![Three times Zack at the top of this friday's Intermediare II](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/zatchmo_dsc7691-6-1024x576.jpg)
Three times Zack at the top of this friday's Intermediare II
During a nice and sunny friday morning the Intermediare II show ran its course at this year's Blue Hors Summer Festival. Three Zack sons were present in this class, and all three placed in the absolut
![Offspring by Blue Hors Zack in first, second and third place at the Holsteiner Association's riding test for 4 year old horses!](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_8975-2.jpeg)
Offspring by Blue Hors Zack in first, second and third place at the Holsteiner Association's riding test for 4 year old horses!
In the previous weekend, the Holsteiner Association held their Holsteiner Horse Days, which is an extended weekend full of competitions, young horse classes, selections and licensings for Holsteiner r
![Busy week for Blue Hors with dressage show and young horse competitions](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_8827-2.jpg)
Busy week for Blue Hors with dressage show and young horse competitions
Last weekend did not only consist of international dressage in France. Blue Hors was also represented at the dressage show and young horse competitions at Billund Sportsrideklub, Denmark, where severa
![Succesful show in the French town of Compiègne for Zack and his sons](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_8830-2-636x1024.jpg)
Succesful show in the French town of Compiègne for Zack and his sons
Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald went to Compiègne in France with the horse Blue Hors Zack, as well as his son Blue Hors Znickers, last week to participate in the CDI2* and CDI3* show
![Two top stallions return to the breeding programme](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/don-olymbrio_d051206-4-1024x576.jpg)
Two top stallions return to the breeding programme
Blue Hors Don Olymbrio (Jazz/Ferro) and Blue Hors Veneziano (Vivaldi/Donnerhall) are back in the stallion stable at Blue Hors and available to the breeders
![Zack has qualified for Tokyo 2021 - Withdraws from his breeding duties](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/zack_d050600-7-1024x576.jpg)
Zack has qualified for Tokyo 2021 - Withdraws from his breeding duties
Nanna Skodborg Merrald is now part of the Danish A-squad!
![Show succes for Blue Hors at CDI4* Horses & Dreams meets Japan 2021](https://bluehors.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/175663868_10158133560002825_108412659233095703_n-5-1024x1024.jpg)
Show succes for Blue Hors at CDI4* Horses & Dreams meets Japan 2021
Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald, head groom Ellen Glinvad, trainer Michael Soegaard and the horses; Blue Hors Zack, Blue Hors Farrell and Atterupgaards Orthilia have just returned from a terri