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Znickers triumphed in his Grand Prix debut with Nanna!
24. June 2023Summer Festival
Znickers triumphed in his Grand Prix debut with Nanna!

Nanna Skodborg Merrald has done it again! She has trained yet another horse all the way to Grand Prix dressage! In her Grand Prix debut with the gelding Blue Hors Znickers, she could stand on the top

The victory in the Blue Hors 4-year-old Dressage Championship went to Bentley!
24. June 2023Summer Festival
The victory in the Blue Hors 4-year-old Dressage Championship went to Bentley!

This weekend, the Baron-son Bentley achieved his second top-3 placement at the Blue Hors Dressage Championship! Last year, he finished second overall, and today, as this year’s winner of the 4-y

3 x 9 for the winner of the Blue Hors Dressage Championship for 3-year-old horses.
24. June 2023Summer Festival
3 x 9 for the winner of the Blue Hors Dressage Championship for 3-year-old horses.

With sunshine from the sky and the Don Schufro statue in the background, the 3-year-old young horses took to the arena 2 at the Blue Hors 3-year-old Dressage Championship! The judging panel for the fi

Znickers took the lead in the Intermediaire II!
23. June 2023Summer Festival
Znickers took the lead in the Intermediaire II!

Nanna and Znickers entered the arena as the last combination in the Intermediaire II, which was also the highest class of the day, and they took the lead with a fantastic victory!

The sales horse Zampalo takes the victory in MB2.
23. June 2023Summer Festival
The sales horse Zampalo takes the victory in MB2.

Blue Hors rider Amalie participated in KRAFFT MB2-A Horses with the sales horse Zampalo – and together they achieved a convincing victory!

Blue Hors Dressage Championship - Day 1
23. June 2023Summer Festival
Blue Hors Dressage Championship - Day 1

Blue Hors Sommerfestival is back with a combination of our traditional dressage and foal championship, along with a foal auction in collaboration with Danish Warmblood Auctions and a national dressage

The summer festival's national competition has started off splendidly!
23. June 2023Summer Festival
The summer festival's national competition has started off splendidly!

The weather was perfect, and both the horses and the attending audience showed high spirits on both arena 2, by the Don Schufro statue, and on the scenic arena, where the national competition classes

Baron-daughter, Be Pretty, sold as the most expensive riding horse at the Westphalian auction
15. June 2023Offspring
Baron-daughter, Be Pretty, sold as the most expensive riding horse at the Westphalian auction

The 4-year-old Be Pretty, by Blue Hors Baron, became the best-selling riding horse at the Westphalian Online Auction on June 12, 2023, selling for an impressive 44,500 euros!

Zackerey daughter selected for the Oldenburger Association's Elite Show in Rastede.
13. June 2023Offspring
Zackerey daughter selected for the Oldenburger Association's Elite Show in Rastede.

Yesterday, the Oldenburger Association visited Blue Hors for a mare inspection. Our own Blue Hors Zackerey daughter, Princess O, also participated – and she performed well!

Portrait of breeder Andreas Gregersen
7. June 2023Portraits
Portrait of breeder Andreas Gregersen

Andreas Gregersen has been an exceptionally diligent breeder for many years, and he is not afraid to use the young stallions – and for good reason! Such a combination has produced a world champi

It was pure Danish Championship magic
4. June 2023National
It was pure Danish Championship magic

There was one… There were two… There were three Danish champions from Blue Hors! Three times gold in para dressage, U25 dressage, and senior dressage for Tobias, Sophia, and Nanna!

Blue Hors Bondo not available for breeding.
30. May 2023Breeding
Blue Hors Bondo not available for breeding.

Unfortunately, the stallion is not expected to return to breeding in the current breeding season.

24. May 2023Offspring
"Balady is a fantastic horse who has got it all!" (VIDEO)

Cristian Tudela Ruiz is the fortunate rider of the breeding stallion Blue Hors Baron, whom last year was the Danish breeders’ top choice for their mares. But he is also the rider of one of Baron

Foal Evening at Blue Hors 2023
16. May 2023Foal evening
Foal Evening at Blue Hors 2023

The Foal Evening at Blue Hors was, as tradition dictates, an evening full of stallions, foals, and breeders in the beautiful surroundings of Blue Hors.

An amazing weekend at Aalborg Dressage Event
8. May 2023Competition
An amazing weekend at Aalborg Dressage Event

Blue Hors had a fantastic weekend at the national and international dressage competition, Aalborg Dressage Event, where several of our riders and horses achieved impressive rankings and points

Portrait of Lygum Horses
30. April 2023Portraits
Portrait of Lygum Horses

For the father and daughter duo Henning and Tine, whos has stud Lygum Horses, the past year has been of the exciting kind for their breeding of dressage horses – and a very special mare by St. S

St. Schufro is a popular stallion - that's why there are restrictions on semen!
25. April 2023Breeding
St. Schufro is a popular stallion - that's why there are restrictions on semen!

Great results on the racetracks; both own and offspring have meant that St. Schufro has become an exceptionally sought-after stallion among the Danish breeders

Top results on the last day in Hagen for Nanna, Don Olymbrio, Touch Of Olympic and St. Schufro!
23. April 2023International
Top results on the last day in Hagen for Nanna, Don Olymbrio, Touch Of Olympic and St. Schufro!

Nanna Skodborg Merrald has had a very busy time at the popular Horses & Dreams meets Sweden show in Hagen, where she brought along three of her top horses; Blue Hors Don Olymbrio, Blue Hors St. S

Great 2nd place for Don Olymbrio and Nanna
22. April 2023International
Great 2nd place for Don Olymbrio and Nanna

At today’s CDI4* Grand Prix at Horses & Dreams meets Sweden in Hagen, the breeding stallion Don Olymbrio and Nanna Skodborg Merrald achieved a great 2nd place!

Good start in Hagen!
21. April 2023International
Good start in Hagen!

On Thursday afternoon, Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald kicked off Horses & Dreams meets Sweden with two top placings in the CDI4* Grand Prix and the CDI1* Prix St. Georges on breeding stal

Don Olymbrio and St. Schufro not available for breeding on April 19'th + 21st and April 22nd due to competition
14. April 2023Breeding
Don Olymbrio and St. Schufro not available for breeding on April 19'th + 21st and April 22nd due to competition

Nanna Skodborg Merrald will be bringing Blue Hors Don Olymbrio and Blue Hors St. Schufro to the CDI Hagen in Germany next week

Video of Nanna and Zepter's freestyle from the World Cup final in Omaha
9. April 2023International
Video of Nanna and Zepter's freestyle from the World Cup final in Omaha

With a fantastic 2nd place and a wild score of 87.146% for a super harmonious and flawless ride in the Grand Prix Freestyle, Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors Zepter rode straight onto the podium a

Historical 2nd place for Nanna and Zepter at the World Cup finals in Omaha
8. April 2023International
Historical 2nd place for Nanna and Zepter at the World Cup finals in Omaha

After Thursday’s Grand Prix, where Blue Hors rider Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors Zepter, despite 2 costly mistakes, placed in 3rd place, only one tiny bit behind the German dressage queen

3rd place in Thursday's Grand Prix at the World Cup final in Omaha
6. April 2023International
3rd place in Thursday's Grand Prix at the World Cup final in Omaha

Nanna Skodborg Merrald, Blue Hors Zepter and their groom Elise Rensink have made a strong impression in Omaha, USA, by securing a well-deserved 3rd place in the preliminary Grand Prix at the FEI World

Breeder of 2023 is Bernhard Sieverding
25. March 2023Open House - Stallion Show
Breeder of 2023 is Bernhard Sieverding

Since 2014, Blue Hors has honored breeders for their outstanding breeding results with progeny that have stood out. That is wh Breeder of the Year is a recurring event, where one extraordinary Blue Ho

30th Anniversary & Open House
25. March 2023Open House - Stallion Show
30th Anniversary & Open House

Open House broke all records – 30 years in the industry had to be celebrated in style and breeders from near and far made the trip to Randbøl to take part in our shared passion for horses!

Lots of people came by for the daytime program at the Blue Hors Open House
25. March 2023Open House - Stallion Show
Lots of people came by for the daytime program at the Blue Hors Open House

Blue Hors Open House 2023 is more spectacular than ever with our big 30th anniversary celebration! The first part of the anniversary program consisted of a pleasant day with exciting presentations 

New stars on the way
9. March 2023DWB Stallion Licensing 2022
New stars on the way

Under the motto “SKY FULL OF STARS”, the Danish Warmblood Stallion Show is reaching for the stars this year. Although the reference primarily points to the great results that Danish riding

Danish brilliance at the World Cup Gothenburg
27. February 2023Competition, International
Danish brilliance at the World Cup Gothenburg

Arms are still up in the air from last weekends’s victory at the World Cup Neumünster, where Nanna won the qualifier on Blue Hors Zepter – and this weekend, there has been even more reason

Double victory for Nanna and Zepter at World Cup Neumünster (VIDEO)
19. February 2023International
Double victory for Nanna and Zepter at World Cup Neumünster (VIDEO)

Yesterday they took 1st place in the CDI-W Grand Prix – and today they did it again in the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle! Nanna and Zepter are a new star duo that we will probably be seeing a lot m

Zepter wins World Cup qualifier in Neumünster (VIDEO)
18. February 2023International
Zepter wins World Cup qualifier in Neumünster (VIDEO)

Blue Hors Zepter and Nanna Skodborg Merrald have proven to be a “match made in heaven”. How it is even possible to have one’s international debut in January, and then a month later s

Stallion Show in Vechta
11. February 2023Breeding
Stallion Show in Vechta

The first Blue Hors  stallion show of the year, became a joint show by Blue Hors, Dressurleistungszentrum Lodbergen, and Gestut Westfalenhof, that offered magical moments and breathtaking stallions.

Nanna is the new rider of Zackerey
3. February 2023Breeding
Nanna is the new rider of Zackerey

Blue Hors Zackerey is back at Blue Hors, where he will now be ridden by Nanna, who is already very excited about her new partner

Nanna and Blue Hors Zack take 3rd place at World Cup Amsterdam (VIDEO)
28. January 2023International
Nanna and Blue Hors Zack take 3rd place at World Cup Amsterdam (VIDEO)

It is not without reason that Blue Hors Zack is one of the world’s most prolific dressage stallions – he tops both when it comes to his offspring, but also with his own results! This weekend at

These horses will participate in the Danish Varmblood test 2023!
27. January 2023
These horses will participate in the Danish Varmblood test 2023!

The names of the riders who have qualified for the Danish Varmblood Young Horse Championships 2023 have been announced – and among them are several offspring of Blue Hors stallions!

Baron was the most used stallion in 2022!
25. January 2023Breeding
Baron was the most used stallion in 2022!

The final figures for coverings in 2022 have been released – and for the second year in a row, it’s a Blue Hors stallion that tops the list as this year’s most used! Namely Blue Hors

Blue Hors Santiano tops the Dutch stallion competitions!
4. January 2023International
Blue Hors Santiano tops the Dutch stallion competitions!

With a victory in December and a fresh 2nd place at the Dutch stallion competitions, Blue Hors Santiano shows a fantastic development and great moves for the season

Christmas gift ideas - find the right gift for the horse lover
28. November 2022Care
Christmas gift ideas - find the right gift for the horse lover

What Christmas presents should you put under the tree this year?

Zack moves UP towards the top of the WBFSH sire rankings 2022
24. November 2022Breeding
Zack moves UP towards the top of the WBFSH sire rankings 2022

The WBFSH sire rankings for dressage 2022 has just been published - and this year there are once again Blue Hors stallions on the list, with Blue Hors Zack in particular doing extremely well!

Great 5th place for Cristian and Zick Flower in the Grand Prix Special
13. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Great 5th place for Cristian and Zick Flower in the Grand Prix Special

In Sunday’s Grand Prix Special, it turned into a nice 5th place for Blue Hors rider Cristian Tudela Ruiz and Zack son Blue Hors Zick Flower

Touch takes the win in the CDI3* Intermediare I
13. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Touch takes the win in the CDI3* Intermediare I

With a superb victory for the second day in a row, the development of the impressive couple consisting of Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Blue Hors Touch Of Olympic L (by Blue Hors Son Olymbrio/Fidermark)

Successful Blue Hors Autumn Auction!
13. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Successful Blue Hors Autumn Auction!

The Blue Hors Autumn Auction 2022 has just ended, and that with 100% of the collection horses sold – and a lot of happy buyers both at Blue Hors and abroad, buying through phone and on the inter

Nanna and Don Olymbrio in a beautiful Grand Prix Freestyle victory
12. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Nanna and Don Olymbrio in a beautiful Grand Prix Freestyle victory

The always well-behaved and charming breeding stallion Don Olymbrio took the victory in the international Grand Prix – and today he took it in the Grand Prix Freestyle as well!

Touch Of Olympic and Nanna in front of CDI3* Prix St. Georges
12. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Touch Of Olympic and Nanna in front of CDI3* Prix St. Georges

Yesterday she won on the sire Don Olymbrio, and today she brought the winning baton on to the son Touch Of Olympic, when they won the international Small Tour on home ground

Nanna and Don Olymbrio in ABSOLUTE superb form
11. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Nanna and Don Olymbrio in ABSOLUTE superb form

The small, talented and powerful breeding stallion is many people’s favorite – and with a ride like the one we saw this evening, you can understand why!

Day 1 at the Dressage Festival has been full of good atmosphere and great dressage!
10. November 2022Blue Hors Dressage Festival
Day 1 at the Dressage Festival has been full of good atmosphere and great dressage!

Winning intern, Blue Hors horses in great style, riding equipment, supplements and much more… Day 1 at the Blue Hors Dressage Festival 2022 offered a bit of everything!

Young stallions from Blue Hors looking great shape at the Hanoverian stallion selection
8. November 2022Licensing
Young stallions from Blue Hors looking great shape at the Hanoverian stallion selection

A team of young stallions from Blue Hors has gone to the stallion selection in Verden, where they were presented to the judges from the Hanoverian Association - and this has given one more premium sta

Great results at the ECCO Cup qualification at Heslegård Sportsrideklub
6. November 2022National
Great results at the ECCO Cup qualification at Heslegård Sportsrideklub

Sophia, Kristian, Blue Hors Elliott, Blue Hors Quintana and Blue Hors Zepter have done well for Blue Hors at the year's last ECCO cup qualification at Heslegård's Sportsriding Club

Blue Hors St. Schufro Named Elite Stallion by Danish Warmblood
4. November 2022Breeding
Blue Hors St. Schufro Named Elite Stallion by Danish Warmblood

St. Schufro Named Elite Stallion by Danish Warmblood

Nanna and Orthilia in a strong show of power at World Cup Lyon
28. October 2022International
Nanna and Orthilia in a strong show of power at World Cup Lyon

Placing 4th on the first day, Nanna and Orthilia were extremely ready for friday's competition at World Cup Lyon, where they achieved a 5th place in the strong field of top riders!

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Nanna and St. Schufro shines with two 2nd places at their World Cup debut!
23. October 2022International
Nanna and St. Schufro shines with two 2nd places at their World Cup debut!

Nanna Merrald Rasmussen and breeding stallion Blue Hors St. Schufro have taken their debut as a World Cup couple by storm at World Cup Vilhelmsborg! And for sunday’s freestyle they were part of

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