By Britt Carlsen / DWB
Photography: © Ridehesten.com
The Danish Warmblood stallion licensing in Herning taking place from March 5-9, features five days of stallion licensing, international dressage and jumping competitions, alongside a massive fair and two spectacular Gala Shows.
Every exhibition hall and stable at the impressive MCH Exhibition Center Herning is utilized when the breeding federation, Danish Warmblood, hosts its stallion licensing. This year marks the 45th year of the Danish Warmblood Stallion Show in Herning, which has evolved into a well-oiled event, supported by 350 indispensable volunteers.
The event includes the licensing of three- and four-year-old stallions, as well as older stallions, combined with international CDI five-star, three-star, and one-star dressage competitions, plus CSI three-star and one-star jumping. The event also features the DWB Young Horse Championship final for five-year-old horses and two breathtaking Gala Shows on Friday and Saturday evenings, all complemented by a fair with over 235 vendors. Last year, more than 62,000 spectators attended this spectacular event, contributing to a fantastic atmosphere across the three arenas.
As always, this year’s collection from Danish breeders is eagerly awaited, with foreign young stallions supplementing the Danish-bred participants. In the Danish Warmblood selection system, stallions are categorized by age. While the three year olds are undergoing their selection process culminating on Sunday, some of the four- and five-year-old dressage stallions will receive their licensing on Tuesday and can participate in show classes during the event.
Stallion grading
The Stallion Licencing, presented by Future Dressage, opens Wednesday, March 5, with a voluntary test under saddle for the three-year-old dressage and jumping stallions. Stallions that pass this rideability test and are approved on Sunday will be granted a one-year covering license.
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