At the workshop "Movement quality has a future - Holsteiner dressage horses" in Elmshorn, spectators had the opportunity to find out about the theory and practice of breeding and training Holsteiner dressage horses. If you missed it, you can watch it all afterwards: A recording is now available!
In the theoretical part, breeding manager Stephan Haarhoff and the two managing directors from Elmshorn, Felix Flinzer for marketing and Sebastian Rohde for stallion management, had their say.
While Stephan Haarhoff gave an overview of figures relating to Holsteiner dressage horses, past and current successes and the various registration options in the Holsteiner studbook in his introduction, Felix Flinzer presented the opportunities and options offered by the Verband for marketing horses with movement quality. Sebastian Rohde also emphasised the strengths of Holsteiner genetics, such as forehand mechanics, activity in the hind leg, mare lines, genetic refreshment and the Holsteiner blood connection to strengthen genetics.
The practical part was led by none other than the former German champion and European team champion Heike Kemmer. Today, she is an esteemed trainer throughout Europe and a member of the Hanoverian Verband's licensing commission. The dressage expert commented on six horses at different levels of training and gave valuable tips along the way.
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Photo: Malina Blunck
