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Monday we hosted our first Club Night for our wonderful DufourClub members. It was an evening where we wanted to put focus on the training of the horses as well…

Thursday was Grand Prix in Gothenburg, Sweden. We got a nice warm up and were super ready when we entered the arena. Super trot, nicely relaxed walk and a super,…

Mandag aften var vores lille team igen på farten. Jeg havde besluttet at tage Zundance med til denne clinic, da det ville være super læring for ham, men også for…

Her kommer lidt billeder af mine tre stjerner: Cassidy, Bohemian og Zundance.

Årets første samling i år, blev afholdt på fantastiske Blue Hors. Min groom Catarina og jeg havde tre heste med i lastbilen, Cassidy, Bohemian og Zundance. Det er første gang…

My talented student Celine Silfen did an amazing job winning the first junior class here at JBK Odense. You can really tell that she’s gained some experience over the last…

If you didn’t got the chance to see Cassidy and I perform at the big CDI5* show in Stockholm this weekend, you’ve now got the chance! The video from Grand…

All photos: Rosita Dahlberg   Patrik Kittel contacted me a few months ago, to ask if I would like to join the big CDI5* show in Stockholm. My first thought was:…

This weekend we were six riders from Dufour Dressage, competing at a big national show at Heslegård Ridingcenter.  Three junior riders, Celine Silfen (on two horses), Sara V. D. Petersen…

After the Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, we haven’t been training much. Actually we’ve spend 1,5 month riding in the nature, having fun and simply just chilling.    Now…

For a few months ago Bohemian came back to our stable. He has been with Kathrine Kraglund for a half a year, and together they competed at the world championship…

One week ago I announced an Olympic Q&A on Facebook. You’ve asked sooooo many clever, funny and interesting questions. Here comes the answers – I’ve made the video in danish,…

Dufour Stream is now avaliable at the blog! Just click above in the head menu on “Dufour Stream” and you’ll be directed towards our new service.   Dufour Stream is…

This is totally insane. We’re selected for the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio De Janeiro!!!!!      IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT.        OLYMPIC…

Today the Olympic dressage team will be announced, and I don’t think I have to explain why it’s so God damn exciting!!! My heart is up my chest and I’ll…

Yesterday was for sure not our day! Cassidy was very tense already in the beginning of the warm up, but we actually got him to calm down before entering the…

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After we had a little training with Cassidy in the arena, I went back to the hotel to catch up on my own training. Cassidy was super relaxed and seems…

Cassidy is totally fresh and happy this morning. He’s been lying down this night which I doesn’t always do the first night on competition ground! I’ve just fet him and…

During the Danish Championship at Broholm castle a few weeks ago, the Danish Equestrian Federation selected the danish team for Aachen CDIO5*. Atterupgaards Cassidy and I were among the four…

Finally I’ve got the full video from the freestyle last Sunday at the Danish Championship. It’s from Zibrasport, and I think the quality is really good – so nice that…

Last weekend was amazing. Last year at Broholm Horseshoe we competed and won the U25 Danis Championship. Before that we’ve won U21 twice at Broholm, so we have rather good records…

I have two talented junior students competing in Hagen this weekend. Celine Silfen with her impressive Romio Højris and Sara van Deurs with her new partner Katholms Ronaldo. Celine is…

Our workouts at gym gets harder and harder, and I can truly feel how much I’ve improved when it comes to power and stamina during the last couple of months.…

When fighting and training to make my dreams come true, I really have to give up on something I often miss a lot: these wonderful girls. When being in the…

In a few weeks Broholm Castle will host the Danish Championship. I’ve competed at the Danish Championships two times before at Broholm, once for U21 and once for U25 both…

Unfortunately the new projects on the blog are delayed. We have had some problems with the technical devises and therefor we have to wait a few days with posting all…

This weekend we had a great training at our yard with some of the girls who are competing a lot at the moment. We had one of Denmark’s highest ranking…

Last year I bought the lovely mare Chantal Skovvang (Michellino/Lanciano) from family Kaad here in Denmark. She is really a lovely mare with a huge will to work, and during…

Because of new exciting changes the blog will be on hold from tomorrow morning from 9, and until next Friday.  I’m SUPER excited about the new things coming on, and…

For the first time in a looooooooooong time I took a day off today. After the session at the gym I had one student and then I took off with…

We’re really working on my upper body and legs at the moment. Today we trained a lot in the TRX and then we did super set with rowing…. God damn…

Isn’t this just the best way to start the day? What do you like to eat for breakfast?

The sweetest ‘pony mother’ Helle gave me an amazing bouquet of flowers today as congratulations on our victories in Odense last week. There’s nothing better than receiving flowers, because they…

74 days 15 hours and 16 minutes till the Olympics in Rio…. It’s for sure my dream to be a participant at an Olympic. Now we have only few months…

The two amazing girls who have designed and created my blog are also on Instagram – go check their profiles out: LINE HJORT NATHALIE STENHAMMER If you’re thinking about getting…

These two are like brothers! After I rode Cassidy today they had a nice little cuddle time in front of Cassy’s box. Hope to post some more training video Tuesday!…

There’s nothing better than having fun in the stable with little naughty Charlie (and his friend Enzo) and Cassidy. They really like each other and every time I groom Cassidy,…

In the beginning of this week a new little star arrived at Dufour Dressage. She’s owned by Family Lacoppidan and is a 6yr mare. A lovely mover and has got…

This little superstar is still for sale – 7yr and has got super results already! For more info contact on cd@dufourdressage.com DIOR DE LUXE Superstar for sale  was last modified:…

I have really enjoyed this Saturday morning. Slept until 8.30(!!!) and then I’ve been working on our new projects while eating my favourite breakfast; overnight oats with fresh fruit. Later…

Camilla Bekkevold and Sanne Svendsen had their M-level debut with their two horses today. First one to go was Sanne on her 7yr mare Hannah Montana W. She had a…

Charlie is always following us around the yard, watching everything and everyone. Buuuuut today he got tired and took a little nap in the Dufour Dressage chair 😉 Tired little…

I’ve had a normal day here at Grønagergård. Rode the horses in the morning, and after that I’ve been teaching my talented students. Later today I’ll go with Sanne and…

Here you have a small video clip from the price ceremony after our great win in GPS. My super groom did an amazing job ha delving Cassidy at the ceremony.…

For those of you who haven’t seen the full video of our ride in Grand Prix Special scoring our personal best, here’s the video link to full video. Hope you’ll…

I’ve had some problems with my bag the last week, and when i woke up this morning it was my neck hurting :/ So at the moment I’m sitting in…

I’ve been in Jytland all day long working on new projects for the blog. It’s been a long day working with the great team from IAMBIC. Within the next couple…

I was sooooo tired yesterday that I couldn’t even update my blog! But now I’m back 🙂 Today I left early to take the ferry to Jytland. We have a…

I could easily sleep until next week, oh boy I’m more than tired! But I had to get up at 5 to have session in the gym. I could really…

Oh wow. Yesterday was like a dream coming true – had the most amazing ride in GPS even though we had a few mistakes he was looooovely to ride. I’m…

I guess I’m the luckiest rider ever when it comes to supporters!! I’ve received soooo many greetings and pictures on FB, snapchat and sms. Thank you every one!! The best…

Yesterday couldn’t have been better! Actually he was more tense when we entered the arena than he was in our training sessions. The weather was slightly more windy and maybe…

My hopes for today is to bring a relaxed Cassidy into the arena. It sounds easy, but it’s really not often that I can manage to keep him relaxed when…

All Danish riders passed the vet tjek yesterday and now we’re ready to today’s GP. I’m the third Dane to enter the arena, and my starttime is 17:18. This morning…

According to my heavy bag pains, I have to lay down to relax my bag. So at the moment Cassidy is eating his lunch while I’m relaxing. Super cosy and…

Even though we’re at competition I have to get my favourite breakfast. Therefore I brought my usual stuff with me: oats, protein powder, fresh fruit and chia seeds. After a…

The morning started early with a trainingsession on all the arenas. Mostly in the main arena. He felt super relaxed (almost too good to be true?!), and we worked with…

We arrived yesterday in Odense. Such a nice competition ground and we are stabled nicely. My bag hurted very very bad yesterday so I didn’t had the energy to post…

It was not that warm this morning (14 degrees) so when the horses got turned out it was with blanckets on. When I came out a few hours later my…

For a lot of years I’ve lived without eating breakfast. I thought I didn’t had the time, it was not easy enough, and I didn’t felt any different when eating…

The cutest little dog and I took a little nap on the stable floor after some good rides on Cassidy and Edison. He’s soooooo cute, and I totally adore him!…

We had a very good training today. We rode through the GPS and there was a lot of highlights. Also some mistakes, but overall I’m very happy. Tomorrow is rest…

Before our first competition day on Saturday we have to train tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Today we had a great session with rune. We’re practising a mix of canter and…

Had a super super super hard workout this morning with the best trainer ever, Tommy! 35 minutes warm up at the cross trainer and then off to a ridiculous hard…

Cavalleria Toscana has really done a great job with this new summer collection. Lovely new clothing and then these new sunglasses…. I’m fan! Love these glasses  was last modified: October…

Cassidy is truly enjoying life these days with the sunny weather. He’s out in the field from 7-11 every day and then again around 6-7 in the evening for a…

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I’m on my way to competition once again, as I have to help my two junior students Frida and Sara. Today they’re doing the individual junior test, and I hope…

When finishing the horses and cleaned up all the mess after my competition today, I ended up in the windowsill with an episode of Whitecollar and a homemade smoothie 🙂…

After a great day competing with my two super stars, I really needed some light, healthy and tasty food. This is super simple; tomato, avocado and mozzarella salad and a…

Just finished off an amazing competition day. Dior De Luxe did a great job winning with 72.8%. No mistakes and great extended exercises and nice flying changes. For my taste…

Have you seen the new sunglass collection from Cavalleria Toscana? I loooooove them! 😀 cool design and super quality, plus they’re leight weighted. Cavalleria Toscana  was last modified: October 6th,…

Off to competition 6 o’clock! Therefore the early clock alarm. I have to compete two horses in MB0 today. I’m looking forward to compete at one of the most beautiful…

Started my Friday morning at the gym! Super high intensity training: 10×10 super set of combined exercise: front squad (35kg) direct up in shoulder press. And then 15 wall balls…

Wauw it’s been sooooo warm today in Denmark. I’ve been lucky to teach almost all day long today, only ‘disturbed’ by my 5 lovely horses that needed to be ridden…

I’ve had 10 students today – super hard working and always ready to learn something new. Tomorrow two of my junior students are competing at a big national show in…

Had a cosy evening yesterday with my parents at the little monster Charlie. There is a lot of planning according to renting out boxes and a lot of competitions the…

This summer shirt from Cavalleria Toscana has got a great look and feels amazing to wear. It just feels like a second layer of skin – soft and so nice…

Three days in a row Tommy and I have had some high intensity workouts! Tomorrow I’ll take a day off from the gym, as my body is more than sore…

This morning started out as usually: at the gym from 6.15-8.00 and then back home riding some horses, followed by the morning-students. Today is quite calm because I have break…

Today Jeanett from Hestetand.dk checked Cassidy. It’s been 7 months since she treated him last time, and some small things had to be korrigated, but nothing criminal. He’s not that…

Today Dia-Lou went to have a pedicure before the big competition the following weekend. I guess she looks rather happy with her new nails…. Pedicure for Dia-Lou was last modified:…

For the first time this year it was warm enough to take the blanckets off the horses. Cassidy had a lovely time rollin’ on the paddock, so when we brought…

Today we trained a bit different from what we are used to do. My bag has been very sore the last couple of days and therefore we didn’t do the…

It’s almost breaking news that the Danish Summer is almost over us! Today it’s amazing to ride outside; 13 degrees and no wind at all. Days like this it’s truly…

I’m on my way to my work out with my amazing trainer Tommy. I have sessions this week from 6.30-8.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, so I guess that Saturday…

Today it was my talented students turn to compete. Frida and Sara are both junior riders competing towards this Summer’s biggest competitions. Today they both did very well in class…

Cassidy really wants to work hard again, and I can’t wait to start out with our first training session on Tuesday with Rune! It’s very important with these off-periods for…

Yesterday I competed Fældgårdens Dia-Lou in her only second M-level class. She did a good job at the warm up and she felt super relaxed. When entering the arena she…

Sorry for my food spam, but I’m simply a sucker for food pictures 😉 here’s one from tonight’s dinner… What do you like to eat for dinner?? Food spam was…

Sunday cuddling with the best Cassidy!

This is just so delicious!! Overnight oats with fresh fruit. It’s so damn easy and tastes amazing. Overnight oats:  Smash one banana in the ball you want to eat the…

I’m feeling so lucky to have such an amazing trainer as Tommy. He really understands to keep me motivated and varies the training all the time! Really great training this…

I only two training sessions this week because of a very busy week. Monday’s workout was more than challenging, so I fear that this mornings training gonna be one of…

These four cuties looked sooooo sweet this morning eating their morning hay in the field. Every morning they get out around 7 o’clock and it’s a bit different what time…

Today a new project stars in connection to the blog. A film team will be here all day today while I’m training, grooming and all that stuff. Can’t wait 😀…

Today I really had a great lunch. Super quick and it tastes soooo good. A quick salad and then this bread with fried egg, avocado, fresh basil leaves and a…

When braiding I often cuts the last piece of the braid of, so make it easier to bend and sow. And that’s why Cassidy looks like hell when we come…

To participate at an Olympic game is a huge dream – I think it is a dream for a lot of equestrians! The next Olympic is this Summer and we…

Here’s the full video of our Grand Prix Special test. Click on the link to watch it: GRAND PRIX SPECIAL Full video GPS was last modified: October 6th, 2017 by…

Another early morning here in Roskilde. I’ll be on the road this morning, and then I’ll ride lessons with Rune around noon. The vet is passing by to check Cassidy…

It has been lovely to eat different food in Germany, but it is not the same as being at home and able to control my diet. When being at a…

Revieved this cute picture from Rikke who walks Cassidy every afternoon. It’s so nice that Rikke takes some time with Cassidy, so he gets to stretch his legs and have…

Today has been very relaxing for this young man. Cassidy will have a few days with some walks in Hedeland and just simply enjoy to be a little pony 😉…

Wauw I’ve just received these great photos from @Koen Gomes. It’s a beautiful scene to be photographed in, so it’s not that hard looking good for Cassidy – the rider…

Normally I don’t post pictures of our prices, but this one is really nice I think. Saturday Cassy won these two beautiful items 🙂 we had the price ceremony without…

Just finished a killer work out session with my super trainer Tommy. F*ck it was not a party today. I think it’s a combination of lack of training the last…

After a good walk, some food and an hour of relaxing I let him out on the paddock. He really enjoyed a few hours with some wind in his hair…

This was what met us when we arrived at Grønagergård today. The most amazing decoration for Cassidy the birthday kid and as a congratulation on our results this weekend. Can’t…

It’s Cassy’s birthday today 😀 13 years and on the top of his carrier! Cassidy has been with us for almost 6yr this year, can’t believe that time has passed…

Our performance in Grand Prix special was a bit more tense than in the Grand Prix. Actually a lot more. Already at the warm up he was on his toes…

These two cuties before yesterday’s performance. Cassidy loves to stand with his head out off the box all day watching us making all the equipment ready. When I have a…

Another day has begun here in Hagen. We trained this morning in the main arena, and he seems to be relaxed and happy. Now we’re having breakfast and are watching…

Mom, dad, Rune and I celebrated our performance yesterday with great dinner and a drink. Received the protocol and it’s interesting to read the judges comments and they’re truly useful…

After our ride yesterday we had a cosy walk in the sun while Cassidy dried after a bath. Ooooh I couldn’t be more happy with this little super star :-)!!!…

This was how happy I was yesterday after our ride! He was such a sweet heart in the arena and we had almost no mistakes. Small tensions but a lot…

This post has taken me an hour to post!! I have absolutely the worst internet connection ever – even at the hotel!! I’m so sorry, but it won’t upload any…

We had a super training – and now I really have to go a sleep, as I’ll be up 4.45 tomorrow morning! The Internet connection is SO bad at our…

As every equestrian know, it’s so good damn difficult to keep the phone charged all day when being at a competition. That’s why i haven’t posted any video yet –…

We’ve been walking around a few times after the morning ride and here after his lunch, he took a nap. Really nice to see that he’s able to relax and…

It’s beautiful decorated all over with Danish flags and Danish-stuff. Small shops and simply very cosy but still impressive. We had a long walk ealier on the arena. He is…

I’m super happy about today’s result. Øgårdens Dior De Luxe had her debut in MB2 (M-level) and did a super job, despite a bit chaotic warm up with a lost…

Here’s a short training video from todays session with Rune. My sweet mom captured a few moments from our training and I’ve simply edited them into one longer video. We…

Øgårdens Dior De Luxe is an amazing mare. She’s developing every week, and currently she makes 3-tempies and has started working on the canter pirouettes. In 2015 she won the Youngster…

On Wednesday 20th April Atterupgaards Cassidy, mom and I will leave for Hagen CDI4*. The master list is online, and boy I was just about dying when I scrolled down…

As the headline says Celine Silfen finished off her hat trick, when she won the Freestyle in Nieuw Sint Joosland with 74.6%  I wasn’t there to help her at the…

Digishots.nl has taken the most amazing pictures of Atterupgaards Cassidy and I during the last couple of years. Lean (the photographer) is so talented and I simply love when he’s…

Oooooh boy what a superstar!!!! After another great ride in Freestyle this amazing couple gained 74.6% and finished off their hattrick. What a weekend this has been for Celine and…

Ealier today we (Rune and I) flew to The Netherlands to support our students competing CDIJY Nieuw Sint Joosland.  My student Celine Silfen will join her first international junior competition…

For some of you he won’t need any introduction, but for you who don’t know what Atterupgaards Cassidy is for a horse, here’s a biography about my best friend and…

Another week just started today, after an amazing weekend with a great local competition. I brought two horses: my own 6yr old Edison who had his competition debut, and Fældgårdens…

Last year I bought the gelding Edison e. Edward/Weltmeyer. He is 6 this year and have never been competed. Normally the youngsters learn how to “compete” during youngster championates or…

As many of you already know, I’m sponsored by the Italian brand Cavalleria Toscana. For the last two years I have been riding in their cloth during daily training as…

Tuesday and Wednesday this week Atterupgaards Cassidy, mom and I went to Middelfart to train with the national coach Rudolf Zeilinger and my own trainer Rune Willum. First day we trained…

This Sunday I had to train in the gym all by myself. The last couple of months I’ve been training a lot together with my personal trainer Tommy and only…

Yesterday was a lovely day in Herning at Herning Horse Show. I had to help my student Annitta Duus at the warm up before the Youngster Championship testriding. It was the…

The last couple of months my eating habits have changed dramatically. I have always loved cake, candy and a lot of other unhealthy stuff, but since I started my new…

Wehuuuuu today it’s Friday!    I’ve had a busy week and I’m so much looking forward to have a “short day” this Friday. I have training at the gym from…

Today I want to share three videos with you; they’re recorded just a few months after we bought Atterupgaards Cassidy to our stable in 2010. I’m sorry that they’re in…

I thought it could be fun to make a little biography of my own three horses. At the moment I own Atterupgaards Cassidy, Chantal Skovvang and Edison. Furthermore I have…

Sunday was the big Freestyle day in Holte with Chantal Skovvang. I didn’t had the time to make a freestyle for Chantal, and because of that we had to borrow…

In this Q&A I’ll answer on some of the “smaller” questions. You guys have asked me a lot about specific training tips, and I promise you that you’ll get a…

Today I brought Chantal Skovvang to a national competition here in Denmark. We participated in a cup called Bondgaard Byg Cup. It’s a tournament which runs over two days. Saturday…

… And now we’re talking material luxury! Every Saturday I’ll post something I find very luxurious. It can be a new horse gear item, a luxury dinner or something completely…

Today it’s Friday, yaaaay!   My Friday-night plans are not that crazy unfortunately. I have to compete Chantal Skovvang tomorrow at a national show in Holte. We have to do…

It’s important to eat right whenever you have to perform all day long. For me it’s important to keep my energy level stabil from early morning till late late evening.…

It’s extremely important to stay focused all the time during a training session. No phones, no text messages or other disturbing things when riding, because it really distract your focus…

Maybe it’s just me, but when being an equestrian there is in general not a lot of focus on your training and your diet. But when it comes to your…

First of all this is a blog that follows my daily work with all my horses. You will, among other things, be able to see how I train all my…

Saturday three Dufour Dressage students took off to a training session with the national U18 and U21 trainer Ulrich G. Sørensen. Celine Silfen has participated a few times before so…

A few weeks ago I did an interview with a journalist from COSTUME and a little photo shoot too. This means that I am a part of this weeks magazine,…

There are a million things that makes a good rider, but here are five things you definitely  don’t want to miss.   The riders physical condition The first thing that…

When training my horses, I really want them to be with me and take part the game we’re playing. Of course you’d need to be consequent when educating a horse,…

Equipment like saddles and bridles are something we use every day, and therefore we’d like to take care of it in the best way possible. Leather equipment is often rather…