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| Name | Andreas Helgstrand |
| First Name | Andreas |
| Last Name | Helgstrand |
| Occupation | Rider |
| Birthday | October 2 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Dragør |
| Home Town | Capital Region of Denmark |
| Birth Country | Denmark |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Ulf Helgstrand, Ewa Helgstrand |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Marianne Helgstrand |
| Children(s) | Alexander Yde Helgstrand |
Andreas Helgstrand Biography
Andreas Helgstrand is one of the most popular and richest Rider who was born on October 2, 1977 in Dragør, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark.
Andreas Helgstrand (born October 2, 1977) is a Danish dressage rider. He won four consecutive Danish dressage championships, from 2005 through 2008.
He has since worked as a horse trainer, riding instructor, and horse trader; first in the Netherlands with Anne van Olst, then in Kongsberg in Norway, before replacing Lars Petersen at the Blue Hors stud in Randboel, Denmark. At the 2004 Olympics, riding Cavan, Helgstrand came in ninth in the individual and fifth in the team. He finished fourth in the 2004 poll for Danish sportsperson of the year.
Andreas Helgstrand was born in 1977 to Ulf Helgstrand and his wife. His father became president of the Danish Equestrian Federation. Andreas started competitive riding aged 7 or 8, competing initially in showjumping. At the age of 17, he started training as a riding master in 1994 at the Sport Riding Club in Aalborg. He passed the final exams in 2000.
Andreas Helgstrand Net Worth
Andreas is one of the richest Rider from Denmark. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andreas Helgstrand's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rider |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
At the end of 2008 Helgstrand left the Blue Hors stud to start his own business, which he named Helgstrand Dressage, at Møgelmosegård near Aalborg.
In 2008, Helgstrand won his fourth consecutive Danish dressage championship, on his fourth horse (Don Schufro, after Cavan, Matiné and Casmir). At the 2008 Olympics, riding Don Schufro, he came in eleventh in the individual and third in the team.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Helgstrand withdrew from the 2007 Dressage World Cup finals in Las Vegas when Matiné twisted her left front pastern on arrival while getting out of the van. She was retired from competition in the months afterward, as she was unable to recover from the injury. In 2010 she had to be euthanised after breaking a leg in the pasture.
Who is Andreas Helgstrand Dating?
According to our records, Andreas Helgstrand married to Marianne Helgstrand. As of January 13, 2024, Andreas Helgstrand’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Andreas Helgstrand. You may help us to build the dating records for Andreas Helgstrand!In 2010 Helgstrand rode Uno Donna Unique to victory in the 6-year-old class at the 2010 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses. In 2013 Helgstrand became embroiled in a dispute regarding the sale of Uno Donna Unique. In the same year, he came under extensive media fire regarding controversial photographs taken of him riding his horse in the disputed rollkur technique.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Andreas Helgstrand height 1.83 m Andreas weight 67 kg & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
At the 2006 World Equestrian Games, riding the mare Matiné, Helgstrand came in second in the Individual freestyle and third in the individual special. Eurodressage’s report of the tournament called him “the favourite of the crowd” and said he “seemed to have redefined piaffe and passage”. A video of this performance (to the hip-hop song “No Mo” by Red Astaire) has circulated widely on YouTube, being seen over 5 million times.
Helgstrand was shortlisted for the Danish dressage team for the 2012 Olympics, but was not selected.
Facts & Trivia
Andreas Ranked on the list of most popular Rider. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Denmark. Andreas Helgstrand celebrates birthday on October 2 of every year.
In April 2014 Helgstrand was under scrutiny for animal cruelty due to alleged harsh, illegal and cruel training methods. The Danish animal protection service summoned him for a meeting. Several of the big Danish newspapers were running stories with photographs from a recent event where his horse Foldagers Akeem was bleeding and had a blue tongue. On November 28 2014, the court in Aalborg announced an acquittal verdict in the case against Helgstrand, acquitting him of all charges. ”I am very happy about the ruling of the court; it is important for me personally, but also for the sport in general. It has been quite tough to have these accusations hovering, but my family and I are now focusing on the future instead,” said Helgstrand.
How did Andreas Helgstrand make his money?
A world-renowned dressage rider Andreas has had a noticeable sports career before founding Helgstrand Dressage winning medals at the Olympics, World Cup and European Championships. With many victories, Andreas is a role model for many young and ambitious riders.
How much does a grand prix dressage horse cost?
According to Gorenstein, a dressage-trained horse can cost anywhere from $60,000 to $100,000, but that’s just the beginning.
What is Rollkur method dressage?
Rollkur is a controversial training technique that was imported from some European countries many decades ago. The Rollkur technique involves the forced, aggressive, over-flexion of the horse’s neck, with the effect of coercing the horse into an artificial outline and holding it in that position for long periods.
What is a dressage event?
What is Dressage? In Dressage competitions, horse and rider perform a series of predetermined movements, known as ‘figures’ or “movements” in an arena of either 20×60 metres or occasionally 20×40 metres.
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