What happened to Blue Hors Matine?

What happened to Blue Hors Matine?

Danish dressage star Blue Hors Matine has been euthanized after breaking her leg in her field, according to Horse and Hound. The 13-year-old gray mare (by Silver Moon) broke her right forelimb at the knee while out with pasture buddy Blue Hors Cavan.

What kind of horse is Blue Hors Matine?

Danish Warmblood mare
The 13-year-old Danish Warmblood mare was bred by Inger B. Katballe and was ridden by Andreas Helgstrand throughout her career. The pair won bronze in the grand prix special at the World Equestrian Games at Aachen in 2006, and an internet video of Matiné at the games (above) has been viewed 11.5 million times.

Who owned Blue Hors Matine?

Biography. 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.

Are dressage horses abused?

Many horses compete at the highest level of dressage and are not treated cruelly. However, some dressage competitions and training are cruel. Harmful conditions arise through forceful and rapid training methods. Owners of competitive dressage horses are typically animal lovers, but they also have a desire to win.

Did Blue Hors Matine have any foals?

Blue Hors Matiné was pregnant with her first foal at the time of her accident. Sadly, the foal also did not survive.

Which country is best at dressage?

The United States had more international dressage riders and shows than any other nation last year but Germany had the greatest number of dressage horses, according to the annual report of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

Why do dressage horses froth at the mouth?

Dressage horses foam at the mouth due to excessive saliva. It’s a positive sign that the horse is relaxed and in the correct position. Sometimes the foam is tinted green or orange, especially during training.

What does dressage mean in English?

This is a sport involving the execution of precise movements by a trained horse in response to barely perceptible signals from its rider. The word dressage means “training” in French. Particularly important are the animal’s pace and bearing in performing walks, trots, canters, and more specialized maneuvers.

Who is the #1 dressage rider in the world?

1. Isabell Werth. As the most decorated dressage rider, Isabell Werth has dominated the dressage scene since the 1990s. Werth was born on July 21, 1969, in Issum, Germany, and began riding when she was just five years old.

What happened to Blue Hors Matine the horse?

Andreas Helgstrand at the World Cup, this performance was much applauded and praised, describing the mare Blue Hors Matine as “dancing”. She appears as a marionette on strings, not as a horse trained in proper Dressage principles. She suffered multiple injuries and died shortly after this competition.

What did Andreas Helgstrand do to his horse?

Andreas Helgstrand went on in later years to be known for the Blue Tongue scandal where his horse’s tongue turned blue during several different rides from the pressure in the mouth placed on the bit. He never suffered any penalties for those abuses. Note the raised heel of the rider.

What makes a good horse a good student?

They are unique to riding and training the horse in a hyperflexed position. Often horses who go on to be “good students” of this method manage to cope from learned helplessness.