Danish Olympian Andreas Helgstrand made a winning comeback to the show arena after a one-year suspension following the broadcast of a controversial undercover documentary exposing alleged horse abuse at Helgstrand dressage. During his suspension, his major client Bolette Wandt ended their collaboration, with Isabell Werth taking over the ride on Grand Prix horse Wendy and winning team gold and individual silver at the 2024 Olympics.
Helgstrand competed with Jovian at the CDN Hjallerup in February 2025, receiving a winning score of 76.967%. The test was well-received by judges and the attending crowd, with Kirsten Søgaard, Jesper Holst Hansen, and Marie Dige Søgaard all placing the pair first. British rider Annabella Pidgley finished second in the competition.
After his suspension, Helgstrand’s return to the competition ring with Jovian was met with success, marking a positive comeback for the Danish Olympian. His performance at the CDN Hjallerup was well-received by judges and spectators, with the pair earning a winning score and a first-place finish in the competition.
