Benaira MB became the champion of the 2026 Oldenburg Elite Mare Show held in Höven, Germany, on 4 July 2026.
Before packed stands, accompanied by a knowledgeable audience and set in a thrilling atmosphere, the best young Oldenburg mares took the stage. Spontaneous applause and spine-tingling moments made it clear: the combination of top-level sport and first-class breeding thrilled exhibitors and spectators alike.
Benaira MB
Benaira MB, born in 2023, by Bonds out of Fräulein Smilla by El.H. Fürstenball x Sir Donnerhall x Feinbrand (breeder: Maria-Antonia Burczyk; owner: Burczyk and Damil Ventures) was named the celebrated champion mare of the Oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Association (OL).
Her grandmother, Splish Splash, gave birth to the licensed stallion Fortunatus by For Romance I, a premium stallion at his licensing in Verden who has since enjoyed international success in advanced-level competition. This bloodline also produced Del Magico by Dimaggio, the licensed runner-up in the 2014 World Championships for six-year-old dressage horses.
Runner-Up: A Magic Moment HJN
The silver medal was once again secured by a daughter of Bonds: A Magic Moment HJN, born in 2022, by Bonds out of VbPrSt. Altana by Don Schufro x Sevillano xx x Rigorosus, bred by Theo and Sabrina Vagepohl, owned by Helene Raatgering.
Her grandmother, the elite mare Abigail, produced Diva Royale (by Don Schufro) - who placed in international Grand Prix competitions—her full sister StPrA Dolce Vita, who is successful at the S-level, and her full brother Don Sevillano, who is also successful in international advanced dressage competitions.
Bronze for Heideglück
Heideglück J, born in 2022, by Viva Gold out of El./StPrSt. Heiderose by San Amour I x De Niro x Donnerhall, breeder: Vera Jürgens, Arnsberg; owner: Marco Trier, Schlitz, was delighted to receive the 1c prize.
Her dam, Heiderose, gave birth to the 2019 Oldenburg Champion Mare of the Year, Heideromanze by For Romance I, who is now winning L-level dressage classes under the guidance of the breeder’s daughter, Lisa Jürgens. Her grandmother, Elite/VbPrSt. Heideprinzess, is the dam of OLHPrSt. Heideperle JH by Sir Donnerhall I, who paraded in the Brillantring at Rastede two years ago, as well as the 2014 Brillantring Mare of the Year, Elite/StPrSt. Heide Queen OLD by El.H. Bordeaux.
Results - 2026 Oldenburg Elite Mare Show - Höven
- to come
Related Links
Oldenburg Elite Mare Show and Young Horse Championships Leave Rastede
Füchtels Hedda, Champion of the 2025 Oldenburg Elite Mare Show