International Rider for Helgstrand Academy
Ambitious professional rider to develop the world's best dressage horses
Experienced Dressage Rider
Helgstrand Dressage is one of the world's most renowned and successful stables for the training and sale of elite dressage horses. With our EU stallion stations in both Denmark and Germany, we secure the finest bloodlines from around the globe. In total, we accommodate over 700 horses across our five state-of-the-art training centers: Helgstrand Dressage, Helgstrand Academy, Helgstrand Youngsters, Helgstrand USA, and Helgstrand Germany.
The Job
In close cooperation with our General Manager: Thomas Sigtenbjerggaard, Academy Manager: Oliver Luze, you will be responsible for the training and development of your own list of talented horses — from young horses to small tour level.
Your main tasks are:
- Educating horses
- Participating in competitions, licensings and shows.
About You
We imagine that you have several years of experience riding dressage horses and have developed elite horses up to small tour level. You have a good feeling for training different horses with different needs.
It is important that you are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, where we achieve results together.
We Offer
We offer a professional and motivating workplace with highly skilled trainers and dedicated colleagues. At Helgstrand, we believe success is achieved through teamwork.
We maintain an open dialogue and a positive work environment, where employees are trusted and given freedom in their daily work.
In addition, we offer
- Salary according to qualifications
- Equipment and clothing package that matches the needs of the position
- Physiotherapeutic treatment
- The best opportunity for development
Apply
Please upload your application and CV - with video and we will get back to you.
- Brand
- Helgstrand
- Locations
- Uggerhalne (DK)

Uggerhalne (DK)
About Global Equestrian Group
Welcome to the Global Equestrian Group
Situated in the northern part of Denmark, you find the headquarters of Global Equestrian Group – a group of highly esteemed brands with the vision of becoming the world’s leading equestrian company.
GEG was established in the beginning of 2021 when Waterland Private Equity acquired the majority of Helgstrand Dressage, founded by Andreas Helgstrand. Today the Group has +250 full-time employees and an annual revenue of EUR 175 million.
In February 2021, Beerbaum Stables was acquired and multiple Olympic medallist, showjumper Ludger Beerbaum joined the group as co-owner. And in June 2021, Global Equestrian Group acquired Wellington International. The most recent GEG acquisition is Outstanding Stables led by one of the world’s most acknowledged dressage riders, Patrik Kittel, acquired in June 2022.
Global Equestrian Group has activities in dressage, show jumping and events, the exquisite jewellery company Helgstrand Jewellery and equestrian accessories and apparel company Kingsland Equestrian, as well as other equestrian sports investments. GEG will continue to carry out investments ensuring that the group will continue to grow its activities throughout the world.
Welcome to the Global Equestrian Group – we hope you will follow us on our journey towards becoming the world’s leading equestrian company!
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