Global Equestrian Group was established in the beginning of 2021. Waterland Private Equity acquired the majority of shares of Helgstrand Dressage in 2018. In February 2021 German showjumper Ludger Beerbaum Stables was acquired and joined the group as co-owner. And in June 2021 Global Equestrian Group acquired Wellington International (formerly known as Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC)) and the owners of PBIEC joined the group as new co-owners. In the future the Group will have around 250 full-time employees. Global Equestrian Group has activities in dressage, show jumping and events, the jewellery company Helgstrand Jewellery and equestrian accessories and apparel company Kingsland, as well as other equestrian sports investments.