News & Horses: "Competition"

Official Statement on Santiago HGF

July 17, 2026

Following an outstanding spring season in the United States, highlighted by impressive performances at the CDI Ocala and CDI TerraNova, and culminating at the CDI Segovia, Santiago HGF, ridden by Antonio Crespín, earned his selection for the 2026 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. In recent days, Santiago HGF suffered an incident that required veterinary attention. Although he was progressing well, as a precautionary measure he was referred to a veterinary hospital in Belgium to verify that everything was evolving as expected and to undergo a comprehensive examination. Following the necessary diagnostic tests and the assessment of the veterinary team, the decision was made to withdraw him from competition. From the very beginning, the horse's health and welfare have been our absolute priority. Kim Van Kampen commented:  “Of course we’re disappointed but we are also experienced horse people and things go this way sometimes. In this case we had a choice to make and we chose the safest option for the horse. We don’t want to show a horse that is not 100%. We stand with the Spanish team and wish them the best of luck and a wonderful week in Verden” We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved, especially the veterinary team, for their professionalism, dedication, and outstanding care. Finally, we would like to wish the very best of luck to all the members of the P.R.E team who will represent Spain at the 2026 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses. Tras una brillante temporada primaveral en Estados Unidos con los concursos internacionales de Ocala y Terranova, finalizando en el CDI de Segovia, Santiago HGF montado por Antonio Crespín  logró su clasificación para el Campeonato del Mundo de Caballos Jóvenes 2026. En los últimos días, Santiago HGF ha sufrido un percance que ha requerido atención veterinaria. Como medida de precaución y con el objetivo de confirmar que todo evolucionaba correctamente, fue trasladado a un hospital veterinario en Bélgica para una valoración exhaustiva. Tras las correspondientes pruebas y la evaluación del equipo médico, se concluyó que la mejor decisión es retirar al caballo de la competición.  La salud y el bienestar del caballo han sido, desde el primer momento, la prioridad absoluta. Kim Van Kampen comenta :  “Por supuesto, estamos decepcionados, pero también somos personas con experiencia en el mundo del caballo y sabemos que, a veces, estas cosas ocurren. En esta ocasión teníamos que tomar una decisión y elegimos la opción más segura para el caballo. No queremos presentar a un caballo que no esté al 100 %. Apoyamos al equipo español y les deseamos toda la suerte  y una magnífica semana en Verden.» Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todas las personas involucradas, así como a todo el equipo veterinario por su profesionalidad, dedicación y excelente atención.  Desde aquí, deseamos mucha suerte a todos los integrantes del equipo P.R.E  que representarán a España en el Campeonato del Mundo de Caballos Jóvenes 2026

HGF Celebrates Success at Fiesta Ocala / IBERICON 2025

October 30, 2025

In only its second year participating, Hampton Green Farm delivered an extraordinary performance at IBERICON 2025 / Fiesta Ocala, confirming the strength and consistency of our  breeding program. The event, which brings together breeders, riders, and enthusiasts of Iberian horses from across the country and abroad, became a true showcase for the quality of horses bred and developed at HGF. In the morphology competition at Fiesta Ocala, Hampton Green Farm presented a group of young horses aged two to five years old, all bred at the farm. Under the presentation of  spanish handler Diego González, HGF horses consistently placed at the top of their sections in both conformation and movement classes. Among the standouts were Don Destas HGF, crowned Young Horse Movement Champion of the Show, and Santiago HGF, who earned the titles of Adult Stallion Conformation Champion and Functionality Champion.  The highlight of the week came when Hampton Green Farm was awarded “Best Breeder of the Show” by ANCCE, marking a historic achievement and a recognition of the farm’s growing influence in PRE breeding in the United States. With numerous section victories—Brígida HGF, Ferro HGF, Santiago HGF, and Borbón HGF among them and multiple special awards at Fiesta Ocala Success extended beyond the morphology ring. In the Iberian Cup dressage competition, Kerrigan Gluch riding Cartujano FSR captured the Small Tour title, delivering two strong performances with scores above 73%. Meanwhile, Olympic rider and new HGF Head Trainer José Daniel Martín Dockx contributed to the educational side of the event, offering a two-day clinic for riders and presenting a masterclass on the training system of the PRE horse, from young horse development to the Grand Prix level, featuring several HGF horses and riders.

World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes Discover Dressage and Hampton Green Farm as official founding partners

December 13, 2021

Ocala, Fla. – December 13, 2021– World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage as Founding Partners of the new multidisciplinary and equestrian sports venue. As part of the multiyear agreement, Hampton Green Farm will be the title sponsor of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022-2023 Dressage competition series. In addition, World Equestrian Center – Ocala will be home to the innovative Discover Dressage educational programs and events. “The new World Equestrian Center has to be seen to be believed,” said Kimberly Van Kampen of Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. “There is no other equestrian show facility like it, in both philosophy and facilities. Both Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, in their own rights, focus their efforts on young horses and youth riders in order to create a solid foundation for future success. We are honored to partner with World Equestrian Center to see dressage grow in this amazing place!” World Equestrian Center – Ocala features facilities for year-round, multidisciplinary equestrian and sports events. The venue also offers indoor arenas and multipurpose buildings for vendor displays, while the expo centers are perfect for tradeshows and conventions, as well as automobile, art and antique shows and weddings. The expansive facility sits on 378 acres with another 300 in reserve for future expansion. “We are grateful for the support of Discover Dressage and Hampton Green Farm,” said Roby Roberts, WEC CEO. “Kimberly Van Kampen has been beyond generous in sharing with us her enthusiasm and expertise in the world of dressage. Her guidance has been instrumental in helping us to create a world-class dressage environment at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.” About Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage Hampton Green Farms is dedicated to the development of the PRE horse in America, through breeding, training, sales and competition. Learn more at hamptongreenfarm.com/en. Discover Dressage is a 501(c)(3) Florida nonprofit organization. Its mission is to inspire and encourage American youth to discover dressage, to inspire lifelong learning and success, to promote healthy competition and advance the accessibility of the sport of dressage to all areas of the U.S. Learn more at discoverdressage.com. About World Equestrian Center World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio. These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property. Dedicated to offering great sport and fun in a family-friendly environment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction. Learn more at wec.net.

HGF and WEG 2014: New Records, New Standards

May 20, 2015

The rain and wind of Normandy did not dampen the thrill of being part of the World Equestrian Games 2014. For our team, Spain, and for our horse and rider, Jose Daniel Martin Dockx and Grandioso, the World Championships in France were a highly successful and unforgettable experience. The 2014 WEG hosted the strongest field of dressage horses in history. The top 15 horses scored a full 5 percentage points higher (in final individual score) than the top 15 in 2010. As our sport grows in popularity, our horses and riders are growing in skills and capability, and the 2014 WEG was a celebration of new levels of achievement. In the Team Competition, the top three teams were clearly defined prior to the games, and their final point tallies left them virtually untouchable. The only question was the order among themselves. The real drama—at least behind the scenes—was the placings for the next four positions: Spain, US, Denmark and Sweden were in a heated race. Predictions in the press put Spain and the United States behind the other two, and in most cases Spain coming in last, in spite of the results at Aachen where the Spanish took the bronze. When the first two days of team competition were done, 98 riders had entered the arena in Caen, representing the best pairs from 47 nations. In the end, it was Germany, Great Britain, and the Netherlands in the medals, with US taking fourth and close behind Spain in fifth, followed by Sweden and Denmark—with the fourth through sixth place teams scoring less than a point and a half apart. Strong rides from the three top riders for Spain boosted the team above many well-known combinations for the other countries, with a finish that seemed to take many by surprise. Jose Daniel Martin Dockx and Grandioso finished13th in the Grand Prix with 74.23, setting a World Games record for the highest Grand Prix score by a PRE. A 75.1 for Morgan Barbancon and Painted Black, and 72.4 for Jose Antonio Garcia Mena and Norte ensured that all three would move on to the Individual finals in the Grand Prix Special. In the Individual competition, Dani and Grandioso achieved a personal best in the Special, breaking the 74% mark for the first time in their career (74.09). An excellent score, just missing the top 15 for the Kur, the cut-off for which was 74.9. Individually, Dani and Grandioso finished 18th among the best 100 dressage horses from all the nations in the world—an exhilarating feeling for all of us at HGF, the fulfillment of many years of dreams. By all accounts, 2014 WEG was quite different from 2010 in Kentucky. While there was no Fuego Moment at this World Games—no "underdog" who enchanted the audience, causing them to leap to their feet in thunderous applause—there was also no disagreement with the scoring or final placements, nor was there booing from the specatators this year, which must have been a relief for the FEI management. It was all very orderly, but with many high points and stellar performances by veterans and newcomers alike. For PRE horses, the elite results gave even more credibility to the benefit of having these horses make up part of an international team, and we predict that very few countries will turn away a horse based on breed if that horse is capable of scoring over 72%. Following the Games, Grandioso returned home to Malaga, Spain for rest and time off. Soon he and Dani will begin to start preparing for the next big thing…..winter in sunny Florida. Photo Credits: Susan Stickle and Bob Langrish

HGF's Grandioso, Daniel Martin Dockx and the Olympic Experience

September 16, 2013

The level of competition in the London 2012 Olympics was by all accounts the highest in the history of the sport, as was the level of spectatorship. The popularity of dressage is at an all-time high-- and the world's best athletes, both equine and human, were in London to put on an historic record-setting horse show. Competition among the teams was extremely close, and standings were not determined until the very last minute. Great Britain won its first Team medal ever in the sport, no less than the Gold, removing the long-standing world champion Germans from the spot. Ten teams started the competition, seven moved on to the Grand Prix Special, with the final rankings within fractions of a point after the second test. Grandioso and Daniel Martin Dockx were originally appointed Team Reserves following Aachen, but were moved into the starting line-up after the unfortunate last-minute withdrawal of Beatriz Ferrer-Salat's Delgado. Their job was to maintain the Team average so to allow Spain to move forward to the Special. Having competed at the international levels only since last December, the pair were by far the greenest and least known of the combinations that entered the arena at Greenwich Park, but they gave a clean and impressive test that showed many moments of quality and also room for improvement as they become more seasoned and stronger in the exercises. In an environment indescribably electric and intimidating, Daniel was focused and confident, and showed Grandioso in his very best light. Their score of 69.042 in the Grand Prix topped many more experienced pairs and gave the Spanish Team what they needed to progress to the next test. The new Olympic Grand Prix Special proved to be a challenge for most of the field of 32 horses, with the majority of the pairs receiving lower marks than in the Grand Prix. Grandioso and Daniel were one of a very few who improved their marks, to 69.286, allowing them to be competitive in score with horses with prior world championship experience. At the conclusion of the Team Competition, Spain finished seventh, and in a virtual tie with veteran teams such as the United States and Sweden. In the end, Daniel and Grandioso finished 29th out of the 50 top dressage horses in the world and now they will return to Malaga Spain for a much-deserved period of rest and renewal. Memories of leaving a quiet warm-up arena, taking a short path, rounding a corner and entering an arena with walls of 25,000 people rising up into the sky, hundreds of cameras and press personnel, the backdrop of the Maritime Museum and Queens House--as well as the other thousands of moments that made up the total London Olympic experience-- will live with all of us forever. Photo Credits Bob Langrish

BUYER'S GUIDE

July 7, 2013

Why Buy a PRE Horse? --Beauty The PRE Horse has been bred and prized for centuries for its unique beauty. The characteristic features of the PRE Horse--the high-set neck and proud head, the short back and rounded croup, the refined leg and luxurious mane and tail--have defined the standard for equine beauty since the Renaissance. --Temperament The PRE Horse is unmatched in its intelligence, trainability, and sensibility. --Athleticism Modern breeding standards have improved the strength of the back and hindquarters of the PRE Horse resulting in more ground-covering gaits and forward movement, while keeping the breed’s trademark high-stepping expression and aptitude for collection. --Rarity The PRE Horse is the world’s newest developing sport horse breed. Demand for well-bred and well-trained PREs exceeds the supply in the US as well as in Spain. Why Buy a PRE Horse from Hampton Green Farm? --Proven Sires in World-Class Competition HGF selects for breeding only those stallions who have proven themselves in dressage competition as well as in the morphology circuits, as HGF believes that the mentality and ability to do upper level work are inherited. In the past three years alone, HGF sires and offspring have taken first or have been in the ribbons in over 25 CDI classes in the US and Europe, 3 HGF horses have placed in the top five in National Dressage Championships in both the United States and Spain, including achieving National Grand Prix Champion of Spain in 2011. Most recently HGF sire Grandioso was appointed to the Olympic Dressage Team for Spain, finishing 29th of 50 in London 2012. --Modern Movement HGF horses embody the most sought-after traits of the modern Dressage horse—natural roundness conveyed by a ground-covering rhythmic trot with suspension, freedom of the shoulder with knee action in front, and a quick hind leg to match; a canter that is supported by a powerful hind-quarters with flexibility of the croup and a natural propensity to carry the weight underneath the body; a clear four-beat walk with moderate over-stride. The trademark style of movement historically associated with Iberian horses has now become desired by FEI-level riders and pursued by warmblood breeders . --Ideal Environment for Young Horses All HGF young horses are kept in herds and live outside in large pastures for the majority of the year, exposed to all the conditions of the outdoor life. They are handled and started by our experienced staff, who do not introduce stress or isolation into the young horses’ experiences. As a result, HGF horses are confident, social and sensible. --Clientele--HGF is the PRE breeder of choice for Olympians Martin Schaudt, Robert Dover, Courtney King-Dye, Jose Daniel Martin Dockx and Lendon Gray. The majority of HGF buyers are professional dressage riders. How to Evaluate a Young Horse: 1. Look for 3 good gaits. 2. Keep in mind that size is not as important as quality and scope of movement. 3. Evaluate the young horse’s temperament, in the context of the situation. 4. Look for a conformation that will assist your riding goals, or that will best represents the breed standards. 5. Judge the young horse for overall Harmony—of conformation, temperament and movement. 6. Consider the qualities of the parents, view siblings and training sessions with sires if possible. 7. Consider the age of the young horse and its state of development. Scope, strength, suspension and balance improve as the horse reaches physical maturity—6 or 7 years old in the PRE breed.

HGF-bred Horses in the Show Ring

July 7, 2013

HGF has been breeding PREs for dressage competition since 2002. Today, HGF-bred horses are ridden by professionals and amateurs in top competitions in the US, Canada, Germany and Spain, and are consistently receiving top placings and scores over 70% at all levels in both National and International competitions. Most of our clients purchase their HGF horse under three years of age, and have found that our recommended program of buying young and starting their horses with HGF staff has paid off with winning results. Contact HGF for a current list of available foals and young horses. 2005 Infanta HGF and Mica Mabragana--77% at Training 2 in Wellington 2008 Fiero HGF and Nicholas Fyffe--70% at Three Year Materiale in Wellington 2006 Icono HGF and Jasmin Schaudt--82% at National FEI Five Years, Stuttgart, Germany 2006 Innato HGF and Suzanne O'Brien--2012 USPRE Adult Amateur Scholarship Recipient 2003 2003 Idolo American and Maria Lithander--75% at Second Level, Palm Beach Derby, 2010 USDF Second Level Reserve Regional Champion, Traverse City 2006 Decoroso HGF and Cindy Ramirez-Smith--71% First Level, SLO-CDS 2007 Vaquero HGF and Daniel Martin Dockx--80% at International FEI Five Years, Vejer, Spain 2002 Encanto and Daniel Martin Dockx--International GP scores to 67% in Europe

Grandioso Goes to Saumur

July 7, 2013

The last weekend in April we had the honor of competing in Saumur, France with a distinguished group of horses and riders from Spain and other countries. Grandioso is currently "pre-selected" for Olympic training, and this was the first show for the group outside of Spain this year. Although the weather was dire, the competition was intense--with a number of former Olympic and team horses re-establishing their dominance, and a top group of new pairs challenging the establishment. From the best horses, the rides were breathtaking, and the range of quality in the up and coming pairs was exciting for all who enjoy the sport. Spain had a particularly strong showing, topping all four of the Big Tour classes over the leading riders from the Netherlands. Daniel Martin Dockx and Grandioso were in the ribbons in both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special, with scores of 68.2 and 67.6, preserving their international Grand Prix average as they finish this first year of competition at the Grand Prix level. This is the second competition outside of Spain for the pair, and only their fifth time down the centerline at an international show since starting to work together last March. They travel next to Fritzens in June.

Happening Now: HGF's Grandioso and Daniel Martin Dockx to Participate in the Madrid Horse Week 2012

July 7, 2013

The Madrid Horse Week is the Spanish capital's largest equine event, bringing over 300 horses together this week for an indoor international jumping competition (CSI) as well as exhibitions in other horse disciplines. Spanish Olympian Beatriz Ferrer-Salat has organized a Dressage Kur exhibition on Friday and Saturday featuring Juan Manuel Munoz and Daniel Martin Dockx from this year's Spanish Olympic squad, former Spanish Team rider Juan Antonio Jiminez, 2012 Spanish Grand Prix National Champion Carmen Naesgaard, and a selection of riders from other countries. For more information, see http://www.madridhorseweek.com/

Show Report, Spring 2011

June 16, 2013

HGF-bred PREs are entering the show ring, and the results have been coming in. With both professional and amateur riders, HGF young horses are scoring at the top of their classes. --Infanta HGF (Idilio x Encina, 2005) did her first dressage show at Dressage at Lamplight, in Wayne Illinois. With rider Jessica Stark, Infanta took First at Training Level with 69.1, as well as a Second Place at First Level. Infanta is owned by Mary Magee. --2006 Innato HGF (Idilio x Relimpia) also made their show debut with Adult Amateur owner/rider Suzanne O'Brien at Burlwood Benefit Dressage in Michigan. The pair brought home a First and two Second places, with scores of 70, 65 and 63%. --2006 Icono HGF (Idilio x Escapada), owned by Martin Schaudt, debuted in the FEI Five Year Old class in a national show near their home in Stuttgart, Germany. Ridden by Jasmine Schaudt, Icono took Second Place with a 78%. --2006 Decoroso HGF (Decoroso x Quintera), owned and ridden by professional trainer Cindy Ramirez-Smith, won both First level 2 and 3 with a 70% and a 69.6% at SLO-CDS Spring Fling in California. In other news: --Junior Rider Rachel Chowanec and Embrujado (owned by Lendon Gray) scored personal best 68+ in the Team Test and 72+ in the Individual at Westbrook Dressage in Connecticut. --Grandioso III made his Grand Prix debut last month, with new rider Daniel Martin Dockx. The pair competed together in their first CDI at Nambrocca, near Madrid Spain. They were awarded scores of 65.4 in the Grand Prix, and 65.8 in the Grand Prix Special, and took fourth (of 17) and fifth place respectively.

Lendon Youth Dressage Festival Midwest and the Emerging Dressage Athlete Clinic Bring Aspiring Dressage Stars to Hampton Green Farm

June 16, 2013

For three days last week, Fruitport Michigan was the place to be for top youth talent and young equestrians with big dreams. On Friday and Saturday, 11 hand-picked riders participated in the first ever Emerging Dressage Athlete Section A Clinic. This program was conceived last winter by three Olympians--Robert Dover, Lendon Gray and Courtney King-Dye--and patterned after the successful program of the same name for young Jumpers. The 11 riders, all under 21 years old and all young women, were given an exam on the first morning based on a reading list, and then two in-depth riding sessions each with Lendon Gray and/or Courtney King-Dye. The riders came from Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Florida and New York to participate, hoping to be selected for the Section B clinic in November in Wellington with Robert Dover. Not all of the riders were able to bring their own horses, and so mounts were loaned to them from various owners. The level of work was high and the atmosphere intense, but all 11 rode their very best and took away invaluable lessons for the future. Many of the riders brought their own trainers from home, who were able to interact with the clinicians during each session. A dinner on Saturday evening ended with an extended question and answer session between the riders, their trainers and Courtney and Lendon. On Sunday, the clinic riders joined other local riders ages 8 to 21 for the Lendon Youth Dressage Festival Midwest--a one-day competition that involved three components: a written exam, a dressage test, and an equitation class. In spite of a long weekend for some and a demanding show day for all, the enthusiasm among the riders, trainers and parents remained high and the day ended with many awards and personal bests. Congratulations to our Champions and all participants! Our thanks to our staff, volunteers and sponsors for making this possible: Show Manager: Lyn Kendall Show Secretary: Maureen Sharp Assistant Manager: Marilyn Fahringer Dressage Judge: Colleen Haveman HGF Staff led by Joan Mack and Sandy Talbot Parents and Trainers Millbrook Tack Coopersville Hardware [&] Feed A1 Tents West Michigan Veterinary Clinic Ver Duins Printing Sunset Valley Horse Stalls DressageDaily.com Jen Kaiser and Baker College and her nursing students Sycamore Lane Farrier Lendon Gray and Courtney King-Dye Results: Grand Champion (sponsored by Millbrook Tack): Megan Heeder 239.32 Reserve Grand Champion (Sponsored by Millbrook Tack): Chelsea Reed 227.89 Division One (15 and Under) Champion: Chelsea Reed and Lentisco 227.89 Division One Reserve Champion: Chelsea Reed and Kabileno 225.49 Division Two (16 and Older) Champion: Megan Heeder and Simpatico 239.32 Division Two Reserve Champion: Elizabeth Mauer and Wynshire's Valiant 223.58 Millbrook Tack Turn-Out Champion: Emily Gillispie and Goodnight Moon USPRE Champion: Chelsea Reed and Lentisco Hampton Green Farm Young Horse Champion: Megan Levine and Rhomann Coopersville Hardware and Feed Volunteer Award: Jim Guthrie