MRK Dressage LLC

02/22/2026

Enjoy watching 😍❤️

Isabell Werth & Special Blend 3 win the Zen Elite Equestrian CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle at AGDF on an 82.660%.

01/20/2026

Super excited to start this new journey as Head of Sales USA for Helgstrand Dressage 🇺🇸🐎 Grateful for the trust and opportunity, and looking forward to working with an incredible team while helping riders and owners find the right partnerships. Let’s go!!

Helgstrand Dressage USA, Appoints Micha Knol as Head of Sales USA

Helgstrand Dressage is pleased to announce that, as of January 2026, it is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with a strengthened focus on the sale of dressage horses. Micha Knol has been appointed Head of Sales USA.

The U.S. market has long been a key and strategic focus for Helgstrand Dressage. The company already operates a well-established sales and training facility in Wellington, Florida, located at the beautiful Eagle Three Farm, under the leadership of Olympic rider Lars Petersen and his wife Melissa Taylor.

With a fully booked stable and a high level of training activity, Helgstrand Dressage saw a clear need to strengthen its sales team with a dedicated professional to manage and drive sales efforts in the U.S. market. That role is now filled by Micha Knol, a long-time and highly valued partner of Helgstrand Dressage.

Originally from the Netherlands, Knol combines elite dressage experience with a strong business background. Since relocating to Florida in 2015, he has trained and competed horses up to Grand Prix level and earned his USDF Silver and Gold Medals.

Before fully transitioning to the equestrian industry, Knol held a senior management position at ABN AMRO Bank, one of the Netherlands’ largest financial institutions. He later co-founded MRK Dressage, building a successful international business specializing in sourcing and selling top-quality dressage horses.

Now based in Wellington, Florida, Knol is widely respected as a trusted buyer’s agent and is known for creating strong, long-lasting horse-and-rider partnerships, including multiple championship and U.S. team combinations. In his new role at Helgstrand Dressage USA, he will focus on guiding riders and horse owners in selecting the perfect dressage horses.

2026 promises to be an exciting year for Helgstrand Dressage, with major developments in the U.S. market, a new initiative in China, and the expansion of Helgstrand Germany in connection with its relocation to Isabel Werth.

Helgstrand Dressage is part of the Global Equestrian Group, which also includes Outstanding Stable, Patrik Kittel, Kingsland Equestrian, Riesenbeck International, Danish Christmas Show, World Cup Herning, and Ludger Beerbaum Stables.

Micha Knol
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 352 233 7301
www.helgstranddressage.com

Picture:
Micha Knol
Lars Petersen

12/16/2025

10/27/2025

Congratulations to all the riders and owners who made one of the squads for 2026! 🎉 The future looks bright for USA Dressage 🇺🇸✨ So proud to have three horses on the list that we scouted 🙏

https://www.mrkdressage.com/sale-horses

The United States equestrian federation has announced the updated dressage squads leading up the new 2026 competition year.

09/09/2025

✨ EXCITING NEWS!! ✨⁣
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We are proud to officially share that Zen Elite has been named the Title Sponsor of the 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Fort Worth, Texas! 🇺🇸🐴⁣
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This event will welcome the world’s best to the USA April 8–12, 2026, and we are so honored to stand behind it. For us, this sponsorship is a celebration of the passion and love of the horse that unites our global dressage community.⁣
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As we look toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, we hope this Final will spark inspiration for riders, fans, and future generations! We can’t wait to see you in Fort Worth for a wonderful week of world-class sport 🤩🥳

08/25/2025

Christian Simonson pulled a historic feat as he won the Under 25 and Senior Grand Prix division at the 2025 U.S. Dressage Championships held at Lamplight equest

08/23/2025

Wow double American Champion 🥇🥇🇺🇸 Congratulations to Christian Simonson and team Zen Elite Equestrian Center 🎉👏🍾

https://dressage-news.com/2025/08/23/christian-simonson-on-indian-rock-is-usa-grand-prix-champion-also-captures-under-25-brentina-cup-title/

08/14/2025

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the location for the 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship.

📍 World Equestrian Center - Ocala
⏰ May 13-17, 2026

Read more ➡️ https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-announces-location-of-2026-usef

📸 Andrew Ryback Photography

WEC Ocala |

08/06/2025

🌟 Introducing Intermezzo 🌟
2013 | 16.1h | KWPN Gelding
Chippendale x Metall

Intermezzo is the complete package—beautiful, kind, and a joy to ride.
He has shown at Small Tour level in Europe and is ready to bring someone a lot of happiness in the ring and at home.

💫 Light in the contact, naturally forward-thinking and easy to sit.
💫 Easy in both snaffle and double bridle
💫 Sweet, safe, and uncomplicated to handle and ride

Located in Wellington, FL—no 15% import fees. He’s truly a must-try horse who will make you smile every day.

Reach out with any questions or to set up a trial. 📲 352-233-7301

07/24/2025

Congratulations to team Zen Elite Equestrian Center. Qualified for the Americans championships with 3 horses and their amazing riders Adrienne Lyle and Christian Simonson 👏🎉