Frederic Wandres

Frederic Wandres solidified his position as a globally recognized dressage rider by achieving Olympic team gold and developing multiple horses to elite Grand Prix levels. After completing a three-year apprenticeship as a horse farmer at Hof Kasselmann in 2007, he earned the prestigious Stensbeck badge, a professional highlight that marked his foundational training. He returned to Hof Kasselmann in 2014, and by 2015, was awarded the Golden Riding Badge, signaling his burgeoning talent. Wandres’ international career gained significant momentum in 2018 when he won the World Cup Freestyle in London with Duke of Britain FRH, impressively defeating Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin.

In 2023, his promising horse Bluetooth OLD emerged as a formidable talent, carrying Wandres to a silver medal in the freestyle test at the German Championships. That same year, the partnership with Bluetooth OLD was instrumental in earning a team silver medal at the European Championships in Riesenbeck, further cementing his status among the elite. Frederic Wandres commenced 2024 with a strong showing at the German Championships, claiming silver in both the Grand Prix Special with Bluetooth and the freestyle with Duke of Britain. The pinnacle of Wandres’ career to date arrived at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he and Bluetooth OLD, competing alongside esteemed teammates Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Isabell Werth, achieved the ultimate accolade of team gold.

Throughout his distinguished career, Wandres has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to identify, train, and develop numerous horses to the pinnacle Grand Prix level, underscoring his profound impact on the sport of dressage.