May 19, 2026 – Leatherdale Farms is proud to celebrate an outstanding milestone for Leatherdale Farms and Susanne Meyer’s 2013 Hanoverian mare, Daniela (Damsey FRH x Helena (His Highness)), following the mare’s successful first-ever CDI5* appearance at the 2026 CDI Hamburg (GER).
Ridden by German Olympian Helen Langehanenberg, Daniela earned fifth place in the Grand Prix Special. Despite windy conditions, cold temperatures, and an electric atmosphere with spectators close to the arena, the mare handled the environment with confidence and maturity.
“I had already wondered beforehand whether a five-star competition might be a bit too soon for Daniela,” Langehanenberg shared after the competition. “But she just felt ready during training and after her recent successes in Münster, Ankum, and Stadl-Paura. What she produced in Hamburg was simply incredible.”
In addition to their top-five finish, Langehanenberg and Daniela were also awarded the Anrecht Investment Harmony and Fairness Award, voted on by spectators in recognition of harmonious riding and partnership.
The performance marks another exciting milestone for Daniela as she continues her progression at the international level.
About Leatherdale Farms:
Leatherdale Farms, located 20 minutes west of Minneapolis in Long Lake, Minnesota, is a premier Hanoverian breeding operation with additional operations in Wellington, Florida, and Germany. Since its incorporation in 1996, Leatherdale Farms has made a lasting impact on the Hanoverian sport horse world, earning multiple USDF Dressage Breeder of the Year awards.
Specializing in the breeding of world-class Hanoverian sport horses, Leatherdale Farms has sourced and produced some of the industry’s top breeding stallions, including E.H. Herzensdieb, First Dance, Fairbanks, Hampton, Beltano, His Highness, and Damsey FRH. The farm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the horses it produces, with a focus on quality, performance, and temperament.
While breeding is at the heart of their operation, Leatherdale Farms also campaigns a selection of exceptional horses each year to be developed for the highest levels of dressage competition. Through careful training and development with Team Leatherdale riders and trainers, these horses are given every opportunity to succeed in the sport, further solidifying Leatherdale Farms as a leader in the world of Hanoverian breeding and performance.