Mads Hendeliowitz

Mads Hendeliowitz is a Danish-born Swedish Grand Prix dressage rider and international coach, widely respected for his work in developing horses and riders from young horse levels through to elite international competition. He is based at Segersta Equestrian in Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s well-known high-performance dressage training and sales facilities.

He has represented Sweden at championship level, including the Olympic Games, and continues to compete, train, and coach internationally.

Discipline

Dressage (FEI Grand Prix level)

High-performance horse development

Young horse training through to international Grand Prix

Role

International dressage rider

Grand Prix-level coach and trainer

Clinic instructor across Europe

Horse development specialist (young horses → GP)

Rider of sales and competition horses at Segersta Equestrian

Training Philosophy / Focus

Emphasis on classical dressage foundation with modern sport application

Strong focus on correct basics: rhythm, suppleness, contact, straightness, impulsion

Known for developing sensitive but rideable Grand Prix horses

Balances performance results with long-term soundness and correctness

Works extensively with both professional riders and ambitious amateurs

Competitive Highlights

2016 Rio Olympic Games – represented Sweden in dressage

International Grand Prix competitor for Sweden

Regular participant in European CDI competitions

Experienced in Nations Cup and championship-level team environments

Competes and trains horses through all FEI levels

Coaching & Teaching Work

Runs and coaches at Segersta Equestrian training program

Hosts international clinics and training sessions

Works with:

Professional Grand Prix riders

Young riders transitioning to senior levels

Developing horses for international sport and sale

Notable Strengths as a Trainer

Developing young horses into FEI-level competitors

Producing correct, rideable Grand Prix horses

Clear, systematic training progression

Strong feel for balance and biomechanics in the horse

Experience with high-pressure international competition environments