Celina Bådstangen
International dressage rider
Celina Bådstangen is a dressage rider, trainer, breeder and is based in Munich, Germany. To date, the Norwegian and German rider has cemented her name in the sport of Dressage, having multiple international wins up to Grand Prix and representing her country at the European Championships in two consecutive years. In 2021, she founded Celina Bådstangen Dressage, which is dedicated to train horses, riders, and partnerships across the globe.
Celina was coached by Olympic Champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, and World Championship rider Benjamin Werndl from 2021 to 2024. In mid 2024, she began working together with World Cup rider Raphael Netz.
My Story
Athlete. Trainer. Breeder.
A Life with Horses
How it started
I am not from a typical "riding family," but discovered horses on my own. As a small child, I sat on horseback whenever I could, looked after them, or simply spent time with them.
Horses became increasingly more important in my life and the idea of performance sports began to take root. I started competing in my first shows and began training with Stefan Münch.
After my studies at LMU, with the motto "all or nothing," I focused on the competitive sport. Since the beginning of 2021, I trained with Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Benjamin Werndl.
Our Home
Bavaria, Germany
In the fall of 2025, we moved to the beautiful 5-star equestrian facility Gut Eicherloh, which is only 25 kilometers from the city center of my hometown, Munich. From a canter track, extensive pastures, top-quality hay and feed, to an Aqua Trainer, everything is available to keep our horses happy and offer variety. We thank Gut Eicherloh for the wonderful collaboration.
Passion to Profession
Training of Horse & Rider
After completing my Bachelor’s degree at the world renowned LMU Munich, I began focusing my life fully on horses. Since the beginning of 2023 I began working for Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Benjamin Werndl as a supporting rider in Aubenhausen. At the end of 2023, I took on a number of external clients, especially with online sessions, which has become very popular.
Today, I work with a handful of selected horse-rider combinations, in live as well as via online Sessions. I am a licensed DOSB trainer in competitive sports and an internationally recognized trainer from the IGEQ.
The Future
Breeding & Sport
Since 2019, I have always aimed to transfer my understanding of sport horses into breeding. In 2020, my first home-bred foal, Belavie, was born. I am particularly proud of Devotion (Dynamic Dream x Benetton Dream), who was born from my breeding in 2021. Devotion was approved as a stud stallion at the DSP licensing in January 2024 and has been in use for breeding since then. From 2025 onwards the focus will be on his education and training.
Successes
2025
• Success in the young horse sector: First S-level Win and multiple further S-level Placements with the self-trained Garland de Fontaine
• Successful Completion of the DOSB Trainer License in high-performance sport
2024
• 11th Place in the Grand Prix Freestyle Final of the U25 European Championships with Badinda Altena
• Postgraduate Award in Organisational and Business Psychology at the University of Liverpool
• Multiple International Podest Placings and U25 Grand Prix level with Badinda Altena
2023
• First international placement in the Senior Grand Prix der Senioren
• Representing Norway at the U25 European Championships with Badinda Altena
• Multiple International Wins in the U25 Grand Prix & Grand Prix Freestyle with Badinda Altena
• Supporting Aubenhausen as a Rider since early 2023
• Building up self-employment at the Gestüt Grafing & Online
2022
• Nomination for the U25 European Championships with Lacoste 126
• Two International Wins in the Inter 2 and in the Grand Prix Freestyle, plus a second place in the U25 Grand Prix with Lacoste 126
• Successful Graduation at the LMU with a BSc in Business Economics
2021
• Multiple national S-level wins and placings in Steyr and Hofgut Allerer with Arezzo 23
• S*** Dressage Debut and Placing with Arezzo 23 and Lacoste 126
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My Philosophy of Training
My love and deep respect for horses is what drives me to work with them each and every day. Our horses - their health, well-being, and happiness - always come first ahead of training and sport.
Happiness & Trust
The well-being, health, and happiness of horses are my top priorities. Transparent communication, honesty, and close collaboration on equal terms ensure sustainable care.
Individual & Holistic
I care for my own and clients’ horses with the utmost attention, in cooperation with experts. The aim is to provide personalized, natural, and balanced management, training, and recovery methods.
Allow Fun
Joy and motivation are the foundation for success. With positive reinforcement, loving care, and respect, we build trust, joy, and long-term development.
Together we are stronger. We work with partners who are at the top of their fields – whether breeding, feeding or equipment.
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