About Kronholt
Welcome to Kronholt
The facilities count stable with 20 boxes, tack room, office, showroom of equipment, indoor riding arena, outdoor track, luxury cabins with panorama view to the oval track, 20 drained paddocks and Riders Lounge. The farm is situated in the middle of Jutland, Denmark, nearby Herning. You will reach us 2 mins from highway E15 and E18 and we have 4 mins to the center of Herning which has a range of hotels and Bed and Breakfasts.
Nils Christian Larsen
Professional Rider & Trainer
Nils Christian is a professional Icelandic horse rider and trainer, educated to the highest professional level through the Norwegian Icelandic Horse Association (RIK3).
With many years at the very top of the Icelandic horse sport, Nils Christian brings extensive experience, dedication and a deep understanding of both horse and rider to his work at Kronholt.
Recognised at the highest level
Throughout his career, Nils Christian has achieved numerous prestigious awards and recognitions within the Icelandic horse sport.
Among them, he has been named:
“Rider of the Year” – 6 times in Norway
“Sportreiter des Jahres” – Germany
“Profile of the Year” – Norway
“Gæðingakeppni Rider of the Year” – Norway
These awards reflect years of dedication to developing horses and riders and competing at the highest level.
A passion for excellence beyond horses
Nils Christian is also a professionally educated gourmet chef in Norway.
His background as a chef reflects many of the same qualities he brings to his work with horses: precision, discipline, attention to detail and a passion for excellence.
Horse & rider
For Nils Christian, training is about creating a partnership between horse and rider — developing trust, balance, communication and performance while respecting the individual qualities of each horse.
With his combination of professional education, international experience and championship-level recognition, Nils Christian is a central part of the vision behind Kronholt.
Experience. Precision. Passion. Performance.
For many years Nils Christian has been in the top of the Icelandichorse sportsworld and has been awarded “Rider of the Year” 6 times in Norway, “Sportreiter de Jahres” in Germany and “The Profile of the year” and Gædingakeppni Rider of the year in Norway.
NILS CHRISTIAN
Career Highlights & Championship Results
Nils Christian is a highly accomplished professional Icelandic horse rider and trainer with a career spanning more than a decade at the highest levels of the sport.
He has competed successfully at Norwegian, Nordic, European and World Championship level, with championship titles and medals across four-gait, five-gait, tölt, Gæðingakeppni and breeding.
2026
🏆 Winner of all disciplines – Falsterbo Horseshow
V1 – Hersir frá Húsavík
T1 – Ludvík frá Raudalæk
F1 – Árvakur frá Auðsholtshjáleigu
A remarkable demonstration of Nils Christian's versatility, achieving victories across multiple disciplines with three different horses.
2025
Norwegian Champion – T1
Baltasar frá Sunnaholti
Norwegian Champion – 4-Gait Combination
Baltasar frá Sunnaholti
Norwegian Champion – 5-Gait Combination
Árvakur frá Auðsholtshjáleigu
2024
Norwegian Champion – 5-Gait Combination
Gustur vom Kronshof
Nordic Champion – 5-Gait
Gustur vom Kronshof
Nordic Champion – 5-Gait Combination
Gustur vom Kronshof
2023
Norwegian Champion – T1
Flaumur frá Solvangi
Norwegian Champion – 5-Gait Combination
Gustur vom Kronshof
Bronze Medal – World Championship, 5-Gait Combination
Gustur vom Kronshof
Silver Medal – World Championship, 7-Year-Old Stallion Class
Hersir
⭐ Best Four-Gaiter – World Championships, Oirschot
2022
Norwegian Champion – A-Flokkur
Gladur frá Prestbakka
Norwegian Champion – Gæðingatölt
Thor-Steinn frá Kjartansstöðum
2021
🏆 Sport Rider of the Year – Norway
Dutch Championships
With Flaumur frá Solvangi:
Winner – T1
Winner – V1
Winner – 4-Gait Combination
With Gustur vom Kronshof:
Winner – F1
Winner – PP1
Winner – 5-Gait Combination
2020
⭐ Style Icon of the Year – ISIBLESS International
An international recognition of Nils Christian's distinctive style and presence within the Icelandic horse world.
2019
Norwegian Champion – T2
Norwegian Champion – T1
Garpur frá Højgaarden
Norwegian Champion – C4
Garpur frá Højgaarden
2018
Norwegian Champion – T2
Garpur frá Højgaarden
Norwegian Champion – T1
Garpur frá Højgaarden
Norwegian Champion – C4
Garpur frá Højgaarden
2017
Norwegian Champion – T2
2016
Norwegian Champion – T2
2015
🥈🥈🥈 Three Silver Medals – World Championships for Icelandic Horses
Viktor frá Diisa
Nils Christian achieved an exceptional three silver medals at the World Championships riding Viktor frá Diisa.
Earlier International Career
Before his recent championship successes, Nils Christian had already established himself as a leading international rider, collecting numerous medals at the Norwegian Championships and competitions throughout continental Europe.
Nordic Champion – 4-Gait
Reyr frá Dalbæ and Viktor frá Diisa
Bronze Medal – World Championship, 4-Gait
Reyr frá Dalbæ
European Champion on Ice – 5-Gait
Ási frá Jór – Berlin
European Champion on Ice – 4-Gait
Moli frá Skridu – Eindhoven
European Champion on Ice – Tölt
Radius frá Solheimum – Eindhoven
European Champion on Ice – 4-Gait Combination
Moli frá Skridu – Eindhoven
2009
🏆 World Champion – 7-Year-Old Mares Breeding Assessment
Kvika vom Forstwald
World Champion at the World Championships for Icelandic Horses.
Recognition & Awards
Throughout his career, Nils Christian has received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions within the Icelandic horse world.
Rider of the Year – Norway
6 timesSportreiter des Jahres – Germany
Profile of the Year – Norway
Gæðingakeppni Rider of the Year – Norway
Style Icon of the Year – 2020
ISIBLESS InternationalSport Rider of the Year – Norway – 2021
A career built on championship performance
From his early international achievements to his most recent Norwegian and Nordic Championship titles, Nils Christian has consistently competed at the highest levels of Icelandic horse sport.
His career reflects extensive experience across four-gait, five-gait, tölt, Gæðingakeppni and breeding, together with a long record of championship titles, World Championship medals and international victories.
Nils Christian — experience, championship performance and a lifelong dedication to the Icelandic horse.
Clinics, Training & A Touch of a Gourmand
At Kronholt, we believe that great training is about more than simply improving technique. It is about inspiration, professional guidance, good company and an exceptional experience.
Throughout the year, we host a variety of clinics, training courses and events with international riders, trainers, teachers and specialists from the Icelandic horse world.
Our focus is always on high-quality professional instruction, combined with a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and, of course, delicious food.
Training & Clinics
We offer a range of opportunities for riders of different levels, including:
Weekend clinics and training courses
Individual lessons with Nils Christian
Private lessons with international guest trainers
Clinics with experienced teachers and specialists
Tailored training programmes for horse and rider
Whether your goal is competition, personal development or simply to improve your partnership with your horse, our courses are designed to provide inspiration, knowledge and practical tools you can take home with you.
A Taste of Kronholt
Good training deserves good food.
With Nils Christian's background as a professionally educated gourmet chef, food is an important part of the Kronholt experience.
Our clinics combine professional equestrian training with delicious meals, great company and a warm, welcoming atmosphere — creating an experience that extends beyond the arena.
Join us at Kronholt
Come for the training.
Stay for the atmosphere.
Enjoy the horses, the company and the food.
For information about upcoming clinics, individual lessons or private training, please contact:
Nils Christian
📧 nils_chr_larsen@hotmail.com
📞 +45 27 89 51 53
Kronholt — professional training, international inspiration and a touch of a gourmand.
