Looking for the perfect freestyle music?
Music and horses are our passion!
From European Champion at Young Rider level to Olympic Champion at Senior level – we create perfectly tailored, individual freestyle music for riders in every class. Our comprehensive service combines equestrian expertise with musical know-how.
That is why we deliver 100% commitment and quality for your perfect freestyle performance!
Professionals in dressage and music
Expertise and creativity
We work as a team to create a truly exceptional freestyle. Our combined expertise as a freestyle music specialist, music consultant, choreographer, singer, dressage trainer, music producer, sound engineer, arranger, and musician (piano, bass, guitar) is available to our clients.
Here, the professionalism of every essential discipline comes together – your freestyle is in the best hands with us.
Perfect freestyle music for all levels
From Pony FEI to Grand Prix: every freestyle production is developed with exceptional care and attention to detail. The individual music arrangement must match every step precisely and enhance the energy of both horse and rider. With us, you hear exactly what you see.
Olympic Gold Medalists Jessica Bredow-Werndl & Dalera
We offer everything you need for your success:
Our motto: Music and horses are our passion!
Choreographic concepts
Music selection and consulting
State-of-the-art studio technology
Custom music productions
Editing & exclusive composition for all levels
by experienced professionals and top musicians
Successful clients
For many years, riders and professionals at every level have relied on our freestyle music productions with great success.
Some of them are:
- Jessica von Bredow-Werndl
- Ingrid Klimke
- Raphael Netz
- Frederic Wandrest
- Isabell Freese
- Dorothee Schneider
- Katharina Hemmer
- Carina Scholz
- Anna-Christina Abbelen
- Patrik Kittel
- Semmieke Rothenberger
- Familie Erbe
- Jana Lang
- Anna Schölermann
- Yara Reichert
- Kiki Rogerson
- Laura Tomlinson (ehem. Bechtolsheimer)
- Tiggy Lenherr
- Familie Graf
- Kevin Kohmann
- Diana Porsche
- Polina Afasanyeva
- Heiner Schiergen
- Sasha Schulz
- Juliane Brunckhorst
- Ulla Salzgeber
- Julie-Sophie Schmitz-Heinen
- Franz Trischberger
- Regine Mispelkamp
- Heidemarie Dresing
- Katy Shoemaker
- Mari Akward-Durhorst
…and many more dressage riders from Germany and abroad.

Franziska Fries
I love, love, love the music and can’t wait for the next competition!

Yara Reichert
It brought tears to my eyes when I heard the new PaPi trot music for the first time. Absolutely amazing!

Kiki Rogerson
I am speechless — the composition has exceeded all expectations.

Semmieke Rothenberger
I love my music — it is simply a joy to ride to it!

Jana Lang
The music has such positive power, just like Baron and me.
About Kürmusik
Professionals in dressage and music

Nicole Pendzich
Music producer – dressage trainer – specialist consultant for freestyle music & choreography – singer
Born in Düsseldorf in 1971, she studied graphic design at the University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld and trained dressage horses for 20 years up to Grand Prix level. She discovered her love for equestrian sport at the age of six while riding ponies and, through great personal dedication, developed into a Grand Prix rider. As a singer, she was also connected to music from an early age. The idea of producing freestyle music herself later allowed her to successfully combine her passion for music and riding. In collaboration with a close musician friend (sound engineering & drums), countless successful freestyle music productions were created. After his sudden passing in April 2020, guitarist and music producer Norman Jonas took over this role.

Norman Jonas
Music producer – sound engineer – guitarist – video producer
Born in Düsseldorf in 1967, “nojo” has been working as a freelance musician and passionate sound enthusiast since the mid-1990s. On stage, he maintains a close connection with the audience; in the studio, he operates as a sound designer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, always staying close to the essence of the music. Numerous performances at international events and various studio productions with international artists have shaped his experience. In 2015, he began collaborating with Nicole Pendzich, opening up an entirely new field of work. Translating the aesthetics of sport into a cohesive musical soundscape is both a challenging and exciting task—one where an essential ingredient is never missing: the joy of creating.

Matthias Rauscher
Bassist – music producer – sound engineer – arranger
Matthias Rauscher has been enriching our team with his expertise for over two years. He is a trained bassist and runs a large mastering and recording studio with colleagues in the Regensburg area (Flairtownstudios.com). As an experienced sound engineer and music producer, he collaborates with numerous bands and solo artists. He is also a talented bassist, performing successfully in various bands. Thanks to today’s digital and media connectivity, distance is no longer an issue—and we are delighted to have his musical expertise supporting Kuermusik.de.
FAQ
How does the freestyle production process work?
For an initial consultation, please get in touch with us by phone, WhatsApp, email or via the contact form on our website. We will explain all the details and discuss your individual wishes and ideas — either by phone or via an invitation link for a video meeting.
This also allows us to discuss choreographic and musical questions personally at a later stage while reviewing your video footage together, whether it is a freestyle video or footage from a competition.
Once you decide to commission a production, a deposit is required to confirm the order. The invoice will be sent by email.
To begin the production, we need the freestyle video showing the choreography as well as the client’s musical ideas and preferences, which can also be sent conveniently via WhatsApp.
Based on this material, we create one or several suitable music selections, taking into account all the important criteria for successful freestyle music. These selections are then sent to the client for review. We provide professional, performance-oriented advice — the final decision always remains with the client.
For the creation of a choreography, we need competition or training footage of the horse, together with detailed information about the horse’s strengths and areas that may require particular consideration. We then discuss everything personally and develop a choreography and line plan tailored specifically to the horse.
The choreography should then be ridden at competition tempo and filmed with a smartphone. It does not have to be perfect! ;-)
How long does it take to create freestyle music?
This depends on when we receive the freestyle video and your musical preferences. Once both are available, the production can be firmly scheduled.
During the quieter part of the season, the completed freestyle music is usually ready within approximately two weeks. During the high season from April to September, production can take up to four weeks.
If a choreography also needs to be created beforehand, please allow an additional one to two weeks after we receive the relevant competition or training footage.
How much does good freestyle music cost?
The price depends on the amount of work involved and the type of production. We offer three production categories. In every category, the movements and required elements are fully highlighted and musically developed:
- A standard music edit based on original tracks and instrumental versions, including basic musical accents.
- An extended music production including additional elements such as melodies, rhythmic layers, modern sounds or orchestral elements.
- An exclusive composition in which the complete music is individually arranged and recorded by musicians.
Depending on the chosen production level, prices range from several hundred to several thousand euros.
Pricing is always discussed transparently in advance.
For which levels do we produce individual freestyle music?
We produce individual freestyle music for all levels from L level upwards.
We do not sell ready-made or pre-produced freestyles. Every production is individually tailored to the horse and rider.
What makes good freestyle music?
The key elements are a precise fit, a cohesive overall sound and music with emotional impact — regardless of the musical genre.
Musical taste is, of course, highly individual. But regardless of personal preferences, one principle always applies: you should be able to hear what you see, and the music has to communicate the movement and character of the horse.
For example, powerful and dramatic music will rarely suit an elegant, light-footed horse with flowing movements. Likewise, an uncontrolled mixture of very different musical styles usually creates a restless and inconsistent overall impression.
The horse’s individual movement patterns should also be reflected in the rhythm, structure and character of the music.
What is a 2-in-1 freestyle?
To save our clients both time and money, we have developed a special concept for the M & S levels as well as St. Georg & Intermediate.
We initially produce a base freestyle, usually for the lower level. Either immediately or at a later stage, this freestyle can be upgraded to the higher level for an additional fee, including a newly produced canter section.
This means you receive two freestyles for less than one and a half times the price of a single production.
A little forward planning can therefore be very worthwhile.
Why choose music-for-dressage.com? What makes our work different?
For more than 25 years, we have combined musical expertise with extensive knowledge and experience in horses and dressage.
This comprehensive understanding allows us to provide highly qualified advice on both choreography and music — and it can also be heard in the way our freestyle music is produced.
As a former dressage trainer up to Grand Prix level for an international sales stable, I spent more than 20 years riding and training hundreds of sport horses.
This experience provides a particularly refined understanding of different horse types, movements and dressage exercises.
Creating beautiful music alone is not enough. The music must reflect the character of the horse, its gaits and the individual movements.
For example: what does an extended movement feel like when ridden? That feeling must also be audible in the music.
How long has music-for-dressage.com been in business?
The company was founded at the beginning of 2000.
We can therefore look back on more than 25 years of experience, numerous successful productions and many achievements in the sport.
Our clients continue to benefit from this experience today.
Interested? Or do you have any questions?
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