For two years ago he lost the jump-off against Steve Guerdat. Not once again, thought the Belgian Abdel Saïd. It was the plank in the carpet, carry or burst – and it carried. I am so glad for my horse, says the winner in Falsterbo's derby to SVT.
SportsSponsor agreement with Al Shira'aa received strong criticism and was terminated. Now Falsterbo Horse Show is preparing for the first edition after the fiasco. It's easy to be wise after the event, says the competition's chairman Jana Wannius to DN.
SportsPetronella Andersson, Amanda Landeblad, Wilma Hellström, Erika Lickhammer van Helmond and Angelie von Essen. It is Swedish girlpower that applies in the European Championship show jumping in a few weeks. A very exciting team. I think we have only seen the beginning of what these riders and horses can achieve, says the national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.
SportsIs the golden era over? National team captain Henrik Ankarcrona is building a new show jumping team – and it's already noticeable in this summer's European Championship. We should not expect too much. We have to tone down and maybe be a little more humble, says Radio Sport's equestrian expert Maria Gretzer.
SportsThe Swedish riding elite gathers at Falsterbo Horse Show in July. Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Peder Fredricson, Henrik von Eckermann and Rolf-Göran Bengtsson will all participate during this year's edition.
SportsNo show jumper has held the position as world number one for as long as Henrik von Eckermann. But soon an era is likely to be over.
SportsHenrik von Eckermann was thoroughly frustrated after the fourth place in the World Cup final. The result is a disappointment, but I'm glad that the horse has grown so much, he says to SVT.
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