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After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break

World number one Henrik von Eckermann is ending the indoor season with his star horse King Edward. He announces this on the equestrian federation's website.
After the latest setbacks – the star horse gets a break

New setback for Swedish world number one

Henrik von Eckermann rode for victory in the five-star GP show jumping in Geneva. Then it happened again.
New setback for Swedish world number one

King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

A sudden refusal and the evening was ruined for Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward. The world number one rode for victory as the last rider – but landed in seventh place in the Top 10 final in Geneva.
King Edward refused – tough evening for von Eckermann

Missed the Podium – King Edward Refused

All 14 teams made it to the jump-off in the Grand Prix class during the World Cup competition in Spanish La Coruña. This meant that there was only one tactic for world number one Henrik von Eckermann and the horse King Edward.
Missed the Podium – King Edward Refused

The World Number One Remains Firmly on the Throne

29th month in a row as world number one. No show jumper has sat longer on the throne than Henrik von Eckermann.
The World Number One Remains Firmly on the Throne

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Armand Duplantis brought home the Bragdguldet for the second time. Now he is one of five who have won the award twice.
Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.
Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Fredricson best in blue-yellow dominance

World number one Henrik von Eckermann jumped off - but it was still Swedish dominance in Strawberry arena. Peder Fredricson topped a blue-yellow prize podium in the grand prix show jumping.
Fredricson best in blue-yellow dominance

Von Eckermann's direct hit - took revenge

Henrik von Eckermann took his first win at Strawberry arena over the weekend – clenched his fist in a victory gesture and beamed broadly. After Friday's second place, the feeling was extra sweet.
Von Eckermann's direct hit - took revenge

Fredricson beats the world number one – by five hundredths

The current world number one against a former one, a future star against a seasoned veteran. The duel between Henrik von Eckermann on Calizi and Peder Fredricson on Hansson was razor-sharp.
Fredricson beats the world number one – by five hundredths

World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"

The most painful experience of his career is a scar he knows he has to carry. He doesn't want to talk about the Olympic Games, but does it anyway.
World Number One: "You Can't Get Any Lower"

Guide to Sweden's International Horse Show

Where: Strawberry arena, Solna. When: Thursday to Sunday this week.
Guide to Sweden's International Horse Show

The Stable Base: "It's clear that we have peaked"

The golden era was lined up in the Olympic Games, World Championship, and European Championship. Traditionally strong equestrian nations looked on with admiration at the Swedish show jumping wonder.
The Stable Base: "It's clear that we have peaked"

The Swedes' criticism: The course designer gets a yellow card

The Swedish riding stars Henrik von Eckermann and Peder Fredricson unanimously criticize the course designer in the World Championship event in Stuttgart. If there were yellow cards for course designers, she should have one today, says von Eckermann.
The Swedes' criticism: The course designer gets a yellow card

Star-studded lineup in the horse show – Olympic champion confirmed

The home audience gets to see world number one Henrik von Eckermann and other Swedish riding stars. The international show jumping events at Strawberry arena offer more top names.
Star-studded lineup in the horse show – Olympic champion confirmed

Tovek moves home – ends elite endeavor

The national team rider Evelina Tovek is ending her elite career for a civilian career. "I have had seven incredible years abroad and in international top sports.
Tovek moves home – ends elite endeavor

Swedish Star Skips Parts of the World Cup

Show jumping star Henrik von Eckermann chooses to opt out of the initial World Cup competitions during the season. As the title defender, he is already qualified for the final in Switzerland at the beginning of April and therefore does not need to chase any points to get there.
Swedish Star Skips Parts of the World Cup

Malin Baryard Johnsson and Indiana second in Rabat

Rider Malin Baryard Johnsson on the horse Indiana took a second place in the grand prix show jumping in the last leg of the Global Champions Tour in Rabat, Morocco. The Swedish team was one of seven that were faultless after the basic show jumping.
Malin Baryard Johnsson and Indiana second in Rabat

The Star Competes in Sweden: "Fun to Come Home"

Henrik von Eckermann will compete in Sweden International Horse Show. The organization announces this in a press release.
The Star Competes in Sweden: "Fun to Come Home"

Von Eckermann on the podium with new star horse

World number one Henrik von Eckermann, together with his new star horse Minute Man, came third in a five-star grand prix show jumping event in Mexican San Miguel de Allende. "I'm so happy about the collaboration with this horse," von Eckermann writes on Instagram.
Von Eckermann on the podium with new star horse

Sweden third in the League of Nations final

Von Eckermann, Baryard-Johnsson, Fredricson, and Bengtsson finished third in the Nations Cup final. Not good enough, thinks world number one von Eckermann.
Sweden third in the League of Nations final

Olympic riders get a new chance – in the league final

The expectations and hopes were high – but the Olympic Games ended in a single major Swedish failure for the show jumpers. Soon they will get a new chance when the final in the League of Nations awaits.
Olympic riders get a new chance – in the league final

Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

The audience came, the stars shone and the whole world watched. Not even the sewage in the Seine could spoil the success.
Snoop Dogg and Sewage Water – That's How We Remember the Olympic Games

Olympic dream shattered: "I feel a certain shame"

Those who saw him afterwards saw a destroyed man. Henrik von Eckermann sought his greatest moment as a rider, but life offered the very worst.
Olympic dream shattered: "I feel a certain shame"
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