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Swedish Equestrian Team Aims to Surprise at European Championship

A B-team, already hopeless from the start when it comes down to it in the European Championship this week? Malin Baryard Johnsson has heard the talk, but does not agree. I think we are going with a good team, above all an exciting team, she says.

Swedish Equestrian Team Aims to Surprise at European Championship

Karl Cook Wins Falsterbo Grand Prix; Baryard Johnsson Finishes Fourth

Malin Baryard Johnsson chased her first victory in Falsterbo's grand prix. But three other riders were too fast.

Karl Cook Wins Falsterbo Grand Prix; Baryard Johnsson Finishes Fourth

Swedish Success: Won - Gets Two Million Kronor

Malin Baryard Johnsson and the horse Indiana took home a five-star grand prix show jumping over 1. 60-meter obstacles in Doha, Qatar.

Swedish Success: Won - Gets Two Million Kronor

"This year is quite decisive"

The Show Jumping Championship team 2025 does not offer any surprises. But the upcoming European Championship team can do that.

"This year is quite decisive"

Baryard's Success - Won Prestigious Competition

Swedish riding star Malin Baryard-Johnsson impressed with her jumping when her team Stockholm Hearts won the prestigious team final in the Global Champions League on Saturday. Baryard-Johnsson was faultless in both final rounds with her horse Indiana, and together with her teammates Julien Epaillard (0+0 faults) and Nicola Philippaerts (0+4), it was enough to secure victory for the team.

Baryard's Success - Won Prestigious Competition

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

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

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

Swedish Rider Star on the Podium in London

The Swedish show jumper Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli, together with the horse Kalinka van de Nachtegaele, finished third individually in a five-star 1,60-metre jumping competition in London. It was in the second of two rounds of the team competition in the Global Champions League that Augustsson Zanotelli achieved a faultless round that took her all the way to the podium.

Swedish Rider Star on the Podium in London

Reserve Malin Baryard Johnsson Remains Behind the Fence

Sixth place in the team final was the worst in a championship with Henrik Ankarcrona as national team captain. He still stands by the same riders in the individual jumping.

Reserve Malin Baryard Johnsson Remains Behind the Fence

The Golden Hero on the Role as Reserve: "Important"

The gold medalist from Tokyo had to step aside. Instead, Malin Baryard Johnsson's task is to help and support three old, good friends in every way.

The Golden Hero on the Role as Reserve: "Important"

Fredricson on the gold hunt: "We know what we're doing"

Rather a new success with the team, but it's not enough. Peder Fredricson has set his sights on more – and doesn't want it to be like in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

Fredricson on the gold hunt: "We know what we're doing"

The gold team is broken up - the veteran gets the last spot

The gold team from Tokyo is broken up. Rolf-Göran Bengtsson steps in instead of Malin Baryard Johnsson when the team qualification begins on Thursday.

The gold team is broken up - the veteran gets the last spot

TV expert Heed has her OS team figured out

Several of the country's top show jumpers are worried about the national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona's Olympic selection. Not Linda Heed.

TV expert Heed has her OS team figured out

Contributed to the European Championship gold – now Hellström hopes for the Olympics

The championship debut was made last summer - and contributed directly to the Swedish team's gold medal. Wilma Hellström, 31, got a taste of the good life.

Contributed to the European Championship gold – now Hellström hopes for the Olympics

Britain's super team takes silver in Olympic dress rehearsal

Sweden finished in second place in the major tournament in Rotterdam on Friday. This means the Swedish super team is clear for the final in the Nations League.

Britain's super team takes silver in Olympic dress rehearsal