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Sweden's Show Jumping Team Faces Transition Ahead of European Championship

Is 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.

Sweden's Show Jumping Team Faces Transition Ahead of European Championship

Swedish Riding Elite Gathers for Falsterbo Horse Show in July

The 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.

Swedish Riding Elite Gathers for Falsterbo Horse Show in July

Falsterbo Horse Show's Royal Sponsorship: Boost or Controversy?

Falsterbo's collaboration with a member of the royal family in Abu Dhabi sparks debate. The criticism has been sharp from some quarters.

Falsterbo Horse Show's Royal Sponsorship: Boost or Controversy?

The Sensation: The Swede Won in Gothenburg

World number one Henrik von Eckermann missed out on victory in the World Cup show jumping in Gothenburg. But it was still a Swedish victory thanks to Linda Heed's faultless ride.

The Sensation: The Swede Won in Gothenburg

Tough for Fredricson - tricky road to the final

Much suggests that the riding star Henrik von Eckermann will be the only Swedish participant in the World Championship final in Basel in April. Peder Fredricson and the horse Alcapone des Carmille had a setback in the World Cup competition in show jumping in French Bordeaux and had to settle for a 14th place.

Tough for Fredricson - tricky road to the final

Bizarre scenes – the Swede in drama

The World Cup competition in show jumping in Amsterdam offered remarkable scenes – with the Swedish star rider Peder Fredricson in the leading role. .

Bizarre scenes – the Swede in drama

"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"

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.

The People's Favorite

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

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

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

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

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

World Number One Falls Off – Nightmare in Olympic Games Final

Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward misunderstood each other. The pair was on their way to a possible faultless final round when the horse took a completely wrong path.

World Number One Falls Off – Nightmare in Olympic Games Final

Olympic Games over for blue-yellow flag bearer Olsson

Together with the rider Peder Fredricson, the sailor Josefin Olsson was a flag bearer for the Swedish Olympic Games team at the opening ceremony on the Seine River in Paris. Now the Olympic Games are over for Olsson.

Olympic Games over for blue-yellow flag bearer Olsson