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Rolf-Göran Bengtsson's Elite Riding Career Ends as Top Horse Zuccero Sold

Rolf-Göran Bengtsson's long career as an international top rider is likely over. Right up to the end, he had hoped to be able to keep the championship horse Zuccero.

Rolf-Göran Bengtsson's Elite Riding Career Ends as Top Horse Zuccero Sold

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?

Rolf-Göran Bengtsson can lose star horse: Then the career is over

A solid riding career may be about to come to an end. Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and the star horse Zuccero may soon be forced to part ways, as the horse owner wants to sell.

Rolf-Göran Bengtsson can lose star horse: Then the career is over

"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

Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco

Dismissed in the Olympic Games final and several sudden stops during important competitions lately. Despite the setbacks: Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward are ranked as the world's best pair 2024.

Best in the world – despite Olympic Games fiasco

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

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

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"

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

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