The veteran can still win - victory on a horse of the future
Veteran rider Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, 63, is not giving up. He is riding a horse for the future, the 11-year-old Caillan. Together they won the 1.50m class in Herning.
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After the age dispute - equestrian chairwoman Sandra Ruuda resigns
Sandra Ruuda is leaving her position as chairwoman of the Swedish Equestrian Federation. "I feel that there has been too much focus on me personally, so much so that there is no room for other issues and other activities are being put aside," she says in a press release.
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Open letter demands resignation of Swedish Equestrian Federation chairwoman Sandra Ruuda
The crisis of confidence is huge for Sandra Ruuda, chairwoman of the Swedish Equestrian Federation. Now demands are being made for her resignation in an open letter.
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Swedish Equestrian Federation backs down after criticism of 13-year age limit
The Swedish Equestrian Federation pushed through a minimum age limit of 13 for participation in national and international competitions - and was criticized. Now the federation is backing down.
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The storm in equestrian sports: destructive leadership
The bitter dispute continues in equestrian sports. Now the ousted show jumping committee is fighting back - and not sparing any of its gunpowder. The federation leadership is accused of "very destructive and risky leadership."
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The conflict continues - Swedish Equestrian Federation fires entire show jumping committee
The 13-year age limit continues to divide Swedish equestrian sport. Now the entire show jumping committee has been dismissed by the Swedish Equestrian Federation.
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Responding to the stars' criticism: "Best for the children"
The 13-year age limit for elite competition for riders is being discussed by Swedish world stars. The Swedish Equestrian Federation stands by the decision. We are following the same path as other federations, says chairwoman Sandra Ruuda.
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Swedish stars set new 13-year age limit
The Swedish Equestrian Federation is introducing a ban on elite competition for riders under the age of 13. The decision is being supported by world stars such as Peder Fredricson and Henrik von Eckermann. “The B-pony years are not an elite venture,” they and several other qualified national team riders claim in a debate article in the Swedish Equestrian Magazine.
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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. Now the stallion has been sold. Losing such a horse, it feels heavy, says Bengtsson to Sydsvenskan.
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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. Others believe it can be seen as a business deal in time and benefits the competition and Swedish equestrian sports.
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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. If he is sold, it's the end of the career, says Bengtsson to the Equestrian Federation's website.
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"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 crucial when it comes to finding new subjects and building for the future" says national team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.
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The People's Favorite
He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love. The table tennis star was voted winner of the Jerring Award. Thank you so much. It's really a shock. It's barely that I even thought it was possible to win, he says.
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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.
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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.
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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. It's a wonderful feeling, says Fredricson.
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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. There was no second place today. It was win or lose, he says in the victory interview.
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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. But nothing lasts forever. It's clear that we have peaked, says the team captain Henrik Ankarcrona.
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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. Olympic Games gold medalist Scott Brash is coming.
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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. I had hoped for more.
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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.
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