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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

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

The first thought: "Hope he doesn't hurt himself"

Henrik Ankarcrona has never experienced anything like this during his time as captain of the Swedish show jumping team. His first thought when von Eckermann fell off: I hope he doesn't hurt himself.

The first thought: "Hope he doesn't hurt himself"

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

Fredricson on Olympic flop: "Really sad"

17-4-8 are the figures that cannot be talked away. The Olympic Games ended in a single major disappointment for show jumper Peder Fredricson.

Fredricson on Olympic flop: "Really sad"

The World Champion's Daring Move: "I'm Extremely Pleased"

The barefoot horse King Edward has got shoes, a brand new pair. But only on the front hooves.

The World Champion's Daring Move: "I'm Extremely Pleased"

Olympic Hope's Weak Genre: "It Was My Mistakes"

Henrik von Eckermann is one of the big Swedish gold hopes under the Olympic rings. The genre pet on Stockholm's stadium was unusually weak.

Olympic Hope's Weak Genre: "It Was My Mistakes"

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

Golden Opportunity Ahead of the Olympics: "So Much Has to Fall into Place"

Gladly a new success at home. But most important of all is that King Edward continues to demonstrate his fine form with a little over a month to the Olympics.

Golden Opportunity Ahead of the Olympics: "So Much Has to Fall into Place"

No luck for von Eckermann in Rotterdam

Henrik von Eckermann was one of 15 faultless riders who got to jump for victory in the GP show jumping in Rotterdam. But it didn't work out for the Swedish world number one and the horse Iliana.

No luck for von Eckermann in Rotterdam