Eriksdotter Rubin claimed the 6-year-old title in the Breeders Trophy and is one of the combinations competing in the new eventing initiative Champion of the Champions during the SWB Equestrian Weeks at Flyinge. Photo: Michaela Swärd/Press photo SWB.
On October 4, SWB will launch its brand-new eventing initiative, Champion of the Champions, debuting during SWB Equestrian Weeks at Flyinge. This showcase competition will bring together the three best combinations from this year’s Breeders Trophy in eventing for 4-6y/o horses, giving the audience the opportunity to see the stars of the future.
The horses will be presented in a condensed format, showing their gaits, show their jumping ability, and performance over cross-country fences. The judging will be carried out by two highly accomplished eventing profiles: Fredrik Bergendorff, Chef d’Équipe of the Swedish national team, and Sara Algotsson Ostholt, Olympic silver medalist and one of Sweden’s most successful eventers.
The initiative is presented in collaboration with Hyperion Stud and awards a prize of SEK 10,000 to the horse crowned ”Most Promising Eventing Horse” – with SEK 5,000 going to the breeder and SEK 5,000 to the owner.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our young eventing horses to a broader audience, in a setting that not only supports the horses’ development but also helps highlight the sport of eventing,” says Fredrik Bergendorff. “It is also an important link in the pathway from the new eventing award at SWB’s young horse test, through the Young Eventing Talent Project and Breeders Trophy, leading up to the Young Horse World Championships and future international championships,” he continues.
Participants in Champion of the Champions
4-year-olds
Frank’s Silly Lilly (SWB) – Aminda Ingulfson
Karljohan (SWB) – Frida Andersén
C a Star SH (SWB) – Sally Wittvången
5-year-olds
Civ V (8) (SWB) – Malin Asai
Chap Shogun (SWB) – Nicole Palm
Top Notch Vuo (SWB) – Frida Andersén
6-year-olds
Calidus (SWB) – Wynja Eriksdotter Rubin
Box Lyon (SWB) – Frida Andersén
Mulberry Beauty – Ebba Adnervik
Champion of the Champions will take place during SWB Equestrian Weeks on Saturday, October 4, at approximately 19:00 (for exact timing, see SWB Equestrian Weeks on Equipe Online) in Crafoordhallen at Flyinge. Admission is free.