Vidar (SWB) riden by Anna Svanberg took home the win in SWB Trophy for 6-y-o horses. Here with SWBs CEO Helén Uddefors, Vicky Castegren, founder of Hyperion Stud and Maucca Kärki, Hyperion’s representative in Europe. Photo by Michaela Swärd/SWB
In the six-year-old class of SWB Trophy presented by Hyperion for dressage horses, it was Vidar (SWB) (by Total Hope out of Bella Stella (SWB) – Dalwhinnie (SWB). Breeder: Helixad AB. Owner: Anna Svanberg Dressage AB and Kersö Equestrian) who took home the victory, skillfully ridden by the experienced Anna Svanberg.
Anna has been a frequent competitor in the Swedish young horse championships with different horses for the past 20 years, securing numerous victories and placements. The merit list also includes a couple of placements in the World Young Horse Championships final. Vidar is a horse that has developed over the years in the young horse classes, and here, he displayed a natural balance and ability. “Very nice picture. Lots of future and a clear way ahead”! The final score was 8.57, with high marks for gaits and rideability rewarded with an 8.8.
Vidar (SWB) and Anna Svanberg. Photo: Michaela Swärd