Karin Persson Leaves U.S.A. Accepting Rider's Position at Mads Hendeliowitz' Yard

Dressage

Sweden

Swedish dressage rider Karin Persson is returning home after eight years in the U.S.A. She has accepted the job of assistant rider and trainer at Mads Hendeliowitz' yard.

Persson will start on her new job on 1 January 2021.

"I am very happy with my time in the US," said Persson in a press release. "I have gained an invaluable network of contacts but above all the confidence to start my own business. At Segersta Equestrian, I get the opportunity to ride and train daily at an inspiring and professional facility where Mads and I can give each other new perspective and where I can develop myself further. It feels just right!"

Swedish Start

The 47-year old Persson grew up in Hudiksvall, Sweden. After high school she worked one year in Germany, but returned to Sweden to work for Louise Nathhorst in the 1990s. She also earned a university degree and worked in the IT and banking sector for six years.

She gained successes in the national arena with young horses.

In 2003, for instance, she placed fifth in the 5-year old finals with Look Alike (by Levantos II 939 - Landlord ) . In 2010 and 2011 she rode Santé (by Sandokan x Chapman) at the Nationals, as well as 6-year old Don Gayble (by Don Charly x Rex) in 2011.

Jumping the Puddle

In 2012 she made the move to the U.S.A. and based herself at Stonebridge Sport horses in New York and Wellington.

Persson and Perazzi DS at the 2018 CDI Wellington

Persson's international show debut was in 2014 in Wellington, Florida, with the Swedish warmblood and small tour horse Cortison (by Cortez x Lane Court xx), which she sold the next year to Canadian young rider Hannah Beaulieu.

Aboard her own Dutch warmblood Giuliano B (by Bon Bravour x Elcaro) she won silver at the 2016 U.S. Young Horse Championships in the 5-year old division.

In 2018 Karin returned to the CDI ring for one season with small tour horse Perazzi DS, a Hanoverian by Prince Thatch xx x Donnerhall owned by Amelie Devine.

Back to the Roots

After eight years, Persson is returning back to her roots in Sweden, bringing along the now 9-year old Giuliano B with whom she has set her sights on the 2022 World Equestrian Games.