Swedish Team Selected for 2023 European Pony Championships

Fri, 07/07/2023 - 15:41
Sweden
Wilma Holmgren and Casino Royale K at the 2022 CDI Sint-Truiden :: Photo © Astrid Appels

The Swedish equestrian federation has announced the team that will represent Sweden at the 2023 European Pony Championships in Le Mans (FRA) on 26 - 30 July 2023.

Team captain Anette Svanberg has announced the four team riders.

Team Sweden includes: 

  • Wilma Bornhager – Frans Isak (by Sibelius x Vermont RP) - owner: Cecilia Bornhager, breeder: Pia Sohl
  • Saga Gyllenglad – Brouwerij's Percival (by Orchard Red Prince x Orchard d'Avranches) - owner: Helena Gyllenglad, breeder: J. Tabor
  • Wilma Holmgren – Casino Royale K (by Champion de Luxe x Top Nonstop) - owner: Wilma Holmgren, breeder: Hermann Koopmeiners
  • Vida Nordling Pettersson – Dreimalhoch S (by Dreidimensional x Benedict) - owner: Miriam Nordling, breeder: Maria Stern

The name of the reserve has not been disclosed although Annie Walfridsson (Dogge Doggelito) was nominatively entered.
Ronja Kardos was also entered as a pony rider with Nice One, but she has accepted the team spot with Holly's Final for the 2023 European Children Championships in Kronberg (GER). 

Photo © Astrid Appels

Related Link
Eurodressage Coverage of the European Pony Championships