The win was secured – with just a little less than a hundredth of a point in favor of the home team
The DressagePower Sweden Trophy is the competition for the country's MsvB horses and this year's edition certainly delivered plenty. There were significant changes in the results list in the semifinals and final, with the victory being taken home with just a fraction of a point to spare. We take you through the entire year's edition of the DressagePower Sweden Trophy!
The biggest series of the year for MsvB teams?
This year we had almost 50 connected teams competing in the competition, a record high number! What attracts riders at this level is the opportunity to qualify for a semi-final in a championship-like arena and also have the chance to ride the final in the course. In the final, we award prizes to the top-placed teams and everyone gets fantastic honorary prizes from our partners. This is an opportunity for riders at this level to compete in an arena that has everything extra and to experience what it’s like to share the arena with Grand Prix riders. It’s an experience that is not offered at a regular MsvB competition and is something we are extremely happy to be able to offer!
Black-clad scaffolding and pompous LED lights, an arena with everything extra
Just like in previous years, a total of 30 teams had qualified for the semifinals. The class is being ridden in Msv B:4 and the starting field was largely full. From the semifinals, the top eight teams then qualify for a kür final. Sometimes the horses can be a bit extra on their toes during the semifinals when they enter our arena. It is certainly ”extra everything”!
Every year we dress the entire horse-riding pavilion in black fabric and install purple LED lights along the long side. At the bottom near the judges’ stands, we set up a large LED screen right next to the competition fence. On the other short side, our VIP lounge is located, where guests have first-class seats to watch the competitions.
In this year's semi-final, we saw a fine and well-executed ride from the starters, with some horses looking extra attentive to their surroundings. Those who were able to maintain composure and secure top placings were Margret Segui, Therese Svensson and Alexandra Kjörsvik, who came in third place.
Curling final where tenths decided everything
When it came time for the kür, the results list changed again. We also saw very nice rides with wonderful music here, with Linda Rönn Larsson finishing highest on the podium. She finished eighth in the semifinal and was therefore the last team to secure a place in the final. What a turnaround! Maria Jansson (2nd placed) and Cecilia Rahn (3rd placed) also finished further down on the results list but managed to pull off a super ride each.
Linda rode the only mare in the starting field, a horse she had re-trained from jumping due to an injury. Maria Jansson made her debut in the dressage and was very satisfied with her ride, but she absolutely felt that it was a bit strange to miss out on the win by such a small margin.
About the DressagePower Sweden Trophy
- Qualifying takes place throughout the year in MsvB:2, MsvB:3, MsvB:4, MsvB:5 and all the FEI MsvB classes (excluding Msv B Kür).
- The team must not have competed in the FEI Prix St George or higher in the last 24 months at the time of registration.
- A total of 30 teams qualify for the semifinals at the DressagePower Horse Show
- From the semifinals, the eight best teams advance to a short course final.
- Registration for 2025 opens this spring