The registration date has now passed and the list of competitors is set for the international classes at Falsterbo.

The line-up of global show-jumping stars includes Marcus Ehning and Carsten-Otto Nagel from Germany, and gold medallist from the London Olympics Steve Guerdat from Switzerland.

It has already been announced that Ludo and Nicola Philippaerts will be taking part, along with a host of Swedish riders.

In the dressage, spectators will get to see the expertise of Australian Olympic competitor Lyndal Oatley and Renate Vogelsang from Austria, among others. Our Swedish favourites will naturally also be taking part, all riding their top horses: Patrik Kittel on Watermill Scandic H.B.C, Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén on Don Auriello and Minna Telde on Santana.

Painted Black, who won the World Dressage Masters in Falsterbo in 2010 with rider Anky van Grunsven, will be here, but now ridden by Morgan Barbancon.

“It’s an honour to be hosting all these international stars in Falsterbo,” says ‘Jana’ Wannius, President of Falsterbo Horse Show.

For full details of the competing horses and riders, see enclosed list.

 Frank Rothenberger is ranked as one of the best course designers in the world. He designs the international courses at Falsterbo Horse Show.

 He has been designing the courses here for over 15 years. Last year Frank was not on site himself due to the Olympic Games, but this year he will be here all week.

“The best teams in the world are coming to Falsterbo, so the courses need to be challenging, as all the teams want to gain points in the Nations Cup,” says Frank Rothenberger, International course designer.

“The people, the place itself, numerous horse enthusiasts among the spectators, a relaxed atmosphere and top quality all round make Falsterbo extra special,” continues Frank.

“In show jumping, the most important person in the whole competition is the course designer; I am delighted to welcome Frank Rothenberger again this year,” says ‘Jana’ Wannius, President of Falsterbo Horse Show

In conjunction with this year’s Falsterbo Horse Show competition, Gina Tricot has created another exclusive collection that combines classic elegance with functionality.  

The collection will only be sold online and in our Falsterbo Horse Shop during the show, which runs from 6 to 14 July. The collection comprises original, on-trend garments for both men and women.

“I think our collaboration with Gina Tricot is incredibly exciting and inspiring. Last year’s collection was extremely good, but this year it has reached new heights. It is especially exciting to see how the collection has grown. In addition to polo shirts and hooded jackets, this year’s collection also includes a fetching scarf, gilets and socks, but my absolute favourite item for 2013 is the thin down jacket,” says Elisabeth von Schrowe, Event Director for Falsterbo Horse Show.

“Also this year our 600 stewards will be provided with outfits specially designed by Gina Tricot that are not available to buy,” continues Elisabeth. “It is always enjoyable to see clothes from our range worn throughout the year.”

For anyone who does not want to wait until Falsterbo Horse Show opens to buy items from the collection, it will be available from 5 June from Gina Tricot’s online store: http://www.ginatricot.com/cse/kollektion/falsterbo-collection/ccollection-cfalsterbo-p1.html

Surveys of the arena by Lars Roepstorff, a professor in equine functional anatomy at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), have shown excellent results. One survey revealed that shock absorption at Falsterbo’s International jumping arena is somewhat better than the majority of comparable arenas (for international jumping competitions) examined by Professor Roepstorff. This is a positive finding, as it theoretically reduces the risk of injury.

After surveying Falsterbo’s main arena, Professor Roepstorff published a summary of his findings, saying,

“The surface consistency is such that it provides good hoof support on landing after jumps without being too hard. It is within limits that are on a par with other arenas used for the same purposes. There is good shock absorption of the maximum load during landing. It is somewhat better than the majority of comparable arenas (for international jumping competitions) we have surveyed.

“This is a positive finding, as it theoretically reduces the risk of injury. At the same time, the shock absorption is not so great that the arena can be deemed ‘deep’ or ‘soft’, which means conditions are ideal for the horses to perform well, and that there is less risk of injury.”

“We are extremely pleased with these findings. We know that Falsterbo’s arena is built on the site of an old lake bed, and the 15-metre-deep sand under the grass makes the surface fantastically springy,” says Jan-Olof ‘Jana’ Wannius, President of Falsterbo Horse Show.

“After this year’s competitions we will focus our attention on work to make the surface even more level than it is today,” continues Jana.

Falsterbo Horse Show is breaking new ground and organising qualification trials in Denmark and Norway for the Folksam Scandinavian Open Dressage event.

Danish trials for the Folksam Scandinavian Open will take place at Midtsjällands Rideklub from 31 May to 2 June, and at Aalborgs Sportsrideklub on 15 June.

The Norwegian trials will take place in cooperation with JJ Horses and Stall K at competitions in [insert place name] on 15-16 June.

“We are extremely pleased to have found partners in Denmark and Norway. This gives Folksam Scandinavian Open Dressage a huge sporting boost,” says Johan Lenz, Show Director for Dressage at Falsterbo Horse Show.

Finnish riders should continue to contact the Equestrian Federation of Finland.

The semifinals of Folksam Scandinavian Open Dressage will take place on 9 and 10 July in Falsterbo.

A Wild Card to Falsterbo Horse Shows class ” Runsten Village Young Rider Grand Prix”  will be given away to the rider that placed 2nd in  Årsta Runstens competitions 16th June.

The Wild card gives acess to compete in Falsterbo 10-11 juli.

Congratulations to Nicole Holmén-Aernst and Victoria Wallenstam-Capitano Paul Z first to qualify for Runsten Ungdoms Grand Prix in Falsterbo 2013!

Photo: Anna Johannesson

The last one to be first out to qualify for Folksam Scandinavian Open is Dakar, in showjumping for 5-year old horses. Dakar is born 2008. By: Douglas,  Werasinaa-Emilion. Rider: Therese Svensson, Breeder: J. Kroes. Owner: Johnny Svensson.

Dakar have been having  a clear round in every round so far in 2013!

Congratulations!

On the picture: Dakar with his rider Therese Svensson.