Last Saturday's CSI5*-W 1.55m Gothenburg Trophy presented by Volvo Cars at the 2025-edition of Gothenburg Horse Show had all the necessary ingredients for an exciting class. In the end, the enthusiastic audience at Scandinavium got to enjoy a home win when current world number one Henrik von Eckermann and Iliana took the top honours.
With these images, we take a look back at the action in Gothenburg.
All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson/WoSJ.
Robin Naeve and Carlito H were first out in the class and even though a single time penalty stopped them from the jump-off, Robin was all smiles.
Petronella Andersson was all set to repeat her Friday-win with Olympke van 't Merelsnest, but despite a great round had to see one pole down.
Saturday was another day with a fully seated arena in Gothenburg.
Harrie Smolders and Mr. Tac were one of the favourites for the win. However, after 4 faults in the jump-off, they had to settle for the 8th place.
Inspiring the next generation – in a few years, she might be riding in this arena.
Adam Carey's Quebello D cleared the first round in his own signature style.
All smiles for Erica Swartz Ryan after Cavicii Z cleared the first round.
Wilma Hellström's impressive Eleven cleared the first round...
...and eventually the pair ended 12th.
The new Scandinavium-favourite Edouard Schmitz won a class on Friday, but in Saturday's Gothenburg Trophy he and Quno had to settle for 7th place.
A double clear in Gothenburg Trophy – definitely worth celebrating for Carl-Walter Fox and Eka First Navy Jack.
The two finished sixth.
Harrie Smolders giving his compatriot Willem Greve and Highway TN N.O.P. some last minute advice for the jump-off.
Peder Fredricson and Alcapone des Carmille recorded four faults in the jump-off and finished 9th.
To the joy of the fully seated arena, six Swedes made it into the jump-off and four made it into the top 10.
Yuri Mansur and Vitiki; also crowd favourites.
Max Kühner and Elektric Blue P shaved off 1.24 seconds on Mansur's time to take over the lead.
Kevin Staut and New Libero One d'Asschaut wanted it differently though and shaved another 0,5 seconds off Kühner's time.
Happiest of them all was Oda Charlotte Lyngvær, who delivered a fantastic double clear with Carabella vd Neyen Z to take the 5th place.
Henrik von Eckermann and Iliana were determined to give the audience a home win in the Gothenburg Trophy presented by Volvo Cars...
...here in full speed to the last fence...
...and they nailed it.
The double world champion and European team champion could celebrate the first Gothenburg Trophy-win of his career.
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