The international competition at the new Messukeskus Arena got off to a fast-paced and high-level start with show jumping, as Finnish riders went head-to-head with top international competitors. The competition treated the audience to spectacular performances, tight turns, and placings decided by fractions of a second—the atmosphere in the arena reached a fever pitch with every start.
The class was won by 13-year-old Dutch rider Pedro Mansur on Gralain AA with a confident and fast performance. Pedro is the son of international show jumper Yuri Mansur, who is currently competing in the World Cup in Helsinki.
Vilma Lappalainen took a magnificent second place on her horse Knokke HX, delighting the home crowd with her strong and balanced ride. Norway’s Karoline Lien took third place on her horse Castlefield Jess. Lien also competed in the class on her other horse, Billy Be Dapper.
A total of thirteen Finnish riders competed in the class, four of whom placed in the top ten—a strong showing for Finnish show jumping on the international stage. Top-level international competition and the cheers of the home crowd created a memorable event, with every course filled with excitement
from start to finish.
Anni Hjerpe Takes Second Place
The 135 cm class also featured fast-paced and precise show jumping in an international field, as the riders competed against one another on a course that demanded both technical skill and speed. Germany’s Mike van Olst rode to victory in the class on Quintana van’t Klavertje Vier with a controlled and efficient performance.
Anni Hjerpe took second place on her horse D.Chacco’S Dominator Z. Hjerpe is among the top riders in Finnish show jumping and will move up to the senior division this year. She said she is eagerly looking forward to the new classes and upcoming challenges. Hjerpe is also the first Finn to be selected for the Young Riders Academy. Third place went to Anna Simicska of Hungary on her horse Carundy.
Results: February 26
International show jumping (CSI 1*), 130 cm, two rounds. Started 22nd, finished 13th.
1) Pedro Mansur – Gralain AA, NED 0-0 29.61
2) Vilma Lappalainen – Knokke HX, FIN 0-0 32.81
3) Karoline Lien – Castlefield Jess, NOR 0-0 33.21
…6) Linda Telimaa – Chilli R, FIN 0-0 39.16
…9) Isabel Olsson – Genereux Fortuna, FIN 0-4 34.07
10) Susanna Granroth – Ciselina BVL Z, FIN 0-4 34.22
11) Miila Kiviranta – Chanel One, FIN 0-4 35.04
12) Nelli Pajuharju – Callie, FIN 0-4 35.47
13) Susanna Granroth – KG Corleoni, FIN 0-4 35.60
14) Rebecca Lindeblad – Der Kaiser de Spalbec Z, FIN 0-4 42.32
15) Vera Sorvoja Little Q M, FIN 0-8 32.85
16) Patricia Ivanitskiy – Birte Star K Z, FIN -4 33.05
17) Sofia Granat – Lecafu, FIN -4 35.52
…20) Vilja Hiidenheimo – Lenada, FIN 12-8 34.54
…Silva Timonen – Melissa – L, FIN disqualified
Full results: LINK
135 cm, international show jumping, time trial. Started 20th, finished 13th.
1) Mike van Olst – Quintana van’t Klavertje Vier, BEL 0/56.35
2) Anni Hjerpe – D.Chacco’s Dominator Z, FIN 0/58.51
3) Anna Simicska – Carundy, HUN 0/60.08
…8) Silva Timonen – Jackiedieza, FIN 0/64.13
…10) Nelli Pajuharju – Cascada, FIN 0/65.82
…12) Sophia Jurmo – Helianthus, FIN 0/67.40
13) Jasmin Seppälä-Geerink – Off Course, FIN 4/63.34
…15) Susanna Granroth – Menoor, FIN 4/65.23
16) Isabel Olsson – Haya, FIN 4/65.70
17) Marina Ehrnrooth – Qualime, FIN 8/62.70
…19) Aada-Minea Hanhela – Lotus vd Bisschop
FIN 8/69.87
…20) Terhi Tuominen – Ouzo Lemon d’Uppe Z, FIN 8/69.98
Full results: LINK
