Saana Nissi and Oscar v/h Heidehof took a strong lead right at the start of the class
On Sunday, the Amateur Tour Top 10 finals were held at the Kultajousi Arena in two classes. With the jump height set at 80 cm, four riders competed, one of whom placed. The competition was judged on a skills-based criteria, with the judges evaluating the rider’s seat, course riding, and the overall impression of the horse and rider.
The Amateur Top 10 Finals presented by Black Horse (80 cm) played out almost like a competition between two riding clubs, as Nissi and Moisio represented Riding Club Solbacka, while Rouhiainen and Tiainen represented Kauniaisten Ratsastajat. The competition was extremely close, and there were some spectacular performances throughout the class. Saana Nissi immediately set the bar high for the other competitors with a score of 8.7, holding the lead right until the very end of the competition and winning the entire class with her performance!
Elsa Sjöström & Nevada Di Parta TR Take the Lead in Their Class with a Stunning Performance
As the jump height increased to 95–105 cm, the AM5.2 scoring system was used, meaning that a rider and horse who completed a clear round continued to the jump-off course after receiving a new start signal. There were six riders participating, some of whom jumped at the 95-cm level and others at the 105-cm level.
Elsa Sjöström rode the large and fast horse Nevada Di Parta TR in a class with a jump height of 105 cm, riding clear rounds to take a commanding lead and securing both the victory and the Best Horse-Rider Pair award. Sonia Suominen, riding Power Lady Z, earned a well-deserved second place. Sanni Collin, riding the pony Graham’s D’Ete, won the Best Pony-Rider Pair award.
At the conclusion of the competition, Matti Karkkola, who has been active since 1985, was thanked for his long-standing work on behalf of the Helsinki International Horse Show. Thank you, Matti!
After that, the top-ranked riders rode off for their well-deserved lap of honor, bringing the Amateur Tour Top 10 Final to a fitting conclusion! Congratulations to all the winners!
Results:
Amateur Tour TOP 10 Finals presented by Black Horse, 80 cm, skill evaluation. Started 4th, placed 1st.
1) Saana Nissi– Oscar v/h Heidehof, Riding Club Solbacka ry 8.7
Full results: LINK
Amateur Tour TOP 10 Finals presented by Black Horse, 95–105 cm, time trial. Started 6th, finished 2nd.
1) Elsa Sjöström – Nevada di Parta TR, Keisarinmäen Ratsastajat ry 0–0/31.70
2) Sonia Suominen – Power Lady Z, Lohjan Ratsastajat ry 0–0/31.80
Full results: LINK
