{"id":16907,"date":"2026-02-02T11:03:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/?p=16907"},"modified":"2026-02-02T11:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:03:43","slug":"winter-cup-super-final-spots-decided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/news\/winter-cup-super-final-spots-decided\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Cup Super Final Spots Decided!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The best riders of the national Dressage Winter Cup series were determined at the final qualifier, Hevosopisto Winter Dressage in Yp\u00e4j\u00e4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Super Final spots were secured by defending winner Lassi Lehmusto with his Finnhorse Vekardo, the crossbred pony Minion Verde who has moved up to Intermediate level with Anna K\u00e4rkk\u00e4inen, and Finnish Champions Ville Vaurio and Dante NL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2-810x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16902\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7910267898526094;width:275px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2-768x971.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2-1215x1536.jpg 1215w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2-1619x2048.jpg 1619w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Lassi-Lehmusto-Vekardo-HIHS-2024-kuva-Heidi-Lammi-2.jpg 1625w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lassi Lehmusto and Vekardo. Photo: Heidi Lammi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Final will also feature some of Finland\u2019s most successful age-group riders: young rider Venla Lahtinen with Tempelh\u00fcnter, junior rider Armi Pietarinen with Lisbeth S, and the pony combination Aino Hallasaari and Fairytale Twilight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will challenge the seniors on equal terms, as in the Horse Show Super Final all combinations will perform their level-specific freestyle programs. The combination receiving the highest percentage from the judges will be crowned the winner of the 2026 Dressage Winter Cup Super Final!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exciting competition will take place at the Messukeskus International Arena just before the highlight of the event, the FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and cheer for your favorite on Sunday, March 1st at Messukeskus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Armi-Pietarinen-Lisbeth-S-kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16900\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993118392925122;width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Armi-Pietarinen-Lisbeth-S-kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Armi-Pietarinen-Lisbeth-S-kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Armi-Pietarinen-Lisbeth-S-kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Armi-Pietarinen-Lisbeth-S-kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Armi-Pietarinen-Lisbeth-S-kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Armi Pietarinen and Lisbeth S. Photo: SRL Ansku Ankelo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dressage Winter Cup Super Final Combinations 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anna K\u00e4rkk\u00e4inen \u2013 Minion Verde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ville Vaurio \u2013 Dante NL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venla Lahtinen \u2013 Tempelh\u00fcnter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Armi Pietarinen \u2013 Lisbeth S<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aino Hallasaari \u2013 Fairytale Twilight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lassi Lehmusto \u2013 Vekardo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.2. Dressage Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hevosopisto Winter Dressage, Yp\u00e4j\u00e4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Cup | FEI Intermediate II 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ville Vaurio \u2013 Dante NL 68.627<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jasmin Sikstr\u00f6m \u2013 Clementine II 66.520<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Cup | Advanced A \/ Prix St Georges | FEI Young Riders Individual Test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anniina Kolu \u2013 Ghana 67.892<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ulrika Salminen \u2013 Gilmore MC 66.274<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anniina Kolu \u2013 El Macho V.O.D 65.049<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Cup | Advanced B | FEI Juniors Individual Test 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Armi Pietarinen \u2013 Lisbeth S 65.882<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emilia Nordling \u2013 M\u00f6ensholms Oberst 64.608<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aino Sellman \u2013 Lapinj\u00e4rvi Sabroso 64.559<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Cup | Elementary A | FEI Ponies Individual Test 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aino Hallasaari \u2013 Fairytale Twilight 5 RP 68.604<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sini Shemeikka \u2013 Caramel Grey 68.333<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maria Suhonen \u2013 Viljam 67.072<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter Cup for Finnhorses | Elementary A:6 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lassi Lehmusto \u2013 Vekardo 71.282<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anna Johansson \u2013 Unetun Elmo 68.205<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ville-Vaurio-Dante-NL-Kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16904\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993118392925122;width:397px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ville-Vaurio-Dante-NL-Kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ville-Vaurio-Dante-NL-Kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ville-Vaurio-Dante-NL-Kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ville-Vaurio-Dante-NL-Kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ville-Vaurio-Dante-NL-Kuva-SRL-Ansku-Ankelo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ville Vaurio and Dante NL. Photo: SRL Ansku Ankelo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter Cup series standings are updated here:<a href=\"https:\/\/view.officeapps.live.com\/op\/filenotfound.htm?llcc=fi-FI&amp;hid=6dab1d95-80eb-4fc7-95d5-27aaf7444472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>LINK<\/strong><\/a><br>Full results: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/online.equipe.com\/shows\/76742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hevosopisto Winter Dressage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best riders of the national Dressage Winter Cup series were determined at the final qualifier, Hevosopisto Winter Dressage in Yp\u00e4j\u00e4. Super Final spots were secured by defending winner Lassi Lehmusto with his Finnhorse Vekardo, the crossbred pony Minion Verde who has moved up to Intermediate level with Anna K\u00e4rkk\u00e4inen, and Finnish Champions Ville Vaurio [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16902,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16907"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16907\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16908,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16907\/revisions\/16908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}