{"id":17202,"date":"2026-02-12T10:38:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/?p=17202"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:17:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:17:27","slug":"200-finnish-riders-compete-at-the-helsinki-horse-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/news\/200-finnish-riders-compete-at-the-helsinki-horse-show\/","title":{"rendered":"200 Finnish Riders Compete at the Helsinki Horse Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the major international event Helsinki International Horse Show at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, more than 190 Finnish riders will compete from 26.2.\u20131.3. Participants range from Anna-Julia Kontio and Jasmin Sepp\u00e4l\u00e4-Geerink, selected for the World Cup qualifier, to riders competing in international and national show jumping and dressage classes, as well as in the Amateur Tour for recreational riders. The riders range in age from 12 years old to nearly 60. You can find the riders and their home towns listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the equestrian event celebrating its 40th anniversary will for the first time feature competitions in two arenas. The programme also includes discipline presentations in gaited riding, carriage driving and western riding, as well as hobby horse competitions. The audience can also enjoy dog performances, pony leading and several training clinics hosted by international top riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new programme stage will present interesting performances over four days, hosted by horsewoman and presenter Katja St\u00e5hl. The Horse Expo exhibition area has grown to several times its previous size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anna-Julia Kontio ja Cayadina. Kuva: Sonja Holma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Schedule:<\/strong>
26.2. 10:00\u201322:00
27.2. 9:30\u201322:00
28.2. 9:30\u201322:30
1.3. 9:00\u201317:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the programme: https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/kavijalle\/ohjelma\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Finnish riders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSI5*-W
Anna-Julia Kontio \u2013 Cayadina, Belgia
Jasmin Sepp\u00e4l\u00e4-Geerink – Kerel Van Het Sterrebos, Attention Z, Chapper, Alankomaat
Aida H\u00e4m\u00e4l\u00e4inen \u2013 Hurby, Kylm\u00e4l\u00e4
Anni Hjerpe \u2013 Callboy, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4\/Alankomaat
Jone Illi – Celtas Quillian, Starlight, Karijoki\/Saksa
Marika R\u00e4tt\u00f6 – Stolzenburg E, Paippinen
Petra Heikkinen – Oechie-K, Kylm\u00e4l\u00e4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSI1*
Aada-Minea Hanhela – Lotus Vd Bisschop, Haukipudas
Anna Granberg \u2013 Chekkonen, Haarajoki
Anni Hjerpe – D.Chacco’ S Dominator Z, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4\/Alankomaat
Anni Roslin – Paco Rabbane Qc, Du Marais Shamrock Z, Dree Van Den Hoek Z, Evitskog
Isabel Olsson \u2013 Haya, Tallinna, Viro
Jasmin Sepp\u00e4l\u00e4-Geerink – One-Way Svo, Alankomaat
Linda Telimaa – Chilli R, Helsinki
Marina Ehrnrooth – Qualime, Hb Bailamos, Helsinki
Miila Kiviranta – Chanel One, Espoo
Nelli Pajuharju – Cascada, Callie, Helsinki
Patricia Ivanitskiy – Birte Star K Z, Helsinki
Petra Heikkinen – Lordin 3, Kylm\u00e4l\u00e4
Rebecca Lindeblad – Nilaya Du Bois Madame, U-Special van HD, Tampere
Silva Timonen \u2013 Jackiedieza, Dragsvik
Sofia Granat \u2013 Lecafu, Karijoki
Sophia Jurmo \u2013 Helianthus, Espoo
Susanna Granroth – Ciselina Bvl Z, Kg Corleoni, Menoor, Janakkala
Terhi Tuominen – Ouzo Lemon D’uppe Z, Tuusula
Vera Sorvoja – Little Q M, Espoo
Vilja Hiidenheimo \u2013 Lenada, Turku
Vilma Lappalainen – Kuracca, Knokke HX, Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National classes 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pohjola Bronze Road to Helsinki
Aada Kiviniemi \u2013 Pomme d\u2019Or T, HRC, Kauniainen
Annika Gr\u00f6nroos \u2013 Gigant, HusR, Hangonkyl\u00e4
Doris Axelson \u2013 Quintessence, VitRa, Sarfvik
Elena Haanp\u00e4\u00e4 \u2013 Zegna Z, LoR, Lohja
Ella Nuuttila \u2013 Nolan, HARI, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4
Hassan Iber \u2013 Longtemps Ami, KMR, Yp\u00e4j\u00e4
Heidi Murel \u2013 Cherie Lavella, Viro
Iita Marttila \u2013 \u00c9 Veramente Caro, VARSA, Koskioinen
Isabel Olsson \u2013 Genereux Fortuna, VitRa, Tallinna\/Viro
Janita Markkanen \u2013 Lotto, STAR, J\u00e4rvenp\u00e4\u00e4
Johanna Tafenau \u2013 Celine, Viro
Joni Koivusalo \u2013 Untossin, E-PUR, Sein\u00e4joki
Jonna Normia \u2013 Taimond, AURA, Turku
Kristiina J\u00e4rvik \u2013 Hop Lady Du Milon, Viro
Kullo Kender \u2013 Agilero, Viro
Marie Gran\u00f6 \u2013 Catlike Lady Leopard, MYRat, Kokkola
Marina Ehrnrooth \u2013 L\u2019Aquila TL Z, VitRa, Helsinki
Meri Voitila \u2013 Hero, TRS, Lappers
Neea Karvinen \u2013 HHS Flo Jo, KeiRa, Vaskio
Neea Karvinen \u2013 Jasmijn, KeiRa, Vaskio
Nelli Pajuharju \u2013 Calli\u00e9 \u2013 Sj\u00f6R, Helsinki
Sini Saari \u2013 L\u2019Avicii, TuuR, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4
Susanna Granroth \u2013 Ciselina BvL Z, HARI, Janakkala
Veronica Nurminen \u2013 Travenort\u2019s Ida-Maria, AKIRA, Iso-\u00c4ini\u00f6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pohjola Small Road to Helsinki
Aino Skogman \u2013 Grafitao, STAR, Kellokoski
Alina Burmeister \u2013 Quaker Du Plessis, HARI, Espoo
Anniina Koskinen \u2013 Kammerherre G\u00e5rdens Nasdaq, TRS, Tampere
Betty Yliluoma \u2013 Duff\u2019s Orders, RCS, Leps\u00e4m\u00e4
Camilla Segercrantz \u2013 Coriostro, KeiRa, Espoo
Doris Axelson \u2013 Honfleur, VitRa, Sarfvik
Doris Axelson \u2013 Ka-Ching 3, VitRa, Sarfvik
Elsa Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m \u2013 Nevada di Parta TR, KeiRa, Vantaa
Emma Havanka \u2013 Hirsh de Riverland, VirRat, Virrat
Emma Kallio \u2013 Janka, STAR, Helsinki
Emmi Hallikainen \u2013 Beau Balou, LR, Tampere
Enni Yli-Heikkil\u00e4 \u2013 Lennox, SunR, Piispanristi
Erica H\u00f6fer \u2013 Caprino LL, SaUr, Lappeenranta
Hanna-Maria Korpi \u2013 Lucky Star, KMR, Yp\u00e4j\u00e4
Janika Koistinen \u2013 Dallas Z, KuoR, Kuopio
Janni Rinne \u2013 Stuart Little, RKR, Lahti
Karoliina Karelson \u2013 Lykkeroo, Tabasalu\/Viro
Kristina Lindblad \u2013 Kronos SW, SaUr, Rapattila
Lotta Lampinen \u2013 Stamina KS, TRS, Tampere
Maiju Laituri \u2013 Hallo-Croket van Puyenbroeck, PuLa, Kuopio
Mandi Kovalainen \u2013 Zuriso, KeiRa, Turenki
Salla M\u00e4\u00e4tt\u00e4 \u2013 Celabelle, RKR, Mustiala
Sofia Koivuniemi \u2013 Key Code, VARSA, Huittinen
Veronica Nurminen \u2013 Travenort\u2019s Ida-Maria, AKIRA, Iso-\u00c4ini\u00f6
Viivi Sahramo \u2013 Heavenly Princess, GR, Nummela<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pohjola Suomenhevoset Road to Helsinki
Emma Kivim\u00e4ki \u2013 P\u00e4\u00e4llikk\u00f6, KiVa, Vantaa
Fatima Mattila \u2013 Kivimets\u00e4n T\u00e4hti, OR, Arkkukari
Ida Johansson \u2013 Telman Hilma, SUR, Siuntio KK
Janika Koistinen \u2013 Kuukson Tarina, KuoR, Kuopio
Johanna Sokka \u2013 Rokki Rols, RaTi, Rautalampi
Jussi Tapani \u2013 El Reino, HyvUra, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4
Jussi Tapani \u2013 Kittil\u00e4n Keisari, HyvUra, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4
Linnea Haukilehto \u2013 Kai-Keikari, KiVa, Vantaa
Linnea Haukilehto \u2013 Vionetta, KiVa, Vantaa
Paula Pajunen \u2013 Rinna L\u00e5gland, POM, Kaarenkyl\u00e4
Reetta Ahtila \u2013 Castor T\u00e4htinen, TwR, H\u00e4meenlinna
Reetta Ahtila \u2013 Kardemumma TwR, H\u00e4meenlinna
Ronja Lehtonen \u2013 Mori Rols, KMR, Littoinen
Saara Junnila-Ojala \u2013 Niittykorven Ruska, VARSA, Koski TL
Venla Vastamaa \u2013 Mattilan Toivo, VESRA, Vesilahti<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dressage Winter Cup Final
Aino Hallasaari – Fairytale Twilight 5 RP, KRC, Ruotsinkyl\u00e4
Armi Pietarinen – Lisbeth S, AiR, Vantaa
Jasmin Sikstr\u00f6m – Clementine II, Korsholms, Helsinki
Lassi Lehmusto \u2013 Vekardo, YR, Yp\u00e4j\u00e4
Sini Shemeikka – Caramel Grey, SiRa, Siilinj\u00e4rvi
Venla Lahtinen \u2013 Tempelh\u00fcter, TLR, Tervalampi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dressage Small Tour
Anna Johansson – My Emerald, JSR, Tammij\u00e4rvi
Anna von Wendt – Lord Byron, BJ\u00d6RK, Bj\u00f6rkboda
Anniina Kolu – Ghana, VESRA, Vesilahti
Elisabet Ehrnrooth – Hesleg\u00e5rd’s F\u00fcrst Louis, HR, Helsinki
Henna-Riikka Nieminen – K2 Showgirl, KARA, Kangasala
Kaisa Pirinen – Lauren, PRS, Pori
Ulrika Salminen – Gilmore MC, HR, Helsinki
Veera Paloheimo – Sanmourano van Nova Stables, HyvUra, Helsinki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amateur Tour 2026 finals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amateur Tour 80 cm<\/strong>
Aino Lastum\u00e4ki \u2013 Chakuna Makata, Vantaa
Amanda Becker \u2013 Ascoast Calita, Espoo
Amanda Kaipio \u2013 Gold Star, Hyllykallio
Andrea Aaldijk \u2013 Kredka, Espoo
Ann-Sophie Stadigh \u2013 King Imp,
Camilla Kauppila \u2013 Tinsel 5, Espoo
Charlotta von Essen \u2013 Sdl Annubis (Lotuss), Espoo
Edith Stadigh \u2013 Clogheen Artic, Espoo
Eerika Hallikainen \u2013 Lady, Helsinki
Elle Marjam\u00e4ki \u2013 Kg Sienna, Kilvakkala
Ellen Wulff \u2013 Saltando Gold, Espoo
Elsa V\u00e4nsk\u00e4 \u2013 Ruudi, Vantaa
Elsi Andersson \u2013 Jessiemona, Helsinki
Emma Kela \u2013 Jessiemona, Espoo
Enni Peisa \u2013 Ottomar, Pargas
Fanni-Maija Kontturi \u2013 Don Perignon, Siuntio
Frida Siljander \u2013 Alabama-Balia, Espoo
Halla-Maria Tuominen \u2013 Colibri, Salo
Heini Moisio \u2013 Must Have Chocolate, Tuusula
Hilla Viitanen \u2013 Colibri, Halikko
Isabella Koivula \u2013 Pop Star, Espoo
Isla Raatikainen \u2013 Hot Shot, Klaukkala
Jemina Pyh\u00e4l\u00e4 \u2013 Eldora, Tuulos
Jenni Tissola \u2013 Jura V\/D Bisschop, Vantaa
Jessica Bj\u00f6rnberg-Paul \u2013 Alice, Helsinki
Kadri Parta \u2013 Diamant, Helsinki
Katarina Andersson \u2013 Joe De Baudemont, Espoo
Klara Laaksonen \u2013 Gensea Scoop, Kauniainen
Linnea Jaakkola \u2013 Evennix, Pinsi\u00f6
Lotta Salo \u2013 Navy Rose, Helsinki
Louna Rouhiainen \u2013 Lotte\u2019s Lucky, Helsinki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maiju Laituri \u2013 Hallo-Croket Van Puyenbroeck, Kuopio
Mea Tiainen \u2013 Berline, Helsinki
Melissa Rissanen \u2013 Tay Malaysia, Espoo
Mette Mettala \u2013 Parabellimo, Kuusjoki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mikaela Nybonn\u00a0\u2013 Charmony, Espoo
Nette Jauhiainen \u2013 Chakuna Makata, Jokela
N\u00eda Kartano \u2013 Joe De Baudemont, Kirkkonummi
Noora Svahn \u2013 Heerlina, Otalampi
Olivia Haanp\u00e4\u00e4 \u2013 Koh-I-Noor Unique, Lohja
Olli Kuussaari \u2013 Little John, Salo
Pilvi Hakala \u2013 Kastors, Tuusula
Roosa Hongisto \u2013 Kastors, Helsinki
Santra Ahola \u2013 Doyher Triona 279 C, Lappeenranta
Siena Kulkas \u2013 Heerlina, Klaukkala
Siiri Lehtinen \u2013 Kiljander Storyteller, J\u00e4rvenp\u00e4\u00e4
Sofia Gr\u00f6nberg \u2013 Navy Rose, Espoo
Sofie Henriksson \u2013 P\u00fcnktchen, Espoo
Vanessa J\u00e4rvi \u2013 Finn\u2019s Rocket, Espoo
Venla Laaksonen \u2013 Hot General, Pirkkala
Venla Liukkonen \u2013 Harisma, Vantaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viivi Iso-Pahkala – Enigma – Salo Riding Club ry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amateur Tour 95 cm<\/strong>
Aada Raitasuo \u2013 Killala Nelly, Lohja
Aava Raivio \u2013 Holly\u2019s Queenie, Espoo
Adalia Rautavaara \u2013 Focker Friend, Ikaalinen
Alma Wikman \u2013 Mollys Boy, Kilvakkala
Anni Leinonen \u2013 Otmund, Kitee
Auri Kuittinen \u2013 Catoki\u2019s L\u00fcd S, Tampere
Clara Sofia Gummerus \u2013 Capacio We, Luoma
Elli Ekman \u2013 Dictator d\u00b4Uppe Z, Siuntio
Elsa M\u00e4kiranta \u2013 Alexis, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4
Emma Marttila \u2013 Kredka, Espoo
Emma Peltomaa \u2013 Cap Nord D\u2019hyrencourt, Lohja
Fanny Ojala \u2013 It\u2019s Kanny, Kuopio
Hertta Honkajuuri \u2013 Finn\u2019s Rocket, Helsinki
Jadelina Korjus \u2013 Katti\u2019s Ragtime, Kellokoski
Jemina Py\u00f6rre \u2013 Laurentina, Heinlahti
Karoliina \u00c4yr\u00e4v\u00e4inen \u2013 Ebeth, Tesjoki
Lotta Riihim\u00e4ki \u2013 Melodie 3362, Helsinki
Maiju Laituri \u2013 Cimono De Maisy, Kuopio
Matilda M\u00e4kinen \u2013 Trm Semilly, Lemp\u00e4\u00e4l\u00e4
Meri Kein\u00e4nen \u2013 Fairlight Van De Vlierbeek, Hanko
Neea Hakala \u2013 Hubaluba 3389, Teuva
Sanni Collin \u2013 Graham\u2019s D\u2019ete, Kuopio
Sara J\u00e4rvinen \u2013 Backwoods Baroness, Tampere
Sonia Suominen \u2013 Power Lady Z, Espoo
Sonja M\u00e4\u00e4tt\u00e4 \u2013 Pastis Van Het Breehof, Helsinki
Stella Inkinen \u2013 Clear Wiskey, Espoo
Tiia H\u00e4nninen \u2013 Cortina, Nummela
Viia Kauppinen \u2013 Zabato, Taipalsaari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amateur Tour 105 cm<\/strong>
Angelina Appelqvist \u2013 Karlos, Espoo
Aurora Vesikansa \u2013 Cause I Can, Helsinki
Elli Holopainen \u2013 Lola Berlin, Reijola
Elsa Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m \u2013 Nevada Di Parta Tr, Vantaa
Emma Kauhanen \u2013 Galion, Kiuruvesi
Helka Lahdensuo \u2013 Annaghmore Omard Balladee, Lapua
Isla Lepp\u00e4nen \u2013 Shanghai Volo, Saarij\u00e4rvi
Jocefina Westerberg \u2013 Vergi, Lapinkyl\u00e4
Julia Baggstr\u00f6m \u2013 Henrica He\u2019las, Siuntio KK
Leonora Virtanen \u2013 Francini, Parainen
Marie Lotta Laan \u2013 Boomerang De La Tour, Viro
Melinda Bro \u2013 Quarisma Vd Stuyver, Karijoki
Saana Salminen \u2013 Clarissa Rd, Yl\u00f6j\u00e4rvi
Viivi Mikkola \u2013 Cyber Moon, Siuntio
Vilma Halme \u2013 Kapital van Orchid\u2019s, Hyvink\u00e4\u00e4
Viola Mineo \u2013 Berti Balisto 3, Helsinki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talent of the year Young Horses
Coming week 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some changes to the rider lists are expected until the start of the competition on 26.2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start lists and results are available via the results services:
International classes: https:\/\/www.longinestiming.com\/equestrian<\/a>
National classes and Amateur Tour: https:\/\/online.equipe.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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