{"id":17521,"date":"2026-02-17T11:26:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/?p=17521"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:54:57","slug":"skill-and-speed-on-display-in-the-indoor-driving-competition-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/news\/skill-and-speed-on-display-in-the-indoor-driving-competition-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Skill and Speed on Display in the Indoor Driving Competition Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Combined driving is often described as an old sport in a modern form. It is also true teamwork, as a carriage always includes at least one horse or pony, a driver, and a groom (carriage assistant). There can also be two or even four horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined driving competitions consist of three phases: dressage, marathon, and cones (obstacle driving). Each phase requires different qualities and skills. At the Helsinki Horse Show, the drivers will present a competition showcase in a knockout format \u2013 a head-to-head time trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leppakangas-Vilma-FIN-Paletin-Liekki-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17519\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.503715233927575;width:441px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leppakangas-Vilma-FIN-Paletin-Liekki-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leppakangas-Vilma-FIN-Paletin-Liekki-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leppakangas-Vilma-FIN-Paletin-Liekki-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leppakangas-Vilma-FIN-Paletin-Liekki-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Leppakangas-Vilma-FIN-Paletin-Liekki-2048x1361.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participating Drivers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ida Illman \u2013 Champ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elna Jokinen \u2013 Dorato<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alma Krasnitsky \u2013 Sky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vilma Lepp\u00e4kangas \u2013 Paletin Liekki<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talvikki J\u00e4rvinen &#8211; Danser T<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jarkko M\u00e4kinen \u2013 Pin Rock\u2019s Poppius<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coco Roine \u2013 Holthausen Cal-Rodyn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vilkko Anna \u2013 Tallbos Gameboy &amp; Tallbos Gambler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>27 February \u2013 1 March<\/strong><br>Kultajousi Arena, Messukeskus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combined Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday 28 Feb at 17:15 \u2013 Combined Driving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 1 March at 11:30 \u2013 Combined Driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western Riding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday 28 Feb at 15:00 \u2013 Western Ranch Trail competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Icelandic Horse Gait Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday 27 Feb at 19:20 \u2013 Icelandic Horse Gait Competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday 28 Feb at 19:20 \u2013 Icelandic Horse Gait Competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cPaws at Full Speed\u201d \u2013 Hakunilan Seudun Koiraharrastajat ry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday 28 Feb at 16:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 1 March at 12:50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pony Rides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday 28 Feb at 14:00 \u2013 Pony Leading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday 1 March at 13:30\u201314:30 \u2013 Pony Leading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the schedule is subject to change. The times listed above are estimated starting times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programme and schedules available here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/kavijalle\/ohjelma\/\">https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/kavijalle\/ohjelma\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Combined driving is often described as an old sport in a modern form. It is also true teamwork, as a carriage always includes at least one horse or pony, a driver, and a groom (carriage assistant). There can also be two or even four horses. 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