Anna von Wendt \u2013 Fiona<\/strong> The mare Fiona is 8 years old (by Foundation, dam\u2019s sire BH Hotline, second dam\u2019s sire BH Don Romantic). She was bred by Anna von Staff-Reitzenstein and is owned by Bj\u00f6rkboda Bruksg\u00e5rd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fiona came to Anna as a foal. At the time, no one imagined she would grow as big as a \u201cFionasaurus.\u201d She has been competed sparingly at Medium B level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Siiri Kyr\u00f6 \u2013 Scarlett O\u2019Limelight<\/strong> She has represented the FWB studbook four times at the Young Horse World Championships. Siiri has multiple wins and strong results in the Finnish Quality Shows (Laatuarvostelu) and Breeders\u2019 Prize competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scarlett O\u2019Limelight is a 6-year-old FWB mare who has been with Siiri since late 2023. The mare won the 2025 5-year-old Derby and placed fourth in the Quality Show the previous year. Her pedigree is by Secret, dam\u2019s sire BH Romanov, second dam\u2019s sire BH Cavan. She was bred by Limelight Horses Oy & Anne Porevirta and is owned by Limelight Horses Oy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stella Hagelstam \u2013 Hagels Prince Nassak<\/strong> Hagels Prince Nassak is a 9-year-old horse representing Hagelstam\u2019s own breeding program in the fifth generation (by Pin Rock\u2019s Black Velvet, dam\u2019s sire Fernet, second dam\u2019s sire Havel). The breeder is Heidi Hagelstam and the owner is Passion for Dressage Oy. The horse competed at the Young Horse World Championships at ages 5 and 6 and is now beginning his Grand Prix career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ville Vaurio \u2013 Merry Francis<\/strong> Merry Francis, known as \u201cKenttis,\u201d is a 10-year-old FWB (by Pin Rock\u2019s Black Velvet, dam\u2019s sire Duendecillo P, second dam\u2019s sire Roi du Ballet). The horse was bred by Kotalan Talli\/Raisa Francis and is owned by Ville Vaurio Oy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pair also share an interest in eventing and have already completed one competition start. This year, they aim to participate at least in eventing training sessions and cross-country schooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel will ride Ettan Ehrnrooth\u2019s horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hesleg\u00e5rd\u2019s F\u00fcrst Louis is a 10-year-old horse (by F\u00fcrstenball, out of Hesleg\u00e5rd\u2019s Luna, dam\u2019s sire Hesleg\u00e5rd\u2019s Louis). He was bred by Hesleg\u00e5rd Stutteri and is owned by Equiettan Ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daniel will also ride horses during this session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Siiri Kyr\u00f6 \u2013 Scarlett O\u2019Limelight<\/strong> Kati Nuutinen \u2013 So Dazzling Diamond \u201cSchnappi\u201d<\/strong> Her pedigree is by So Unique, dam\u2019s sire Florencio, second dam\u2019s sire Dormello. She was bred by Christina Pilger and is owned by Kati Nuutinen. Schnappi moved to Finland in June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Camilla Verkkoniemi \u2013 May Day\u2019s Domino<\/strong> Camilla is both the breeder and owner. The pair won the 5-year-old Cup final last summer. The previous year, Domino placed fifth in the Quality Show. In 2022, he won the Kyvyt Esiin gait final with an average score of 8.97.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday 26 February \u2013 \u201cDaniel\u2019s Training System\u201d Participants: Anna von Wendt \u2013 FionaAnna has competed at international Grand Prix level and won the Finnish Championships in 2016 with Denzel and in 2020 with Sir Fashion. In addition, she has victories and placings in international competitions. 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Anna has competed at international Grand Prix level and won the Finnish Championships in 2016 with Denzel and in 2020 with Sir Fashion. In addition, she has victories and placings in international competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finnish Pony Championship gold medalist. Competes from young horse classes up to Grand Prix level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five-time Finnish Champion. Represented Finland twice at both the World Championships and European Championships between 2013 and 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stella-Hagelstam-Hagels-Prince-Nassak-kuvaaja-Iita-Maria-Ahtiainen-SRL-4-1024x683.jpg\")
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Three-time Finnish Champion (2023, 2024, 2025) and Nordic Champion (2023). He was also part of the European Championship team that same year. As an honorary mention, Ville notes that he won a silver medal in Shetland pony dressage championships in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday 27 February \u2013 Mini Clinic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Saturday 28 February \u2013 \u201cYoung Horses\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
(See presentation above.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 5-year-old Hanoverian mare won the 2025 Quality Show in the gaits category with a total score of 8.18. At Woikoski, she also won a qualifier of the 4-year-old Paccelli Cup with a score of 85.80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Domino is a 6-year-old horse by Fasino, dam\u2019s sire Quarz, second dam\u2019s sire Cassini II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Daniel-Bachmann-Andersen-ja-Vayron-Kuva-FEI-Leanjo-de-Koster.jpg\")
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