{"id":21851,"date":"2026-02-26T22:41:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/uncategorized\/pohjola-series-kicks-off-with-wins-by-grano-and-kovalainen\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T10:44:19","slug":"pohjola-series-kicks-off-with-wins-by-grano-and-kovalainen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/home-page-campaign\/pohjola-series-kicks-off-with-wins-by-grano-and-kovalainen\/","title":{"rendered":"Pohjola Series Kicks Off with Wins by Gran\u00f6 and Kovalainen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HIHS 2026 has also kicked off for the show jumping classes in the Pohjola Road to Helsinki series. Marie Gran\u00f6, riding the mare Catlike Lady Leopard, won the first final class of the Pohjola Bronze Road to Helsinki, contested at the 125 cm level, while Mandi Kovalainen, riding Zuriso, won the class contested at the 115 cm level. A total of three classes will be contested in the Pohjola Bronze and Small RtH finals at the Helsinki Horse Show. Finnish horses will begin their own competition series tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n

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Marie Gran\u00f6 and Catlike Lady Leopard congratulate event organizer Pia Larsen and Pia Kontti, Head of Key Accounts at Pohjola Insurance; photo by SRL Hanna Heinonen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Pohjola Road to Helsinki, developed for the 2025\u201326 national show jumping competition season, has reached its final stage with the Helsinki Horse Show. A total of three Pohjola Bronze and Small final classes will be held at Messukeskus, the first of which took place on Thursday evening. <\/p>\n\n

The Pohjola Bronze Road to Helsinki class, ridden over obstacles 125 cm high, was won by Marie Gran\u00f6, 23, from Kokkola, riding her mare Catlike Lady Leopard. Gran\u00f6 trains under Kari Nevala. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe managed to stick to the plan, and that was enough to secure the win today. It would be great if we could keep this winning streak going,\u201d Gran\u00f6 sums up. Cran\u00f6 describes the 11-year-old Catlike Lady Leopard as a naturally fast horse. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cLady is a mare; at her best, working with her is absolutely the best. She\u2019s a really fast and agile horse.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

The first final class of the Pohjola Small Road to Helsinki was won by 15-year-old Mandi Kovalainen from Turenki, riding her 12-year-old gelding Zuriso. Kovalainen was pleased with the Horse Show\u2019s revamped format. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cI felt great the whole time today. I wasn\u2019t trying to win, but we managed to put together a good, fast run. We\u2019ll be looking to bring that same vibe to the other tracks this weekend. Zuriso is quite the guy\u2014I\u2019m still getting to know him a bit, but he\u2019s really wonderful and always gives it his all on the track.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

You can follow the competition, both on the national and international stages, via the ClipMyHorse.TV broadcast.<\/p>\n\n

26.2. National Show Jumping Results, Helsinki International Horse Show, Messukeskus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Pohjola Bronze Road to Helsinki 1 125 cm, basic course and jump-off. Started 14th, finished 4th.<\/strong>1) Marie Gran\u00f6 \/ Catlike Lady Leopard, Myrkyn Yksityisratsastajat Ry 0-0\/29.842) Shani Karavani \/ Donuts Dg Z, Eriksn\u00e4sin Ratsastajat – Eriksn\u00e4s Ryttare Ry 0-0\/31.563) Ella Sisko Nuuttila \/ Nolan, Hattel Riders Ry 0-0\/32.90<\/p>\n\n

Pohjola Small Road to Helsinki 1, 115 cm, standard course and re-run. Started 18th, finished 5th.<\/strong>1) Mandi Kovalainen \/ Zuriso, Kanta-H\u00e4meen Ratsastajat R.y. 0-0\/34.442) Doris Axelson \/ Honfleur, Vittr\u00e4skin Ratsastajat Ry 0-0\/34.613) Salla M\u00e4\u00e4tt\u00e4 \/ Celabelle, Ruohoj\u00e4rven Kartanon Ratsastajat Ry 0-0\/35.18<\/p>\n\n

Full results: LINK<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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