World Dressage Masters Guide 2014

Exciting finals
Each year the organisation introduces new improvements to make the competition even more exciting. Since last
year for example, the last qualifier is ridden at FEI Grand Prix U25 level, the same as the final. Previously this was
also an Intermediaire II test. In this way, everyone can prepare themselves better for the thrilling final which, this
year for the first time, will be ridden in the Friends Arena. This is the new home for the Stockholm International
Horse Show.
It is clear to see that the Lövsta Future Challenge idea stems from a passionate trainer and coach. The Lövsta
Future Challenge sees trainers as a crucial part in the creating of a team between horse and rider. The competition
cannot complain when it comes to the number of competitors. But in order to attract even more riders, the Lövsta
Future Challenge has a vision: when you inspire trainers to go for the highest that is attainable then they, in turn,
can inspire their pupils. In this way they will become enthused with the Grand Prix. In order to reflect this,
annual awards are conferred on the trainers of the winning riders.
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As a result of the Lövsta Future Challenge, the progress of Swedish riders has been tremendously stimulated.
Emilie Nyreröd is a good example. In 2012 she won the U25 competition with her horse Miata. This pair is now
currently successfully competing at international Grand Prix level and represented Sweden during the Nordic
Championships in Finland last year. But as well as Emilie, there are countless talented young dressage riders
active, which means that the future of Swedish dressage looks very rosy. Jennie Larsson, Marina Mattson and
Caroline Darcourt are riders who at the moment are performing well in the Lövsta Future Challenge and who
will definitely pursue their careers. This strong growth in new talents is due mainly to the excellent equestrian
infrastructure in Sweden.
Sustainable sports goals
Lövsta Stuteri, the main sponsor of the Lövsta Future Challenge, is tremendously committed to sustainability.
Since the beginning of the competition in 2012 the organisation wants to be a role model for the Swedish
equestrian sport when it comes to sustainability and environmental friendliness. They do this for example by
compensating CO2 for all the travel of riders and judges to and from competitions. Last year that resulted in 40
tonnes of CO2 that was subsequently compensated by means of a water project and tree plantations in Uganda.
In addition, the riders and their trainers received a sustainable jacket made from recycled PET-bottles, with the
Lövsta Future Challenge logo on it.
But as well as setting a good example themselves, they also put pressure on the organisers of the qualifiers and
the final. Last year they were challenged to a competition. They could win by organising the most sustainable
meeting. Last year the winner was Djursholms Ridklubb. Their idea was the ‘Climate Box’, a box with practical
tips as to how you can live in a more sustainable way. Starting order lists are no longer printed, sustainable coffee
is served and only vegetarian food is available. In this way everyone lends a hand and the Lövsta Future Challenge
participants and visitors, consciously or unconsciously, do something good for the planet in return.