World Dressage Masters Guide 2016

JIVA HILL RESORT
2016
WDM GUIDE
childhood: “Dressage was the logical evolution and was inspired by a friend
whose sensitivity and inspiration as a horse trainer and dressage coach opened
windows onto what beautiful movement horses are capable of when in harmony
with their riders.” Hence, Jiva Hill Stables was initially designed and built for
dressage and this year it celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Virginia Lundin
has been riding for more than two decades
and over the years, the facility has enabled
further enhancement and successful dressage
at competitive levels.
It is not the first time that the Lundin family
supports the World Dressage Masters.
Previously it has contributed to the founding of
the WDM NextGen, called the Jiva Hill Youth
Challenge at the time. Virginia Lundin says about the family’s efforts: “It is great
to be able to give something back to dressage, a sport that has given our family
so much pleasure. Moreover, the quality organisation of the World Dressage
Masters creates the ideal circumstances to give riders the best chances of
competing at the highest levels of dressage. Quite simply, the WDM promotes
the sport and provides opportunities and support for the young riders who are
the future of dressage.” Like before, the Lundin family puts special emphasis on
the future talent class ‘Under 25’. Ian Lundin explains: “Any competitive sport
is fascinating to watch at the highest level. Out of all the equestrian disciplines,
“It is great to be able to give
something back to dressage, a
sport that has given our family
so much pleasure.”
dressage may be less accessible and is perhaps less attractive to young riders
than say show jumping. By providing high level competition experience to
young dressage riders, it will increase the interest in the sport and help raise
the standard for future generations of riders. We love the idea to support young
people, we do the same in other sports. The success and a good experience
in the past partnership with WDM NextGen
gave us the confidence to come together once
again.”
Virginia Lundin adds: “Jiva Hill’s proximity and
access to Geneva, along with its collaboration
with World Dressage Masters seem an ideal
combination to compliment the World Cup Show
Jumping at Palexpo. It is a fantastic opportunity
for Geneva and Switzerland as a whole to have another high level dressage
competition. This clearly adds something special to the agenda of our region. With
a lot of talented dressage riders gathering in one place, it may inspire more people.
Dressage is not as well-known yet in our area as it is in Germany or the
Netherlands, thus this competition is the perfect chance to promote the sports
and educate and appeal to people. It should be a real treat for spectators to
experience such beauty and grace along with the athleticism of high level
dressage.”
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