Highly successful jumping show ATG Riders League Final
With its fast-paced heats and big prize money, the ATG Riders League series is one of a kind.
During Gothenburg Horse Show, the winner of this year’s ATG Riders League is determined via six heats followed by a grand final in the evening.
“We’re excited about a new season of the ATG Riders League,” says Maria Guggenberger, Head of Sustainability & CSR at ATG. “The series is popular with both young entrants and more established riders, and we look forward to excellent participation and fantastic competitions.”
Quick heats
The structure of the competitions differs from regular classes, being decided by a number of quick heats at two different heights: 1.35 m and 1.50 m.
During the season, the riders accumulate points in the various semi-finals, with the top competitors progressing all the way through to the grand final during Gothenburg Horse Show. Here, the audience can enjoy fast-paced riding as the top riders battle it out to win the heats. The combinations with the fewest faults and fastest times move on to the grand final held in the evening, where there is big prize money to be won.
“Giving more riders the chance to compete in an arena like Scandinavium is extremely valuable,” says Henrik Ankarcrona, team captain of the Swedish national show jumping team. “The opportunity to be among world stars in such an environment is hugely significant.”
Big prize money
The prize money awarded at last year’s final was the highest sum ever awarded at a national show jumping competition, totalling SEK 590,000.
Henrik believes that this prize money is of great importance when it comes to encouraging the best Swedish riders to stay and compete at home.
“For many years, a large number of Swedish riders have chosen to compete abroad. The time has now come to strengthen the sport at national level.”
