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At this time of the year it's time for the yearly international competitions on homeground in Drammen! Both Geir and Johan has had great success in their classes in the first week of the Spring Tour. 

Johan and 7 year old Rose of Ballmore took the win with impressive 8.14 seconds margin to the 2nd place after a speedy round in the CSI2* 1.30m the first day! 🐎💨 

Geir and Quatro also showed some muscles and speed when he finished on a 5th position in the CSI2* 1.40m!

Geir was also on the top of the podium after a perfect double clear with the 10 yo mare Oh La La van Overis 🥇

In Saturdays 2* Grand Prix, Johan and 8 yo Lolita ES impressed with a well deserved win after being the only double clear! This was the first time for Lolita competing at this height, and with great success! 🏆

Geir and Oh La La was unlucky to have a tiny pole down in the first fase - Still leaving them on an 8th position I n the Grand Prix!

Well done 🤩

Great success on homeground in Drammen

Johan had a great start to the GCL season in Miami this weekend. In the first team competition on Friday, competing individually, Johan and Mylord Myles showed off an amazing clear round and finished off 6th in the 5* 1.55m class. 

The second round of the team competition, Equine America Harwich and Johan secured a strong clear round for the Scandinavian Vikings, with only one tiny time fault. That lead them to an 8th placing in the 5* 1.60m class. What a debut for Johan on the Vikings! 💪🏼 

Great success in the GCL debut for Johan

"To do well, you have to love horses. If you don't like horses, and don't enjoy being around them, you should not ride. I think if you work with horses, they work with you."

Geir Gulliksen

Johan was born into a horse-loving family, and naturally, his interest in equestrian sports was awakened early on.

However, his passion for sports wasn't confined to the equestrian arena alone. Until the age of around 13, Johan showcased exceptional talent as a skier, ranking among the best in his age group across Norway. 

// "I was more interested in football and skiing back then, but at one point, I had to make a decision, and I chose riding."

Ever since then, he has been representing the Norwegian showjumping team. Looking back on this decision, he confidently states that he will never regret choosing full commitment to the equestrian sport.

Johan's journey so far, has been marked by grit and determination. He understands that there's no easy path to success and that each stride towards excellence requires perseverance and endless effort as he continues to strive to achieve his goals.

Johan Sebastian Gulliksen

This past weekend, Johan and Geir has been competing at the 5* World Cup in Gothenburg. 

7 year old Rose of Ballmore showed some impressive rounds in the Lövsta Future Challenge for young horses, facing tough competition from other talented youngsters. They secured a strong 3rd position in Sundays Lövsta Future Final ⭐️ 

In Saturday's 5* Grand Prix, both Geir and Johan were in the start field. Geir and Quatro did a great round, but they had to see two poles fall to the ground. Johan and 10 y/o Myles also showed a super round with just one very unlucky pole down in Myles' 3rd ever 5* Grand Prix. 

Sunday's World Cup class featured a strong field of participants. Johan and Equine America Harwich   knows how to impress the Swedish audience in a full seated Scandinavium with a perfect clear round, that lead them on to the jump off! They topped off the weekend with a great 7th posistion and another 10 World Cup points! 
Well done! 🍀

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Meanwhile, Victoria finished off their 3rd and last week in Sunshine Tour where she's been busy showing 6 and 7 year old youngsters and participated the CSI 4* classes. 🙌🏼 She also got to celebrate her 32nd birthday together with her team in a sunny Spain ☀️🎂

Rose of Ballmore

Victoria has been in the saddle since her early days. From a young age, she embraced riding, forging a deep bond with the horses. She is now managing Stall Gullik's foreign base in Belgium where she lives with her boyfriend Jordy. 

Beyond her technical prowess, Victoria exemplifies the values of sportsmanship and dedication. Her commitment to the welfare of her horses, combined with an unyielding work ethic, sets her apart as a true role model in the world of equestrian sports. She approaches every competition with a winning spirit, yet remains humble and gracious in both victory and defeat.

Victoria's accomplishments in show jumping stand as a testament to her unwavering commitment to the sport. Her journey is a source of inspiration for aspiring equestrians worldwide, and her future in the saddle promises even greater achievements. 

// "The horses mean a lot. It is probably the love for the horses that started it all, and I am probably a little more emotional for both the horses and the sport."

Victoria Gulliksen

World Cup Gothenburg and finishing off 3 weeks in Sunshine Tour

This upcoming season Johan will participate in the Global Champions League representing the home team Scandinavian Vikings! The first shows to go for Johan will be Miami and Mexico, where he will bring Equine America Harwich VDL and Mylord Myles 🏝️

This will be Johan's team debut in the GCL. But, it's not the first time that Johan will be seen in the GCT and GCL 5* competitions . Back in 2020, he was representing the Cannes Stars, where he got to compete individually at the GCT show in Doha, just before Covid shut down the party...

With a start field of strong teams, we are excited to see what this season will bring for the Vikings! 💪🏼

Johan represents Scandinavian Vikings in the Global Champions League 

Johan and Harwich VDL showed off two impressive clear round in Verona this week. They made it to a 7th position and collected 10 strong points in the World Cup standings! Well done ⭐️ 

World Cup points in Verona

Equine America was founded in 1997 by Phil and Julie Middleton and is now run by their son Lee. In 2018 Lee brought on board world-leading equine nutritionist Deborah Lucas MSc.Eq.S., CBiol., R.Nutr. and moved all production from the US to Europe. Deborah is now instrumental in the design and formulation of all Equine America products, from the original Cortaflex® to an extensive range of highly effective supplements and external applications for horses, pets and people.

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World Cup Gothenburg and finishing off 3 weeks in Sunshine Tour

26 February 2024

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