Mylord Myles
Birth year: 2014
"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."
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 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! 💪🏼
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! 💪🏼
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 ☀️🎂