No World Championships for Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén

Leading figure in Swedish dressage, Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén will not compete in the World Championships in Aachen this August; she was forced to withdraw from the Nations Cup in Hagen this week.

Members of the Swedish team at the European Championships in Crozet—where they finished 18th after two 70%+ tests—the rider (soon to turn 59) and her Apache-sired KWPN mare distinguished themselves this season at international competitions in Wellington, Florida. Having already been selected for the Nations Cup in Lier last May, Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén and the chestnut mare were scheduled to compete in Germany this week at the Hagen leg—an appearance that ultimately did not take place.

Lövsta Stables announced yesterday: "Sometimes, things don't go as planned. Before leaving for Hagen, Hyatt unfortunately sustained an injury. She was examined by a veterinarian, and we decided together not to proceed with our bid for the World Championships. [...]" No further details regarding Hyatt's health issue have been disclosed.

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén has previously competed in the World Equestrian Games in Jerez (2002), Aachen (2006), Lexington (2010), Caen (2014), and Tryon (2018).

crédit photo : FEI/Leanjo de Koster