Uhip Stories – Inspiration & Tips

Karin Fischer Kristiansson

"It really depends on how you define achievement. But if I had to choose, I’d say I’m most proud of having successfully trained and developed two completely different dogs all the way to national team level in my discipline. It’s been an incredible journey with each of them, and a true testament to the power of patience, adaptability, and trust."

Amanda Barnestam

"My greatest achievement in equestrian sports is without a doubt winning an individual gold medal at the Swedish Championships together with Jarno RP 145 – a pony I had the privilege of borrowing from Karin Levin. It was a true dream moment and a memory I’ll carry with me for life. Building a partnership with a borrowed pony and reaching the very top is something I’m incredibly proud of."

Cornelia Seaton

"My biggest personal achievement so far is riding at the Nordic Championships with my former pony, Angelo. It was an amazing experience and such an honor to represent Sweden at such a major championship."

Linnea Hagström

"Linnéa Hagström is a true animal lover living the country life just south of Hjo, Sweden. She shares her days with a pack of six dogs on a small farm"

Nikki Kossek

"At age 10, Nikki’s biggest dream came true – she convinced her mom to get her a pony of her own. That moment marked a turning point where riding became more than just a hobby; it became a way of life."

Christine Siljedal

"My greatest achievement in dogs has to be approving my first herding dog. That day meant a lot to me."

Fanny Fridén

"I’d say my biggest achievement has been working through the challenges with my horses – especially considering that they hadn’t previously performed at higher levels before coming to me. One of them, in particular, was a real challenge: from not even being able to mount safely to now competing in advanced-level show jumping."

Angela Olsson

"Dogs are her biggest passion, and together they train and compete in a wide variety of canine sports – from obedience and rally to hunting trials, shows, and occasionally agility, tracking, bird hunting, and moose hunting."

Tilde Borg Zeidlitz

"With a deep passion for the sport and a clear goal in sight, she’s currently making an elite push toward representing Sweden at the Young Rider European Championships in eventing – a dream that took root when she competed as a junior at the 2022 Europeans in Hartpury."

Maya Andersson Gouveia

"I’d say it’s bringing my current competition horse up to international level in eventing. She was originally intended as a hobby horse for a mother and daughter to share, so it’s pretty incredible to see how far we’ve come together."

Nina Hofmann Küppers

Over the years, I’ve had the honour of representing Sweden on the national team – from pony level all the way up to senior. I competed in the World Cup Final already in 2011 and was a candidate for the 2012 Olympics. It’s easy to list competitive successes, but my true personal achievement is getting to work with the animals I love – and to educate them from young horses all the way to Grand Prix. That journey is absolutely indescribable. A particularly emotional moment was being there when my mare Shorena gave birth to her second foal, San Rebell, right here on our farm.

Ellen Hedbys

"Ellen has an impressive list of achievements. She has competed in 17 Swedish Championships with eight medals, four Nordic Championships with six medals, and earned a team bronze at the European Championships for Young Riders. In 2022, she was awarded the prestigious Ajax Scholarship. She trained her U25 horse Sonnenkönigin all the way from novice level to Grand Prix."