Top event at Stockholm Horse Show
The concept is clear, competition for the best top 10 combinations from the World Ranking.
Swedish Patrik Kittel is the entrepreneur and man behind the concept which is supported by Saab.
The top 8 riders as of FEI World Ranking 21 October 2017 of which 1 has to be best ranked Swedish regardless place + 2 OC Wild Cards.
The two OC Wild Cards will be appointed by Patrik Kittel, and as Kittel explained at the press conference today, the Wild Cards could be for an upcoming new combination on their way at the World Ranking list, or ex. a toprider with a new exciting horse at international Grand Prix level.
To ensure the field of a total of 10 combinations, there will be nominated 2 reserve combinations, which will recieve a kind of "stand by fee".
The competition will be in held in Grand Prix and Grand Prix freestyle, and the total price money in 2017 is 158.000 euros + a VW Tiguan. Price money for 2018 will be a total of 250.000 euros + a VW Tiguan.
In addition to SAAB Top 10 Dressage, there will be Young Horses classes, national small tour and U25.
Photo impressions from today´s press conference