The Gothenburg Horse Show at the end of February is the penultimate chance to collect points to get to the World Cup final in Omaha in April and also the first chance since 2020 to meet the audience at Scandinavium.
But at the same time, five-star competitions are arranged in Doha in both jumping and dressage.
- It is a money and prestige competition at the same time, a competition I have been to many times.
It is very sad that they clash, I would have liked to jump on the flight to Doha directly from Gothenburg, but now it is not possible.
It was Doha, says Patrik Kittel, seventh and best Swede at the WC in Herning 2022.
How does it feel to opt out of Gothenburg?
- Ugh, it's very... A bit tragic, I love Gothenburg, it's one of my absolute favorite competitions, I really hope we can get it so we can ride both, says Kittel to SVT Sport.
He also says that he took into account the best plan for the horses when he made the decision.
- It's a chance to get out and test a bit with flights and so on.
You have to see what suits each of the horses.
Unfortunately, you can't do both, Patrik Kittel to SVT Sport.