Open Swedish Championship for Farriers 2026, 3-6 June

The competition area will be at Evidensia, Strömsholm 3-6 june

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Competition Registration

Registration for this competition is binding and
each competitor need to have their own horse
keeper.

Last day to register: May 24

Last chance to register – a few extra days added!

Start List

Recently Updated

Preliminary Program

Competition Shoes

Prize Ceremony & Food

Join us for dinner and the prize ceremony on Saturday evening at Westerqwarn (Västerkvarnsvägen 4, 734 93 Kolbäck).
Book your tickets for Saturday’s dinner HERE!
Secure your spot now – last day to buy tickets is May 29!

At the competition arena, a food truck (Nyckelpiga) will be on-site offering lunch options throughout the day.

Sponsors

Judges

Andrew Reader-Smith (NZL)

Div 1 & 2

Andrew started shoeing horses on the farm, where all work was done on horseback. He later moved to England to further his education in farriery. He has competed and judged all over the world – and at 62, he still enjoys competing!

David Ibañez (ESP)

Div 1 & 2

David, from Valencia, is 30 years old and has been a farrier for 12 years. He is a 6-time national champion and has placed top 5 three times at the European Championships. Sponsored by Mustad, he mainly works with sport horses in show jumping and dressage.

Gabriella Larnebring (SWE)

Div 3

Gabriella has worked as a farrier since 2015 and earned her gesällbrev (Swedish diploma) certificate in 2017. In 2021, she became the second woman in Sweden to achieve the master farrier certification. Passionate about the craft, she has competed in the Swedish, European, and World Championships (apprentice)

Martin Roos (SWE)

Div 3

Martin is a 49-year-old farrier from Dalarna with 25 years of experience in the profession. He has competed in farriery for 15 years and primarily works with show jumping and dressage horses.