VDL Groep Quatro
Birth year: 2006
"To do well, you have to love horses. If you don't like horses, and don't enjoy being around them, you should not ride. I think if you work with horses, they work with you."
Johan was born into a horse-loving family, and naturally, his interest in equestrian sports was awakened early on. However, his passion for sports wasn't confined to the equestrian arena alone. Until the age of around 13, Johan showcased exceptional talent as a skier, ranking among the best in his age group across Norway. // "I was more interested in football and skiing back then, but at one point, I had to make a decision, and I chose riding." Ever since then, he has been representing the Norwegian showjumping team. Looking back on this decision, he confidently states that he will never regret choosing full commitment to the equestrian sport. Johan's journey so far, has been marked by grit and determination. He understands that there's no easy path to success and that each stride towards excellence requires perseverance and endless effort as he continues to strive to achieve his goals.
At this time of the year it's time for the yearly international competitions on homeground in Drammen! Both Geir and Johan has had great success in their classes in the first week of the Spring Tour.
Johan and 7 year old Rose of Ballmore took the win with impressive 8.14 seconds margin to the 2nd place after a speedy round in the CSI2* 1.30m the first day! 🐎💨
Geir and Quatro also showed some muscles and speed when he finished on a 5th position in the CSI2* 1.40m!
Geir was also on the top of the podium after a perfect double clear with the 10 yo mare Oh La La van Overis 🥇
In Saturdays 2* Grand Prix, Johan and 8 yo Lolita ES impressed with a well deserved win after being the only double clear! This was the first time for Lolita competing at this height, and with great success! 🏆
Geir and Oh La La was unlucky to have a tiny pole down in the first fase - Still leaving them on an 8th position I n the Grand Prix!
Well done 🤩
Johan had a great start to the GCL season in Miami this weekend. In the first team competition on Friday, competing individually, Johan and Mylord Myles showed off an amazing clear round and finished off 6th in the 5* 1.55m class.
The second round of the team competition, Equine America Harwich and Johan secured a strong clear round for the Scandinavian Vikings, with only one tiny time fault. That lead them to an 8th placing in the 5* 1.60m class. What a debut for Johan on the Vikings! 💪🏼
This upcoming season Johan will participate in the Global Champions League representing the home team Scandinavian Vikings! The first shows to go for Johan will be Miami and Mexico, where he will bring Equine America Harwich VDL and Mylord Myles 🏝️
This will be Johan's team debut in the GCL. But, it's not the first time that Johan will be seen in the GCT and GCL 5* competitions . Back in 2020, he was representing the Cannes Stars, where he got to compete individually at the GCT show in Doha, just before Covid shut down the party...
With a start field of strong teams, we are excited to see what this season will bring for the Vikings! 💪🏼