Louise Nathhorst and Bo Jenå Proclaimed "Master Trainer"

Dressage

Sweden

Swedish dressage trainers Louise Nathhorst and Bo Jenå have been bestowed with the title of "Master Trainers" by the Swedish equestrian federation.

"A very easy decision. These are two extremely qualified people who have been active in the sport for a long time," said Maria Eriksson, chairwoman of the riding school and education division of the Swedish Equestrian Federation.

A number of criteria must be met to receive the title of "Master Trainer," including always safeguarding the best interests of the horse, possessing the ability to bridge education and training from basic to the highest level, and maintaining the highest level of professionalism in their practice.

Jena and Nathhorst

Bo Jenå was national team captain for 16 years and led Sweden through four Olympic Games, four World Championships and eight European Championships. He is well known for his great knowledge of empty driving and freedom dressage, has been head dressage trainer at Flyinge for many years and has also been an international 4* judge.

"I am very happy and honored," said Bo Jenå. "Maybe not completely surprised, but very happy. There are a lot of talented horse people who have become master trainers and it is fantastic to be part of the best group. It is proof that you have made efforts over the years."

Louise Nathhorst won the World Cup dressage final in 1998 and bronze with Sweden at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She became a full-time coach in 2009 and has been the national team coach for many years.

"I can't imagine a life without horses, it still gives me just as much joy to do this," said Louise who is better known as Lussan. "Horses are such affectionate and special animals. When you experience the interaction with a horse for real, it's the best thing you can have. I felt very honored and happy when I found out that I had received this award, it's the nicest thing you can do in Sweden."

Swedish Success

Jenå at the 2017 Europeans in Gothenburg

When asked what one of his most memorable achievements was, Bo replied, "when we won the European Championship bronze medal on home soil in Gothenburg in 2017 and people outside equestrian sports came out on the street and congratulated us on our success, it felt really nice. The bronze medal in Rotterdam was also special, but it can be just as fun with riders who perform well in lower classes when you know they have fought for a very long time to get there."

Nathhorst added, "we are a very good radar couple and Bosse (Bo) is so incredibly talented, so it feels great that we get this at the same time."