The 2008 edition of CSIO Bratislava features participants from 15 countries, with 13 teams to attend the Nations Cup competition. Overall there are 67 riders, with a total of 155 horses. The Finnish team with Mikael, Noora, Nina Fagerström and Piia Pantsu are newcomers in Bratislava.

Mikael and Noora are competing this week in CSI5* / CSI1* Monaco, which is the fourth leg of the prestigious Global Champions Tour. The competition is held in the middle of Monaco, down by the sea next to the well known swimming pool. It is an exquisite competition gathering the worlds best riders to compete for the fantastic price money. 

Thursday: Noora won 1m35 class, Mikael placed fifth in 1m45