Mikael Forsten | Mikael Forstén (Mikko) |
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Since 1987 has Mikael made his living from horses and competing in showjumping. Mikael has studied in the Helsinki Technical University before his active sports career. Mikael has also been an active sportsman on national junior championship level in football and alpine skiing. An accident and following injuries in 1987 changed however riding and showjumping into Mikael's main activity. Mikael's present career highlights in riding include being a 5-time Finnish Championship (young riders and seniors), over 550 international placings on his career, with alone over 100 during season 2005. Mikael was a member of Finland's winning Nations Cup team in Hamina 2005 CSIO**** and won the CSIO Ypäjä GP in 2004. During the 2006 Kuala Lumpur World Cup final Mikael placed fifth in the Grand Prix and won the opening class with his mare Melansa. Mikael was the top ranked rider in Finland for both 2004 and 2005, with almost twice as much points as number two in 2004 and twice as much as number three in 2005, with Noora being ranked second. Mikael's hobbies include motor sport, in which he also competes, and golf. Mikael and Noora are also big consumers of movies in their spare time. Mikael's results summary Contact details:
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Mikael "Mikko" Forstén is a 37-year old (1969) professional rider from Helsinki, Finland. 