| Most influential person in career |
Her parents, and coaches Toril Hemmingby and Marit Nilsen. (worldofshowjumping.com, 01 Nov 2022; kingslandequestrian.com, 01 Jan 2016; hestefrelst.no, 01 Jan 2011) |
| Hero / Idol |
US jumper Laura Kraut, Australian jumper Edwina Tops-Alexander. (oslohorseshow.com, 28 Sep 2012; hestefrelst.no, 01 Jan 2011) |
| Injuries |
In February 2019 she sustained broken ribs after she was kicked by a horse. (hippson.se, 22 Feb 2019)
She broke her hand in 2016. (drammenspringtour.com, 08 May 2016)
In September 2015 she suffered head, back and rib injuries in a fall. She returned to training after three weeks. (hestefrelst.no, 22 Feb 2016) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"The horses mean a lot. It is probably the love for the horses that started it all, and I am probably a little more emotional for both the horses and the sport. This makes it difficult when you have to sell the horses, but you have to do that to be able to have the opportunity and finances to buy new ones. I am in the stable a lot, I do the grooming and other things myself. I may not be the best riding technician, and do not have as good balance as the very best, but I can ride more on chemistry and on the connection I have with the horse." (hest.no, 27 Apr 2021) |
| Famous relatives |
Her father Geir and her brother Johan-Sebastian have both represented Norway in equestrian jumping. Her father competed at the 1994, 2006, 2010 and 2014 World Equestrian Games [WEG], while her brother competed at the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Her partner Jordy van Massenhove has represented Belgium in jumping at World Cup events. (hestesport.no, 25 Dec 2021; SportsDeskOnline, 30 Jun 2022; kk.no, 04 Mar 2020; Facebook team page, 15 Nov 2018) |
| Ambitions |
To compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (worldofshowjumping.com, 01 Nov 2022) |
| Other information |
FAMILY AFFAIR
Her father Geir and her brother Johan-Sebastian have both represented Norway in equestrian jumping. The family run Stall Gullik in Lierskogen, Norway. "It's so funny how all three of us are so different. Johan is strong and tackles big horses with a lot of power. On my side I prefer smaller horses and ride a lot easier. Johan always rides very fast, I'm just riding fast when I have to. He never gets scared. Dad is very fond of the English system, while I'm extremely fascinated by the US. Johan likes the German system. Johan is always doing the bills at the shows, checking how much we need to win, and I do more of the hard work [conducting the horse sales]. We get a little selfish when it comes to competing for spots on the national team. We all want the place for ourselves. But in the end, we back each other 100%. It has only been a positive thing to have both a father and a brother alongside me in elite sport." (worldofshowjumping.com, 01 Nov 2022; hest.no, 27 Apr 2021; kk.no, 22 Oct 2021; dagsavisen.no, 03 Oct 2019; noellefloyd.com, 21 Jul 2019; cavalierno.com, 02 Sep 2018)
BELGIAN BASE
She splits her time between Norway and Belgium, where she runs JVM Stables with her partner Jordy van Massenhove and manages Stall Gullik's Belgian base.
PAPA ROACH
Her No.1 horse had a tendon in his leg severed during a flight in 2019. Vets said his career was over, but the horse recovered and was still competing years later. |
| General highlights |
She was selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Mistral Van De Vogelzang.
She represented Norway at the 2022 World Championship. |
FEI Database
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