He has long been a pillar of international show jumping, with Olympic medals and countless iconic rounds to his name. Today, Peder Fredricson sits at number 50 in the FEI Longines Ranking — a numerical drop, perhaps, but his mindset and dedication remain unwavering. In fact, talk to him for just a few minutes and it becomes clear: his real strength doesn’t lie only in the saddle, but just as much in his mental approach. “Learning to handle failure is absolutely crucial,” Fredricson says right away. “If you can’t do that, this sport will break you.”

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