Ryan Torkkeli Explained

Ryan Torkkeli
Nationality:,
Birth Date:10 November 1981
Birth Place:Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Sport:Equestrian
Worlds:Herning 2022

Ryan Torkkeli (born 10 November 1981) is a Canadian-Finnish dressage rider. He competed at the 2022 World Championships in Herning, where he represented the Canadian team.[1] He is one of the few riders who represents Canada at the European tournament on the international dressage scene. He won several CDIs in Europe, among others, in Le Mans, Olomouc and Stadl-Paura.[2]

In 2024, Torkkeli was in the run for a spot in the Canadian team at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3]

Torkkeli is of Finnish descent and also holds a Finnish passport.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ryan Torkkeli . FEI.org . 2024-08-15.
  2. Web site: Thunder Bay to Europe: The Move That Made Ryan Torkkeli's Career . HorseSport.com . 2023-09-21. Alison. King.
  3. Web site: Chatting with Ryan Torkkeli . Mulberry Tree Dressage . 2023-09-21. Sharon. Howe.
  4. Web site: Ryan Torkkeli, Neophyte on Canadian Dressage Team, Breaks Through in 2021 . 3 November 2021 . Eurodressage . 16 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Tämä kahdeksikkojen mies Le Mansin CDI4* kilpailussa on suomalainen Ryan Torkkeli – GP-tulos eilen 70,74% . Ticklén . Margit . 19 June 2021 . Horsemail.fi . fi . 16 August 2024.