Scandic, a Swedish Olympic team horse and Patrik Kittel’s first medal-winning Grand Prix horse, has passed away at the age of 25. Scandic was a KWPN bred stallion by Solos Carex out of Noraline, bred by Ineke Mosman-Rohe in The Netherlands and owned by Dutch veterinarian Jan Greve.

Scandic was licensed at the 2002 KWPN Stallion Licensing and approved for various other registries in Germany. Remy Bastings initially started Scandic in sport, but the ride was eventually taken over by Patrik Kittel in 2007. The pair had a successful career, competing in numerous international competitions and major FEI Championships.

Scandic’s legacy will live on through his offspring, including international Grand Prix horses such as Zo What, Aramis, Upgrade, and Annette Ballerina. After retiring from competition in 2016, Scandic spent his retirement with Patrik Kittel and Lyndal Oatley before passing away in December 2021. Kittel expressed his gratitude for the memories and successes they shared together, calling Scandic his “horse of a lifetime.”