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Princess Madeleine Visits the Hippocampus Foundation

Princess Madeleine Visits the Hippocampus Foundation

Photo: The Swedish Royal Court

Princess Madeleine visited the Hippocampus Foundation's activities at Stall Kungsgården on Lovön. The Princess became patron of the foundation earlier this year.

Princess Madeleine visited the Hippocampus Foundation's activities at Stall Kungsgården on Lovön in Ekerö. The Princess became patron of the foundation earlier in 2026, and during her visit she saw how the organisation works with therapy and education centred on horses.

A young participant in a wheelchair pets a horse One of the participants in the programme meets one of the horses during the visit. Photo: The Swedish Royal Court

The foundation provides an environment with horses for therapeutic, educational and health-promoting activities. The programme is aimed at children and young people with neuropsychiatric difficulties, motor or intellectual challenges, and individuals in rehabilitation.

The Princess greets participants and staff Princess Madeleine greets participants and staff at the stables. Photo: The Swedish Royal Court

During the visit, the Princess was given a tour of the grounds, the stables and the riding hall, and met children and young people at the paddock.

Group photo with the Princess and staff The Princess with representatives of the Hippocampus Foundation. Photo: The Swedish Royal Court

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