Mantorp Travbana · Östergötland
Your horse deserves
the right trainer.
I hope you will trust me with your horse. Based at Mantorp Travbana in Östergötland, I am passionate about helping horses and owners reach their goals — with care, honesty, and genuine commitment to every individual horse.
Jonathan Bardun · Mantorp
93
Starts
14
Wins
15%
Win rate
1,1 Mkr
Prize money earned
Source: Svensk Travsport · Record updated continuously
Why Bardun
Three principles that guide
everything I do.
01 — Individual development
No two horses are alike.
Every horse has its own rhythm. I never set up a standard programme — I listen to the horse and build from there.
02 — Professional communication
You always know what's happening.
You should always know what's going on, why decisions are taken and what the next step is. No surprises.
03 — Performance with care
Competitive drive, calm environment.
Racing ambition without losing the calm, secure environment both horses and owners thrive in.
Training services
Training built around
the horse's development.
Service 01
Young horses, 1–2 years
From breaking-in to race-ready. Drawing on several years of experience in the US, I build each horse step by step — calm foundational work, plenty of kilometres in the legs, a methodical build-up of body and mind. Durable horses that last a full career.
Read more →Service 02
Racehorses, 3 years+
Three-year-olds entering their careers and seasoned racehorses at the top of their form. Tailored programmes, a focus on wellbeing and considered race planning. Happy, healthy horses win races — that conviction guides everything we do.
Read more →Horses in training
Right now
For horse owners
Own a horse
with Jonathan.
Shared ownership, owner partnerships and a way into harness racing — without having to know everything yourself.
The team
Two people. Full focus on every horse.
Stable manager Darja Sumenkova has worked with Timo Nurmos, Robert Bergh, Per Nordström and Marcus Melander in the US. Together with Jonathan she runs the daily work in the stable.
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How it works
Four steps from enquiry to training.
- 01You send an enquiry — a few words about your horse and your goals.
- 02We talk within 24 hours, no obligations.
- 03Assessment of the horse and the right training approach.
- 04Training plan, clear communication and continuous follow-up.
Harness racing is about trust — the owner's trust in me, and my trust in the horse. Without that, nothing works.— Jonathan Bardun
Common questions
Questions & answers
- What is Bardun Racing Stable?
- Bardun Racing Stable is a licensed harness racing stable at Mantorp Travbana in Östergötland, Sweden, led by trainer and driver Jonathan Bardun. The stable offers individual harness training for young horses and racehorses, as well as co-ownership opportunities for new horse owners.
- Why choose a harness trainer at Mantorp Travbana?
- Mantorp Travbana is one of Sweden's leading harness racing tracks with modern training facilities. Horses trained at the track compete on home ground, saving time and transport. Bardun Racing Stable offers a small, focused stable where every horse and owner receives personal attention.
- How do I get started with Bardun Racing Stable?
- Contact Jonathan Bardun by phone +46 73 064 51 94 or email jonathanbardun@hotmail.com. The first step is a short conversation about your horse and your goals — no obligations. The stable accepts both young horses for foundation training and racehorses changing trainers.
- Does Bardun Racing Stable offer co-ownership in harness horses?
- Yes. Bardun Racing Stable offers co-ownership where multiple owners share the cost of a racehorse. It is a popular option for new horse owners who want to enter harness racing without bearing the full monthly cost alone. Contact us to hear about current opportunities.
Ready?
Does your horse need
the right start?
Send an enquiry and I'll get back to you within 24 hours — a simple conversation about your horse, no obligations.
or call: +46 730 645 194