Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began riding at age six in San Roque, Brazil. |
Further Personal Information |
| Languages |
English, Portuguese |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
He was encouraged to take up the sport by his father. |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete, Horse Trainer |
| Higher education |
Agricultural Studies - Regional University Centre of the Holy Spirit of Pinhal [UNIPINHAL]: Brazil |
General Interest |
| Hero / Idol |
Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, British rider Mary King. (porforadaspistas.com.br, 18 Jul 2013) |
| Ambitions |
To continue representing Brazil in international events. (porforadaspistas.com.br, 19 Jul 2013) |
| Other information |
TIME IN ENGLAND
In 2008 he moved to England in order to train and prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He was unable to compete at the event after his horse Kenny sustained a ligament injury two days before competition was due to start. (Facebook page, 08 Mar 2015; abril.com.br, 25 Jul 2012) |
Last Update |
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13 Mar 2015 |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Listen more and talk less. Observe and take good care of your horse as without it you are nothing." (porforadaspistas.com.br, 19 Jul 2013) |
| Most influential person in career |
His parents. (Facebook page, 08 Mar 2015) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Name of coach |
Mark Todd [national], NZL |
