Aquece Rio International Horse Trials

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Aquece Rio Test Event a Success

The Aquece Rio International Horse Trials, the test event that wound to a close at the Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Centre yesterday, has been widely acknowledged as a successful preparation for next year’s Rio 2016 Olympic Games, with the opportunity to test field of play, stabling and cross country operations. Also tested were results, scoring and […]
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Jorge Claims Eventing Gold at Rio Test Event

Marcio Jorge (BRA) and Coronel MCJ were popular and convincing winners of the Aquece Rio International Horse Trials, the test event that wound to a close at the Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Centre today. In front of a huge contingent of voluble fans, Jorge steered the talented grey to a supremely confident clear over the coloured […]
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Jorge Leads After Cross Country at Rio Test Event

Marcio Jorge (BRA) and his compatriot Marcelo Tosi still hold the advantage at the Aquece Rio International Horse Trials, but it is Jorge at the head of the field after cross country not yesterday’s Dressage leader Tosi. Eight horses were clear around the 20-fence 3.2km course designed by Pierre Michelet, the Frenchman behind the track […]