The Portuguese Equestrian federation has announced the teams that will represent Portugal at the 2023 European Youth Championships in July across two nations.
Unfortunately Portugal was not able to field a single young rider this year as he opted to compete in the European Championships for working equitation this year the same week. There are also only two juniors selected but a full team of four children and U25 riders.
The 2023 European Children and Junior Riders Championships take place in Kronberg (GER) on 18 - 23 July 2023.
Children
- Guilherm Broega - Minuto, a 7-year old Lusitano by Impar II
- Leonor Gonçalves Coelho - Monarca do Lis, a 7-year old Lusitano by Gladiator de Lyr: or Esguia, a 14-year old Lusitano by Sem Pavor
- Maria Almeida - Gentil, a 12-year old Lusitano by Traquina
- Margarida Ramos - Figo das Figueiras, a 13-year old Lusitano by Peralta Pinha
The reserve rider is Aurea Sabio - For Plus, a 14-year old Hanoverian by For Compliment
Juniors
- Briana Vintilla - Inana B, a 10-year old KWPN by Painted Black
- Mariana André - Iceberg de Tineo; a 10-year old Lusitano by Rubi
The 2023 European Young Rider and U25 Championships take place in Pilisjaszfalu (HUN) on 12 - 16 July 2023.
Young Riders
- No Young riders have been selected
Under 25
- Andre Jose Bras - Fevereiro, a 13-year old Lusitano by Viheste
- Mariana Assis Silva - Serano, a 15-year old Oldenburg by Serano Gold
- Pedro Garrido - Jockey; a 9-year old Lusitano by Coronel
- Sebastiao Lucas Lopes - Inquieto Lezirias, a 10-year old Lusitano by Quixote
Photo © Astrid Appels
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the European Young Riders/Under 25 Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the European Children / Junior Riders Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the European Pony Championships