Rodrigo torres

Name: Rodrigo Moura Torres
Year: 1978

Description: 
Born into a horse family, 43-year-old Rodrigo is a true horseman with a strong connection to the Lusitano horse culture – his family has been breeding Pure Lusitano horses for 3 generations. 

Rodrigo is known for his unmatched talent in training and understanding horses. His focus in the international dressage ring has shown with success on several horses at the Grand Prix level.

Rodrigo made his presence known to the world with his spectacular performance in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games with Fogoso Campline. They ended their Olympic debut with a personal best score of 78.943% in the Kur – the highest score of a Lusitano ever in Olympic history.

Most Important Accomplishments:

24th place at the 2019 European Championships.

Portuguese Senior National Champion 2019, scoring over 77% in the Kur.

Winner of Hickstead Nations Cup 2019 CDIO.

Podium at CDI5* Madrid Horse Week.

Winner of Rota Lusitana Prize (Series of International Grand Prixs).

Winner of more than 5 International Grand Prixs in the last 12 months.

Personal Best at the Tokyo Olympic Games with a 78,943%.