Portugal with gold and silver at the Working Equitation World Cups
Gilberto Filipe and Mafalda Mendes in the spotlight.
Gilberto Filipe and Mafalda Mendes were crowned runner-up in the working riding world, in a competition that takes place in France, in which the Portuguese team should see the title confirmed on Saturday.
In Les Herbiers, and riding Zinque das Lezírias, Gilberto Filipe scored 148 points, five more than his compatriot, who competed with Isco (143), on a podium that was completed with Frenchwoman Julie Alteyrac, who took her Caliph Es to 131 spots.
In the team event, Portugal, who competed with these two riders, in addition to Luís Brito Pais, with Horizonte, and Tiago Alves, with Eoxido, must see his title confirmed on Saturday.
“(This victory is everything our athletes work for daily. We are happy at a national level and a period very dedicated to our goals) It is possible to our effort and dedication to our athletes. listen to the Portuguese anthem across borders”, rejoiced the president of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation, Bruno Rente.
This world championship goes around with a record of participation from 19 countries, namely Germany, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Spain, United States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Hungary, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Sweden and Switzerland.