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RODRIGO PESSOA
MARKO HALO 8.A
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BIOGRAPHY
In the year 1972 his parents Nelson (Neco) and
Regina born in Paris Rodrigo. The father,
fascinated with horses, and the mother with dogs
and plants.
Rodrigo always lived surrounded by several
cultures the Brazilian carioca family, his
studies in France, besides the European culture
in general experienced in trips since Neco was
always involved with horses and he took his
family along in the numerous trips he used to
take.
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FAMILY
In 2004 the birth of his daughter Cecília.
He lives near Brussels, close to his parents and
to Manège. His daily life is very busy,
between the Manège and home. Manège is nearly
his second home. He is always there or at
tournaments, and he end up spending a lot of time
either on aeroplanes or in his travelling Motor
Home.
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HORSES
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RIDING CENTRE
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TEAM
"Teamwork is very important. The result is
individual, but there are many people behind each
result the coach, the veterinary, the horseherd,
the horseshoer, the secretary, all the team.
These are the people we need to achieve good
results. "
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RODRIGOS TEAM
Coach - Nelson PessoaGrooms - Kate Forsen and
Esmar AbadiaHelpers - Jorginho and
ChocolateBlacksmith - Jean SarletVets - Thomaz
Montello, Marc Suls and Joel MontelloRiders -
Cássio Rivetti and Jos KumpsHaras de Ligny
Administration - Regina PessoaSecretary -
Catherine Petitjean and Christini
VasseurMarketing - Sportcom MarketingWebsite -
Design and Development - Castwork.com
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RODRIGO PESSOA PRODUCTS
The saddle must be the perfect instrument of
communication between horse and
rider.
Many are the riders who have tried the perfect
balance, but only few really know how to reach
it.
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SPONSORS
Sponsors help Rodrigo get best.
Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.)
is one of the biggest aerospatial companies in
the world.
Rolex the most famous Swiss watches manufacturer
in the world.
Germany based company, leader brand in the field
of sportive equestrian equipment.
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RESULTS
2005 Champion at Top10 Final 2005 with Baloubet
du Rouet
2004 Individual gold Medal in 204 Olimpics in
Athens, Greece with Baloubet du Rouet
2001/2003 Vice-champion of 2001 and 2003 World
Cups. Sweden and USA, with Baloubet du Rouet
2000 Team bronze medal in 2000 Oplympics in
Sydney, Australia, with Baloubet du Rouet
2000 Tri-champion at 2000 World Cup in Las Vegas,
USA, with Baloubet du Rouet