
From September 26 to 29, the Clube Hípico do Norte hosted the Portuguese National Show Jumping and Dressage Championships, organized by the Portuguese Equestrian Federation, featuring the country’s top riders.
In the Show Jumping Championship, Rodrigo Giesteira de Almeida, riding Karonia L, claimed the national title. The podium was completed by Ricardo Gil Santos (2nd place) with Gatsby Diamond and Duarte Seabra (3rd place) with Van Halen.
In the Dressage Championship, Maria Caetano, with Hit Plus, emerged as the national champion. Rita Duarte, riding Irão, secured second place, while João Torrão, with Lirio Mvl, finished third.
It was three days of intense competition, filled with emotion and sportsmanship, in a truly unique atmosphere that only Esposende could offer to equestrian enthusiasts.