FEI World Children's Final

Source :  FEI

The 2002 Final of the Children's worldwide Jumping series took place from 3 to 8 December, at the show grounds of the Brasilia's Equestrian Society.

Representing Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand, France, Russia, Belgium and Lithuania thirty-one riders aged 12 to 14 years participated. Twelve-year-old Maíra Machado Frota Pinheiro from São Paulo (BRA) riding Astucia was declared the winner of the Children's World Final following an exciting jump-off involving seven riders.


The number of boys participating at the Final out-numbered the number of girls by 11 boys. Eventually finishing 13th , the leader on the World ranking list going into the Final was French rider Adam Prudent.


Besides very competitive competitions during the tournament, participants had the opportunity to bond friendships with fellow competitors. This was made possible by the Executive Body of the organising committee arranging several parallel activities, which included many social events, parties and tours of the city. Children were introduced to Brazilian food, music, customs and traditions.


The officials both Brazilian and foreign also had a tour of the city which included a visit of the interior of Palácio da Alvorada, the residence of the President of Federal Republic of Brazil. They too enjoyed the excellent hospitality provided by the organising committee.


The entire Final aroused a great interest within the city and was well attended by the public and widely covered by the press. The principal newspapers and television networks covered the event daily.


Results Final FEI Children's - Brazil - Brasília - 2002


1 - ASTÚCIA - PINHEIRO, MAIRA MACHADO FROTA (BRA)
2 - TOP MODEL - GENES, FABIO (BRA)
3 - TAMARA II - SCHILIS, FERNANDO PASMANIK (BRA)

Most popular Rider: José Nicodemos Rocha Venância - BRA
Sporting Rider: Simon Arango - COL
Foreign Rider (Girl) - Alina Shamshad - RUS
Foreign Rider (Boy) - Alejandro Aguilar Medina - COL
Brazilian Rider (Girl) - Maira Frota Machado Pinheiro - BRA
Brazilian Rider (Boy) - Fabio Genes - BRA
1o. Horse - Tamara II
2o. Horse - Lilly Queen
3o. Horse - Datcha


Complete results on: www.hipismobr.com.br