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Pablo BARRIOS

Pablo BARRIOS is a Venezuelan athlete and competes in Jumping.
Name Pablo BARRIOS
FEI ID 10002446
Gender Male
Date of Birth 14/07/1964
Competing for Venezuela - VEN
Registration Jumping 2023
Last update 21/03/2023
FEI Database


Jumping 70x70
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? He learnt to ride at age seven at Club Los Cortijos in Caracas, Venezuela.
Why this sport? His parents belonged to a country club and encouraged him to try the sport.
Further Personal Information
Family Four sons, including the eldest Daniel
Languages Spanish, English
Higher education Architecture - Central University of Venezuela: Caracas, VEN
General Interest
Awards and honours He was presented with the Order of Julio Cesar Leon at the 2018 Venezuelan Olympic Committee [COV] Olympic Gala. (covoficial.com.ve, 08 Dec 2018)
Other information STABLES He owns Pablo Barrios Show Stables Inc in West Palm Beach, FL, United States of America. (manta.com, 01 Jan 2021; Pablo Barrios Show Stables Facebook page, 24 Oct 2019; horsesdaily.com, 04 Aug 2014) RIO SELECTION He was selected for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after the previous Venezuelan qualifier, Andres Rodriguez, died in a road traffic accident in January 2016. "I have to assume this responsibility for my country, but I'm still in shock, and these are things that can make anyone lose motivation. This has affected the whole team because of the things we shared over the years." (mindeporte.gob.ve, 30 Mar 2016) FORMER OCCUPATION He worked as an architect for 10 years before deciding to focus on riding and training horses. (equisearch.com, 17 Oct 2011)