| Most influential person in career |
Horse owner Jose Canedo has been a supporter for more than 10 years. (ecuestre.es, 22 Jan 2024) |
| Injuries |
His training was disrupted in early 2018 due to a tendon injury in his knee. (ecuestre.es, 03 Apr 2018) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"I dedicate myself to everything from changing a light bulb to preparing horses for sale that can participate in the Olympics." (andaluciainformacion.es, 30 Jan 2024) |
| Ambitions |
To help Spain qualify as a Team for the Olympic Games. (ecuestre.es, 22 Jan 2024) |
| Other information |
SPAIN TO GERMANY
In 2016 he relocated from Spain to Germany to work as a coach at the stables of German eventer Elmar Lesch. "The idea of moving abroad had always been in my head. My father kept repeating to me, 'If you want to dedicate yourself to horses you need to be in Germany.' So I think it was time to move on." In March 2018 he established the stables Cadiz Sport Horses in Bargteheide, Germany, where he offers coaching to riders and trains and sells eventing horses. "This two years with Elmar have helped me to be known within the eventing world in Germany. This is difficult in Spain, and here I am integrated, and that is something I intend to take profit from." (Revista Galope, 01 Mar 2017; ecuestre.es, 03 Apr 2018; Facebook profile, 11 Aug 2018)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
He has served as president of the Spanish University Riders Association [SURA], and as a national selector of the Spanish university team. (Facebook profile, 11 Aug 2018; aionsur.com, 26 Oct 2017) |
| General highlights |
Benítez Valle was selected with Utrera AA by Spain to compete as an Individual at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. |
FEI Database
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