A technical course, a new law, a stress for riders. In the qualifying round of the equestrian jumping teams this Friday (8/6), as happened in the strong Ireland at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, several horses were rejected and their teams eliminated. The horse, owned by Rodrigo Pesova, the third and final rider to reach the stage in Brazil, gave the Carlitos Way6 athlete a run, ran multiple times and overcame two obstacles.

Pessoa’s experience in the seventh edition prompted him to complete the course and ensure the country’s classification for the finals. But his involvement in the decision, which was set for this Saturday, is practically excluded

The horse was very tense. Obstacles attracted him. This new law on sports in Tokyo, though criticized by some, helped us today (Friday). In addition to the two beautiful courses of Pedro and Marlon, the elimination of the teams left us with a margin, ”Ryder analyzed, he added. “Tomorrow (Saturday) the game is over and we’ve going to fight for medals. The experience of that time counted, because I was able to take the horse to the end. The horses are unpredictable. We’re lucky. For me, Tokyo ends here. Rider) must enter.

Marlon Sanotelli was the first rider to face the circuit from Brazil. He ran a clean course with no mistakes and no loss of points. Pedro Venice removed an obstacle and spent a total of five points in extra time. Rodrigo Pessoa, the last man on the team, lost a total of 20 points. The team finished eighth and will compete in the final at Equestrian Park.

For the first time in the equestrian show jumping event at the Olympic Games, the teams have four riders, three holders and one reserve. The second can be climbed even after the match has started. In the new format of team dispute, it is not ruled out, i.e., three outcomes will be considered. Previously, four sets were awarded, with the worst result abandoned in each round.