brazil's most successful rider, luís francisco de azevedo was born in rio de janeiro, in 1954 - he became known for being the first classified in the anniversary championship of the brazilian equestrianism confederation in 2011.

born in 1935, the most famous carioca rider is nelson pessoa, known as 'neco' - born in the western zone of rio de janeiro, in the district of bangu, nelson is considered the best rider of the twentieth century.

the stables around rio de janeiro promote a variety of horse related practices not solely connected to sporting events - horse walks for an assortment of ages are available, and they also promote important events in the international scope of the equestrianism, like the annual athina onassis horse show, a big event which attracts world-class riders.