AMALIA Aboitiz, a promising young equestrienne, proudly represented the Philippines in the recent CSICh-B Competition in Thailand, securing a commendable 6th place finish in the individual owner/pair category.
Competing in her first international event, Amalia was accompanied by her coach, Janine Felix, and her mother, Nikki Aboitiz, as she showcased her talent in the competition designed for riders aged 12-14 in a borrowed horse format.
Amalia successfully advanced through the first day of the competition, earning a spot in the final individual round.
Her performance demonstrated the potential of the next generation of Filipino athletes, with the Equestrian Association of the Philippines (EAP) expressing pride in her achievement.
“We hope experiences like these will help mold future athletes. We look forward to seeing more young riders represent the country in future events,” the EAP shared in an official statement.
Equestrian, known for its high costs, remains a sport accessible to only a select few in the Philippines.
Nevertheless, the country has produced notable athletes such as Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski, who now serves as the International Olympic Committee’s permanent representative for the Philippines.
The EAP continues to promote and develop equestrian sport.
Also representing the Philippines in Thailand was Katrina Holigores, who served as a judge and member of the Ground Jury for the event.
The small Philippine contingent also participated in the Pedja Marjanovic-led Jumping Coach ESEE Program, which aims to enhance the skills of coaches in the jumping discipline.
