Ecuadorean Riders Selected for 2025 Bolivarian Games

Mon, 10/27/2025 - 15:36
Ecuador
Canadian Alexandra Reid on Flynn at the 2024 CDN Wellington :: Photo © Astrid Appels

The Equestrian Federation of Ecuador has selected its riders for the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Ayacucho and Lima, Peru, on 22 November - 8 December 2025.

The Bolivarian Games are a regional multi-sport event held in honour of Simón Bolívar – known as "El Libertador", The Liberato. Simón Bolívar was the leader of several independence movements throughout South America, collectively known as Bolívar's War and he is to this day credited with leading the fight for independence in what are now the countries of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia.

Representing Ecuador are:

  • Julio Mendoza on Deparon
  • Franziska Klinkicht on Bengalo de Guardiola
  • Andrés Valladares on Dark Dancer
  • Carolina Espinoza on Pícaro
  • María José Granja on Shir Khan
  • Alexandra Reid on Flynn

Interestingly, the latter rider is declared for Canada with the FEI.

Photo © Astrid Appels

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