Episode 45 - Luis Sabino Goncalves- An Unexpected Arrival

Send us Fan MailLuis Sabino Goncalves started his riding career in Santarim , Portugal as a bullfight rider. However,it did not take long after his exposure to showjumping in Lisbon that he decided he had found his real calling.After spending years in Europe pursuing his dream he found himself unexpectedly in America during the pandemic and decided to make Ocala, Florida his home .There he has established a solid business in sales, training and riding by being very focussed on keeping a smaller number of horses and clients under his watchful eye.Like many of the riders and trainers I have spoken with over the last couple of months, Luis does not believe in a “one size fits all “ approach but rather changes his training plan to suit each horse depending on what they did on any given day.English is not Luis’ first language but his passion for the horses and training does not need translating. The excitement comes through in his voice when he talks about the riders he helps and the horses he works with.He has represented the  national team for Portugal at many championships but is finally in the enviable position of having a mount that could make his dream of going to the Olympics a possibility.I for one am jumping on the support team that hopes to see him in Los Angeles.This episode is brought to you by the international law firm of Cooley LLP.Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters , and high-stakes litigation. Our connection to the law firm comes through Cooley Partner and jumper rider Cullen Drescher , who competes in the High Amateur and Grand Prix levels in addition to leading Cooley's Business Restructuring practice from the firm's offices in New York City.