International Dispatches – Eduardo Borba

Eduardo shared his experiences in the horse business, emphasizing his journey from breaking horses for friends to promoting a more empathetic method of horse training in Brazil. He discussed his trips to the United States, where he met influential figures in the industry. He also highlighted the importance of self-discovery and learning from others in horsemanship. Emily and Eduardo had a wide-ranging conversation about their personal experiences, the benefits of a riding school, and the current state of the horse riding community.

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Academic Background
– Elementary School – Bandeirantes School, São Paulo, 1964
– High School – São Bento School, Araraquara, 1967
– University – Faculty of Economics at PUCC, Campinas, SP, 1972

Equestrian Training
– 1972 – 1-month internship at Bauru Ranch, with trainer Benedito Moreira, Bauru, SP.
– 1974 – Horse training for clients at Faz. Sto Antonio, Capivari, São Paulo.
– 1975 – 3-month internship at Big Spring Ranch, Plano, Texas, USA, with trainer Allan Mcguire.
– 1976 – Training of own and client’s horses, presentation of them in official auctions.
– 1977 – Invited by ABQM board for a 1-year internship in the USA.
– 1978 – 1-year internship at Atlasta Ranch, Perris, California, USA, with trainer Joe Moreno Jr.
– 1984 – Hired by the now-defunct “COMIND” (Bank of Commerce and Industry of São Paulo S.A.) for 2 years, conducting courses for clients and prospective clients.
– 1986 – Creation of courses on Zebu Cattle Show Training & Presentation and Working with Cattle on Horseback.
– 1996 – Book “Rational Horse Training – Participant’s Manual” 2nd revised and expanded edition, Tales Cunha Leal – Veterinary Doctor, Book Store & Publisher Agropecuária, FARSUL-SENAR, bibliographic reference through the Rational Horse Training Course, Tupanciretã, September 1986.
– 1999 – B.Brannaman Clinic, September 17-19 – Horsemanship, Work with Cattle, and Ranch Roping – in Lewisburg – West Virginia/USA.
– 2000 – Ray Hunt Clinic, June 16-20 – Colt Starting, Horsemanship, and Working with Cattle – in Leesburg – Virginia/USA.
– 2002 – B.Brannaman Clinic, May 24-27 – Work with Cattle and Ranch Roping – Meeteetse, Wyoming/USA.
– 2002 Horsemanship & Starting Colts Clinic-Fort Lupton, Colorado/USA
– 2005 – April 23-25 Show The Californios- Red Bluff CA/USA
– 2005 – April 30 to May 01 Herdwork Clinic, Martin Black & Dave Glasier – Caldwell – Idaho
– 2005 – May 2-5 Reined Cow Horse Clinic, Martin Black & Melissa Jayo – Wilder – Idaho
– 2005 – May 7-1 Ranch Clinic, Martin Black – Jordan Valley – Idaho
– 2005 – May 14-19 Ranch Clinic, Martin Black – Jordan Valley – Idaho
– 2005 – May 21-22 Big Loop Rodeo – Jordan Valley – Oregon
– 2006 – July 10-15 Colt Starting & Horsemanship with Martin Black – Doma Project – Capivari-SP
– 2007 – July 02-06 Advanced Horsemanship with Martin Black – Doma Project – Capivari-SP
– 2007 – July 09-13 Colt Starting & Horsemanship with Martin Black – Doma Project – Capivari-SP
– 2007 – July 16-20 Horsemanship focused on Competition Horses & Stockmanship with Martin Black – Doma Project – Capivari-SP
– 2007 – July 23-27 Stockmanship, Horsemanship & Ranch Roping with Martin Black – Santa Rita Farm – Caçu-GO
– 2008 – June 02-28 The Alvord Ranch School with Martin Black – Alvord Ranch Burns – OR – USA
– 2022 – Present Mike Bridges Mentorship, on-line