Practical Horseman

Daniel Bluman on Training, Handling Nerves and His Pre-Class Routine

Born and raised in Colombia, leaderboard topping FEI show jumper Daniel Bluman has been in the saddle since he was 3 years old and has worked his way up to the pinnacle of the sport. As a Junior, he competed in Colombia, Germany and the United States, and trained with top riders including Eric Lamaze and Nelson Pessoa. In 2007, he moved to the U.S. to pursue a career as a professional rider.

Over the course of his career, Bluman has won at world-renowned competitions including The Rolex Grand Prix of Rome, The Rolex Grand Prix of Central Park, The Hampton Classic and

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