Special Envoy (1980 – 2010) was an Irish Sport Horse ridden by Rodrigo Pessoa. He won many top international competitions in the sport of show jumping. He stood 16.3 hh (170 cm).

Special Envoy
BreedIrish Sport Horse
SireKing of Diamonds
GrandsireErrigal
DamHigh Valley
SexGelding
Foaled1980
CountryIreland
ColourChestnut, star, near hind sock
BreederMary Hughes
Special Envoy
Medal record
Equestrian
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1995 Mar del Plata Team jumping

Special Envoy was first jumped with success as a novice in Ireland by Marion Hughes, who is also related to his breeder. He was then sold by Marion's father Seamus Hughes to Nelson Pessoa. Nelson had a lot of success on him before passing the ride to his son Rodrigo.[1]

Major achievements

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International wins

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References

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  1. ^ "Special Envoy". All Breed Pedigree. Referenced July 11, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Pessoa's horses" Archived 2008-07-25 at the Wayback Machine. www.rodrigopessoa.com. Referenced July 11, 2008.
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