The equestrian portion of the Pan American Games in Chile this autumn was quite remarkable–some even called it the best ever, rising to a new, higher standard.
The delivery was coordinated by Cesar Hirsch, who has been re-elected to the presidency of the Pan American Equestrian Confederation. Out of 26 votes, 25 were in favor of the 51-year-old Venezuelan. He was unopposed for his second term, which runs through 2027.
Cesar Hirsch
Venezuelan National Federation Secretary General Maria Fernanda Faria said in a letter of support for Cesar that he “has led PAEC with exceptional dedication and vision, which has translated into remarkable success for our organization.
“We take immense pride in recognizing the significant achievements that PAEC has attained under his astute leadership. With full confidence, we believe he will continue to uphold the highest standards and deliver exemplary performance that has become synonymous with his tenure.”
Cesar commented, “I am truly humbled by the level of support I have received from our national federations and I pledge to devote myself to working tirelessly for the betterment of the sport in our region, with a laser focus on equine well-being.
“The quality of the sport at the recent Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, with its pathway to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, could not have been a better endorsement of the incredible improvement in standards throughout the Americas.
“Working together as a team, not just within the PAEC Board, but with all our national federations, we will face up to our challenges and build on the successes we have achieved over the past four years. We have a lot of work to do, and a lot to look forward to as well.”