Episode 03 of ‘‘Why Do You Ride?’’ (re)introduces the Spanish international dressage rider, Juan Matute Guimón. Victim of a serious accident in May 2020 that could have cost him his life, Juan shares with us a beautiful life lesson.
On 5 May 2020, Juan suffered a brain bleed followed by a massive pneumonia that could have been fatal. This was followed by 25 days in a coma.
What drove him to fight? Juan talks about his love for horses, for the sport, for competing and for his team. This was the beginning of a long convalescence where each day was a new accomplishment.
A strong message for the equestrian world, sport and life. "There is light at the end of the tunnel."
EXTRAORDINARY DETERMINATION
Back in the saddle after his convalescence, Juan never lost sight of his goals. A passion for the sport that has given him a warrior’s soul with boundless energy and indomitable mental strength.
On 5 May 2020, Juan suffered a brain bleed followed by a massive pneumonia that could have been fatal. This was followed by 25 days in a coma.
What drove him to fight? Juan talks about his love for horses, for the sport, for competing and for his team. This was the beginning of a long convalescence where each day was a new accomplishment.
A strong message for the equestrian world, sport and life. "There is light at the end of the tunnel."
EXTRAORDINARY DETERMINATION
Back in the saddle after his convalescence, Juan never lost sight of his goals. A passion for the sport that has given him a warrior’s soul with boundless energy and indomitable mental strength.