On April 12 and 13, Haras das Mangueiras, located in Itapira, State of São Paulo, hosted the 1st Phase of the Brazilian Working Equitation Championship of 2008. The event was a great party attended by many riders and enthusiasts of the Lusitano Horse.

See below the champions in each level:

Speedy League: Rafael Grumann and Sobreiro da Cachoeirinha
Principal: Luis Carlos Oliveira and Sobreiro da Cachoeirinha
Intermediate A: Rafael Grumann and Uísco do DPC
Intermediate B: Daniel Biasini and Xaveco Interagro
Under-19: João Marcos Bueno and Universo TPB da Prata
Beginners A: Reinaldo Cortivato and Valioso NP
Beginners B: Daniel Biasini and Zeus FRC
Amateur II: Jorge Faria Filho and Unicola VP
Amateur I: Eduardo Moreira and Xodó Valente
Beginner: Laércio Cordeiro Mandú and Que Esplanado Smar
Kids: Victor Trielli Ávila and Recitado do Retiro
Gincana: Victor Trielli Ávila and Recitado do Retiro