Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Academic Formation As Course Designer
Academic Formation
Digital Knowledge
Professional References
Timeline
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Rodolfo Enrique Godoy Beltranena

Rodolfo Enrique Godoy Beltranena

FEI 3* Course Designer

Summary

I'm an FEI Level 3 Course Designer with over 15 years of experience in international show jumping. My journey began as a rider, and over time, I've had the privilege of designing courses in more than 15 countries across the Americas. Each arena I work in is an opportunity to blend technical precision with creativity, ensuring that every course challenges riders while respecting the sport's highest standards, while enhancing and respecting the main focus of our sport, the horses.

I specialize in advanced course design, accurate arena layout, and adapting quickly to changing conditions—all while maintaining full compliance with FEI regulations. Beyond design, I'm actively involved in equestrian event organization and sports management, serving as a long-time advisor to the Guatemalan National Federation and event organizing comities. I take pride in clear communication, collaborative leadership, and contributing to the growth of equestrian sport at every level.

Overview

20
20

Years of profesional experience

15
15

Countries I have worked with

Work History

Course Designer

RG Course Designer
2005 - Current
  • Main course designer in jumping events held in the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Puerto Rico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.
  • Member of the organizing committee of the El Cortijo Equestrian Festival from 2003 to 2021.
  • Member of the organizing committee of CSI El Cortijo in Guatemala, from 2004 to 2021.
  • Organizer of Select Auction VDL STUD – El Cortijo Riding School, from 2005 to 2018.
  • Design of competition obstacles for the Guatemalan Equestrian Federation, as well as collaborations with the Mexican course designer, Benjamin Fernandez.
  • Member of the Jumping Committee of the Guatemalan Equestrian Federation from 2007 to 2019, and an active member as of January 2024.
  • Member from 2014 to 2018 of the Technical Committee of the Guatemalan National Equestrian Federation.

Course Designer Assistant

RG Course Designer
2005 - Current
  • Course Designer Assistant at international events held in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Colombia, with FEI Level 3 and 4 course designers.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), Werner Deeg (GER), and Benjamín Fernández (MEX) at CSI3, Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Javier Medrano (COL) at the Central American and Caribbean Games, Bogotá 2018, and the Bolivarian Games 2022.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Benjamín Fernández (MEX) at the Central American Games, San José, 2013.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Javier Fernandez (MEX) at the FEI World Jumping Challenge Final, Guatemala, 2010.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Javier Fernández (MEX), CSI-W El Pulté, 2013.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Olaf Petersen Sr. (GER), Heiko Wahlers (GER), Marina Azevedo (BRA), Benjamín Fernández (MEX), and Helio Pessoa (BRA) at Festival Ecuestre El Cortijo.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Javier Fernández (MEX) and Benjamín Fernández (MEX) at CSI1 El Cortijo, 2006 – 2016.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Guilherme Nogueira (BRA), Marina Azevedo, Benjamín Fernández (MEX), and Mauricio Garcia (PUR) at CSI1 Guatemala.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Javier Fernández (MEX) and Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) at CSI3 Xalapa 2007.
  • Course Designer Assistant for Javier Fernández (MEX) at the Pan-American Games, Guadalajara 2011.

General Manager – Founder

Suministros Ecuestres S.A.
01.2021 - Current

Founder of Suministros Ecuestres Sociedad Anónima, owner of La Hípica, the leading equestrian boutique in Central America. Renowned for its important selection of high-end riding apparel, horse care products, and stable equipment, La Hípica represents prestigious international brands and actively supports the equestrian community through sponsorships and a mobile store presence at major events. With a strong digital presence on Facebook and Instagram, and an e-commerce platform at www.lahipica.com.gt, the boutique continues to elevate the equestrian lifestyle across the region.

Business Manager

Equus
01.2002 - 01.2021

Sales Manager Assistant

Canales S.A.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Education

3* Course Designer - Showjumping Course Designer

Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)
Switzerland
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Escuela Superior Internacional
Guatemala City, Guatemala
01.2011

Major in Marketing - Marketing

Escuela Superior Internacional
Guatemala City, Guatemala
01.2011

Skills

Expertise in course design for international competitions

Personal Information

  • FEI ID Number: 10083604

Academic Formation As Course Designer

  • 2006-01-01, Costa Rica, FEI Course For CD., Linda Allen (USA)
  • 2005-01-01, Guatemala, Course Designer Seminar (not FEI)., Olaf Petersen Sr. (GER)
  • 2011-01-01, Costa Rica, FEI Course For Promotion to 1 CD (approved), Rob Jansen (NED), Stefan Wirth (GER)
  • 2014-01-01, Costa Rica, FEI Course For Promotion to 2 CD (approved), Rob Jansen (NED), Stefan Wirth (GER)
  • 2017-01-01, Bulgaria, FEI Course For Promotion to 3 CD (approved), Rob Jansen (NED), Stefan Wirth (GER)
  • 2020-01-01, West Palm Beach, FL. USA, Refresh Seminar For Course Designers, Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), Guilherme Nogueira (BRA)
  • 2024-01-01, Barcelona, Spain, Refresh Seminar For Course Designers, Santiago Varela (ESP)
  • 2025-01-01, On Line, CES Online Assessment - Jumping – CD

Academic Formation

  • 2011-01-01, Guatemala, Bachelor of Business Administration, Escuela Superior Internacional
  • 2011-01-01, Guatemala, Major in Marketing, Escuela Superior Internacional

Digital Knowledge

  • Advanced User of Office Packages
  • Administration of web pages and social networks
  • Course Plans made up to scale in Microsoft Visio
  • Odoo CRM Advanced User

Professional References

  • Javier Fernández (MEX), 4* javfer60@hotmail.com
  • Benjamín Fernández (MEX), 3* benjafernandez2510@gmail.com
  • Linda Allen (USA), 4* llallen77@gmail.com
  • Helio Pessoa (BRA), 3* heliopessoa566@yahoo.com
  • Guilherme Nogueira (BRA), 4* gguijorge@hotmail.com
  • Rob Jansen (NED), 4* jansenengineering@hotmail.com
  • Stefan Wirth (GER), 3* tisswiss@aol.com
  • Javier Medrano (COL), 3* pistasmedrano42@gmail.com
  • Ana Cristina Vargas (CRC), 3* anacristinavargas@cecsol.com
  • Andrea Herschel (GUA), 3* andreaherschel@hotmail.com
  • Carolla Walls (MEX), 3* carolawalls@hotmail.com
  • Luzmila Alvarez (PTY), 2* alvarez_luzmila@hotmail.com
  • Cesar Hirsch (VEN), 3* cesarhirsch@gmail.com
  • Lawrence Jacobs (GUA), 3* lawrencejacobsgt@gmail.com
  • Wylder F. Rodríguez (GUA) wfrodriguez@hotmail.com
  • Bruno Cavalheiro (BRA) bcrebello@gmail.com
  • Monika Villalobos (CRC) monikavf@gmail.com
  • Juan Ignacio Walker (CHI) walkerjuanignacio@gmail.com

Timeline

General Manager – Founder

Suministros Ecuestres S.A.
01.2021 - Current

Business Manager

Equus
01.2002 - 01.2021

3* Course Designer - Showjumping Course Designer

Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)
05.2001 -

Sales Manager Assistant

Canales S.A.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Course Designer

RG Course Designer
2005 - Current

Course Designer Assistant

RG Course Designer
2005 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Escuela Superior Internacional

Major in Marketing - Marketing

Escuela Superior Internacional
Rodolfo Enrique Godoy BeltranenaFEI 3* Course Designer