Panamanian athlete Beatriz Pacanins Orillac has consolidated herself as one of the most outstanding junior figures in the discipline of show jumping, after a cycle of solid results in both national and international competitions.
Beatriz Pacanins Orillac: the young promise of Panamanian show jumping
With outstanding results in the United States, Ecuador, and Guatemala, the rider Beatriz Pacanins Orillac is established as the most relevant junior figure in national show jumping. Similarly, in Guatemala, during the EFG Cup & National Jumping Competition, she was crowned in the Children's 1.05m category and won the sub-championship in the Overall Children's 1.10m. In this event, considered a world benchmark for show jumping, the Panamanian took first place in the 1m Children's A category, the sub-championship in 1m Children's B, and podium positions in the Junior category and with the Hyacinth MG specimen. Her presence in the region also included notable performances at the VII Toyota Mitad del Mundo International Cup in Ecuador, where she achieved the sixth overall position.
Her versatility has allowed her to successfully compete with various pairs, including Jerimo, Remis, Crazy, and Como Debe Ser BB.
Prospects for 2026
At 14 years of age, Beatriz Pacanins Orillac faces a decisive 2026 with the goal of moving up to new categories and creating opportunities for Panamanian sports in higher-profile international competitions. With a career marked by discipline and sporting maturity, the rider projects a competitive calendar for 2026 focused on representing Panama at the elite levels of this sport.
International career in elite settings
Over the past year, Pacanins Orillac has positioned herself in prestigious global events, highlighting her participation in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida. Her current preparation focuses on maintaining the high-performance mindset that has made her a young benchmark for national sport, seeking to raise Panama's flag in the world's most important equestrian arenas.
Among her most recent national highlights are the title of National Children's A Champion 1.10m and National Children's B Champion 1.00m. Additionally, she was recognized as the Best Pair of the Year Children's A with the Corleone specimen and won first place in the FEI Children's Bronze system, a distinction that validates her performance under the official standards of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). In Michigan and Ocala, Florida, the athlete added new podiums in the Junior Jumper 1.25m Speed categories, reaffirming her consistency in high-demand circuits.
Leadership in the national circuit
At the local level, the rider's performance has been dominant, actively participating in the country's main clubs such as Castilla del Oro, El Istmo, and the Club Ecuestre Metropolitano – La Huaca.
