At 40 years old, José Antonio García Mena, from Cadiz, had the opportunity to become an Olympic athlete at the Tokyo 2020 Games as part of the Spanish dressage team alongside Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Severo Jurado. He earned a diploma in the team competition. This was a highlight in his international career, having previously competed in the World Equestrian Games in 2010 and 2014, the World Championships in 2014, as well as three European Championships. García Mena was the Spanish national champion in 2013 and had notable victories leading up to the Tokyo Olympics.
At the Olympics, García Mena competed in dressage with Sorento 15, finishing 32nd in the individual ranking but faired better in the team competition, helping Spain secure 7th place. Following the Olympics, he continued to excel in competitions like the European Championship in Hagen and a four-star event in Aachen. García Mena resides in Medina Sidonia and remains dedicated to performing at the highest level in the sport of dressage.
PRE COMPETITION RESULTS ANCCE: SICAB AND PSCJ (YOUNG HORSES)
| Rank | Horse Name | Breeder | Total | Category | Competition Year | Competition Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LCLUNON DE TRUJILLO | YEGUADA LOS CASTAÑONES | 83,40% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2022 | FINAL PSCJ ANCCE |
| 1 | LCLUNON DE TRUJILLO | YEGUADA ENTRE DOS AGUAS | 81,70% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2022 | SICAB |
| 3 | BAJEL DE VALDESOL | GONZALO VALENZUELA RUIZ | 70,55% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2019 | FINAL COPA ANCCE |
| 11 | RELAMIDO III | DEHESA LA GRANJA, S.A. | 66,90% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2014 | FINAL PSCJ |
| 13 | CONTUSO | None | 65,00% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2009 | FINAL PSCJ |
| 1 | SOLEA XX | None | 67,13% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2007 | SICAB |
| 1 | GUARDADAMAS I | DEHESA DE CABEZA RUBIA | 71,15% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2011 | SICAB |
| 1 | REMATE III | None | 67,51% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2006 | SICAB |
| 1 | VENCEDOR 28 | None | 74,60% | 4 Years old (YH) | 2006 | SICAB |
| 1 | NORTE | YEGUADA LOVERA | 66,54% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2009 | SICAB |
| 1 | ANCCE BARQUERO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 73,70% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2010 | SICAB |
| 1 | AMOROSO L | JOSE LUIS DE LA ESCALERA DE LA ESCALERA | 70,75% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2014 | SICAB |
| 1 | BEMOL DE VALDESOL | GONZALO VALENZUELA RUIZ | 70,03% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2017 | SICAB |
| 1 | BAJEL DE VALDESOL | GONZALO VALENZUELA RUIZ | 72,71% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2016 | SICAB |
| 1 | BAJEL DE VALDESOL | GONZALO VALENZUELA RUIZ | 72,31% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2018 | SICAB |
| 2 | ULES VDOS | HNOS. CAMACHO BENITEZ | 76,80% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2015 | FINAL PSCJ |
| 2 | SOLITARIO XXII | None | 65,18% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2006 | SICAB |
| 2 | VENCEDOR XLIII | None | 69,90% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2007 | SICAB |
| 2 | INTRUSO X | YEGUADA EL DIABOLO | 66,04% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2011 | SICAB |
| 2 | NORTE | YEGUADA LOVERA | 65,90% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2008 | SICAB |
| 2 | BARQUERO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 68,90% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2009 | FINAL PSCJ |
| 2 | BARQUERO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 75,10% | 4 Years old (YH) | 2008 | SICAB |
| 2 | BARQUERO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 76,10% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2009 | SICAB |
| 2 | ESCOGIDO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 64,49% | 7 Years old (YH) | 2011 | SICAB |
| 3 | ULES VDOS | HNOS. CAMACHO BENITEZ | 75,00% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2015 | SICAB |
| 3 | INTRUSO X | YEGUADA EL DIABOLO | 72,30% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2009 | SICAB |
| 3 | NORTE | None | 69,20% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2006 | SICAB |
| 3 | QUINCEL DE VALDESOL | GONZALO VALENZUELA RUIZ | 69,23% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2017 | SICAB |
| 4 | VENCEDOR XLIII | YEGUADA NOBLEZA DEL PARQUE | 64,23% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2011 | SICAB |
| 4 | INTRUSO X | YEGUADA EL DIABOLO | 66,74% | Grand Prix (GP) | 2012 | SICAB |
| 4 | INTRUSO X | None | 66,80% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2009 | FINAL PSCJ |
| 4 | INTRUSO | None | 67,80% | 4 Years old (YH) | 2007 | SICAB |
| 4 | LICENCIADO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 70,50% | 5 Years old (YH) | 2012 | SICAB |
| 5 | TESORO JEM | YEGUADA EL SOLEI | 65,01% | Prix St. Georges (PSG) | 2009 | SICAB |
| 6 | LICENCIADO JF I | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 68,50% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2013 | FINAL PSCJ |
| 7 | FRENESI LARIOS | None | 66,70% | 4 Years old (YH) | 2005 | SICAB |
| 7 | LICENCIADO JF | YEGUADA J. F. MIÑO S.L. | 73,20% | 6 Years old (YH) | 2013 | SICAB |
