Overview
- He made the diagnosis public after months of privacy in an interview with El Pespunte reported on March 1–2.
- He described noticing changes in his speech and weakness in one arm, said he feels well overall, and reported no pain.
- He plans to continue riding and working in the equestrian world for as long as he is able.
- He is a leading figure in Spanish show jumping who represented Spain at the 1984, 1988, 1992, and 2000 Olympic Games.
- He resides in Florida and was honored in Seville in November at a tribute attended by Infanta Elena.