Felicia was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. From a young age, her weekends were spent at the stables alongside her father, where her earliest memories were shaped by the quiet rhythm of horses and the unique bond between horse and rider. It was there that her lifelong love for horses and dressage first began to take root.

In 2008, Felicia moved to the United States to attend the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). During her time in the Bay Area, she had the invaluable opportunity to train with FEI trainers, deepening both her technical skills and her appreciation for the discipline, harmony, and elegance that define dressage. Together with her horse, Touche, Felicia qualified in the United States and proudly represented Taiwan at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.

After graduating from UC Berkeley in 2012, Felicia returned to her hometown with a sense of purpose. Her experiences abroad had broadened her perspective, and she recognized both the potential and the need for further development in Taiwan’s equestrian community. Guided by her deep love for horses and her passion for dressage, Felicia became determined to contribute to the growth of the sport and to help cultivate a deeper appreciation for true horsemanship.

João was born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal.
He began riding horses at the age of nine and, from a young age, was determined to make it his lifelong career.
With this goal in mind, he did not hesitate to enroll in a professional equestrian school in Portugal for formal training.
After obtaining his coaching license at 18, João immediately embarked on his career as a professional rider.

In 2016, upon the recommendation of his coach, Mariette Whitages (a former FEI five-star international judge), he came to Taiwan to work. After beginning his coaching career in Taiwan, João also realized that there was significant room for growth and improvement in the local equestrian field, and that there is a wealth of talent and tremendous potential in Taiwan.