Nelson Pessoa Filho (born December 16, 1935) is a Brazilian equestrian who competed in the sport of Show jumping.

He was among the first Brazilian civilians to do well in the sport, as the military had dominated it in the Brazil of that era.

He came second in the 1984 Show Jumping World Cup, and in 1991 he was again second, riding Special Envoy.

[2] In 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona at 56 he was the oldest equestrian, while his 19-year-old son was the youngest.

[3] He owns a famous equestrian school at Haras du Ligny in Fleurus, Belgium.