Larissa Yahagi Rodrigues (Yahagi, L.) is a Ph.D. candidate in Animal Science at the School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (FCAV) of São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Brazil. She holds a Master's degree (M.Sc.) and a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. Her current research focuses on equine genetics and genomics, specifically investigating the genetic and genomic architecture of horse breeds in Brazil. She has experience analyzing population structure, identifying signatures of selection, and evaluating complex traits in equines. She is dedicated to advancing equine research by integrating genomic datasets and applying advanced methodologies to improve genetic evaluation and breeding strategies in horses.