It is now known to everyone, whether professionals or not, that any sporting discipline practiced must involve adequate athletic work outs in which body and mind are trained to improve performance and wellbeing. The training programme must be studied to develop the specific physical qualities required by the sport one practices as well as the…
Modern sport was born in a 19th century Britain characterised by the Industrial Revolution. From the very beginning sport was acknowledged as having an educational content that contributed to spreading it all over the world and in every shape and form. The cultural and social importance of sport continues to increase in modern times. Great…
The Tokyo Olympic Games were a new and important advertisement for the horse industry. The over two hundred horses competing in Japan (213 to be specific taking into account the reserve horses present in compliance with the new regulations) in show jumping (89), dressage (60) and eventing (64), were in fact able to exploit the…
The voice of truth The Tokyo Olympic Games brought to light the critical issues of the new Olympic format used for show jumping, which were clear not only to the riders and coaches but also to supporters watching on television. This resulted in many reactions with opinions expressed by both riders and experts. In their…
The Olympic Games and European Championships: work in progress Two great long-awaited events following a long period of uncertainty are now just around the corner: the Tokyo Olympic Games and the Show Jumping, Eventing and Dressage European Championships. Tokyo has at last outlined the format for the Games, organising an event that will certainly be…
The Italian Champions Tour is the great new event in the show jumping season and consists of a new series for teams that from July to November will involve the whole of Italy from South to North, uniting the country in the name of sport. This is a winning idea that is not only entertaining…
by Pietro Grandis Every time someone starts to practice a sport, be it riding, football, bowling or anything else, regardless of whether this person is a child or an adult, they immediately find themselves addressing the concept of ‘talent’. And yet no one is able to explain what talent actually means and no one is…
Interview with Beatrice Ottaviani Growing up with her mother Eleonora Ottaviani – an important personality in the equestrian world and one of the most prestigious show directors as well as director of the IJRC – and with her sister Valentina with whom she has always shared a passion for horses and work, Beatrice therefore grew…
Our strength lies in the team spirit He has technique and competitiveness to spare, but even more importantly a never-ending passion for horses, personality, class, elegance, culture and that unique savoir-faire as a finishing touch. His name is Kevin Staut and he is one of the greatest champions of our times. With a career firmly…
Returning to the past for a better future After a pause that has lasted almost a year and a half we are off again. While reorganising the start, a thought appears like lightening: what have we learned? How do we start again? In what direction are we going? While we each search for our own…
