Today marks the end of the 126th edition of Fieracavalli, the must-attend international event for the equestrian world, which drew curious visitors, passionate horse lovers, and numerous celebrity figures, each one a dedicated fan of the horse\u2014the undisputed star of the event.<\/p>\n
One such guest was TikTok star and content creator Mattia Stanga, who attended to support his sister, a promising young rider competing at the event. Stanga explored the exhibition halls, admiring horses, performances, and shows, and even stepped onto the field on Saturday to present the awards for the 126th Fieracavalli Grand Prix Silver Category, where his sister Giulia was among the winners. \u201cWhen asked about my biggest dream, I always say it\u2019s to see my sister compete at the Olympics. Following her journey, I\u2019ve grown passionate about the equestrian world, so much so that, despite my allergies that require a lot of antihistamines, I got convinced to ride for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s Crazy Horse Day<\/em>, Fieracavalli\u2019s new format that merges international sport with entertainment, featured artists Wayne, Dile, Sarah Toscano, and Nesli, who performed their biggest hits at Pala Jumping Verona, including “Cambiare Adesso,” “La Fine,” “Sexy Magica,” and “Carnevale.” Dile shared that his first experience on horseback was as a child: \u201cDespite some fear of the height, I remember the wonder of that moment, and I can confirm that \u2018first times\u2019 bring unique emotions.\u201d Nesli, who already felt connected to the horse world thanks to a friend who runs a stable, remarked, \u201cI\u2019ve always admired the equestrian world and got closer to it when I had the chance to film a video and take photos on horseback. It was intense.\u201d For Sarah, it\u2019s a family connection: \u201cThis isn\u2019t my first time at Fieracavalli. With my sister as a rider, it\u2019s always been natural for me and my family to stop by Verona.\u201d<\/p>\n This year, the \u201chorsetainment\u201d extended beyond the fairgrounds to the Gallerie Mercatali with a unique Crazy Horse Night<\/em> featuring Sven V\u00e4th, a pioneer in techno music. His set, blending experimental sounds influenced by hip hop, disco, and acid house, with hypnotic minimalist grooves, brought his iconic style to Verona for an unforgettable night.<\/p>\n Fieracavalli 2024 offered countless opportunities to meet celebrity fans of the equestrian world, starting with the premiere of the Gala D\u2019Oro Pathos<\/em>. The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry (MASAF) joined the Verona showcase and host Veronica Maya to present special awards to individuals who have significantly contributed to the industry. Among them were actress and horse racing ambassador Roberta Giarrusso, who accompanied all stages of the Palio delle Regioni<\/em>, former soccer star Zib\u00ec Boniek, now a gentleman rider, and Sara Morganti, a champion para-equestrian who won two medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. As Morganti put it, \u201cSport is a tremendous source of motivation that teaches us to overcome life\u2019s daily challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n American riding enthusiast Clemente Russo also attended, marking his sixth year at Fieracavalli. \u201cMy passion started young, when I would sneak into the stables in my hometown to ride. Now, when I\u2019m stressed, I ride bareback for the sense of freedom and renewal it gives me.\u201d<\/p>\n On Saturday and Sunday, the Gala D\u2019Oro and today\u2019s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup\u2122 Grand Prix presented by Kask drew additional celebrity guests, including former Italian and Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli, model and influencer Taylor Mega, actress and former Miss Italy Francesca Chillemi, Lavinia Fuksas, daughter of the renowned architect, and RTL 102.5 speaker Virginia Tschang. Returning as a familiar face at the event was Gessica Notaro, who took on a new role as the Artistic Director of her debut show, Musical Equestre<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today marks the end of the 126th edition of Fieracavalli, the must-attend international event for the equestrian world, which drew curious visitors, passionate horse lovers, and numerous celebrity figures, each one a dedicated fan of the horse\u2014the undisputed star of the event. One such guest was TikTok star and content creator Mattia Stanga, who attended […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":98471,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-99801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment-and-shows"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n