Italy joins 2009 FEI European Reining Championships

For the first time Italy will be represented by Young riders and Juniors at the European Championships in Kreuth, Germany, from October 8th to the 11th.The FISE has assigned Filippo Masi as Team Coach: “I am honoured to have been chosen as Team Coach for the Youth First Team. The enthusiasm of these young riders in contagious and fills me with joy,” said Masi. “These riders have been chosen for the event according to their resuolts over the last year and the health of their horses had been verified by Doctor Daniele Dall’Ora.”These are the athletes that will represent Italy.
Young Riders
Chiara Bartoletti – Doc Tivio Hancock
Manuel Cortesi – Arc Gold In Player
Guglielmo Fontana – Please Check Me
Martina Roasio – Dumpy Pride
Giovanni Pirovano – Whole Ruby Made
Juniors:
Andrea Iannetta – Little Sugar Speedy
Giovanni Masi – Larksimilian
Luca Menici – Shady Catalyst
Elena Scipioni – Docs Rose Olena
Silvia Panza – Shaken The Light The young riders all met at the Arcese Quarter Horse at Castelnuovo del Garda on Monday where they were joined by their horses. The departed for Kreuth with their coach and also Cristina Serra, IRHA Office Manager.13 nations will be competing at the event: Austria, Belgium, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gran Bretagna, Italy, Holland, Poland, Sapin, and Switzerland.