The 32nd edition of the Italian National Championship
by A.N.I.C.A. was run between Saturday 15th and
Sunday 16th September at the Horse Riviera Resort in
San Giovanni Marigliano, in the province of Ravenna,
a location that opened its comfortable premises to all
participants besides being a geographically strategic
place easy to reach for everyone. Once again, the event
earned the participation of the most important names
at the national level. The five international judge panel
in Cattolica was composed of: Aeschbacher Urs (Switzerland);
Smith Graham (Australia); Huemer Ferdinand
(Austria); Shaarawi Ali (Egypt) and Woodhouse
Sue (Great Britain). Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr.
Benamar Malak (Morocco); Raso Barbara (Italy) and
Sparapan Giorgio (Italy). Ring Masters: Bonomi Mario
Alessandro (Italy) and Ludi Ivo (Italy). Music Manager:
Lorenzi Luisa (Italy); Staff: ArabianEssence TV.
The National Association provided for the allocation of
substantial prize money put up at the competition: an
amount of € 30,000.00 that was distributed among winning
horses born and bred in Italy as well as owned by
A.N.I.C.A. members. The Association wanted to make
their support to Italian breeders widely felt, by guaranteeing
entry and box costs at a truly symbolic figure:
with only € 100.00 each breeder was able to present his
Arabian horse at the show and get a comfortable accommodation
for his beloved animal in the box at the Horse
Riviera Resort. On Saturday night, everyone turned up
at the Breeders’ Gala dinner, one of the most awaited
moments by all those in the sector. Sport also needs to
create circumstances like these… Besides relaxing, catching
up with friends, enjoying great food and pleasant
company, such appointments are often ‘factories’ of
good ideas and offer unique opportunities to everyone
in the industry in that exchange of relevant knowledge
between people driven by the same passion, the purebred
Arabian horse.