Italian show jumpers claim multiple victories abroad

Italian equestrian riders have notched up several wins in recent show jumping competitions across Europe. Highlights include triumphs in Spain and Italy, showcasing strong performances by national athletes.

On February 8, 2026, Cavallo Magazine highlighted a series of successes for Italian show jumpers. Tommaso Gerardi secured victory in the Grand Prix at Equieffe in Gorla Minore. In Valencia, Piergiorgio Bucci won the Spanish CSI Grand Prix, building on a recent second-place finish. Emanuele Gaudiano took top honors in the CSI Two-Star Grand Prix at the Horses Riviera Resort in San Giovanni.

Other notable results included a strong showing by Riccardo Pisani in Vejer, where José Larocca claimed the Grand Prix in the Spanish four-star CSI playoffs, with Pisani performing excellently. Meanwhile, young Austrian Anna Plautz won the Montefalco GP. In Italy, the New Eagle's Catania GP is set to occur in Carrabotta, with Federal Coach Giuseppe Forte observing at the Visione Federal show jumping competition.

The title story celebrated Giampiero Garofalo's great win, underscoring the momentum for Italian riders in international circuits. These results reflect ongoing competitiveness in the sport.

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