Biography
Started: She began horse riding at age five at Rapallo Horse Club in Italy. She took up Para dressage in 1995. (atletispeciali.com, 20 Mar 2017; cavalcandoilsogno.it, 2016; Athlete, 06 Aug 2012)
Reason: She has always been passionate about horses. (Athlete, 06 Aug 2012)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (eurodressage.com, 10 Sep 2023)
Awards: In 2017 she received the Excellent Athlete - Excellent Student Award from the Italian National Olympic Committee [CONI]. (atletispeciali.com, 20 Mar 2017)
Additional Info: HORSE FAREWELL
In 2022 she retired her horse Muggel 4. She rode Muggel 4 at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, as well as at the World Equestrian Games [WEG] in 2018 and 2014. "After so many travels and satisfaction he is getting his rest. Now 'Topolino' will enjoy the freedom and the meadows here in Italy and maybe just a few walks in the woods, to have fun together, but he deserves all the best for what he has given us." (eurodressage.com, 11 Apr 2022)
FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree in sports law and management at Link Campus University in Rome, Italy. (Facebook profile, 01 Aug 2021; cavalcandoilsogno.it, 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 23, 1989
Place of ResidenceROME
OccupationAthlete
EducationLaw - University of Genova, Italy
Languages SpokenEnglish, Italian
CoachAlessandro Benedetti [national], ITA; Norma Paoli [personal], ITA; Italo Cirocchi [personal], ITA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | Team Event | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 10 | Individual Championship Test - Grade II | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 10 | Team Event | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 11 | Team Event | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 13 | Individual Championship Test - Grade II | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 14 | Individual Freestyle - Grade II | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 16 | Individual Event - Grade III | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Equestrian Games | ||||
| 4 | Team Event | 2014 | Caen, FRA | |
| 7 | Team Event | 2022 | Herning, DEN | |
| 8 | Individual Event - Grade III | 2022 | Herning, DEN | |
| 9 | Team Event | 2018 | Tryon, NC, USA | |
| 11 | Individual Event - Grade III | 2018 | Tryon, NC, USA | |
| 14 | Individual Championship Test - Grade II | 2014 | Caen, FRA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | Team Event | 2023 | Riesenbeck, GER | |
| 5 | Individual Event - Grade III | 2023 | Riesenbeck, GER | |
| 8 | Individual Freestyle Event - Grade III | 2023 | Riesenbeck, GER | |
