CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena: Magnificence amongst Custom
Geneva, 23 Might 2023 – CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is acknowledged as some of the stunning horse exhibits on the worldwide equestrian calendar, staged within the magnificent Villa Borghese gardens within the Italian capital from 25-28 Might. The four-day occasion will showcase intense competitors from one of the best horse and rider combos on the present leaping circuit, concluding on Sunday 28 Might with the 5* Rolex Gran Premio Roma.
The present has a wealthy historical past, with roots relationship again greater than a century. Combining class and elegance with world-class sport and athleticism, it attracts opponents from world wide. Rolex grew to become Official Timekeeper of the present, in addition to Title Sponsor of the esteemed Grand Prix, the Rolex Gran Premio Roma, in 2018.
The organizers have striven for steady enchancment because the present’s inception in 1922, making certain the occasion’s stature as some of the revered within the equestrian calendar, and in 2018, the 18th century oval was re-grassed returning it to its authentic splendour. In addition to the Rolex Gran Premio Roma, the present hosts a Nations Cup, a prestigious workforce competitors that includes one of the best present jumpers from the world over representing their international locations.
The Rolex Gran Premio Roma has been gained by among the finest present leaping horse and rider combos within the historical past of the game, with earlier successful riders together with Rodrigo Pessoa in 2009 and Eric Lamaze in 2011 and 2014.
This 12 months, a number of athletes will journey to the Everlasting Metropolis with hopes of etching their names into the historical past books of CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena. Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs will likely be trying to emulate his uncle Markus Fuchs, who gained the celebrated Grand Prix in 2001, however will face stiff competitors from former World No. 1 Daniel Deusser from Germany.
Martin Fuchs said: “CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena is likely one of the most picturesque and prestigious exhibits on the earth; it’s such an unimaginable setting being positioned within the coronary heart of such a historic and vibrant metropolis. As with all Rolex Grands Prix, the usual of competitors will likely be glorious, requiring ability and horsemanship to win.”
Virginie Chevailler
Rolex SA
virginie.chevailler@rolex.com
Merrick Haydon
rEvolution
mhaydon@revolutionworld.com
