Fair: Fieracavalli 2020, The Horse Show in Verona [160 km from Milan]

Now on its 122nd edition, Fieracavalli is one of the worldwide leading events in the horse riding sector, gathering professionals, amateurs and horse enthusiasts. Held yearly at Verona fairground and covering both English and American riding, as well as pony games and different activities, Fieracavalli is an important initiative to promote the culture of horse riding in Italy and in nearby countries. As for the previous editions, the fair features wide exhibition and sale areas, where riding enthusiasts can purchase riding equipment, safety garments and for personal use, products for the care of the horse and even vehicles dedicated to the transport of racehorses.

What’s new in 2020?

Fieracavalli 2020 marks the re-start of the jump obstacles international competition season by hosting the yearly the second lap of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup TM – known also as Jumping Verona -, an international top-class competition featuring all the best riders and horses of the world. The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup TM is held from 5 to 8 November. Moreover, to respect the safety measures for the post-COVID-19 emergency and the social distancing, Fieracavalli doubles its presence in Verona by covering one more weekend, from 13 to 15 November. In these days guests can also enjoy competitions from amateurs and semi-professional riders part of the Arena FISE format, as well as Arabian horse shows and parades.

Fieracavalli branches into digital

Besides visiting the fairground, horse enthusiasts can also take advantage of live streamings, on-demand online videos, talks and webinars conceived to suit both professionals in the sector and newcomers. Interviews and talks with some of the leading athletes in the sector will be held on both weekends.