On Sunday, December 15th, the Christmas atmosphere embraced Italia Endurance Stables & Academy, transforming it into a place where sport, emotions, and smiles gave life to a unique event: Christmas Pony. Young riders and their ponies lit up the day with their enthusiasm and determination, gifting moments of pure magic.
The technical course, designed among the stunning landscapes surrounding the Fuxiateam stables, highlighted not only the athletic skills but also the deep bond of trust and complicity between the young athletes and their ponies. Beyond the competition, what truly stood out was the spirit of friendship, sharing, and joy that permeated the entire day.
In the Pony Élite 8 km, the gold medal was claimed by Rebecca Kodric (Wild Horse) riding Magic Lobel, silver went to Gaia Castellini (Scuderia del Mont) on Camilla Ruella, and bronze to Iris Soare (Wild Horse) on Egiziana; followed by Giorgia Palomba, Vittoria Monetti, Gioia Cucina, and Charlotte Catherine Cedrine Panigoni.
In the Pony B 6.4 km, the top step of the podium was taken by Aurora Laurenzi (Fuxiateam) riding Salida, second place went to Greta Bigazzi (Fuxiateam) on Salida, and third to Giada Belli (Wild Horse) riding Magic Lobel; followed by Vittoria Ricci, Alfonso Sabatino, Ludovica Velloni, and Martina Scoscia.
In the Pony A 3.2 km, first place was awarded to Costanza Monetti (Fuxiateam) riding Sirio, second to Amelia Costantini (Scuderia del Borgo) on Luna, and third to Vittoria Cintia (Scuderia del Borgo) on Dodici Destra, followed by Giacomo Basili. In the Pony Avviamento 1.6 km, first place went to Giulia Nocito (Fuxiateam) riding Sirio, second to Ginevra Buratti Antonini (Scuderia del Borgo) on Bliga Bliga, and third to Allegra Verdolini (Scuderia del Borgo) on Dodici Destra, followed by Manuel Giulietti and Elisa Buratti Antonini.
A special thanks goes to all the participants, families, and everyone who made this festive day possible, where every little detail was carefully planned to celebrate the passion for endurance and the beauty of being together.
The Fuxiateam wishes everyone a Christmas full of serenity, love, and dreams to be fulfilled, and may 2025 bring new challenges, successes, and magical moments like those experienced during Christmas Pony.
