Biography
I am a 24 year old Italian International event rider and have represented my country at Pony, Junior, Young rider and Senior levels. I have been a member of the National Senior squad at major championships since 2005 and made my Olympic debut this year in China.
My father was Italian, my mother is Scottish and I grew up in Italy. At the age of 17, I moved to the UK to finish my education and to further my eventing career, competing in numerous and more prestigious events against a more challenging field.
In 2005 I graduated from Bristol University with a degree in Biology (and a soft spot for parties) and I am member of the Italian Air Force sport group with the rank of First Aviator. I am based in Hampshire where I keep my horses on livery at my trainer's – Sarah Bullen. I live nearby in a small cottage with my New Zealand flatmate, Sarah Cruickshank – conveniently an excellent physio'!
I have 2 Advanced rides, one of my own, Rock Model (my top horse) and a delightful Palomino called Malt on the Rocks, that I ride for Brenda Young. Both are by Rock King. I have also recently acquired a youngster by Mayhill.
Rock Model (Bug) didn't put a foot wrong at the Beijing Olympics, finishing 16th with a double clear and best of the Italians! His next aim is the very exciting new Express Eventing competition at the Cardiff Millenium Stadium in November, where only 20 top riders from all over the world, have been invited. Next year, I would love a good result at Badminton leading up the the European Championships. My long term aims with Rock Model are the Kentucky World Equestrian Games and London 2012! Malt on the Rocks (Whisky) is aiming for 3* and Advanced one day events next year.