A day of sport, solidarity and entertainment, the one that was held in the Equestrian Center of Bavigliano (Quarrata) Saturday 10 May, organized in collaboration with the Association ‘Giak Flying Swimmer’ born in memory of Giacomo di Napoliswimming and acrobatic flight sample with the height that lost life at twenty years in 2022 in a plane crash while training. Third Horse racing Dedicated to the disappeared athlete he gave emotions to knights and cavalry clamps and to the spectators, in a place where the memory of Giacomo is still alive who in that environment, where as a child he had learned to go on horseback, passed precious and carefree moments. Sofia Baroncelli on Eyecatcher won the memorial with the obstacle race: her cup will be part of the Bavigliano honor register in memory of this day.
During the afternoon in the horse center those present were also able to admire the performances of Dressage, demonstrating the important work of training of the horse to bring it to reach coordination in the movements with the rider. The center of Bavigliano is a federal school managed by the riding instructors Danilo Drovandi and his daughter Cecilia, who for years have been dedicated to teaching the technique and practice that underlie a privileged relationship in full harmony with the horse.
They had welcomed Giacomo di Napoli Child in their handling which in that context, thanks to his love for horses and for nature he had acquired the aptitude for discipline and respect for the environment and for the needs of the animal. In addition to the competition, the project of Hippotherapyalso supported with the economic contribution of 1500 euros donated by the Giak Swimmer Association to allow 14 boys with disabilities to take a path of rehabilitation and growth through riding. The students of the equestrian rehabilitation course also include some guys from the Oami center of Quarrata who will benefit from this therapeutic form.
In addition to Gennaro and Cristina di Napoli, parents of Giacomo, and the numerous members and friends of the Giak Swimmer Association, also Luciano Maffei representing the Italian Equestrian Sport Federation, Andrea Capecchi Provincial Delegate of Pistoia del Coni, the councilor of the province Gabriele Giacomelli and the commissioner of the Municipality of Quarrata Tommaso were present. Judge for the equestrian races: Angela Toschi.
Daniela Gori
