The organisers of the Longines Versilia Horse Show presented by Giorgio Armani, the new prestigious CSI4* international show jumping competition, expressed great satisfaction as the event concluded this afternoon in Lido di Camaiore with the eagerly awaited Giorgio Armani Grand Prix presented by Longines.
In addition to the exceptional turnout of spectators and enthusiasts from all over Italy — an estimated 15,000 people attended the event over four days — there has been significant appreciation from the renowned foreign riders who travelled to Versilia.
Many VIP guests attended the four-day event, including tenor Andrea Bocelli, coach Filippo Inzaghi (fresh from Pisa’s promotion to Serie A), former footballer Giampaolo Pazzini and actress Francesca Chillemi. Leonardo Pieraccioni also lent his support to the initiative. The Vice-President of the Senate, Gian Marco Centinaio, attended on Friday and came back on Sunday to watch the Grand Prix.
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Guido Grimaldi and Riccardo Boricchi – Italian Champions Tour, the OC of the event
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have pulled off an event that’s right up there with the world’s most prestigious ones. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the national institutions, particularly the Minister for Sport and Youth, as well as to local bodies such as the Municipality of Camaiore and the Province of Lucca, for sharing the Versilia Horse Show project with us. This event was organised in partnership with FISE, Veronafiere Spa and Sport e Salute. Thanks also go to our prestigious partners, such as Longines and Giorgio Armani, as well as all the other sponsors. We would also like to thank the athletes, whose appreciation is our greatest reward, and the huge crowds who followed the competitions.”
Maria Vittoria Niccolai – Event Director of the LVHSGA
“I am extremely happy to see this ambitious idea become a reality, two years after the project was launched. While the kind words from all the riders, both foreign and Italian, are gratifying, there is no time to relax. We are already working on the 2026 edition!”
Marcello Pierucci, Mayor of Camaiore
“Seeing so many people here over the last few days is the best feedback we could have hoped for. A big thank you certainly goes to the organisers for bringing this great sport to Versilia and generating significant economic activity in the area. But I would also like to highlight how the many promotional and social initiatives organised at BussolaDomani Park have attracted young people and families, providing us with four wonderful days.”
Marco Di Paola, President of the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation
“The organisers have done an excellent job in bringing another high-calibre event to Italy, further enhancing our country’s standing on the international equestrian scene. It was a chance for the many enthusiasts to watch top-level riders in action, and an important development opportunity for many young people. The Versilia Horse Show is certainly an event set to grow and leave its mark on the future.”