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Ponyadi KEP Italy 2026: the Equestrian Center Fontane brings the Marca to the national podium. Seven young students from the Equestrian Center Fontane are the stars in Arezzo. Medals, prestigious placements, and a lot of emotion for the girls selected for the Veneto representative team
Treviso – At the Ponyadi KEP Italy 2026, the most important national event dedicated to youth equestrian sports, held in Arezzo from July 22 to 25, Veneto achieved outstanding results in numerous disciplines, and among the key figures of the regional delegation, seven students from the Centro Equestre Fontane stood out.
For many of them, it was their first participation in a national competition. A debut that turned into a success thanks to the excellent placements achieved in the various categories of the recreational-training sector.
The results
Among the most significant results stands out the second place in the Pairs Carousel B2 achieved by Alice Bianchin (10 years old) and Benedetta Roni (10 years old). The same young athletes, along with Annalisa Gabbin (11 years old), also secured second place in the Gymkhana B3, confirming great teamwork and technical preparation.
Excellent performance also in the Run&Ride discipline, where Annalisa Gabbin, Alessia Giacomin (11 years old), Alice Bianchin, and Benedetta Roni achieved third and fourth place in the B2 and B3 categories, competing with the best young pairs from all over Italy.
Also important are the placements achieved in the Team Carousel B2, where Chiara Sartorelli (13 years old) and Camilla Bellese (13 years old) contributed to securing fifth place, while Alessia Giacomin and Annalisa Gabbin achieved another fifth place in the Pairs Carousel B1.
The Fontane Equestrian Center
Behind these results is the daily work carried out by the Fontane Equestrian Center, a historic entity in the Treviso area active since the early eighties. The center is led by Paolo Del Favero, a third-level federal instructor, who for over forty years has been promoting the sports and educational growth of hundreds of young equestrian enthusiasts.
Every year, the center supports over 300 girls, boys, and young people along a journey that starts with playful sports activities practiced from the age of three and leads to competitive disciplines such as Show Jumping and Vaulting. An educational model that sees the horse not only as a sports tool but also as a valuable companion in the personal growth journey of young people.
Great satisfaction also for the instructor Eva De Pieri, one of the key figures for the girls at the center. A Basic Instructor of FISE Veneto and an Artistic Vaulting instructor, De Pieri has turned her passion into a profession, guiding the young students daily in their technical and educational training.
The Ponyadi 2026 confirmed the value of the Treviso school and the entire Veneto movement. The regional team has indeed received numerous institutional recognitions thanks to the excellent results achieved in the 23 disciplines on the program, winning several medals and consolidating its role among the most competitive realities in the national landscape.
For the Fontane Equestrian Center, the outcome of the Arezzo trip is therefore extremely positive. Beyond the placements, there is the satisfaction of having seen seven very young students proudly wearing the colors of Veneto, experiencing a sporting and human experience of great value.
A milestone that rewards the work of technicians, families, and volunteers, and once again confirms the center’s role as a true forge of talent and sports values in the Treviso area.
