Friday is the moment for top-tier equestrian sport. The appointment at the 'Ovale' of the Piazza di Siena is scheduled for Friday, May 29, but the first chapter of the most anticipated battle of Piazza di Siena already took place today with the draw for the Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup.
This crucial moment was led by the Event Director of the CSIO, Diego Nepi Molineris, and the Swedish jury president, Anna Lindqvist, in the presence of the chefs d'equipe of the ten participating nations.
Italy will break the ice during this centenary edition of the Nations Cup. This is a total reversal of roles compared to last year, when the Italian team was the last to enter the arena. By a twist of fate, the roles are now reversed: the United States will close the line-up, whereas in 2025 they were the first to start and ultimately won the most prestigious competition.
After Italy, Belgium will enter the arena in this feature class at Piazza di Siena, followed by Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Brazil, Sweden, and Mexico, before the United States closes the competition.
