“Enhancing native breeds and recognizing the work of many breeders and trainers, who carry on the tradition, history and culture of the Italian horse, its well-being and the entire supply chain: this is the priority of the Meloni Government. We want to give new impetus to horse racing, which has been neglected in recent years, and to the entire Italian breeding sector. Genealogy is a tool that more than any other represents the tool for improving specimens, directing, on a technical level, selective activity and promoting economic valorisation. The genetic heritage of our horses is a fundamental value for our nation and for the entire equestrian world." Thus the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco lollobrigida (in the photo), commenting on the competitions of young horses bred in Italy, held on Saturday at the Pavilion of the Ministry of Agriculture at Fieracavalli in Verona, and which saw the participation of numerous young horses and a large audience: professionals, enthusiasts and many young people. Topics also at the center of the round tables organized today by Masaf and which concern, in particular, the prospects for the galloping sector; the relaunch of the horse racing sector, with the contributions of the players in the supply chain; the role of the National Horse Racing Council, established to improve the relationship between the Ministry and the horse racing categories; involve the legitimate protagonists of this exciting and unique "sport" in choices relating to one's future.
Visiting the institutional stand of the ministry together with the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Patrizio The stone, the undersecretary of Culture Gianmarco Mazzi, the mayor of Verona Damiano Tommasi and the President of the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation Marco Di Paola; the Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abode, underlined the attention of the entire Government for the sector, confirming the importance of the Italian System which, in synergy, works to enhance the excellence of our Nation. “Fieracavalli is a place that, for 125 years, has attracted more and more people. No other fair in the world has the ability to survive and always be contemporary. The horse has been close to man for centuries and the fact that it can be considered an athlete is a fundamental step,” said Minister Abodi.
