World Youth Reining Cup

World Youth Reining Cup
September 24-27, 2025
ELEMENTA, Rome - Italy
With 25 talented youth riders proudly representing their nations from across the globe, the 2025 Elementa/NRHA/RHF World Youth Reining Cup was held at the ELEMENTA facility in Bracciano, Italy, during the 'We Make You Ride' show. Thanks to host Maria Cecilia Fiorucci's generosity and her team's efforts, the event was a huge success.
Riding horses loaned for the occasion by generous owners, the prestigious event celebrated the passion, skill, and dedication of the next generation of reiners, bringing together young athletes in an atmosphere of international sportsmanship and excellence under the guidance of NRHA Professional Max Ruggeri and his wife Nadia Schieder.
Taking home top honors, Wigen Kendall of the United States delivered an outstanding performance aboard KN Made My Whiz (Hesa Mega Whiz x Made To Surprise), owned by host Maria Cecilia Fiorucci, earning a score of 215.5. With this exceptional ride, Kendall claimed victory in the 2025 Elementa/NRHA/RHF World Youth Reining Cup.
Earning second place, Zoé Adrian of Germany delivered a remarkable performance aboard Like Cash (Big Chex To Cash x Like A Custom Crome), owned by Gianlorenzo Ferrari. With precision and style, Adrian guided the flashy palomino to a score of 214.5, securing reserve honors and proudly representing her nation on the international stage.
On home turf, Isabella Righi rode Gun Star White (GFC Quixote Gun x Star Dreamy), owned by Stefano Ianiero, to s 211.5 tying for third place. Righi’s ride earned her a spot on the podium once again highlighting Italy’s presence in international competition.
Sharing the honor, the tie for third place went to Spain’s Adrian Escolano, who rode Cold Mais (Okie Dun It Too x Majestic Ice), owned by Andrea Napolitano. Escolano impressed the judges with a confident and consistent run, further underlining the high level of the rider's versatility at the 2025 World Youth Reining Cup.
The final rankings
AWARDS
1st Place
$3.000 + NRHA Lawon Trophy + NRHA Montana Silversmiths Champion buckle + sash + ribbon for rider + NRHA Lawson Trophy for horse owner
2nd Place
$2.000 + sash + ribbon
3rd Place
$1.000 + ribbon
Ribbons and special gifts for all riders.
TIME SCHEDULE
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CONDITIONS
• Selection criteria of the youth representative is up to the affiliate. Last minute rider change from an affiliate is accepted.
• The competition is open to youth age 18 and under (18 years old on January 1, 2025)
• Please let us know the level of the rider representing your country and please include a brief show record.
All youth must be NRHA members (you may renew your membership at the show) and will be issued a FISE (Italian Equestrian Sports Federation) guest license, at no extra cost. The latter includes an insurance policy for the rider.
• The horses will be supplied by local contributors and a random draw will be done for all entries to select which participant will be riding which horse.
• Riders are allowed to ride stallions.
• All youth 17 years old and younger are required to wear a cap/helmet when riding in any arena/warm up pen/round pen on the fairgrounds – please let us know if we need to provide a cap/helmet for you.
• All youth 17 years old and younger are required to wear a riding protection shell/vest when riding in any arena/warm up pen/round pen on the fairgrounds – please let us know if we need to provide a shell/vest for you.
• NRHA Lease for horses is not required.
• A companion is required to travel with each youth participant and it is recommended a trainer travels with the youth.
• NRHA nor the host of the event are responsible for any participant, coach, or traveling companion. Participants are responsible for their own airfare, hotels, food, entry and competition fees, and transportation to, during, and from the event. Entry fee into the World Youth Reining Cup: $250 to be paid upon arrival at the show office.
• No stall fees.
• You can bring your own saddle and tack. Please note that it may not fit the horse you will be riding and that each loaned horse will have its own tack.
• Please let us have your youth/representative/trainer’s Whatsapp number.
Airports
“Leonardo da Vinci “– Fiumicino Rome. Distance from airport to Elementa: 50 km.
“Ciampino Airport” Rome. Distance from airport to Elementa: 70 km.
Elementa is located halfway between Bracciano and Cerveteri on the road Furbara-Sasso.
Lodgings
Hotel HA – Bracciano – info@hahotel.it – hahotel.it
Hotel Villa Clementina – Bracciano – villaclementina@me.com - vclementina.com
Vigna Caio Relais & Spa – Bracciano – info@vignacaio.com - vignacaio.com
Villa Gilda – Bracciano – villagildabracciano@gmail.com – villagildabracciano.it
Agriturismo Voltarina – Bracciano – info@voltarina.com – voltarina.com
La Gismonda Agriturismo – Bracciano – info@gismonda.it – gismonda.it
Hotel Terme di Stigliano – Canale Monterano - info@termedistigliano.it – termedistigliano.it
Agriturismo Casale Sasso – Cerveteri – info@casalesasso.it - casalesasso.it
Guest House Villa di Judighes – Cerveteri – mirkonieddu12@gmail.com - villadijudighes.it
Le Cascatelle Agriturismo – Cerveteri – bb.lecascatelle@gmail.com - bblecascatelle.it
La Mia Casa per Tutti – lamiacasapertutti@gmail.com – lamiacasapertutti.com
Campers
If you are coming with your camper, you will need to book a camper space in Elementa by completing the form.
Cost for electricity hookup is Euro 184.00.
Camper Rentals (You may contact the camper rental directly though we strongly advise that you contact us and we will book for you directly.)
Emotion & Travel Srl
Email: roma@ankiroaviaggi.it
Tel: +39 351 5503035iv
Contact
NRHA. email
Email: youth@nrha.com
If you have any questions, please contact:
Simona Diale - internationalhorsepress@gmail.com/ Whatsapp: +39 340 5354629