Arianna Schivo

"“In eventing, I’ve come to understand over time, you need to have a special connection with your horse. During cross-country, you're constantly facing risk and intense adrenaline. It also shapes the rider—both internally and technically—like no other equestrian discipline, since you’re dealing with three different tests with the same horse.”"

"“Equestrianism has given great meaning to my life. Horses are everything to me—I can’t see myself without them. I truly couldn’t imagine my life without them. They’ve taught me to be humble; in sports, today you might be at the top, and tomorrow not anymore. Without the horse, we are nothing.”"

"“I bought the mare when she was 3 years old, and now, after 7 years, I’ve managed to bring her up to the level of her sister.”"