n the shaded heart of Rome's Villa Borghese lies a setting of quiet prestige: the Piazza di Siena. Here, the Concours de Saut International Officiel (CSIO) Rome has unfolded with measured grandeur since 1922, earning its place as one of the most historic show jumping events in the world. Since its inclusion in the FEI calendar in 1926, the competition has marked an annual chapter in equestrian heritage, making the 2025 edition the 92nd of its kind.

Surrounded by cypress trees and Roman marble, the arena has long attracted the sport's elite. Italian legends like the d'Inzeo brothers and Graziano Mancinelli once shaped its legacy, and in 2025, it continued to serve as a global stage.

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Nations Cup Drama and a Grand Prix for the Books

Held from 21–25 May, the 2025 edition formed part of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ series, also known as the Longines League of Nations. Across five days, 74 riders from 18 countries competed at the highest level, with ten nations entering teams for the Nations Cup and others focusing on individual events.

Friday's Intesa Sanpaolo Nations Cup offered high drama as Team USA captured its first victory in Rome in 16 years, edging out rivals in a tense jump-off.

The Rolex Grand Prix on Sunday brought the event to its elegant crescendo. With €500,000 at stake, top riders who had earned their place throughout the week faced off in one of the most anticipated competitions of the year.

Among the field: British Olympic champions Ben Maher and Scott Brash; Swiss standouts Steve Guerdat and Martin Fuchs; Austria's Max Kühner; and U.S. stars McLain Ward and Laura Kraut, currently ranked as the highest-placed female rider in the world. Ireland’s Bertram Allen joined the Nations Cup lineup, while Italian hopes rested on riders like Giulia Martinengo Marquet and Lorenzo De Luca.

The Grand Prix concluded with a historic win. Brazil's Yuri Mansur, aboard Miss Blue-Saint Blue Farm, delivered two faultless rounds to take the title. He was followed by Ireland's Cian O’Connor on Iron Man and France's Nina Mallevaey on Dynastie de Beaufour. For Mansur, it marked one of the greatest triumphs of his career and the first Brazilian victory in Rome in many years.

Though previous winner Karl Cook and Caracole de La Roque were back to defend their title, they did not repeat their success. Italy's Giulia Martinengo Marquet stood out as the top local rider of the week, claiming a key win and performing strongly in the Grand Prix. Veteran Luca Moneta, a former crowd favorite, played a quieter role this year as a new generation stepped forward.

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Fashion at Piazza di Siena

CSIO Rome is not only a sporting event. It's a cultural statement. The style on display at Piazza di Siena mirrors the refined pace of the sport itself: graceful, effortless, and never overstated. 2025 continued this tradition.

Loro Piana, the storied Italian fashion house with deep equestrian roots, returned as an Official Partner. Their presence was more than symbolic: two branded competitions, the Loro Piana Trophy and the iconic Loro Piana Six-Bar event, were staged with signature flair.

Top riders including Edwina Tops-Alexander and Lorenzo De Luca competed in Loro Piana’s navy and gold, donning tailored pieces like the "Spagna" riding jacket crafted from technical wool and crisp white breeches. The iconic Horsey coat, originally created for Italy's 1992 Olympic team, also made its return.

CSIO Rome 2025 was an elegant convergence of tradition and modernity. With historic grandeur, nail-biting competition, and refined style, the event affirmed its reputation as more than a horse show. It remains a place where sport meets ritual, where the echo of hooves blends with the whisper of tailored wool. And in its 92nd edition, Piazza di Siena once again proved that true prestige never shouts. It simply endures.

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