Ambassadors
Michael Whitaker
Discipline: Show Jumping Country: United Kingdom
He is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.
He was ranked 5th by the British Showjumping Association in March 2014.
Emiliano Schiavone
Who is: He has been passionate about horses since he was little; horse riding is his life. He has been riding for 4 years and practices Show Jumping and Dressage, although his favorite discipline is Show Jumping. He trains 3 hours per day.
Sporting Achievement: He has competed in the Children’s Category, jumping 1.10 / 1.20.
He competes internationally in:
🇮🇹 Italy
🇺🇸 USA (Wellington)
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇬🇹 Guatemala
🇸🇻 El Salvador
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Always obtaining great results.
According to him, << Meraviglia Riding Boots are suitable since they were made, they are the best I have ever had. They are perfect, comfortable, I feel safe when riding and, at the same time, their design and style are elegant and modern. >>
Rodrigo Mata Garcia
Who is: He is a young man passionate about horse riding, with the goal of dedicating himself to the sport professionally one day. He has been riding since the age of three.
Sporting Achievement: His competitive achievements include:
🥉 national bronze at age 10
🥈 national silver at 12
🥉 bronze in the FEI Children Silver Tour in Mexico
🏆 14th-place finish at the World Championships in 2021.
According to him, << a good pair of riding boots must adapt well to the shape of the leg, be flexible enough to apply proper pressure on the stirrup, and be durable. >>
Miranda Carogallo
Who is: She is a former professional race car driver and an athlete. She considers herself a tenacious, demanding person who works to achieve her goals and constantly surpass herself. She likes listening, observing, and learning from riders (professional or not). She has been riding for 7 consecutive years. Part of her childhood and adolescence was also dedicated to riding.
Sporting Achievement: Her competitive achievements include:
🥉 2016: third place national championship ranking
🥈 2016: runner-up CAE
🥉 2017: third place in the North Zone Equestrian Cup Championship (1.00 m)
🎟️ 2017: qualification for the Federal Cup
According to her, << Meraviglia’s riding boots feels comfortable both for riding, walking, and teaching.
In addition to a nice design, they have quality details such as well-made seams, a sole with the right grip, and hold the foot and calf well. They feel like a glove. >>
Jimena Medrano
Currently enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Jimena is balancing academic excellence with her sporting goals. Her future ambitions are highly competitive: she aims to secure equestrian scholarships abroad to further develop her skills and ultimately represent Costa Rica on the international stage.
With her eyes set on the world stage, Jimena Medrano continues to train with the same passion that first took hold of her at age nine, proving that with the right boots and a determined heart, no obstacle is too high.
Hannah Nájera
Who is: Hannah Nájera has been riding for almost 4 years. She practices showjumping and she won 1st places with her horse Gangster in 90cm and 2-4 in 1 meter. She lives in Queretaro, Mexico. She is a 15 year old girl who loves and enjoys riding. She is also a student in her first grade of high school. Her perfect riding boots are long, black, comfortable, with laces and a nice fit.
Kate Lauren Lumsden
Who is: She is a young rider training for future competition seasons. I have been riding for around 7 years.
Matilde Manzato
Sporting Achievement:
🏆 4th place – European Children Dressage Championship
As an ambassador for Meraviglia Riding, Matilde proudly represents Italian craftsmanship. She wears her custom-made boots “Matilde” that combine comfort, safety, and style.
Matilde enjoys being a Meraviglia Riding Ambassador because she believes that “100% made in Italy” stands for top-tier quality and meticulous attention to detail.
Santi Lujan
Santi Luján is a professional polo player born into a family deeply rooted in the sport. With his father also being a polo player, the passion for the game has been passed down through generations.
Equipment: For Santi, equipment plays a vital role in polo, especially his boots. He prefers boots with a rigid sole to ensure stability.
Specifically, he opts for boots with three layers on the outside and two on the inside for added protection during intense matches.
As a Meraviglia Riding ambassador, Santi proudly represents Italian craftsmanship. He wears custom-made boots that combine comfort, safety, and style, reflecting the quality and meticulous attention to detail of “100% made in Italy.”
Francesca Zazza
She currently live in Mexico. She say about her:”I am passionate about everything I do and I always willing to learn”.
Her most important milestone was the debut in the 1.30m category in 2021 with my 7 years old horse Tequila.
