CAVALLERIA TOSCANA X ROME GLADIATORS
Cavalleria Toscana is the official sponsor for the Rome Gladiators during the 2025 season—an iconic team in the Global Champions League, composed of seven highly talented top riders from around the world.
This collaboration celebrates the shared passion for excellence, performance, and style, which define both our brand and the exceptional athletes who make up the team.
Like gladiators in the arena, the team will offer us an exciting spectacle throughout 2025, showcasing the excellence of this wonderful sport—courage and precision, elegance and power.
In 2025, guided by their dedication and supported by Cavalleria Toscana, the Gladiators are ready to write a new chapter in their winning history, driven by ambition, team spirit, and determination to achieve results. In this partnership, sporting excellence meets innovation. Champions and young talents united in a single vision—for us, that is the true victory.
Heritage Meets Innovation
Cavalleria Toscana is deeply rooted in tradition, but always looking toward the future, just like the Eternal City, Rome. Tradition and innovation are equally important and come together, transforming groundbreaking ideas into high-quality products.
From the streets of ancient Rome to the arenas of the GCL, we honor the past while creating the future, with innovations in equestrian apparel that enable athletes to achieve peak performance
The heritage of Rome
Rome is synonymous with greatness and refinement—values that perfectly align with those of Cavalleria Toscana, a brand that symbolizes elegance and performance and represents Italian excellence.
Rome’s cultural heritage is reflected in the brand’s Italian sense of style, dedication to refined aesthetics, and the combination of tradition and innovation—qualities admired worldwide.
The Rome Gladiators embody the spirit of Rome: strength, tradition, and determination. They carry the legacy of their namesake city into the equestrian sports world, supported by Cavalleria Toscana.
THE SYNERGY WITH CT LAB AND CT ACADEMY
THIS COLLABORATION IS MORE THAN JUST SPONSORSHIP—IT IS A TRUE UNION OF EXCELLENCE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF CT LAB AND CT ACADEMY, THE ROME GLADIATORS BENEFIT FROM AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH THAT COMBINES ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COACHING, AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, TO REACH THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF COMPETITION.
CT LAB
Just as gladiators trained meticulously to master their art, Cavalleria Toscana pays attention to every detail to ensure riders wear apparel that allows them to perform at their highest level.
With decades of expertise, developed through CT Lab, technology and research are at the service of sports performance. CT Lab is the meticulous study of athletes in action, that allows us to bring high-performance garments to life—born from the desire to combine technology, know-how, and style. The CT Lab team works daily to improve the technical quality of our garments, generating unparalleled expertise that serves the Cavalleria Toscana brand. It is the fundamental tool that allows us to create high-tech products that provide concrete support to athletes during their performances.
The combination of elegance and power is central to both equestrian sports and the identity of Cavalleria Toscana. Roman gladiators were both entertainers and warriors, reflecting a mix of skill, grace, and strength—just like riders, who must act with the utmost precision and control in the saddle.
DESIGNED FOR VICTORY: FROM THE COLOSSEUM TO THE GLOBAL ARENA
THE PARTNERSHIP WITH CAVALLERIA TOSCANA: A FOCUS ON ELEGANCE, TECHNICALITY, AND PRODUCT INNOVATION WITH REVO.
All the elegance, technical precision, and innovation of REVO products is supporting the team: their competition uniforms are modeled after the most iconic pieces from Cavalleria Toscana’s Revo range. With the Revo uniforms designed for the team, our ambition is to equip today’s champions to conquer the GCL arena.
Ancient gladiators needed specialized equipment that allowed them to move with agility. Similarly, Cavalleria Toscana’s high-performance technical apparel combines comfort and freedom of movement, ensuring that the riders compete in optimal conditions, while maintaining them elegant.
The advanced technology of Revo products provides riders—modern-day gladiators of the equestrian world—with an advantage, just as well-crafted armor gave ancient gladiators protection and mobility.
Cavalleria Toscana’s commitment to high-performance apparel serves as a modern ‘armor,’ supporting the athletes in their quest for greatness.
CTA
CT Academy is our training program for the champions of tomorrow.
Victory is forged in training, just as it was yesterday and still is today. Through meticulous and well-planned preparation, discipline, ambition, and dedication.
In the arena, precision and performance transform us all into gladiators. The equestrian arena is a modern Colosseum, where only the most prepared and well-equipped triumph.
Training and mastery were acquired by gladiators through rigorous gladiatorial schools. Similarly, high-level training is essential in refining the performance of riders: a well-rounded and top-tier preparation—technical, athletic, and mental—to provide riders with the necessary tools to face challenges in the sporting arena.
CTA, with its team of experts, manages the sporting careers of the Gladiators.
Technical Director Matteo Giunti will be by their side, supporting and guiding them towards success, thanks to a modern vision of the sport combined with decades of experience in international competition arenas.
ROME GLADIATORS X CAVALLERIA TOSCANA MERCHANDISING
Join the Team! Support the Rome Gladiators and experience an unforgettable 2025 GCL season filled with sport, style, and excellence.
Show your support for the Rome Gladiators by wearing our exclusive merchandise range. From hats to T-shirts and hoodies, from ear bonnets to saddle pads, the Rome Gladiators x Cavalleria Toscana merchandising range will be available soon—stay tuned!
THE TEAM’S UNIQUE IDENTITY: COURAGE, DETERMINATION AND GLADIATOR MINDSET.
Cavalleria Toscana is more than just a sponsor—it is a true partner in the team’s journey throughout 2025, accompanying them across 16 world-class venues on a global tour of sporting excellence.
Each team member has reached the highest level in this sport and has a personal story of resilience, discipline, ambition, and dedication—values that are also part of Cavalleria Toscana’s DNA.
Echoing the spirit of strength, courage, and discipline that defined Roman fighters who battled for survival, honor, and glory in the Colosseum, the Rome Gladiators fight for victory in the Global Champions League arenas, striving for excellence in show jumping and pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits.
AMBITION AND TEAM SPIRIT TO REACH THE GOAL.
John Whitaker
The one and only, John Whitaker, a true legend of show jumping. His extraordinary career, spanning over five decades, has cemented him as an icon of the equestrian world. He has represented Great Britain in the most prestigious international events, including six Olympic appearances, several World Championships and European Championships, where he has won 25 medals and made history in the sport.
‘’Everyone wants to succeed, but in the end, it comes down to pressing the right buttons for those 60 seconds when you’re in the ring. It’s one thing to be keen and interested, but it’s another being good enough. You’ve got to have that little bit extra: the will to win, horsemanship and the right character.”
Peder Fredricson
A true champion, Peder has represented Sweden in five editions of the Olympic Games, achieving remarkable success. He is know worldwide for his impeccable technique and his meticulous attention to horsemanship, which he values as much as his performance in the competition arena.
“I am committed to ensuring the best possible conditions for my horses. The better their life, the better their performance in competition.”
Rikke Belinda Barker
The talented Danish rider, a perfect combination of grace and determination, stands out for her patient and respectful approach to horse training.
“Each horse has its own personality and pace of development. My job is to be patient, consistent, and help them reach their full potential.”
Yali Kass
An emerging talent, Yali represents the future of show jumping. Thanks to his determination and dedication, he is making great strides, passionately chasing his Olympic dream.
‘‘My goal is to be the best. To achieve that I need to maximize my work and preparation and take advantage of every opportunity.’’
Roy Van Beek
A young Belgian rider, Roy is a force to be reckoned with in the competition arena. He has stood out as a top rider since the Junior National Championships and later in the Young Rider European Championships, showcasing his talent on an international level.
“My goal is to build a bond of friendship and trust with my horses in order to achieve the best results together.“
Nadja Peter Steiner
A career that began in Germany under the guidance of Lars Nieberg, Olympic and World Champion. Since then, he has represented Switzerland in numerous international competitions and made his debut in the GCL circuit in 2024.
“Your horse has not to be treated like your partner or your best friend, he has really to become your best friend!! When you get this with your horse, they will fight for you in the most important moments and they will give their heart for you. This is just the most beautiful thing you can reach.’’
Emanuele Gaudiano
An Italian pride, Emanuele combines speed and precision, proudly representing the Italian flag in the most prestigious arenas worldwide and participating in two Olympic Games. A Cavalleria Toscana ambassador for many years, he has a strong and well-established bond with the brand.
“The mental aspect is fundamental. It’s not easy to stay at the top … you can’t afford to relax.”
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