The Cavalcata Sarda will have its own pairs , after a few days of uncertainty due to the riders' well-known protests regarding the mandatory use of helmets and protective vests. The riders have received sympathy from the Sassari municipal administration, and so on Sunday afternoon the "Pinna" racecourse will host the eagerly awaited demonstrations of the Sardinian horses, which typically draw between 5,000 and 10,000 people.
The agreement to organize the pariglie was reached by focusing on the fact that the controversial Abodi decree refers to sporting events with prize money, but in the case of the pariglie it is an event that recalls a centuries-old tradition , aimed at showcasing the skill of Sardinian horsemen and horsewomen, without any cash prize.
The teams participating in Sassari will be announced in the next few hours, performing spectacular tricks on three horses in a race, such as the bridge, the pyramid, the handstand, as well as the basic three-up-three.
However, the issue of interpreting the Abodi decree remains, which objectively hinders the use of traditional Sardinian attire in various equestrian events. Therefore, following last week's meeting in Ghilarza, the Committee of Pariglianti and Cavalieri has scheduled another meeting for May 22nd in Tramatza, further expanding the audience of enthusiasts. The aim is to explore, together with historians and politicians, the possibility of a modification that takes into account the specific nature of the equestrian events that are part of Sardinian tradition.
