Michael Cristofoletti turned 27 last March 4^thbut already has a great deal of experience thanks to a career he embarked on at a very young age and 0ne that led him to win the silver medal at the recent 2018 Italian Show Jumping Championships. His father Angelo is a very successful coach, as is his mother Lorraine, while his brother Roberto also rides at an international level. 

Both brothers have moved abroad – talking often to discuss their shared activities – with Roberto based in Sweden and Michael in Germany, where, together with his partner (also a rider), he has opened a yard called ‘C&W Show Jumpers’.