Equestrian sport in Sicily. A geographical survey

The spread of equestrian sport and activities linked to the presence of riding schools and stables in the area represent an unprecedented field of interest for geographic studies. In this sense, the contribution, divided into four sections, has several objectives: to carry out a first theoretical-analytical survey on horse riding in Sicily, to prepare a mapping of the structures present, to think about the territorial dynamics that this sport embodies. From a methodological point of view, the proposal is structured on the intertwining of statistical and documentary analysis and qualitative research on the ground at the Equestrian Institute for Sicily in Ambelia (Catania), considered the cornerstone of the strategy of strengthening the sector in the Region.