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Anush Agarwalla wins silver at CDI Hagen

Anush Agarwalla wins silver at CDI Hagen

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Anush Agarwalla bagged a silver medal finish riding atop Floriana at the CDI Hagen on Wednesday. The Indian scored 70.94% to finish on the podium in dressage event. Competing in Germany, Agarwalla and Floriana produced a polished and expressive test that impressed the panel of international judges. The pair’s harmony, technical precision, and artistic presentation earned them a score of 70.94%. Talking about the same Agarwalla said, “This result at CDI Hagen is a testament to the incredible partnership I share with Floriana.” “I’m really pleased with how Floriana and I performed. She felt confident and expressive throughout the test, and we were able to execute what we’ve been working on in training. Competing in Germany, where dressage is deeply revered, makes this achievement even more special. I am proud to represent India at this level and look forward to building on this momentum,” he added. #News 🚨 | ANUSH AGARWALLA CLAIMS SILVER🥈 AT CDI HAGEN The Indian star scored 70.94% aboard his mare, ‘Floriana’, at the prestigious Dressage competition in Germany, underscoring the exceptional …

Triple Silver Glory for India as Shruti Vora Excels in Equestrian Dressage

Triple Silver Glory for India as Shruti Vora Excels in Equestrian Dressage

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Shruti Vora delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Continental Championships 2025, clinching three silver medals in equestrian dressage while competing aboard horse no. 209, Magnanimous. In the Dressage Freestyle to Music Individual Championship, Shruti Vora of India delivered a strong and composed performance to secure the Silver Medal, registering an impressive score of 73.800% aboard Magnanimous. The event was topped by Sarah Rao of China, riding Geniaal, who claimed gold with a score of 79.180, while Pakjira Thongpakdi of Thailand, on Samira O, finished with the bronze, scoring 72.505%. In the Team Dressage Championship, Team India put forth a consistent and determined performance to clinch the Silver Medal, finishing with a cumulative score of 204.059 under the guidance of coach Sudhir Singh Ahlawat. The Indian team comprised Gaurav Pundir of India on Elector (66.059%), Divyakriti Singh of India on Improve (67.118%), and Shruti Vora of India on Magnanimous (70.882%). Team Thailand secured the gold medal with a total score of 205.853, while Team Hong Kong claimed bronze, finishing with 203.235. Adding to her medal …

Indian equestrian riders win five medals at FEI Asian Equestrian Championships 2025

Indian equestrian riders win five medals at FEI Asian Equestrian Championships 2025

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Indian equestrian riders ended their campaign at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championships 2025 with five medals. Of those five, Shruti Vora claimed three medals while Ashish Limaye played a role in two, including a gold medal. Vora’s medals came in dressage, where she finished with three silver medals – one in the individual event, another in intermediate freestyle-I and the third in the team category. She was part of the dressage team along with Divyakriti Singh and Gaurav Pundir. Meanwhile, Ashish Limaye claimed an individual gold in eventing besides combining with Shashank Kanumuri, and Shashank Kataria, to clinch the silver medal as well in the team event at the continental event held at Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Pattaya. Over 80 athletes from 13 countries were in competition at an event that was originally scheduled for 2023, was moved to 2025 following the rescheduling of the Asian Games to 2023. This was the second edition of the Asian Equestrian Championships; the inaugural FEI Asian Championship was held in 2019. The event will now be …

Asian Games gold medallist Hriday Chheda toils in French stables

Asian Games gold medallist Hriday Chheda toils in French stables

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The roaring crowd, countless flashes of camera, a gold medal around the neck, and a wide grin – the bespectacled Hriday Chheda was the toast of India nearly two years back. Hriday was the part of India’s historic gold medal winning equestrian dressage team at the delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Riding atop the Chemxpro Emerald, a horse brought on lease just months before the continental Games, Chheda led the field individually at the half-way mark. Eventually, Hriday and Chemxpro Emerald were the second-best performers in the four-member Indian team, notching up a score of 69.941, only behind Anush Agarwalla and Etro’s 71.088 points. He returned home to a grand welcome. Young riders at the Amateur Riders Club, Hriday’s base in Mumbai, mobbed him eager to tap into his experience. He met the Prime Minister, was honoured by the state and central governments. For the next few months, life was in a fast lane. But everything soon fell back to normal. “I mean, my life hasn’t changed in anyway,” Hriday quipped in a conversation …

What the future of Indian Equestrian looks like

What the future of Indian Equestrian looks like

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Seasoned rider Yashaan Khambatta starred at the recently concluded National Equestrian Championship in Meerut earlier this week. The veteran rider wrapped up the nationals with two golds in the Novice and Medium Tours and a silver in the team event. Yashaan, who represented India at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games and 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, spoke highly on the levels of competition in an exclusive conversation with The Bridge after his victorious maneuvers. ‘Have talent, but need support’ Speaking highly of his fellow competitors, Yashaan highlighted that standards are improving owing to better horses and quality of riders. “The sport has really developed in India over the years due to the involvement of more parents and professional trainers. The quality of horses has increased big time, and parents are investing a lot in training their kids. Shows and events in major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai also help a lot,” he stated. While Yashaan is impressed with the evolution of the sport in the country, he emphasized on the need for support from the …

Tejas Dhingra Retains Title At National Equestrian Championship Show Jumping Event

Tejas Dhingra Retains Title At National Equestrian Championship Show Jumping Event

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Tejas Dhingra in action at National Equestrian Championship Show Jumping. Tejas Dhingra of Beeya’s Riding Facility retained the title at the National Equestrian Championship (show jumping) with a fine performance at the Modi Equestrian Academy in Meerut on Sunday. Defending champion Dhingra secured his victory with 16 points in the Championship Tour, finishing ahead of Amar Sarin of Tarc Equestrian Centre and Ashray Butta of EGC Stables, who ended as joint runners-up. Meanwhile, it was double delight for Yashaan Zubin Khambatta of Tarc Equestrian Centre as he emerged victorious in both the novice and medium tours. Sehaj Singh Virk and Abhishek Chopra shared second place in the medium Tour, while Narayan Singh joined Yashaan on the podium for the novice Tour, securing the runner-up position. A standout performance came from 13-year-old Sravya Vohra, the youngest rider in the championship, as she finished in the fifth place. Her exceptional composure and flawless performance throughout the rounds earned her a special appreciation prize from the Modi Equestrian Academy and the Equestrian Federation of India. In …

Tejas Dhingra defends National C’ship crown at NEC Show Jumping 2024-25

Tejas Dhingra defends National C’ship crown at NEC Show Jumping 2024-25

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Tejas Dhingra of Beeya’s Riding Facility successfully defended his title at the National Equestrian Championship (Show Jumping) 2024-25, held at Modi Equestrian Academy, Meerut, on Sunday. Dhingra, the reigning champion, registered his victory with 16 points in the Championship Tour, finishing ahead of joint runners-up Amar Sarin of Tarc Equestrian Centre and Ashray Butta of EGC Stables, who shared the second-place honours. Meanwhile, it was a moment of double delight for Yashaan Zubin Khambatta of Tarc Equestrian Centre, who reigned victorious in both the Novice and Medium Tours. Sehaj Singh Virk and Abhishek Chopra shared second place in the Medium Tour, while Narayan Singh joined Yashaan on the podium for the Novice Tour, securing the runner-up position after Yashaan impressively claimed both the top two spots. The Preliminary Tour Individual Final on Saturday saw Modi Equestrian Stables’ Avik Bhatia clinch the gold medal with a composed and technically sound performance and a time of 31.02. Major Ritika Dahiya of Team ASC delivered an impressive round to secure second place, while Dushyant Nagar rounded out the …

Bhoowan, Arshad win gold on final day of Junior National Equestrian C’ship

Bhoowan, Arshad win gold on final day of Junior National Equestrian C’ship

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The Junior National Equestrian Championship 2024 concluded on Monday after seven days of thrilling competition in Show Jumping, Dressage, and Tent Pegging at the Army Equestrian Centre in New Delhi. The championship set a new record with over 700 entries, marking its highest-ever registrations and strengthening its reputation as a premier platform for young equestrian talent in India. The event celebrated outstanding performances across categories on its last day, with Akshat Vishnoi and Aadit Ghosh of the Army Polo and Riding Centre jointly claiming the Best Rider trophy in the Children II category. Meanwhile, the Junior category witnessed a three-way tie for the Best Rider title, shared by Ahaan Jaisinghani, Ranbir Singh Dhillon, and Arjun Mallaya. Earlier in the championship, Raju Singh and Anupati Navyashree Sai were named joint-Best Riders in the Young Rider category, while Jaiveer Singh Nagra had earned the honor outright in the Children I division. The final day capped off the championship with high-stakes action, as Bhoowan emerged victorious in the Junior Show Jumping Two Phase individual contest, completing the course …

Junior National Equestrian C’ship set to begin on December 22

Junior National Equestrian C’ship set to begin on December 22

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The nation’s finest riders will compete at the Army Polo and Riding Centre (APRC) in Delhi Cantonment during the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2024 – Children I & Young Rider, scheduled in two phases: December 22–24 and December 26–29. For the first phase of the event, the Championship has received an impressive 507 entries, comprising 470 individual participants and 37 teams, across categories for Children-I and Young Riders in Dressage, Show Jumping, and Tent Pegging. This enthusiastic participation underscores the growing popularity of equestrian sports in India. Speaking about the Championship, the Secretary General of the Equestrian Federation of India, Col. Jaiveer Singh, said: “The National Equestrian Championship 2024 showcases the immense talent and growing passion for equestrian sports in India. The impressive number of participants reflects the hard work and dedication of our riders, particularly the young generation. We are proud to provide this platform for athletes to display their skills and set new benchmarks in the sport,” he said. Dressage will feature 30 Individual and 7 Team participants in the Children-I category …

Raju Singh secures a spot in Equestrian Asian Continental Championships

Raju Singh secures a spot in Equestrian Asian Continental Championships

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Indian rider Raju Singh stole the spotlight at the FEI Concours Complet International (CCI) 3* (short) event, held at 61 Cavalry, Jaipur, from December 15-18, clinching two podium finishes to dominate the competition and securing a spot at next year’s Asian Continental Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Singh secured first place with his horse Mawillan and a close second with Matakali, cementing his superiority in the prestigious event. Showcasing their prowess, Singh, Pradeep Kumar, and Kumabhar Mahesh K Sharayu also successfully met the challenging Minimum Eligibility Requirements–by completing the event with penalties of 48 or less–and will make up the Indian team at the Asian Continental Championships. On the display of the riders, EFI Secretary General Col. Jaiveer Singh said: “The exceptional performances witnessed here in Jaipur reflect the growing caliber of equestrian sports in India. Raju Singh, Pradeep Kumar, and Kumabhar Mahesh K Sharayus’s success in this event is a significant milestone, and their achievements, especially with the MER qualification of the Indian team, set an inspiring precedent for the upcoming Asian Championship in Pattaya.” …