Young Talent From Amateur Riders’ Club Step Into The Spotlight At Delhi Horse Show

Mumbai: Team ARC delivered an impressive performance at the prestigious Delhi Horse Show, which saw participation from more than 50 clubs and Army regiment teams, with around 800 horses competing across disciplines. The riders showcased strong skill and determination, securing multiple podium finishes and top rankings across categories.

Among the standout performers, Muskaan Bhatia clinched the Gold Medal in the Under-10 Dressage category, demonstrating excellent control and composure in a competitive field. She also achieved a commendable 6th place finish in jumping among 56 riders, further highlighting her competitive form.

Expressing her excitement, Muskaan Bhatia said,

"I am very happy to have won the gold medal at such a competitive event. This experience motivates me to keep improving my skills and perform better in future competitions to represent state and country."

In the jumping events, Ridith Raj Deora from Mumbai secured a Bronze Medal in the 90 cm Jumping category, competing among 140 riders, reflecting consistency and strong technical performance.

Continuing the medal tally, Team ARC secured the Bronze Medal in the Jumping Team Young Champion category, showcasing strong teamwork and coordination among its riders, including Ridith Raj Deora, Stasya Pandya, and Jaden Dsouza. Adding to the team’s success, Arya Chandorkar won an Individual Bronze Medal in the Fault-and-Out event, competing among 80 riders.

Team ARC finished fourth in the Junior category, competing against 24 teams, with riders Shaan Bharwani and Arya Chandorkar representing the team and underscoring its strong presence at one of the country’s prominent equestrian competitions.

Commenting on the performance, the team’s coach Bobin Tshering said,

"We are extremely proud of our young riders for their dedication and strong performances. Their discipline and teamwork were clearly reflected in the results, and competitions like these provide valuable exposure for future success.”

The Delhi Horse Show continues to serve as an important competitive platform for young riders, providing exposure to high standards of equestrian sport and helping nurture the next generation of talent in India.

About Amateur Riders’ Club:
Established in 1942, The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) is one of the oldest and largest private civilian horse-riding clubs in Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai, India, offering riding throughout the year to members as well as non-members. The club provides professional training in all disciplines of equestrian sport like Polo, Show Jumping and Dressage as well as houses about 150 horses. It has been the driving force for the growth of equestrian sport for over 84 years.

From known Businessmen and royals to Bollywood actors, all have trained at ARC. It is the only facility in Mumbai providing exclusive stables with world class horse care and trained grooms to its members to house their thoroughbred and warm blood horses. It also has 4 horse riding arenas including an international standard all weather riding arena and a floodlit polo arena, as well as a polo field. Every year it organises the Annual Mumbai Horse Show featuring acclaimed Polo Tournaments like The Maharaj Prem Singh Trophy, Aditya Birla Memorial Cup, Southern Command Cup and Show jumping and Dressage competitions like the FEI World Show Jumping, the Mumbai Equestrian League, etc. It takes pride in providing well trained horses with top class coaches from across the world and India. It also takes pride in having offered training facilities to India’s team gold medalist Hriday Chheda in the 2023 Asian games, Olympian Imtiaz Anees. champion jockey and trainer Pesi Shroff and several national medalists.