Taarini Lodha and Stasya Pandya won gold medals at the Equestrian Premier League (EPL) held in Bengaluru on Saturday. Freya Deshmane, Yashaan Khambata and Yash Nensee also representing Mumbai’s Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) also put up impressive performances. The competition organised by Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) saw over 130 riders from clubs across the country and was judged by some of the top experts in the sport.
Taarini Lodha, astride Knock Out, won gold in Children 1 Dressage with a fantastic score of 65.841%. In the Sub-Junior Show Jumping (80–90cm) category, Stasya, astride Jisamer, clinched the gold medal with a flawless round in 35.71 seconds.
Stasya Pandya delivered a composed performance in the Children’s Dressage category, finishing joint fifth on both her horses, including Jisamer, with identical scores of 61.835%.
In the 115cm Show Jumping, Freya Deshmane, riding Chopstick, secured an impressive third place.
The 135cm Show Jumping category saw a competitive field, with Yashaan Khambatta delivering consistent performances to finish third on Lord and fourth on Dolce Vita. Yash Nensee, astride D’Amour du Nénuphar, claimed fifth place in the same class.
After clinching the gold medal in the Children 1 Dressage category, 13‑year‑old Taarini Lodha from Mumbai’s Cathedral and John Connon School said: “I am incredibly grateful and humbled to win the gold medal. It’s the result of a lot of hard work, support, and belief, not just mine, but from everyone who’s been part of this journey. I’m deeply grateful to my coach & club for giving me the space and support to grow, and most of all to my family, whose love, patience, and unwavering faith kept me grounded through the highs and lows. Equestrian sport isn’t just a passion for me, it’s a path I’m committed to pursuing with everything I’ve got.”
Results
Children 1 Dressage - Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name/Score)
1. Taarini Lodha (Knock Out/65.841%)
Results Show Jumping 80-90cm - Ranking/ Player Name (Horse Name/ Time &
Penalties)
1. Stasya Pandya (Jisamer / 35.71 sec / 0 penalties)
Results Show Jumping 115cm - Ranking/ Player Name (Horse Name)
3. Freya Deshmane (Chopstick)
Results Show Jumping 135cm - Ranking/ Player Name (Horse Name)
3. Yashaan Khambatta (Lord)
4. Yashaan Khambatta (Dolce Vita)
