Mumbai based Stasya Pandya, Jahnvi Raheja and Jaden Dsouza from Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) qualified for the National Equestrian Championships (NEC). The qualifiers were judged by the respected Col. Sunil Shivdas and Col. HR Sunil at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai.
The tournament is being organised by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), with athletes competing in Show Jumping and Dressage category.
In Children 1 Show Jumping, Stasya Pandya astride ‘Cougar De Fees’ from Amateur Riders’ Club completed her round in 75 sec.
In Junior Show Jumping riders who qualified further were, Jaden Dsouza astride ‘Whispering Silver’ from Amateur Riders’ Club completed her round in 74 sec and Jahnvi Raheja astride ‘‘Cougar De Fees’ from Amateur Riders’ Club completed her round in 84 sec.
All of these riders, along with many others, receive regular training at the International standard arena at ARC in the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The club has been home to top athletes like Hriday Chheda (2023 Asian Games gold medalist) and Yashaan Khambatta (2014 Asian Games representative), both of whom now coach young riders at ARC.
ARC Rider Jaden Dsouza, 16 years old says “Sports runs in my family and my childhood passion for horses has been a constant source of inspiration that has lead me to pursue showjumping. The thrill of the National Qualifiers and the joy of conquering a challenging course with my horse as one force, keeps me going.
I truly enjoy the top notch riding facilities at ARC with the constant guidance and support of my coach Bobin sir as well as my family.”
