Overview
- Governing body
- EFI
- Origin
- Renaissance Europe
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Equestrian
- Total players listed
- …
Dressage is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The EFI oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Dressage is a recognised Olympic discipline, which shapes the entire high-performance pipeline in India. Athletes who break into the senior national camp become eligible for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds international training stints, foreign coaches, sports science support, equipment and travel for ranking events. Below the senior tier, the Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games act as the country's largest scouting net, feeding talent into the Khelo India Talent Development scheme where annual stipends, boarding and dedicated coaching are provided at SAI National Centres of Excellence and accredited academies. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports tracks every selected athlete's progress against published benchmarks, and underperformance can mean a drop from the scheme — the pathway is rigorous by design.
Equestrian sport in India is run by the EFI, with strong historical roots in the cavalry regiments of the Indian Army — the Army's Equestrian Node and the RVC remain central to the discipline. The senior nationals double as a selection trial for Asian Games and World Championships, and India's equestrian campaigns at recent Asian Games have produced multi-discipline medals.
At the grassroots, the route into Dressage typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Dressage originated in Renaissance Europe, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Dressage, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the EFI, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Dressage is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How dressage evolved globally and took root in India.
Dressage traces its modern origins to Renaissance Europe. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and EFI is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, dressage grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under EFI, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Dressage being on the Olympic programme reshaped its Indian pathway: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) selection, Khelo India Talent Development stipends and international training stints became the norm for the country's leading athletes.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aaliya GoyalKeralaMusic Editor
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Aaliya KadamHimachal PradeshHorse Handler
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Aaradhya GurungAssamTest Reader
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Aarav BajwaChhattisgarhDressage Rider
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Aarti JadhavTamil NaduGroom
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Aarti MoreMadhya PradeshVice-Captain
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Aarti MoreDelhiTeam Captain
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Aditya MenonServicesTeam Manager
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Advait PannuPuducherryHorse Handler
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Akshay BhutiaMadhya PradeshTeam Captain
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Ananya PawarServicesGroom
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Anika DubeyRajasthanAssistant Rider
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Anika PawarHaryanaHorse Handler
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Anika SoniLakshadweepGroom
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Anita BanerjeeHaryanaPrix St. Georges Rider
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Anita SinghPunjabVice-Captain
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Anvi WarrierPunjabHorse Handler
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Arjun LamaRajasthanTeam Captain
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Arjun LimbuKarnatakaTeam Captain
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Armaan MurthyPunjabMusic Editor
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Arnav SheikhUttar PradeshGroom
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Aryan PannuTripuraHorse Handler
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Aryan ShindeHimachal PradeshMusic Editor
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Aryan TiwariMeghalayaHorse Handler
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Atharv JoshiPunjabFarrier
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Ayaan KadamUttarakhandTest Reader
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Ayaan VermaRailwaysFarrier
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Bhavna BorahHimachal PradeshDressage Rider
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Bhavna HegdeHaryanaVice-Captain
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Bina DasSikkimDressage Rider
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Bina NairArunachal PradeshTeam Captain
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Bina PradhanHaryanaMusic Editor
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Bina SherpaChandigarhCoach / Trainer
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Chhavi ChaudharyManipurHorse Handler
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Chitra HussainHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Chitra KalitaTelanganaCoach / Trainer
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Deepa GaikwadGoaTest Reader
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Deepa MishraSikkimHorse Handler
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Deepa NegiWest BengalPrix St. Georges Rider
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Deepa SalianNagalandTeam Manager
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Dev SharmaNagalandVeterinarian
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Dhruv BajwaLadakhTeam Manager
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Dhruv BhutiaUttarakhandVeterinarian
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Dhruv KaurMizoramGroom
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Dhruv ThapaRailwaysTeam Captain
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Divya RaiManipurFarrier
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Diya RaiRailwaysDressage Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Ekta AhujaMizoramPrix St. Georges Rider
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Ekta BorahJammu and KashmirPrix St. Georges Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Ekta BrarAssamFarrier
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Ekta HegdePunjabGroom
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Ekta KhannaWest BengalFarrier
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Falguni PannuSikkimTest Reader
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Falguni RawatHimachal PradeshHorse Handler
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Fatima KambleGoaTest Reader
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Fatima SalianHaryanaVice-Captain
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Gaurav MagarHaryanaCoach / Trainer
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Gaurav TamangBiharMusic Editor
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Gaurav TamangManipurDressage Rider
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Gayatri PatilPuducherryMusic Editor
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Harsh AhujaArunachal PradeshCoach / Trainer
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Harsh BorahWest BengalVeterinarian
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Harsh VermaUttar PradeshVice-Captain
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Hema KrishnanSikkimAssistant Rider
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Hema PradhanManipurTest Reader
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Hema TamangDelhiFarrier
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Hema TripathiGujaratCoach / Trainer
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Indira JoshiJharkhandHorse Handler
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Indira TuduKeralaTest Reader
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Ira KhannaServicesTeam Captain
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Ishaan MirzaWest BengalMusic Editor
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Ishaan PawarAssamPrix St. Georges Rider
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Ishaan PillaiRajasthanTeam Manager
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Ishaan RawatPunjabTeam Manager
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Jaya RaiChhattisgarhMusic Editor
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Jaya SherpaMeghalayaMusic Editor
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Kabir NaikLakshadweepPrix St. Georges Rider
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Karan HazarikaPuducherryHorse Handler
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Kartik MehtaWest BengalTest Reader
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Kartik ShindeRajasthanVice-Captain
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Kartik TamangTripuraVeterinarian
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Kavya KhanGoaVice-Captain
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Kavya MehtaMizoramTest Reader
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Kiaan BoseHaryanaVeterinarian
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Kian GillTripuraHorse Handler
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Krishna GogoiJharkhandYoung Horse Rider
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Kunal ChhetriAndaman and Nicobar IslandsTest Reader
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Lakshay BhatWest BengalFarrier
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Lakshay SubbaAssamTeam Manager
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Lakshmi GaikwadJharkhandTeam Manager
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Lakshmi KambleChandigarhTeam Manager
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Manav AliMadhya PradeshAssistant Rider
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Manav MoreDelhiDressage Rider
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Meera BishtHimachal PradeshGroom
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Meera NegiArunachal PradeshDressage Rider
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Meera PradhanKarnatakaFarrier
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Mira BishtServicesGrand Prix Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Mira GillRajasthanGrand Prix Rider
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Mohan BaruaPuducherryTeam Captain
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Myra ChhetriMaharashtraVeterinarian
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Myra DesaiBiharTeam Captain
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Naitik DhillonLadakhFarrier
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Naitik NairKeralaGrand Prix Rider
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Naitik SwamyPuducherryHorse Handler
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Naveen MukherjeeMizoramTeam Manager
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Naveen PawarWest BengalYoung Horse Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Navya AnsariGujaratTeam Captain
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Navya LimbuPuducherryTest Reader
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Navya SherpaKeralaVeterinarian
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Neil HegdeUttarakhandAssistant Rider
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Nirvaan SubbaMizoramPrix St. Georges Rider
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Nisha KhatriMaharashtraDressage Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Nisha SheikhHaryanaTeam Captain
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Noor MurmuNagalandTeam Manager
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Noor ShahKeralaGrand Prix Rider
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Noor SorenServicesTest Reader
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Om SandhuAndhra PradeshGrand Prix Rider
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Omkar SinhaJharkhandAssistant Rider
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Pari KamathAssamMusic Editor
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Pari ShahRailwaysGroom
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Pooja JainJharkhandGroom
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Pooja SawantUttar PradeshFarrier
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Pranav BorahMaharashtraAssistant Rider
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Prateek BajwaManipurTeam Captain
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Prateek KambleJharkhandDressage Rider
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Prateek MagarOdishaTeam Captain
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Priya DasWest BengalFarrier
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Priya KaurBiharAssistant Rider
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Priya PradhanWest BengalCoach / Trainer
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Radhika KuttyMizoramFarrier
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Radhika NaikMeghalayaVeterinarian
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Radhika SaikiaHaryanaTeam Captain
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Raghav GowdaRajasthanMusic Editor
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Rahul RawatLadakhTeam Captain
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Raj SwamyHimachal PradeshDressage Rider
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Rajesh BanerjeeDelhiHorse Handler
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Rajesh JoshiTripuraYoung Horse Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Rajesh JoshiChandigarhTest Reader
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Reyansh DhillonArunachal PradeshCoach / Trainer
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Reyansh IyerJharkhandFarrier
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Rishi GowdaChandigarhTeam Manager
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Rishi PrabhuServicesTeam Captain
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Riya LepchaGujaratYoung Horse Rider
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Riya MirzaNagalandVice-Captain
Veterinarian assessing soundness, fitness and medication compliance.
- Rohit PanditJharkhandTest Reader
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Rudra NairOdishaVeterinarian
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Rudra SwamyMizoramVice-Captain
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Saanvi NegiUttarakhandGroom
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Sachin RanaMaharashtraGroom
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Sachin TamangHimachal PradeshDressage Rider
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Sai KaurChandigarhTest Reader
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Samar BrarBiharTest Reader
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Samar WarrierMaharashtraAssistant Rider
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Sanvi BanerjeeAndaman and Nicobar IslandsVice-Captain
Vice-captain helping warm-up routines and team logistics.
- Sanvi HazarikaTripuraHorse Handler
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Sanvi KhannaNagalandAssistant Rider
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Sara GowdaLadakhGrand Prix Rider
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Sara HegdeRajasthanTest Reader
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Sara TripathiGoaHorse Handler
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Shiv ShahMadhya PradeshCoach / Trainer
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Shivani JhaJammu and KashmirHorse Handler
Team captain setting ride order and supporting freestyle preparation.
- Shivani MalhotraPunjabHorse Handler
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Shivani TamangHimachal PradeshVeterinarian
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Shivani VermaMadhya PradeshGroom
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Shivansh SalianMizoramVeterinarian
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Shlok HembramAndaman and Nicobar IslandsGrand Prix Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Shreya BanerjeeManipurMusic Editor
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Siddharth AhujaUttarakhandTest Reader
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Siddharth ChatterjeeArunachal PradeshHorse Handler
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Siddharth SalianGujaratTest Reader
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Tara AnsariPunjabGrand Prix Rider
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Tejas ChaudharyRajasthanFarrier
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Tejas KiniPunjabDressage Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Tejas PanditJammu and KashmirTeam Manager
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Tejas TiwariNagalandVeterinarian
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Trisha AnsariMaharashtraGrand Prix Rider
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Trisha GogoiTelanganaTeam Captain
Music editor timing freestyle choreography to match the horse's gaits.
- Trisha MirzaJharkhandTeam Manager
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Trisha TamangLakshadweepTeam Captain
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Uma MalhotraTamil NaduMusic Editor
Test reader memorising movement patterns, coefficients and directives.
- Uma TiwariMaharashtraGrand Prix Rider
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Uma TiwariGujaratVice-Captain
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Umang ThakurLakshadweepGrand Prix Rider
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Vani UpadhyayJharkhandFarrier
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Veer SubbaManipurVeterinarian
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Vihaan KhanPuducherryMusic Editor
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Vivaan BanerjeePunjabPrix St. Georges Rider
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Yamini JhaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCoach / Trainer
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Yamini KumarChhattisgarhVeterinarian
Farrier maintaining balance for collected work and lateral movements.
- Yamini MishraHaryanaCoach / Trainer
Team manager handling entries, transport and show schedules.
- Yamini SherpaWest BengalPrix St. Georges Rider
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
- Yash NegiUttarakhandGrand Prix Rider
Grand Prix rider competing advanced movements at the highest national level.
- Yash PrabhuOdishaCoach / Trainer
Prix St. Georges rider building a consistent small-tour record.
- Yash SandhuWest BengalGrand Prix Rider
Assistant rider learning tests on schoolmasters and at lower levels.
- Yuvraj VermaSikkimYoung Horse Rider
Groom presenting horses braided, spotless and relaxed at the arena.
- Zain SalianHaryanaGroom
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Zain SinghServicesDressage Rider
Coach improving rider seat, aids and harmony with the horse.
- Zara BhandariUttarakhandYoung Horse Rider
Dressage rider with elegant position and fluent throughness from back to front.
- Zara GaikwadOdishaTeam Manager
Horse handler keeping mounts calm in the collecting ring and stable yard.
- Zara ShindeAndaman and Nicobar IslandsYoung Horse Rider
Young horse rider developing four- and five-year-olds for the future.
Rules
Dressage is judged on movement quality; show jumping is timed with faults for rails, refusals and time; eventing combines all three phases with cross-country penalties. Horse welfare rules, veterinary inspections and FEI passports are mandatory at every recognised event.
Authoritative rulebook: EFI. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a dressage squad or competition.
- Dressage riderJudged on movement quality across a set test.
- Show-jumping riderTimed round with faults for rails, refusals and time.
- Eventing riderCombined dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in dressage at a federation-recognised event.
- Suitable competition horse with FEI passport and vaccinations
- Saddle, bridle, boots and dressage/jumping tack to FEI spec
- Rider helmet, breeches, jacket, gloves, boots and body protector
- Grooming kit, feed, hay and stable equipment
- Horsebox and vet/farrier support
Governing body
EFI is the recognised national body for Dressage in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for dressage. State associations under EFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Renaissance Europe
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Equestrian
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the dressage calendar in India.
- EFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic dressage title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- EFI Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Dressage
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Dressage
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in dressage.
- Olympic Games
Dressage is on the Olympic programme; qualification runs through EFI and the international federation's ranking events.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by EFI; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in dressage.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the dressage calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for dressage. The national championship under EFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised dressage athletes to know outside India.
- Isabell Werth (Germany)Most-decorated equestrian in Olympic history.
- Ben Maher (Great Britain)Olympic show-jumping champion.
- Michael Jung (Germany)Multiple-time Olympic and World eventing champion.
Records
Where to find India's official dressage record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in dressage are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in dressage are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the EFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in dressage are maintained by the EFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for dressage and mirrored by EFI.
- National record holdersFederation register
EFI publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in dressage — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Rider on the national squad in dressage, show jumping or eventing
- Coach — FEI Level 1/2/3 certifications
- Groom, farrier, saddler and equine veterinarian
- Stable and academy owner
- Judge, steward, course designer and technical delegate
- Army Equestrian Node and Remount Veterinary Corps careers
Related academies
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Government Schemes
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about dressage in India.
Who governs Dressage in India?▾
EFI is the recognised national federation for Dressage in India. State associations under EFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Dressage an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Dressage is on the Olympic programme. Selection for India runs through EFI and the international federation's ranking events, and top athletes are typically funded through TOPS.
How do I start playing Dressage in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Dressage athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Dressage?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Dressage athletes selected for international events?▾
EFI runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Dressage in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Dressage in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Dressage in Andhra Pradesh
- Dressage in Arunachal Pradesh
- Dressage in Assam
- Dressage in Bihar
- Dressage in Chhattisgarh
- Dressage in Goa
- Dressage in Gujarat
- Dressage in Haryana
- Dressage in Himachal Pradesh
- Dressage in Jharkhand
- Dressage in Karnataka
- Dressage in Kerala
- Dressage in Madhya Pradesh
- Dressage in Maharashtra
- Dressage in Manipur
- Dressage in Meghalaya
- Dressage in Mizoram
- Dressage in Nagaland
- Dressage in Odisha
- Dressage in Punjab
- Dressage in Rajasthan
- Dressage in Sikkim
- Dressage in Tamil Nadu
- Dressage in Telangana
- Dressage in Tripura
- Dressage in Uttar Pradesh
- Dressage in Uttarakhand
- Dressage in West Bengal
- Dressage in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Dressage in Chandigarh
- Dressage in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Dressage in Delhi
- Dressage in Jammu & Kashmir
- Dressage in Ladakh
- Dressage in Lakshadweep
- Dressage in Puducherry