Overview
- Governing body
- EFI
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Equestrian
- Total players listed
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Endurance Riding 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.
Endurance Riding is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
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 Endurance Riding 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.
Endurance Riding originated in Modern, 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 Endurance Riding, 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. Endurance Riding is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How endurance riding evolved globally and took root in India.
Endurance Riding traces its modern origins to Modern. 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, endurance riding 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.
Endurance Riding sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aadhya LimbuOdishaGroom
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Aaliya KaurOdishaHorse Handler
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Aaradhya NayakTelanganaEndurance Rider
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Aarav RaiSikkimEndurance Rider
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Aarav RawatTamil NaduAssistant Rider
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Aarti DubeyJammu and KashmirVeterinarian
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Aarti SorenMeghalayaFarrier
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Aditya BishtAndaman and Nicobar IslandsFarrier
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Advait BhatMaharashtraVice-Captain
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Advait PillaiAndhra PradeshCoach / Trainer
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Aisha LepchaMadhya PradeshVeterinary Commission
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Anika ThakurRailwaysCrew Member
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Anika YadavJammu and KashmirHorse Handler
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Anita PatilGoaVeterinarian
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Anvi DeviLakshadweepCoach / Trainer
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Arjun AgarwalLadakhEndurance Rider
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Arjun MagarAssamVice-Captain
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Arjun PanditGoaGroom
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Armaan KhatriChhattisgarhHorse Handler
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Arnav BhatBiharNavigator
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Arnav MirzaTamil NaduCrew Member
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Aryan RaiDelhiCoach / Trainer
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Ayaan KadamRajasthanFarrier
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Ayaan KhannaRajasthanFarrier
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Ayaan UpadhyayHimachal PradeshNavigator
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Bhavna HembramRajasthanEndurance Rider
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Bhavna PrabhuAssamCrew Member
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Bina DasWest BengalHorse Handler
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Bina PradhanNagalandAssistant Rider
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Bina SorenTripuraHorse Handler
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Bushra TamangLadakhGroom
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Chhavi GhoshSikkimCaptain
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Chhavi KhatriPunjabTeam Manager
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Chhavi PillaiSikkimTeam Manager
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Chhavi TamangTamil NaduVeterinarian
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Chitra KaurChhattisgarhVeterinarian
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Chitra NaikGujaratTeam Manager
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Chitra SenAndaman and Nicobar IslandsVeterinary Commission
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Deepa DeviUttar PradeshAssistant Rider
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Dev DeviPuducherryCoach / Trainer
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Dhruv IyerChandigarhCoach / Trainer
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Divya GillJharkhandVice-Captain
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Divya PatelWest BengalPacer
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Diya ReddyMaharashtraVeterinarian
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Drishti SorenMeghalayaCaptain
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Ekta AgarwalJharkhandFarrier
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Ekta NayakLakshadweepVeterinary Commission
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Ekta NegiTamil NaduGroom
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Fatima SalianHaryanaAssistant Rider
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Gaurav PandeyMaharashtraTeam Manager
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Gaurav QureshiMeghalayaGroom
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Gayatri JhaGujaratGroom
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Gayatri RawatHimachal PradeshEndurance Rider
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Harsh ShindeAssamVice-Captain
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Hema PathanUttar PradeshGroom
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Hridaan SheikhManipurCoach / Trainer
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Indira BhutiaMeghalayaAssistant Rider
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Ira LepchaUttarakhandVeterinarian
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Ishaan KambleBiharFarrier
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Ishaan KumarPuducherryEndurance Rider
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Jaya SoniAssamVeterinary Commission
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Jaya TamangTripuraTeam Manager
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Kabir DeviServicesVice-Captain
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Kabir GuptaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCaptain
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Kajal PannuAssamCaptain
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Kian PanditNagalandVeterinary Commission
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Kian ShindeWest BengalEndurance Rider
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Krishna HembramTamil NaduTeam Manager
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Krishna NaikGujaratEndurance Rider
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Krishna SalianManipurCaptain
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Krishna SrivastavaRailwaysVeterinarian
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Kunal SinhaMeghalayaCrew Member
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Lakshay NambiarRailwaysGroom
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Lakshay PawarAssamVeterinarian
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Lakshmi HazarikaRailwaysVice-Captain
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Lakshmi KadamLadakhVeterinarian
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Lakshmi PathanHaryanaFarrier
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Maryam MalhotraNagalandVeterinary Commission
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Meera GillManipurCrew Member
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Meera LimbuMeghalayaVeterinary Commission
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Mihir MehtaTelanganaAssistant Rider
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Mihir RawatJammu and KashmirEndurance Rider
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Mira IyerOdishaNavigator
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Mira KiniDelhiVeterinary Commission
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Mohan KhatriUttar PradeshVeterinarian
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Mohan SrivastavaDelhiVeterinarian
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Myra HembramLadakhHorse Handler
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Naitik AhujaHaryanaGroom
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Naitik JadhavJharkhandVeterinarian
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Naveen BishtTelanganaNavigator
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Navya SinghServicesFarrier
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Neel AgarwalTamil NaduVeterinary Commission
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Neil HegdeMizoramTeam Manager
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Neil MoreGujaratAssistant Rider
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Neil PatilManipurVeterinarian
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Neil RaiMadhya PradeshCoach / Trainer
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Nirvaan RawatSikkimFarrier
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Nisha AliPuducherryEndurance Rider
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Nisha JadhavHimachal PradeshHorse Handler
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Nisha PatilGoaAssistant Rider
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Noor NayakOdishaVice-Captain
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Om KhanArunachal PradeshVeterinarian
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Om NaikHimachal PradeshTrail Marker
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Om ShahKarnatakaTrail Marker
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Omkar RaiMaharashtraVeterinary Commission
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Parth AgarwalBiharTeam Manager
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Parth GuptaArunachal PradeshTeam Manager
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Parth KumarDelhiVeterinarian
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Parth PrabhuAndhra PradeshCoach / Trainer
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Parth RautelaPunjabCaptain
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Pooja LimbuArunachal PradeshAssistant Rider
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Pranav GogoiUttarakhandNavigator
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Pranav TamangUttar PradeshTrail Marker
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Priya MannKeralaCoach / Trainer
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Priya SwamyJammu and KashmirCaptain
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Radhika MehtaKeralaPacer
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Radhika SidhuTelanganaNavigator
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Raghav BoraLakshadweepTeam Manager
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Rahul KalitaMeghalayaEndurance Rider
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Rahul SharmaAndhra PradeshNavigator
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Raj PatilManipurPacer
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Rajesh GhoshBiharPacer
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Rajesh YadavArunachal PradeshTeam Manager
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Reyansh DesaiGoaAssistant Rider
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Reyansh GhoshServicesEndurance Rider
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Reyansh HembramLadakhVeterinary Commission
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Reyansh NambiarServicesCaptain
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Rishi AgarwalUttarakhandCaptain
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Rishi KambleTripuraCaptain
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Rishi KambleTripuraTrail Marker
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Rishi KrishnanAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCaptain
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Rishi PatilPunjabPacer
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Rishi ShindeNagalandCaptain
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Riya ChatterjeeMadhya PradeshCoach / Trainer
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Rohan SwamyPuducherryVice-Captain
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Rohit KrishnanMeghalayaHorse Handler
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Rohit MoreRailwaysFarrier
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Rudra HazarikaPuducherryCrew Member
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Rudra KamathPunjabNavigator
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Rudra NaikGujaratCrew Member
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Saanvi BoraGujaratHorse Handler
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Saanvi KhanBiharTeam Manager
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Saanvi LimbuAndhra PradeshHorse Handler
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Saanvi NairNagalandCrew Member
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Saanvi NayakPunjabPacer
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Sachin ChoudharyTamil NaduCaptain
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Sachin LamaAndhra PradeshCaptain
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Sai GillPuducherryEndurance Rider
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Sai ReddyServicesCoach / Trainer
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Sanvi BhandariTripuraVeterinarian
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Sanvi KhanManipurCrew Member
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Sanvi SwamyJharkhandCoach / Trainer
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Sanvi TamangHimachal PradeshEndurance Rider
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Sanvi TuduWest BengalFarrier
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Sara BrarServicesCrew Member
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Shiv SinhaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsFarrier
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Shivansh KumarJharkhandFarrier
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Shivansh SalianGoaVeterinary Commission
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Shlok SaxenaUttarakhandCaptain
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Shreya MenonSikkimCoach / Trainer
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Shreya RawatTelanganaEndurance Rider
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Siddharth GillOdishaGroom
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Siddharth PathanHimachal PradeshTeam Manager
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Sneha PillaiManipurCrew Member
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Sonali KalitaTripuraHorse Handler
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Sonali ThapaLakshadweepHorse Handler
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Sonali TripathiPunjabAssistant Rider
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Sonali UpadhyayOdishaFarrier
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Tanmay SharmaAndhra PradeshTrail Marker
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
- Tanvi BoraJammu and KashmirFarrier
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Tejas AliLakshadweepNavigator
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Tejas HussainMizoramTrail Marker
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Tejas KalitaChhattisgarhVeterinarian
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Tejas SherpaOdishaCoach / Trainer
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Trisha DesaiHaryanaCaptain
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Uma GuptaTamil NaduAssistant Rider
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Umang KamathHaryanaCaptain
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Umang ThapaMeghalayaCaptain
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Vani MoreKarnatakaAssistant Rider
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Vedant BanerjeeArunachal PradeshCoach / Trainer
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Vedant SharmaArunachal PradeshEndurance Rider
Pacer helping the rider maintain target speed and heart-rate zones.
- Veer BrarUttar PradeshAssistant Rider
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Veer KhannaHaryanaNavigator
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Veer KumarManipurTeam Manager
Assistant rider gaining kilometres in lower-distance qualifying rides.
- Veer PawarHaryanaAssistant Rider
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Veer PawarArunachal PradeshAssistant Rider
Captain leading squad strategy and finish-rate targets.
- Vihaan TripathiJharkhandHorse Handler
Farrier ensuring hoof balance and shoeing hold up over rough terrain.
- Vivaan WarrierLakshadweepCoach / Trainer
Navigator reading trail maps and GPS to keep the route on track.
- Yamini NairManipurVeterinary Commission
Groom maintaining coat, hooves and tack cleanliness through the ride.
- Yamini PandeyNagalandGroom
Team manager coordinating logistics, vet records and travel.
- Yash RanaMeghalayaCoach / Trainer
Endurance rider with deep stamina and disciplined pacing across long loops.
- Yuvraj PaiPuducherryNavigator
Coach building endurance fitness, nutrition strategy and race discipline.
- Zain BhatSikkimVeterinary Commission
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Zain HegdeAssamCrew Member
Veterinary commission member monitoring welfare standards and ride rules.
- Zain SherpaMaharashtraFarrier
Veterinarian checking recovery, hydration and soundness at every hold.
- Zain ShettyMeghalayaAssistant Rider
Horse handler keeping the mount calm and prepared before start.
- Zara PandeyTelanganaHorse Handler
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Zoya BanerjeeTamil NaduPacer
Crew member providing rapid water, electrolyte and tack support at vet gates.
- Zoya GillGujaratNavigator
Vice-captain supporting rider rotations and team motivation.
- Zoya KuttyMizoramPacer
Trail marker setting safe, clear and accurate course loops.
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 endurance riding 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 endurance riding 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 Endurance Riding in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for endurance riding. State associations under EFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Modern
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Equestrian
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the endurance riding calendar in India.
- EFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic endurance riding 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 — Endurance Riding
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Endurance Riding
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 endurance riding.
- 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 endurance riding.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the endurance riding calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for endurance riding. The national championship under EFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised endurance riding 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 endurance riding record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Endurance Riding is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in endurance riding are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the EFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in endurance riding are maintained by the EFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for endurance riding 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 endurance riding — 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
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for endurance riding athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about endurance riding in India.
Who governs Endurance Riding in India?▾
EFI is the recognised national federation for Endurance Riding in India. State associations under EFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Endurance Riding an Olympic sport?▾
Endurance Riding is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by EFI.
How do I start playing Endurance Riding 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 Endurance Riding 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 Endurance Riding?▾
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 Endurance Riding 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.
Endurance Riding in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Endurance Riding in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Endurance Riding in Andhra Pradesh
- Endurance Riding in Arunachal Pradesh
- Endurance Riding in Assam
- Endurance Riding in Bihar
- Endurance Riding in Chhattisgarh
- Endurance Riding in Goa
- Endurance Riding in Gujarat
- Endurance Riding in Haryana
- Endurance Riding in Himachal Pradesh
- Endurance Riding in Jharkhand
- Endurance Riding in Karnataka
- Endurance Riding in Kerala
- Endurance Riding in Madhya Pradesh
- Endurance Riding in Maharashtra
- Endurance Riding in Manipur
- Endurance Riding in Meghalaya
- Endurance Riding in Mizoram
- Endurance Riding in Nagaland
- Endurance Riding in Odisha
- Endurance Riding in Punjab
- Endurance Riding in Rajasthan
- Endurance Riding in Sikkim
- Endurance Riding in Tamil Nadu
- Endurance Riding in Telangana
- Endurance Riding in Tripura
- Endurance Riding in Uttar Pradesh
- Endurance Riding in Uttarakhand
- Endurance Riding in West Bengal
- Endurance Riding in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Endurance Riding in Chandigarh
- Endurance Riding in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Endurance Riding in Delhi
- Endurance Riding in Jammu & Kashmir
- Endurance Riding in Ladakh
- Endurance Riding in Lakshadweep
- Endurance Riding in Puducherry