Overview
- Governing body
- Equestrian Federation of India
- Origin
- Ancient
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Outdoor
- Total players listed
- …
Equestrian is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Equestrian Federation of India 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.
Equestrian 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.
In India, Equestrian is administered by the Equestrian Federation of India, which sets the competition calendar, selection norms and coaching curriculum for the discipline.
At the grassroots, the route into Equestrian 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.
Equestrian originated in Ancient, 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 Equestrian, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Equestrian Federation of India, 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. Olympic discipline anchored by the Army Equestrian Node and BSF Tekanpur.
History
How equestrian evolved globally and took root in India.
Equestrian traces its modern origins to Ancient. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Equestrian Federation of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, equestrian grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Equestrian Federation of India, 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.
Equestrian 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…- Aahana SuryavanshiKarnatakaJunior Rider
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Aarush BishnoiLadakhVaulting Athlete
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Aarya KaleLadakhPara Equestrian Rider
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Adarsh KaziNagalandStable Manager
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Aditya D. AcharyaLadakhJunior Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Advait T. TiwariLadakhHead Coach
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Ahaan ChetiaLadakhAssistant Coach
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Ahana SemwalKarnatakaHead Coach
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Aishwarya BharaliKarnatakaAssistant Coach
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Ajay NehruNagalandShow Jumper
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Ajit PandeyOdishaEventing Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Akanksha QadriKeralaStable Manager
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Akash RizviLadakhStable Manager
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Akbar AroraOdishaEndurance Rider
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Akshay SamarPuducherryDressage Rider
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Alok L. KaurOdishaPolo Player
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Amaira WazirKeralaShow Jumper
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Amar SinhaPuducherryEventing Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Amarjeet B. YadavOdishaVaulting Athlete
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Amol JadhavOdishaPara Equestrian Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Ananya J. ThakurKeralaEventing Rider
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Anika SodhiKeralaEndurance Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Anirudh CheemaPuducherryTent Pegging Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Anjali KaliramanPuducherryPolo Player
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Ankit RathorePuducherryReining Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Ankur VarmaOdishaJunior Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Anushka NalavadeAndaman and NicobarJunior Rider
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Anvita BalyanKeralaPolo Player
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Aradhya ChouhanKeralaReining Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Arjun P. KunwarAndaman and NicobarTeam Captain
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Arnav F. HazarikaAndaman and NicobarAssistant Coach
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Aryan AzmiAndaman and NicobarTeam Manager
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Ashok BhatAndaman and NicobarShow Jumper
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Balbir UniyalPunjabHead Coach
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Baldev DihingiaPunjabTeam Manager
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Bharat SayyadPunjabStable Manager
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Bhola SinghPunjabDressage Rider
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Bijoy DasPunjabEventing Rider
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Brijesh DhillonPunjabTent Pegging Rider
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Bunty X. DeshwalPunjabPolo Player
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Charan JadejaRajasthanReining Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Daksh DesaiServicesDressage Rider
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Deepak AhujaServicesEndurance Rider
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Dev BhullarServicesPolo Player
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Devansh TanwarServicesVaulting Athlete
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Dhruv GaikwadServicesPara Equestrian Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Dinesh PawarRajasthanJunior Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Diya TawdeServicesJunior Rider
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Eeshan B. RawatServicesHead Coach
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Ekta R. SarmaServicesAssistant Coach
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Eva MokalMadhya PradeshPara Equestrian Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Fatima KukretiMadhya PradeshTeam Captain
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Firoz MamgainRajasthanTeam Captain
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Ganesh KashyapRajasthanAssistant Coach
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Gargi GogoiMadhya PradeshHead Coach
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Gayatri AhmadMadhya PradeshTeam Manager
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Gulzar FaruquiRajasthanTeam Manager
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Gurmeet WaniSikkimShow Jumper
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Gurpreet NaiduSikkimDressage Rider
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Hansa KoulMadhya PradeshStable Manager
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Hardeep SenSikkimEndurance Rider
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Harish T. SidhuSikkimTent Pegging Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Hemant N. QureshiAndhra PradeshStable Manager
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Himanshu NargotraAndhra PradeshDressage Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Ira YadavAndhra PradeshEventing Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Isha F. PatelMadhya PradeshDressage Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Ishaan BajwaAndhra PradeshTent Pegging Rider
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Ishita ChhillarArunachal PradeshPolo Player
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Jagmeet P. TomarTamil NaduVaulting Athlete
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Jasbir F. GhorpadeTamil NaduPara Equestrian Rider
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Jaspreet ThakreTamil NaduJunior Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Jay DodiyaArunachal PradeshReining Rider
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Jaya ManeArunachal PradeshPara Equestrian Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Jeet SajwanTamil NaduHead Coach
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Jhanvi V. ChatterjeeMadhya PradeshEndurance Rider
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Jiya MannMaharashtraTent Pegging Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Joginder BaruahTamil NaduAssistant Coach
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Kabir DangwalArunachal PradeshTeam Captain
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Kailash NadwiTamil NaduStable Manager
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Kamal KakTamil NaduShow Jumper
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Kamlesh ChauhanTamil NaduEventing Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Kunal J. AzmiAssamTeam Manager
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Lakhvir DhillonTelanganaTent Pegging Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Lakshay RainaAssamShow Jumper
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Lakshmi ReddyAssamDressage Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Lalit DahiyaTelanganaPolo Player
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Lavanya MukherjeeAssamEndurance Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Lovepreet B. GohilTelanganaReining Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Maanav SainiAssamTent Pegging Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Madhav PooniaAssamVaulting Athlete
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Madhu R. MhatreTelanganaPara Equestrian Rider
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Mahendra GusainTelanganaTeam Captain
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Mahima SihagMaharashtraVaulting Athlete
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Malkit DekaTelanganaHead Coach
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Mandeep AliTripuraTeam Manager
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Maninder LoneTripuraStable Manager
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Manoj VaghelaAssamReining Rider
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Manya ChavanMaharashtraReining Rider
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Meera SawantAssamJunior Rider
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Mrunal SonawaneMaharashtraJunior Rider
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Myra RanaMaharashtraTeam Captain
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Naman RautelaBiharHead Coach
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Nandini PhukanManipurAssistant Coach
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Navdeep NaiduTripuraDressage Rider
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Navjot SenguptaTripuraEndurance Rider
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Navya MansuriManipurStable Manager
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Navya SaikiaBiharAssistant Coach
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Nehal SoporiManipurShow Jumper
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Nikhil V. MirzaBiharStable Manager
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Nirav TakBiharShow Jumper
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Nisha TripathiBiharEventing Rider
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Nitesh SethiChhattisgarhEndurance Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Omkar DhaliwalChhattisgarhPolo Player
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Pardeep SangwanUttar PradeshVaulting Athlete
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Pargat SidhuUttar PradeshTent Pegging Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Pari R. PandeyManipurEventing Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Parminder N. BhoiteUttar PradeshReining Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Parth BishnoiChhattisgarhVaulting Athlete
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Pawan D. ShindeUttar PradeshJunior Rider
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Pritam PantUttar PradeshTeam Captain
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Raj KharatChhattisgarhPara Equestrian Rider
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Rajendra NeogUttar PradeshAssistant Coach
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Rakesh BoraChhattisgarhTeam Captain
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Raman MuftiUttarakhandStable Manager
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Ramesh BoraDelhiHead Coach
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Ravinder ZutshiUttarakhandShow Jumper
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Rishi R. IslamDelhiTeam Manager
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Ritika N. SethMeghalayaEndurance Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Rohan H. ZaidiDelhiStable Manager
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Rohit SharmaDelhiDressage Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Ronak BanerjeeDelhiEventing Rider
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Roop ChoudharyUttarakhandEventing Rider
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Ruchi BrarDelhiTent Pegging Rider
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Ruhi D. AhlawatMeghalayaPolo Player
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Saanjh ChandelaMeghalayaReining Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Samarth KarandeMeghalayaPara Equestrian Rider
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Sana BishtMeghalayaTeam Captain
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Sandeep NainGoaVaulting Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Sanjana BarmanMeghalayaHead Coach
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Sanya VaghelaGoaReining Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Sara SalunkheGoaJunior Rider
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Saravjit ChopraUttarakhandEndurance Rider
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Sarthak PanwarGoaTeam Captain
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Satnam KambojUttarakhandPolo Player
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Satpal BohraUttarakhandVaulting Athlete
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Satvik LaskarGoaAssistant Coach
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Shamsher Z. KambleUttarakhandPara Equestrian Rider
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Shanaya HussainMeghalayaTeam Manager
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Shankar P. BairagiUttarakhandJunior Rider
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Shaurya D. HashmiGoaTeam Manager
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Shiv T. KaulGoaShow Jumper
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Shivam MehtaGujaratDressage Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Shivani SiddiquiMeghalayaStable Manager
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Sohan BhatiaGujaratEndurance Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Sonali DeolGujaratPolo Player
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Sonia YdvGujaratVaulting Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Sooraj KadamGujaratPara Equestrian Rider
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Sourav WaghmareHaryanaJunior Rider
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Srishti ThapliyalHaryanaHead Coach
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Sukhjinder BuragohainWest BengalHead Coach
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Sukhwant AliWest BengalTeam Manager
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Sukhwinder SheikhWest BengalStable Manager
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Suman VermaWest BengalDressage Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Sunny BordoloiHaryanaAssistant Coach
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Suresh P. QadriHaryanaStable Manager
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Swaran GhoshChandigarhEventing Rider
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Tara PatelMizoramDressage Rider
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Tarsem CheemaChandigarhTent Pegging Rider
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Tejas L. SharmaHimachal PradeshDressage Rider
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Tejinder KhatriChandigarhPolo Player
Dressage rider scoring above 65% at national Prix St Georges tests.
- Thakur RathoreChandigarhReining Rider
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Trisha DasguptaMizoramEndurance Rider
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Tulsi Z. MannMizoramTent Pegging Rider
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Tushar B. BoseHimachal PradeshEventing Rider
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Uma P. MalikMizoramVaulting Athlete
Polo player rated with strong ponies and tactical field awareness.
- Utkarsh BediHimachal PradeshTent Pegging Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Vaibhav JakharHimachal PradeshPolo Player
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Vani JhalaHimachal PradeshReining Rider
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Vansh MoreHimachal PradeshPara Equestrian Rider
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
- Varinder SawantChandigarhJunior Rider
Endurance rider completing 80km and 120km FEI qualifiers.
- Varun KukretiHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Ved H. PantJammu & KashmirTeam Captain
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Veer GoswamiHimachal PradeshHead Coach
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Veerpal MedhiJammu & KashmirAssistant Coach
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Vibha RanaMizoramReining Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Vihaan X. MehtaJharkhandDressage Rider
Tent pegging rider training in the Indian cavalry tradition.
- Vikram JafriJammu & KashmirTeam Manager
Para equestrian rider competing across FEI grade classifications.
- Vikramjit MattooJammu & KashmirShow Jumper
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Vinay HashmiJharkhandTeam Manager
Show jumper clearing 1.30m+ tracks with clean rounds at national events.
- Vineet DharJharkhandShow Jumper
Eventing rider competing across dressage, cross country and show jumping.
- Virender JoshiJammu & KashmirDressage Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Vivek N. MalikJharkhandEndurance Rider
Vaulting athlete performing gymnastic routines on a cantering horse.
- Vritika PhadkeMizoramJunior Rider
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Waris KhannaJammu & KashmirEndurance Rider
Team manager coordinating stabling, transport and entries.
- Yadwinder BhullarJammu & KashmirPolo Player
Stable manager overseeing feed, farriery and veterinary care.
- Yamini MamgainNagalandTeam Captain
Team captain leading warm-ups, course walks and squad selection.
- Yash PannuJharkhandTent Pegging Rider
Reining rider executing spins, sliding stops and clean patterns.
- Yuvraj SuhagKarnatakaVaulting Athlete
Junior rider progressing through pony club and grassroots meets.
- Zara ChavanKarnatakaReining Rider
Head coach designing flatwork, jumping and cross country progression.
- Zoya KonwarNagalandAssistant Coach
Assistant coach handling drills, ground poles and event logistics.
Rules
Equestrian in India is played to the current international federation rulebook, adopted in full by Equestrian Federation of India for national and state competition. Match format, scoring, officiating and equipment are all standardised across senior, junior and sub-junior categories.
Authoritative rulebook: Equestrian Federation of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a equestrian squad or competition.
- CompetitorAthlete who takes part in the equestrian event under Equestrian Federation of India rules.
- CoachFederation-certified coach responsible for training and match-day decisions.
- Match officialReferee, umpire or judge who officiates the event.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in equestrian at a federation-recognised event.
- Federation-approved playing equipment
- Personal kit, footwear and safety gear
- Officiating and timing equipment
- Training aids and video analysis rig
- Venue marked to the federation's specification
Governing body
Equestrian Federation of India is the recognised national body for Equestrian in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for equestrian. State associations under Equestrian Federation of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Ancient
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Outdoor
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the equestrian calendar in India.
- Equestrian Federation of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic equestrian title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Equestrian Federation of India 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 — Equestrian
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Equestrian
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 equestrian.
- Olympic Games
Equestrian is on the Olympic programme; qualification runs through Equestrian Federation of India and the international federation's ranking events.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Equestrian Federation of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in equestrian.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the equestrian calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for equestrian. The national championship under Equestrian Federation of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised equestrian athletes to know outside India.
The international federation for equestrian maintains the current world ranking — check the federation site for the up-to-date top names.
Records
Where to find India's official equestrian record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in equestrian are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in equestrian are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Equestrian Federation of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in equestrian are maintained by the Equestrian Federation of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for equestrian and mirrored by Equestrian Federation of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Equestrian Federation of India 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 equestrian — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Professional or national-team athlete
- Federation-certified coach
- Referee / umpire / technical official
- Sports science and support staff
- Sports quota government jobs and academy ownership
Related academies
1 listed- BSF Sports AcademyEliteTekanpur, Madhya Pradesh · Since 1969
Border Security Force's elite academy and home of Indian equestrian sport.
Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for equestrian athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about equestrian in India.
Who governs Equestrian in India?▾
Equestrian Federation of India is the recognised national federation for Equestrian in India. State associations under Equestrian Federation of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Equestrian an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Equestrian is on the Olympic programme. Selection for India runs through Equestrian Federation of India and the international federation's ranking events, and top athletes are typically funded through TOPS.
How do I start playing Equestrian 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 Equestrian 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 Equestrian?▾
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 Equestrian athletes selected for international events?▾
Equestrian Federation of India 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.
Equestrian in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Equestrian in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Equestrian in Andhra Pradesh
- Equestrian in Arunachal Pradesh
- Equestrian in Assam
- Equestrian in Bihar
- Equestrian in Chhattisgarh
- Equestrian in Goa
- Equestrian in Gujarat
- Equestrian in Haryana
- Equestrian in Himachal Pradesh
- Equestrian in Jharkhand
- Equestrian in Karnataka
- Equestrian in Kerala
- Equestrian in Madhya Pradesh
- Equestrian in Maharashtra
- Equestrian in Manipur
- Equestrian in Meghalaya
- Equestrian in Mizoram
- Equestrian in Nagaland
- Equestrian in Odisha
- Equestrian in Punjab
- Equestrian in Rajasthan
- Equestrian in Sikkim
- Equestrian in Tamil Nadu
- Equestrian in Telangana
- Equestrian in Tripura
- Equestrian in Uttar Pradesh
- Equestrian in Uttarakhand
- Equestrian in West Bengal
- Equestrian in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Equestrian in Chandigarh
- Equestrian in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Equestrian in Delhi
- Equestrian in Jammu & Kashmir
- Equestrian in Ladakh
- Equestrian in Lakshadweep
- Equestrian in Puducherry