Overview
- Governing body
- EFI
- Origin
- Military Europe
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Equestrian
- Total players listed
- …
Eventing 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.
Eventing 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 Eventing 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.
Eventing originated in Military 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 Eventing, 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. Eventing is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How eventing evolved globally and took root in India.
Eventing traces its modern origins to Military 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, eventing 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.
Eventing 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…- Aadhya NaikKeralaCoach / Trainer
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Aadhya PaiPuducherryCoach / Trainer
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Aadhya SaikiaServicesCourse Walker
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Aaradhya BhattUttarakhandCross-Country Rider
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Aaradhya ChaudharyTamil NaduFarrier
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Aaradhya HegdeMizoramStadium Specialist
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Aarav GillServicesTeam Manager
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Aarav RautelaServicesAssistant Rider
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Aarav ShindeJharkhandDressage Rider
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Aarti MenonAndhra PradeshCourse Walker
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Aditya BorahKeralaCoach / Trainer
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Aditya LepchaRailwaysCross-Country Rider
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Aditya MannMaharashtraDressage Rider
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Advait SheikhWest BengalStadium Specialist
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Akshay KalitaHaryanaHorse Handler
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Akshay MalhotraUttarakhandCross-Country Rider
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Ananya PannuArunachal PradeshVice-Captain
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Ananya SubbaLadakhStadium Specialist
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Ananya TiwariKarnatakaVeterinarian
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Anika ShahKarnatakaCross-Country Rider
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Anvi DhillonAndhra PradeshDressage Rider
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Anvi GowdaRailwaysVice-Captain
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Anvi LamaMadhya PradeshFarrier
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Arjun BajwaKarnatakaTeam Captain
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Arjun KambleMeghalayaCourse Walker
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Armaan SandhuSikkimCross-Country Rider
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Arnav MurthyRajasthanFarrier
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Arnav RaoBiharStadium Specialist
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Arnav SandhuTelanganaTeam Manager
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Aryan NayakTripuraCoach / Trainer
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Aryan PandeyPunjabTeam Captain
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Aryan PillaiSikkimCourse Walker
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Atharv AliKarnatakaFarrier
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Atharv YadavChandigarhShow Jumper
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Ayaan BoraAndhra PradeshCross-Country Rider
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Ayaan SinhaHimachal PradeshVice-Captain
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Bhavna HembramPuducherryCross-Country Rider
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Bushra GaikwadKeralaShow Jumper
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Bushra PathanMaharashtraCoach / Trainer
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Bushra PillaiJammu and KashmirStadium Specialist
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Bushra SoniRajasthanShow Jumper
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Chhavi RaiBiharGroom
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Chitra PantJharkhandEventing Rider
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Chitra TiwariPunjabShow Jumper
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Dev GillChandigarhAssistant Rider
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Dev JainMizoramGroom
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Dev KhatriKarnatakaAssistant Rider
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Dhruv MannWest BengalGroom
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Dhruv SinghRailwaysGroom
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Divya MehtaGoaEventing Rider
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Diya KalitaChandigarhCross-Country Rider
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Falguni MannDelhiVeterinarian
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Falguni PrabhuLadakhEventing Rider
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Falguni RaiTelanganaCourse Walker
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Falguni SheikhKeralaTeam Manager
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Fatima RanaMizoramFarrier
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Gaurav KaurJammu and KashmirCoach / Trainer
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Gayatri GuptaKeralaStadium Specialist
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Gayatri PannuWest BengalCourse Walker
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Hema RaiMizoramFarrier
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Hridaan ShettyRailwaysCourse Walker
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Indira BoseMeghalayaCoach / Trainer
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Indira SaxenaGujaratShow Jumper
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Ira LimbuHaryanaTeam Manager
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Ira PatelHimachal PradeshFarrier
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Ishaan RautelaUttar PradeshStadium Specialist
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Ishaan ShettyKeralaShow Jumper
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Jaya DasNagalandShow Jumper
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Kajal GaikwadLakshadweepAssistant Rider
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Kartik KalitaManipurVeterinarian
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Kartik MishraArunachal PradeshDressage Rider
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Kartik PradhanHaryanaGroom
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Kavya BaruaRailwaysCoach / Trainer
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Kavya LimbuRailwaysTeam Captain
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Kavya SinhaLakshadweepCross-Country Rider
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Kian GuptaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsVeterinarian
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Kian KumarHaryanaCross-Country Rider
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Krishna IyerTamil NaduCross-Country Rider
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Krishna PatelTelanganaFarrier
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Kunal QureshiHimachal PradeshFarrier
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Lakshay ShindeHimachal PradeshCross-Country Rider
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Lakshmi KumarMizoramStadium Specialist
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Lalit MurthyLakshadweepVeterinarian
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Lalit UpadhyayMeghalayaFarrier
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Maryam GuptaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCross-Country Rider
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Maryam PanditArunachal PradeshHorse Handler
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Mihir BoraOdishaGroom
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Mihir MenonServicesCoach / Trainer
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Mihir TamangKeralaDressage Rider
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Naitik LamaLadakhCourse Walker
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Naveen GillAndhra PradeshFarrier
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Navya GuptaNagalandShow Jumper
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Navya PawarKeralaStadium Specialist
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Navya RaoTamil NaduDressage Rider
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Neel PantArunachal PradeshCourse Walker
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Neil BoseKarnatakaCross-Country Rider
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Neil MehtaSikkimTeam Captain
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Neil MoreSikkimFarrier
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Nirvaan MishraTamil NaduEventing Rider
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Nirvaan MoreUttarakhandVice-Captain
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Nirvaan RawatDelhiVice-Captain
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Nirvaan SaxenaBiharAssistant Rider
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Nisha BajwaOdishaFarrier
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Nisha NegiServicesShow Jumper
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Noor KamathServicesVice-Captain
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Om BhattTelanganaCourse Walker
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Om GowdaArunachal PradeshStadium Specialist
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Om RautelaKeralaDressage Rider
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Om ThakurTripuraVeterinarian
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Parth MishraManipurVice-Captain
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Parth SheikhUttarakhandVeterinarian
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Pranav GowdaRailwaysEventing Rider
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Pranav SawantGujaratHorse Handler
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Prateek KhannaTripuraHorse Handler
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Priya SherpaAndhra PradeshHorse Handler
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Radhika GowdaPunjabAssistant Rider
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Radhika ThakurPuducherryVeterinarian
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Raghav GaikwadUttarakhandAssistant Rider
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Raghav GillKarnatakaTeam Manager
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Raghav JhaDelhiAssistant Rider
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Raghav KadamPunjabEventing Rider
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Raghav ShindeAndhra PradeshTeam Captain
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Rahul DasHimachal PradeshVice-Captain
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Raj JadhavMizoramGroom
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Rajesh BoseManipurCourse Walker
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Rajesh MagarWest BengalVice-Captain
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Rajesh SaxenaUttar PradeshHorse Handler
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Reyansh HegdeJammu and KashmirHorse Handler
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Rishi RautelaOdishaTeam Manager
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Riya TuduUttarakhandVice-Captain
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Rohan BhutiaMeghalayaDressage Rider
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Rohit BaruaMadhya PradeshTeam Captain
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Saanvi PantRajasthanDressage Rider
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Sachin DasSikkimCross-Country Rider
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Sachin GowdaTelanganaVeterinarian
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Sachin NairHaryanaTeam Captain
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Sai HegdeMadhya PradeshStadium Specialist
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Sai SalianJammu and KashmirStadium Specialist
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Samar JoshiGujaratTeam Manager
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Sanvi KamathRajasthanGroom
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Sanvi KhatriMeghalayaAssistant Rider
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Sanvi RoyMadhya PradeshEventing Rider
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Sanvi SaxenaDelhiFarrier
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Sanvi SwamyTelanganaEventing Rider
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Sara NegiAssamEventing Rider
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Sara ThapaArunachal PradeshFarrier
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Sara WarrierArunachal PradeshTeam Manager
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Shiv SalianPunjabVeterinarian
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Shiv SinghWest BengalTeam Manager
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
- Shiv SinhaAndhra PradeshGroom
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Shivani KiniArunachal PradeshCourse Walker
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Shivansh BhandariPunjabCoach / Trainer
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Shlok GaikwadMizoramTeam Manager
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Shlok ShindeRajasthanEventing Rider
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Siddharth BhattGoaHorse Handler
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Siddharth JadhavLadakhCourse Walker
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Siddharth PatelAssamDressage Rider
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Siddharth RautelaBiharGroom
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Sneha MagarLakshadweepVice-Captain
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Sneha PannuTelanganaGroom
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Sneha PhukanPunjabFarrier
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Sonali ChoudharyGoaDressage Rider
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Tanmay GhoshWest BengalCourse Walker
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Tanmay PandeyMizoramGroom
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Tanmay SaxenaTamil NaduAssistant Rider
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Tanmay TuduAndhra PradeshShow Jumper
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Tanvi KuttyUttarakhandAssistant Rider
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Tanvi SoniUttar PradeshCoach / Trainer
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Tara KhanArunachal PradeshStadium Specialist
Cross-country rider reading terrain, combinations and time faults.
- Tejas JadhavLakshadweepVeterinarian
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Trisha BhatAndhra PradeshHorse Handler
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Trisha GaikwadGoaFarrier
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Trisha PatelJammu and KashmirShow Jumper
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Trisha SalianSikkimTeam Captain
Show jumper bringing a clear final phase to complete the event.
- Uma BhandariHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Uma ChaudharyChandigarhGroom
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Uma GurungBiharTeam Captain
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Uma KaurAndaman and Nicobar IslandsShow Jumper
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Umang ChhetriJharkhandGroom
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Umang SinghOdishaStadium Specialist
Veterinarian monitoring fitness and recovery across all three phases.
- Umang SoniSikkimFarrier
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Vani MannHimachal PradeshCoach / Trainer
Farrier ensuring shoes hold up on roads, water and varied footing.
- Vani MukherjeeGoaTeam Manager
Horse handler calming mounts at the collecting ring and vet box.
- Vani SherpaAssamVice-Captain
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Vani SinghAndhra PradeshVeterinarian
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Vedant MannSikkimVeterinarian
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Vedant SinghNagalandStadium Specialist
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Vedant TripathiManipurVice-Captain
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Vivaan KhannaChandigarhTeam Captain
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Yash HembramKeralaStadium Specialist
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Yash NambiarChhattisgarhVice-Captain
Assistant rider building experience in one-day and long-format events.
- Yuvraj DeviAndaman and Nicobar IslandsEventing Rider
Coach developing riders through dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
- Yuvraj SinghGoaCoach / Trainer
Team captain selecting ride order and managing three-phase strategy.
- Zain HazarikaAssamCross-Country Rider
Dressage rider producing accurate, expressive tests for the first phase.
- Zain KumarLakshadweepVeterinarian
Stadium specialist fine-tuning jumping rounds for the final day.
- Zain PillaiGujaratEventing Rider
Team manager planning travel, entries, stabling and phase timings.
- Zain SinghMizoramShow Jumper
Vice-captain coordinating warm-ups and equipment checks.
- Zara NambiarTelanganaShow Jumper
Course walker plotting distances, striding and alternative routes.
- Zoya MenonMaharashtraAssistant Rider
Groom keeping horses immaculate between dressage, trot-up and jumping.
- Zoya NambiarSikkimVice-Captain
Eventing rider with a balanced mix of dressage, cross-country and jumping skill.
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 eventing 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 eventing 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 Eventing in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for eventing. State associations under EFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Military Europe
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Equestrian
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the eventing calendar in India.
- EFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic eventing 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 — Eventing
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Eventing
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 eventing.
- Olympic Games
Eventing 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 eventing.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the eventing calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for eventing. The national championship under EFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised eventing 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 eventing record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in eventing are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in eventing are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the EFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in eventing are maintained by the EFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for eventing 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 eventing — 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 eventing athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about eventing in India.
Who governs Eventing in India?▾
EFI is the recognised national federation for Eventing in India. State associations under EFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Eventing an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Eventing 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 Eventing 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 Eventing 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 Eventing?▾
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 Eventing 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.
Eventing in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Eventing in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Eventing in Andhra Pradesh
- Eventing in Arunachal Pradesh
- Eventing in Assam
- Eventing in Bihar
- Eventing in Chhattisgarh
- Eventing in Goa
- Eventing in Gujarat
- Eventing in Haryana
- Eventing in Himachal Pradesh
- Eventing in Jharkhand
- Eventing in Karnataka
- Eventing in Kerala
- Eventing in Madhya Pradesh
- Eventing in Maharashtra
- Eventing in Manipur
- Eventing in Meghalaya
- Eventing in Mizoram
- Eventing in Nagaland
- Eventing in Odisha
- Eventing in Punjab
- Eventing in Rajasthan
- Eventing in Sikkim
- Eventing in Tamil Nadu
- Eventing in Telangana
- Eventing in Tripura
- Eventing in Uttar Pradesh
- Eventing in Uttarakhand
- Eventing in West Bengal
- Eventing in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Eventing in Chandigarh
- Eventing in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Eventing in Delhi
- Eventing in Jammu & Kashmir
- Eventing in Ladakh
- Eventing in Lakshadweep
- Eventing in Puducherry