Overview
- Governing body
- EFI
- Origin
- 19th century
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Equestrian
- Total players listed
- …
Show Jumping 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.
Show Jumping 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 Show Jumping 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.
Show Jumping originated in 19th century, 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 Show Jumping, 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. Show Jumping is played and developed across India under the EFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How show jumping evolved globally and took root in India.
Show Jumping traces its modern origins to 19th century. 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, show jumping 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.
Show Jumping 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 KalitaUttar PradeshHorse Handler
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Aaliya AnsariAssamVeterinarian
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Aaliya HegdeJharkhandSpeed Specialist
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Aaliya SrivastavaHaryanaVice-Captain
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Aaliya TuduJammu and KashmirGrand Prix Rider
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Aaradhya KiniGujaratCourse Designer
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Aarav AhujaTelanganaJunior Jumper
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Aarav SorenPunjabJunior Jumper
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Aditya ChoudharyAndaman and Nicobar IslandsTeam Manager
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Advait MannHimachal PradeshAssistant Rider
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Advait MurthyKeralaAssistant Rider
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Advait RawatAssamFarrier
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Aisha DasArunachal PradeshAssistant Rider
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Aisha JainTamil NaduJunior Jumper
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Akshay BhattAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCoach / Trainer
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Akshay SaxenaGujaratTeam Manager
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Akshay TripathiNagalandGroom
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Akshay UpadhyayAndaman and Nicobar IslandsJunior Jumper
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Ananya KhatriUttarakhandTeam Manager
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Anika AgarwalUttar PradeshAssistant Rider
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Anika BoraMeghalayaGrand Prix Rider
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Anika ChhetriAndhra PradeshTeam Manager
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Anika RoyArunachal PradeshCourse Walker
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Anita SwamyLakshadweepShow Jumper
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Anvi NegiKeralaFarrier
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Arjun DeviAndaman and Nicobar IslandsGroom
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Armaan KuttyManipurHorse Handler
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Arnav HussainRajasthanGrand Prix Rider
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Aryan KadamWest BengalAssistant Rider
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Aryan MagarAssamTeam Manager
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Ayaan PanditRailwaysHorse Handler
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Ayaan SidhuUttarakhandGrand Prix Rider
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Bhavna SherpaDelhiVice-Captain
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Bhavna SrivastavaChhattisgarhCourse Walker
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Bina SoniDelhiTeam Manager
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Bushra AliPunjabGrand Prix Rider
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Bushra GuptaServicesVeterinarian
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Bushra IyerAndhra PradeshTeam Manager
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Bushra KambleRajasthanGroom
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Bushra MenonMeghalayaSpeed Specialist
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Bushra QureshiRailwaysAssistant Rider
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Bushra YadavArunachal PradeshCoach / Trainer
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Chhavi JadhavServicesGrand Prix Rider
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Deepa GoyalPunjabSpeed Specialist
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Dhruv BoraPuducherryTeam Manager
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Dhruv ChoudharySikkimGroom
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Dhruv MannWest BengalShow Jumper
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Diya AnsariOdishaJunior Jumper
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Diya BaruaMadhya PradeshGroom
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Diya BrarAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCourse Designer
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Drishti YadavSikkimCoach / Trainer
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Ekta BishtBiharCourse Designer
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Ekta PantUttarakhandVeterinarian
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Ekta SaikiaTamil NaduGroom
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Fatima BhatJammu and KashmirCoach / Trainer
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Fatima KhannaDelhiHorse Handler
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Fouaad MirzaKarnataka
Asian Games equestrian double-medallist and Olympic qualifier in eventing.
- Gaurav PantMaharashtraGrand Prix Rider
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Gaurav SharmaManipurShow Jumper
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Gayatri NambiarMadhya PradeshTeam Manager
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Harsh BhattNagalandVeterinarian
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Harsh MagarKarnatakaCourse Walker
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Hema WarrierJammu and KashmirHorse Handler
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Hema WarrierMeghalayaVeterinarian
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Hridaan NegiKarnatakaCourse Designer
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Indira KumarNagalandJunior Jumper
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Indira LepchaOdishaVeterinarian
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Ira PannuGujaratCoach / Trainer
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Ishaan HembramHaryanaShow Jumper
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Jaya BoseChhattisgarhCourse Walker
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Kabir RaiArunachal PradeshFarrier
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Kabir RaoJharkhandVice-Captain
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Kabir RautelaChandigarhFarrier
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Kajal MenonRajasthanGroom
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Kajal SherpaServicesTeam Captain
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Kajal SherpaTelanganaGroom
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Karan GurungMaharashtraCourse Walker
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Kartik BhutiaHimachal PradeshCourse Walker
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Kavya BoraChandigarhCoach / Trainer
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Kavya HussainGujaratTeam Captain
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Kavya KaurGoaAssistant Rider
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Kiaan BhatKeralaVice-Captain
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Kiaan SenRajasthanAssistant Rider
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Kiaan SinghWest BengalHorse Handler
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Kiaan ThapaServicesAssistant Rider
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Kian ChoudharyNagalandSpeed Specialist
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Kian GhoshMeghalayaVice-Captain
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Kunal BoraManipurAssistant Rider
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Kunal ChahalAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCourse Designer
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Kunal KadamTripuraCourse Designer
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Lakshay BajwaLadakhCourse Designer
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Lakshay GurungHaryanaJunior Jumper
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Lakshay SawantLakshadweepGroom
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Lakshay SoniHimachal PradeshCourse Designer
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Lakshmi SawantTripuraTeam Manager
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Lalit PhukanDelhiSpeed Specialist
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Manav GurungOdishaAssistant Rider
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Maryam AhujaOdishaTeam Captain
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Meera GuptaGujaratHorse Handler
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Meera NaikArunachal PradeshVeterinarian
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Meera SandhuHaryanaJunior Jumper
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Meera SandhuHaryanaGroom
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Mihir HegdeKarnatakaGroom
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Mira MukherjeeTamil NaduCoach / Trainer
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Mohan PandeyUttar PradeshFarrier
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Mohan SubbaUttarakhandCoach / Trainer
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Myra BhatSikkimJunior Jumper
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Myra JhaManipurGroom
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Myra PathanHimachal PradeshGroom
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Naitik SandhuSikkimFarrier
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Naitik TamangHaryanaAssistant Rider
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Naveen IyerRailwaysCourse Designer
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Navya MalhotraGoaFarrier
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Navya PatelMaharashtraCourse Walker
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Navya SinhaKeralaVice-Captain
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Neel ThapaManipurVice-Captain
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Neil MishraLakshadweepHorse Handler
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Neil RautelaHaryanaJunior Jumper
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Neil ReddyPunjabHorse Handler
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Neil SinghLadakhJunior Jumper
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Neil TiwariLadakhCourse Designer
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Nisha BaruaArunachal PradeshJunior Jumper
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Nisha DeviLadakhVeterinarian
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Nisha MalhotraSikkimCourse Walker
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Noor RanaNagalandGrand Prix Rider
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Om TuduPuducherryFarrier
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Omkar BhattServicesShow Jumper
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Omkar ChhetriKeralaVice-Captain
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Omkar JadhavTelanganaSpeed Specialist
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Pooja AliTelanganaGroom
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Pranav DasUttar PradeshHorse Handler
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Pranav SaikiaGoaCoach / Trainer
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Priya PawarJammu and KashmirTeam Captain
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Radhika ThapaUttar PradeshSpeed Specialist
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Raj SaxenaMeghalayaFarrier
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Rajesh NegiRajasthanHorse Handler
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Reyansh MehtaTripuraCourse Designer
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Rishi KhannaMeghalayaTeam Manager
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Riya MoreServicesVeterinarian
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Riya SoniNagalandGroom
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Rohan GurungManipurGrand Prix Rider
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Rudra HazarikaJammu and KashmirVeterinarian
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Rudra PathanMadhya PradeshVice-Captain
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Rudra PrabhuBiharCoach / Trainer
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Rudra ThakurOdishaJunior Jumper
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Saanvi PanditChandigarhHorse Handler
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Sai ChoudharyHimachal PradeshFarrier
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Samar NaikUttarakhandHorse Handler
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Sanvi BoraPunjabTeam Captain
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Sara BoseJharkhandTeam Captain
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Sara KumarTelanganaCourse Walker
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Shiv LamaGujaratShow Jumper
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Shivani MehtaTripuraGrand Prix Rider
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Shivansh BhatChhattisgarhShow Jumper
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Shivansh ChoudharyJharkhandGrand Prix Rider
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Shivansh KalitaChandigarhVice-Captain
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Shivansh KalitaUttar PradeshTeam Captain
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Shivansh PawarAndhra PradeshAssistant Rider
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Shlok MenonTelanganaHorse Handler
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Shlok SaikiaJammu and KashmirShow Jumper
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Shreya BorahLadakhCourse Walker
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Siddharth QureshiKarnatakaFarrier
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Sneha ChaudharyKarnatakaHorse Handler
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Sneha SaxenaHaryanaVeterinarian
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Sonali PhukanTripuraVice-Captain
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Sonali RoyWest BengalVeterinarian
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Tanmay GillLadakhTeam Manager
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Tanmay PannuDelhiJunior Jumper
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Tanvi AhujaAssamHorse Handler
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Tanvi PannuUttar PradeshVice-Captain
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Tanvi PhukanRailwaysGrand Prix Rider
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Tara RanaManipurVice-Captain
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Tejas ChhetriMaharashtraAssistant Rider
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Tejas SheikhLakshadweepTeam Manager
Assistant rider gaining mileage on experienced schoolmasters.
- Trisha AhujaMadhya PradeshVice-Captain
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Trisha MukherjeeRailwaysGrand Prix Rider
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Trisha RawatBiharVice-Captain
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Uma PanditGujaratHorse Handler
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Umang JainChandigarhTeam Captain
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Umang MalhotraTripuraTeam Captain
Show jumper with a clean round style and brave approach to big oxers.
- Vani BhattAndaman and Nicobar IslandsTeam Captain
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Vani ChatterjeeMadhya PradeshTeam Manager
Horse handler settling mounts at the collecting ring and in-gate.
- Vani DhillonAssamGroom
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Vani KadamJammu and KashmirTeam Captain
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Vedant LamaManipurVice-Captain
Veterinarian assessing fitness, soundness and FEI medication rules.
- Vedant PandeyMaharashtraFarrier
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Vedant PandeyRajasthanTeam Manager
Junior jumper rapidly moving up the height classes with steady nerves.
- Vedant TamangDelhiGrand Prix Rider
Course walker memorising distances, turns and related distances.
- Veer SaxenaTelanganaAssistant Rider
Speed specialist shaving seconds off clear rounds without touching rails.
- Vihaan MukherjeeNagalandSpeed Specialist
Grand Prix rider tackling 1.40m+ tracks with international ambition.
- Vihaan PradhanKarnatakaVice-Captain
Course designer building fair but challenging tracks for national classes.
- Vihaan SalianTelanganaVeterinarian
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Vivaan MirzaJharkhandGroom
Groom keeping coats braided, tack polished and horses show-ready.
- Vivaan ShahUttar PradeshSpeed Specialist
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Yamini KadamJharkhandCourse Designer
Team manager handling entries, stabling, transport and prize accounts.
- Yamini MurthyServicesVeterinarian
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Yash SubbaArunachal PradeshGrand Prix Rider
Farrier balancing hooves for grip on varied arena surfaces.
- Yuvraj MannTelanganaCoach / Trainer
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
- Zara LimbuMizoramFarrier
Coach improving rider position, timing and horse communication.
- Zara LimbuChhattisgarhGroom
Team captain picking ride order and managing team tactics.
- Zara RautelaBiharAssistant Rider
Vice-captain supporting warm-up routines and course planning.
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 show jumping 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 show jumping 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 Show Jumping in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for show jumping. State associations under EFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- 19th century
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Equestrian
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the show jumping calendar in India.
- EFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic show jumping 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 — Show Jumping
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Show Jumping
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 show jumping.
- Olympic Games
Show Jumping 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 show jumping.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the show jumping calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for show jumping. The national championship under EFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised show jumping 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 show jumping record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in show jumping are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in show jumping are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the EFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in show jumping are maintained by the EFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for show jumping 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 show jumping — 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 show jumping athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about show jumping in India.
Who governs Show Jumping in India?▾
EFI is the recognised national federation for Show Jumping in India. State associations under EFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Show Jumping an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Show Jumping 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 Show Jumping 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 Show Jumping 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 Show Jumping?▾
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 Show Jumping 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.
Show Jumping in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Show Jumping in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Show Jumping in Andhra Pradesh
- Show Jumping in Arunachal Pradesh
- Show Jumping in Assam
- Show Jumping in Bihar
- Show Jumping in Chhattisgarh
- Show Jumping in Goa
- Show Jumping in Gujarat
- Show Jumping in Haryana
- Show Jumping in Himachal Pradesh
- Show Jumping in Jharkhand
- Show Jumping in Karnataka
- Show Jumping in Kerala
- Show Jumping in Madhya Pradesh
- Show Jumping in Maharashtra
- Show Jumping in Manipur
- Show Jumping in Meghalaya
- Show Jumping in Mizoram
- Show Jumping in Nagaland
- Show Jumping in Odisha
- Show Jumping in Punjab
- Show Jumping in Rajasthan
- Show Jumping in Sikkim
- Show Jumping in Tamil Nadu
- Show Jumping in Telangana
- Show Jumping in Tripura
- Show Jumping in Uttar Pradesh
- Show Jumping in Uttarakhand
- Show Jumping in West Bengal
- Show Jumping in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Show Jumping in Chandigarh
- Show Jumping in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Show Jumping in Delhi
- Show Jumping in Jammu & Kashmir
- Show Jumping in Ladakh
- Show Jumping in Lakshadweep
- Show Jumping in Puducherry