Embassy International Riding School Students Shine at Junior National Equestrian Championship 2024

The Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) galloped into 2025 with remarkable success, clinching 11 medals at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2024, held at the prestigious Army Equestrian Centre in New Delhi.

The event, organized under the aegis of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), showcased India's finest young talents across Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, and Tent Pegging.

Star Performers and Record Achievements

Among the standout performers was Navyashree Sai, who dazzled with her impressive medal haul and was crowned the 'Best Rider' in the Young Rider category. Her achievements included:

• Gold in Show Jumping (two-phase) - Individual
• Gold in Eventing - Team
• Silver in Show Jumping - Team
• Bronze in Dressage - Team

Navyashree credited her success to her horse, Abra, and their deep connection. "Despite challenges in training, my bond with Abra carried us through. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary," she shared. Navyashree's success is a testament to her training under Sanyogeeta Limaye, a seasoned coach with years of national-level experience.

Children's Category Triumphs

Young riders in the Children-2 (10-12 years) category brought home a stunning four medals:

• Eshaan Sundaram secured two gold medals in Dressage.
• Kiara Rupesh and Kripa Jain contributed silver medals in the team Dressage event.

In the Children-1 (12-14 years) category, Nakshita Pandey bagged a silver medal in Show Jumping, while Sarayu Kamath clinched a gold medal in the Junior Jumping team event. Jonathan Thomas added to the tally with a bronze in Junior Dressage.

Athletes Speak

Expressing gratitude, Eshaan Sundaram said, "Winning two gold medals was a dream come true. EIRS has been instrumental in shaping my journey and instilling the confidence I needed to succeed."

The Director of EIRS, Silva Storai, commended the team's achievements:
"At EIRS, our vision extends beyond medals. We aim to ignite a lifelong passion for equestrian sports and nurture champions who can elevate Indian equestrianism globally. Seeing our students excel at JNEC 2024 reinforces our commitment to the sport's growth in India."

EIRS has consistently produced riders who have represented India at international events like the Asian Games and the Olympics, setting benchmarks in Indian equestrian sports.

The Junior National Equestrian Championship is a premier platform for riders aged 10 to 21 years, fostering excellence in equestrianism. The championship features events across age groups, emphasizing technical skill, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Category-wise Medal Leaders from EIRS