The Karnataka State Equestrian Competition 2025 recently concluded its second edition, showcasing a variety of equestrian talents. Held at the Embassy International Riding School, the event featured multiple dressage and show jumping classes. Participants from various riding schools competed, demonstrating their skills in different categories.
In the Introductory Dressage Test - Class D3, Tanush Reddy riding Dream Boy from EIRS claimed first place. Isha on Power and Zippy secured second, followed by Nikshita Pandey on Power and Zippy in third. Zoya Shanavaz riding Buce from EIRS finished fourth.

The Preliminary Dressage Test - Class D4 saw Swapnil on Saloni from EIRS emerge victorious. Hemkilaru on Buce also from EIRS took second place, while Tanush Reddy riding Sonia secured third. These performances highlighted the riders' dedication and training.
In the Pre-Novice Dressage Test - Class D5, Manya Narayan riding Barnaby from EIRS achieved first place. Siddharth Nanda on Dream Boy also from EIRS came in second, with Josefine on General securing third position. The competition was intense among these skilled riders.
Show Jumping events were equally competitive. In the 60cm category - Class Sj 2, Tanush Reddy on Kalina from EIRS took top honours. Akshara riding Prematheus also from EIRS followed in second place. Gayatri on Arjun representing FSS secured third place, while Adhvika P on Hercules and Vasudev on Zara tied for fourth.
The Show Jumping 80cm - Class Sj 3 was dominated by Siddharth Nanda on Dream Boy from EIRS who clinched first position. Manya Narayan riding Barnaby also from EIRS came second, with Bhargav on Gucci securing third place. Riders showcased remarkable skill and precision in this category.
In the Show Jumping 100cm - Class Sj 4 event, Bhargav riding Gucci from EIRS emerged as the winner. Hiba on Ascot representing FSS took second place, while Basavaraju S on Dinky Boy and Dishant on Kannjo both from EIRS shared third position.
Siddharth Nanda continued his winning streak in the Show Jumping 110cm - Class Sj 5 by securing first place with Sonia from EIRS. His consistent performance throughout the competition was commendable.
The final event of the competition was the Show Jumping 120cm - Class Sj 6 where Bharath riding Vedette representing Zippy claimed victory. This marked a fitting end to a series of thrilling equestrian contests that highlighted both rider and horse capabilities.