Stasya Pandya, representing Mumbai’s Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC), and Taarini Lodha, competing in the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC), delivered standout performances.
Medal Highlights
In the Children Group 1 Dressage (Team) category, Stasya’s team clinched a silver medal, while Taarini’s team secured a bronze medal, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork.
The silver medal-winning team included:
- Stasya on horse Kirrhi Taonga (67.463%)
- Haripriya Singh on Fritz (71.243%)
- Amara Singh on her horse Count Me In D’Grading (68.581%)
- Dev Harish Kapoor on Serrano (65.934%)
This team finished second with a cumulative score of 273.221.
Taarini’s Success
Taarini’s bronze medal-winning team featured:
- Taarini on Knock Out (70.154%)
- Maanya Vishwanathan on Lady Ann NS (67.286%)
- Aanya Vinayak on Bella Nochi (68.919%)
- Kevin Gabriel on Duncan (66.220%)
They secured third place with a total score of 272.579.
Reflections from Competitors
After her successful showing at the JNEC, Stasya expressed, “I am really grateful for the faith and trust my coach Bobin sir has put in me, along with my club, The Amateur Riders Club, for providing world-class training facilities for my training and development. I also thank my school, Billabong High International School, and my parents for being constantly supportive throughout.”
Taarini shared her thoughts, stating, “JNEC is always one of the biggest events of the year, where the best riders compete. I am grateful for the support and coaching from ARC and my family for their encouragement. With a score of 70.15%, I’m very pleased with my horse’s performance, Knock Out. My team secured a bronze, and I’m very pleased with my role in that.”
Both Stasya and Taarini train under coach Bobin Tshering at the Amateur Riders’ Club, where they benefit from international-standard facilities and expert coaching, enabling them to compete successfully at national and international levels.