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Stasya Pandya, Taarini Lodha Shine with Silver & Bronze at Junior Equestrian Nationals

Stasya Pandya and Taarini Lodha delivered standout performances at the Junior National Equestrian Championship in Bengaluru. Competing in the Children Group 1 Dressage (Team) category, Pandya's team clinched the silver medal while Lodha's team secured the bronze. Both athletes credited their coach, Bobin Tshering, and the Amateur Riders' Club for their world-class training and support. Their teams achieved cumulative scores of 273.221 and 272.579 respectively, highlighting a highly competitive event.

Key Points: Junior National Equestrian Championship: Pandya, Lodha Lead Medal Wins

  • Stasya Pandya's team won silver in Children Group 1 Dressage
  • Taarini Lodha's team secured bronze in the same event
  • Both riders train under coach Bobin Tshering at Amateur Riders' Club
  • Teams showcased high scores and exceptional teamwork
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Stasya Pandya, Taarini Lodha deliver standout performances at Junior National Equestrian C'ship

Stasya Pandya wins silver, Taarini Lodha bronze in team dressage at Junior National Equestrian Championship. Read about their performances and scores.

"I am really grateful for the faith and trust my coach Bobin sir has put in me - Stasya Pandya"

Bengaluru, Jan 5

Stasya Pandya, representing Mumbai's Amateur Riders' Club, and Taarini Lodha, from Amateur Riders' Club representing CEC, delivered standout performances at the Junior National Equestrian Championship.

Competing in the Children Group 1 Dressage (Team) category, Stasya's team clinched silver medal, while Taarini's team secured bronze medal, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork.

In the Dressage Team Event (Children 1), the silver medal-winning team comprised of 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%), and Dev Harish Kapoor on Serrano (65.934%). The team finished second with a cumulative score of 273.221.

Reflecting on her successful showing at the JNEC, Stasya said, "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."

Meanwhile, the 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%), and Kevin Gabriel on Duncan (66.220%), securing third place with a total score of 272.579.

After contributing to the bronze-winning team, Taarini expressed, "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.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Great performances! But let's be honest, this is still a very niche sport accessible only to a privileged few in major cities. I wish there were more initiatives to make such sports available to talented kids from smaller towns and diverse backgrounds.
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Meera T
The precision required in dressage is incredible. Scoring above 67% is no small feat! Hats off to the entire coaching team at Amateur Riders' Club and especially to Coach Bobin. The future of Indian equestrian sports looks bright.
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Rohit P
Teamwork makes the dream work! The scores are so close - just 0.642 points difference between silver and bronze. Shows how competitive it was. Congratulations to all the young riders and their horses!
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Sarah B
As someone who rides occasionally, I know how much hard work goes into this. Balancing school and such intense training is impressive. Kudos to the parents and schools for supporting their passion.
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Vikram M
Good to see coverage of sports beyond cricket. These athletes deserve more media attention and sponsorship. Maybe one day we'll have an Indian equestrian champion at the Olympics!

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