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Stasya Pandya, 14, Aims to Put Indian Equestrian Sport on World Map

Fourteen-year-old equestrian prodigy Stasya Pandya is making waves by winning medals in both dressage and show jumping at national competitions. Her recent success includes a Team Silver in dressage and a Team Bronze in show jumping at the Delhi Horse Show 2026. Pandya achieved a global ranking of 12th at the FEI Children's Classic 2025 and has been crowned Best Rider at several prestigious regional events. She aims to be part of a new generation that elevates Indian equestrian sport to international prominence.

Key Points: Junior Rider Stasya Pandya's Dual-Discipline Equestrian Success

  • Won two medals at Delhi Horse Show 2026
  • Excels in both dressage and show jumping
  • Ranked 12th globally at FEI Children's Classic 2025
  • Named Best Rider at multiple regional shows
  • Qualified for Team India selection trials
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"I want to be part of the generation that puts Indian Equestrian on world map": Junior Equestrian Stasya Pandya

14-year-old Stasya Pandya wins medals in dressage & show jumping, ranks 12th globally, and aims to elevate Indian equestrian sport internationally.

"I want to be part of the generation that puts Indian Equestrian on the world map. - Stasya Pandya"

New Delhi, April 14

At 14, dual discipline rider Stasya Pandya is collecting medals across India's most competitive equestrian stages. She is well known for securing a silver medal in the Under 14 category at the 2025 Junior National Equestrian Championship in Bengaluru.

Her most recent achievement came at the Delhi Horse Show 2026, where the 14-year-old clinched two medals in two different disciplines. She won Team Silver in Dressage, astride Consul, and Team Bronze in Show Jumping, navigating a challenging 1.10 metre course of 12 jumps on Cougar De Fees, according to a press release.

For those unfamiliar, dressage and show jumping are vastly different. Dressage focuses on precision, rhythm, and harmony, while show jumping tests speed, control, and accuracy over obstacles. Excelling in both at a national level is rare, especially for a junior rider.

Stasya Pandya shared, "Dressage is about patience and connection with your horse, while show jumping is about courage and quick decisions. I love both because they challenge different sides of me."

Stasya Pandya said she wants to be part of the generation that puts Indian Equestrian on the world map.

Her strong performances continue at the JNEC 2025 in Bengaluru, where she won Team Silver in Dressage, and at NEC 2025 in Meerut, she finished fourth in Team Show Jumping. Earlier, at JNEC 2024 in Delhi, she secured Team Bronze in Show Jumping (Children 2 category).

A key highlight was the FEI Children's Classic 2025 in Bengaluru. Stasya qualified for Team India selection trials in the Under-14 category. She ranked All India No. 1 in the Silver Category for Show Jumping and finished 12th globally.

"At the FEI Children's Classic, competing with riders from across the world and finishing 12th globally showed me I belong there," Stasya Pandya added.

Regionally, she has been equally impressive. She was named Best Rider in the Children Category at the Annual Equestrian Games 2025 in Pune and the Mumbai Horse Show 2025. She also finished third at the Dream Alliance Cup 2025 and Surge Equestrian League 2025, and fourth overall at the Equestrian Premiere League 2025 in Bengaluru.

With growing infrastructure, international exposure, and events like the FEI Children's Classic being hosted in India, equestrian sport is gaining momentum. Stasya Pandya represents this new wave, young, skilled, and ready to put Indian equestrian on the global map.

- ANI

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Arjun K
This is fantastic. We need to support niche sports more. The fact that she's ranked 12th globally shows the potential is there. Hope the government and corporates invest more in equestrian infrastructure across states.
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Rohit P
Makes me proud! But let's be honest, equestrian is still a very elite sport in India. How many middle-class families can afford horses and training? We need schemes to make it more accessible for talented kids from all backgrounds.
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Sarah B
Her understanding of the connection with the horse is so mature for her age. "Dressage is about patience and connection" – that's beautiful. Rooting for her to achieve her dream of putting India on the world map!
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Vikram M
Winning medals in both Dressage and Show Jumping? That's like being a champion in both Test cricket and T20! Hats off to her hard work. Hope her story encourages more parents to consider equestrian as a serious sport for their children.
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Kavya N
So many achievements at just 14! The FEI Children's Classic being hosted here is a big step. More international events will give our riders the exposure they need. Go Stasya! 🇮🇳

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