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Stasya Pandya of the Amateur Riders’ Club has secured her place in the Junior National Equestrian Championship after an impressive performance at the Regional Equestrian League in Bengaluru. Riding Jisamer, she scored 64.602% in Children I Dressage, marking a significant milestone in her equestrian journey. She credits her growth to her family’s support and specialized coaching from Bobin Tshering at ARC. The event, held at Embassy International Riding School, featured top young riders from across India competing in dressage and show jumping.

Key Points: ARC's Stasya Pandya Qualifies for Junior National Equestrian Championships

  • Stasya Pandya scored 64.602% in Children I Dressage at REL 2025
  • Qualified for Junior National Equestrian Championship in December
  • Trained under coach Bobin Tshering at ARC
  • Event hosted at Embassy International Riding School in Bengaluru
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ARC's Stasya Pandya qualifies for Junior National Equestrian Championships

Stasya Pandya from Amateur Riders’ Club secures Junior Nationals spot after stellar performance at Regional Equestrian League in Bengaluru.

"Horses have shaped me as a person—my understanding, personality, and focus have improved tremendously. – Stasya Pandya"

Mumbai, Aug 1

The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) rider Stasya Pandya qualified for the Junior Nationals at the Regional Equestrian League (REL), the qualifying event, held in Bengaluru. The event was hosted at the Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) in Bangalore and was evaluated by a panel of experienced and certified equestrian judges, ensuring a fair and professional assessment of all participants.

The event saw competition in show jumping and dressage and had participants from across Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai taking part.

The Regional Equestrian League (REL) is a national-level benchmark event for young and aspiring Indian equestrian athletes to compete and qualify for the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) and other national-level competitions.

Stasya astride Jisamer scored an average of 64.602% in Children I Dressage and has officially qualified for the Junior National Equestrian Championship to be held in December.

Reflecting on her success at the REL 2025, Stasya said, “Horses have always helped me through a lot in life. When I started, I thought of riding only as fun and happiness. But as I rode and competed more, I realized it’s not just about the joy, it’s about how it shapes me as a person. My understanding, personality, and focus have improved tremendously.

“My family has been very supportive, ensuring I have access to all the necessary facilities and training. My extended family at Amateur Riders Club (ARC), along with the top-tier training facilities and the specialised coaching program by my coach, Bobin Tshering, have greatly improved my riding skills. In equestrian sports, your biggest competitor is yourself. The better I become, the more opportunities I create for myself to build a successful future, with the hope of one day representing India,” he added.

The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) is a top riding club in the Western region of the country that operates out of the Mahalaxmi Race Course and works for the development of riders at the grassroots level, and provides them an opportunity to participate at the national level.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a parent, I wonder how accessible equestrian sports really are for middle-class Indians. The costs of training and maintaining horses must be enormous. Still, kudos to Stasya for her achievement!
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Rohit P
Great to see Indian talent in equestrian sports! But the article mentions "he added" when referring to Stasya - looks like an editing error. Otherwise, wonderful coverage of this niche sport.
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Sarah B
The mental discipline required for dressage is incredible! Stasya's comment about horses shaping her personality resonates deeply. More power to young athletes pursuing unconventional sports in India 🐎
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Vikram M
While celebrating this achievement, we must ask - when will we have government support for equestrian sports? Currently it's only accessible to elite families. Need more grassroots programs!
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Kavya N
As someone from Bangalore, I'm proud EIRS hosted this event! We need more such facilities across India. Stasya's story is inspiring - hope it encourages more girls to take up equestrian sports.

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