Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Record Participation Marks EFI National Qualifier in Hyderabad
A major horse-riding competition is taking place in Hyderabad.
It is being held at the Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy.
Fifty horses and their riders are taking part.
They come from 11 different clubs and academies.
The event will continue until September 20.
The best competitors may qualify for a junior national championship in 2026.
Riders are competing in four age-based categories.
Veterinarians checked the horses before competition.
Officials said success requires training, dedication and teamwork between the horse and rider.
The Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy in Hyderabad is hosting the EFI National Qualifier.
The event features 50 horses and riders from 11 clubs and academies.
The competition runs until September 20 and will select participants for the 2026 EFI Junior National Equestrian Championship.
Competitors are participating in Junior, Younger, Children 1 and Children 2 categories.
A mandatory veterinary inspection was conducted, with officials emphasizing discipline, dedication and horse-rider teamwork.
- Who
- Fifty horses and riders from 11 clubs and academies, along with officials and veterinarians, are participating.
- What
- The Equestrian Federation of India National Qualifier is being held to select participants for the 2026 EFI Junior National Equestrian Championship.
- When
- The event is running until September 20.
- Where
- The Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The qualifier is selecting participants for the 2026 EFI Junior National Equestrian Championship.
- Host venue
- Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy, Hyderabad
- Organizer
- Equestrian Federation of India
- Participation
- 50 horses and riders
- Represented organizations
- 11 clubs and academies
- End date
- September 20
- Qualification target
- EFI Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026
- Competition categories
- Junior, Younger, Children 1 and Children 2