Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Hitesh Reddy Qualifies at EFI National Equestrian Qualifier
Young riders competed in a national equestrian qualifier in Hyderabad.
The event helps riders qualify for the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026.
Janampally Hitesh Reddy met the required standard in Children-I Dressage.
He rode a horse named Centaur.
Siddharth Dutta won the Children-II Dressage competition.
He scored 68.750% while riding Willbur.
Anet Salomi Castilino led Children-I Dressage with a score of 64.211%.
Nearly 50 horses and young riders took part after their horses passed a veterinary inspection.
Janampally Hitesh Reddy secured the qualification standard in Children-I Dressage while riding Centaur.
The EFI National Qualifier for the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026 began in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Nearly 50 horses and young riders participated after a mandatory veterinary inspection.
Siddharth Dutta won Children-II Dressage with Willbur, scoring 68.750%.
Anet Salomi Castilino led Children-I Dressage with Bella, scoring 64.211%.
- Who
- Janampally Hitesh Reddy and other young riders from equestrian clubs, including HPRC, Covai Stables and The Ashva Collective.
- What
- The EFI National Qualifier for the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026 was held, with Hitesh Reddy securing the Children-I Dressage qualification standard.
- When
- The qualifier commenced on Wednesday.
- Where
- Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The event was conducted to determine qualification for the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2026.
- Qualifying rider
- Janampally Hitesh Reddy
- Qualification event
- Children-I Dressage
- Horse ridden by Hitesh Reddy
- Centaur
- Children-II winner
- Siddharth Dutta, riding Willbur, with 68.750%
- Children-I leader
- Anet Salomi Castilino, riding Bella, with 64.211%
- Participation
- Nearly 50 horses and young riders
- Venue
- Nasr Polo & Equestrian Academy, Hyderabad