How Did Mumbai’s Stasya Pandya Achieve Silver at the Junior National Equestrian Championships?
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Mumbai, Jan 4 (NationPress) The talented young equestrian from Mumbai, Stasya Pandya, secured the silver medal in the Dressage Team Event (Children 1 category) during the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2025, demonstrating an impressive performance at this esteemed national competition.
The championship took place from December 18, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at two locations: the Embassy International Riding School in Bengaluru and the Army Polo and Riding Club in New Delhi.
Stasya trains at the Amateur Riders Club in Mumbai under the guidance of her coach, Bobin Tshering. She competed on Kirrhi Taonga from Surge Stables in Bengaluru, achieving a score of 67.463, significantly contributing to her team's success.
The silver medal-winning team exhibited a consistent effort throughout. Haripriya Singh, riding Fritz, scored 71.243, while Amara Singh, on Count Me In D’ Grading, achieved 68.581, both representing Sea Horse Equestrian from Gujarat. Dev Harish Kapoor, riding Serrano from Modi Equestrian in Meerut, added 65.934, culminating in a total score of 207.287 for the team.
Upon reflecting on her accomplishment, Stasya expressed her appreciation for her coach, club, school, and parents for their unwavering support. “I am sincerely thankful for the trust my coach, Bobin sir, has shown in me, along with my club, The Amateur Riders Club, for their top-notch training facilities that have aided my growth. I also extend my gratitude to my school, Billabong High International School, and my parents for their continual encouragement,” Stasya remarked.
Coach Bobin Tshering commended her development, underscoring her growth since she joined the Amateur Riders Club in 2023, highlighting her triumphs in both dressage and show jumping disciplines, including a gold medal in the FEI Jumping Children’s Classic.
“Stasya’s evolution as a rider has been remarkable. Since joining the Amateur Riders Club, she has embraced both show jumping and dressage, and her commitment has resulted in an outstanding performance at her inaugural JNEC Dressage and a gold in the FEI Jumping Children’s Classic. Her ability to excel in multiple disciplines makes her a well-rounded competitor, and I am extremely proud of her dedication and hard work,” he stated.
The achievement of a silver medal at the Junior National Equestrian Championship 2025 signifies a pivotal moment in Stasya Pandya’s burgeoning career, showcasing her emergence as one of Mumbai’s promising equestrian stars.