How Did the Amateur Riders’ Club Conclude Its Showjumping and Dressage Competitions?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- ARC concluded successful competitions in Mumbai.
- Featured talented young riders, including Zahan Setalvad.
- Judged by esteemed Col. Sunil Shivdas.
- Promoted equestrian excellence and youth development.
- World-class facilities at Mahalaxmi race course.
Mumbai, Nov 21 (NationPress) The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC) triumphantly wrapped up its showjumping and dressage competitions this week, showcasing some of Mumbai's most talented young riders, including Zahan Setalvad, a multiple-time winner of the National Equestrian Championship Grand Prix and a prominent figure at ARC.
This Mumbai event follows a remarkably successful series held at top venues across India, such as CEC Chennai, the Lawrence School at Lovedale, AVS Tezpur, RERS Pondicherry, PPS Nabha, Equine Dreams Coimbatore, Sagar Academy, Mayo College Ajmer, and Tollygunge, Kolkata.
Under the watchful eye of Col. Sunil Shivdas, a 4 Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) judge, the competition underscored ARC’s dedication to quality. Col. Shivdas is esteemed as one of India’s premier dressage judges, a national champion, an experienced international competitor, and a devoted trainer.
Day 1 - Showjumping 70 to 80 CMS & Dressage
Results Showjumping 80 CMS (Children I Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Shaurya Agarwal (Knighthood)
Results Showjumping 80 CMS (Open Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Aariana (Visionist)
2. Namrata Purohit (Alasdair)
3. Shaan Bharwani (Wildfire)
Results Dressage Children II (Open Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Shlok Agarwal (Boeing Boeing)
Day 2 - Showjumping 70 to 80CMS and Dressage
Results Dressage (Children I Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Taarini Lodha (Belvedere)
2. Stasya Pandya (Jisamer)
3. Aariana Mehta (Boeing Boeing)
Day 3 - Showjumping 90CMS, 1.0M & 1.15M
Results Showjumping 90CMS (Children I Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Stasya Pandya (Jisamer)
2. Aariana Mehta (Visionist)
3. (Joint winners) - Shaan Bharwani (Wildfire) and Rhea Batura (Visionist)
Results Showjumping 90CMS (Open Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Arya Chandorkar (Grace DZ)
2. Riditraj Deora (Adonis)
3. Paraj Shah (Nicki)
Results Showjumping 1.0M (Junior Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Arya Chandorkar (Grace DZ)
Results Showjumping 1.15M (Open Category) – Ranking/Player Name (Horse Name)
1. Yashwardhan Thakur (Adheera)
2. Zahan Setalvad (Dalio)
During the Horse Inspection, “Dalio,” showcased by Zahan Setalvad, was awarded the Best Presented Horse.
Milan Luthria, Equitation Chairman at Amateur Riders’ Club, commented, “The ARC offers world-class facilities to riders from across Maharashtra. We host numerous national and international events at our premier facility at the Mahalaxmi race course.
“Having a distinguished judge like Col. Shivdas and organizing the Dream Alliance, which compiles results from competitions for youth from 12 centers nationwide, provides a fantastic opportunity for young talent to gain exposure and experience.”