ARC's Yashaan Khambatta Secures 5 Medals in Surge Equestrian League 2025
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Synopsis
Yashaan Khambatta from ARC, Mumbai, dazzled at the 2025 Surge Equestrian League in Bengaluru, winning one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals across three days of competition, highlighting his exceptional skills and the support of ARC.
Key Takeaways
- Yashaan Khambatta won five medals at the Surge Equestrian League.
- The event showcased elite riders from various clubs across India.
- Lord Stakkolensky and Dolce Vita were Yashaan's horses during the competition.
- The competition took place at Surge Stables in Bengaluru.
- ARC continues to nurture national-level equestrian talent.
Mumbai, April 9 (NationPress) The 2025 Equestrian season commenced with an exhilarating display of talent by Yashaan Khambatta from The Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC), Mumbai. Over three days during The Surge Equestrian League held in Bengaluru from April 4 to 6, he achieved an impressive tally of five medals. The event, hosted at Surge Stables, attracted top riders from numerous clubs across India, who showcased their remarkable skills in an arena that meets international standards.
Representing ARC, Yashaan exhibited remarkable consistency and skill in the Show Jumping discipline, securing one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals riding his horses Lord Stakkolensky and Dolce Vita.
It all began on Day 1 of the Big Tour, where Yashaan Khambatta took gold on Lord Stakkolensky in the 1.25m Show Jumping category. Silver went to Surya Aditya riding Calimero 673, while Jaiveer Varma with Looney On Top secured third place.
On Day 2, Khambatta earned a bronze medal while Affan Ahmed riding Lucifer Van De Hamel claimed gold and Samarth Sreeharsha with Volbeat took silver. In the 1.30m Show Jumping, Khambatta, aboard Lord Stakkolensky, achieved another bronze, with Sresht Mantena riding Apollo winning gold and Jaiveer Varma again taking silver.
On the final day in the Medium Tour, Thanush Gowda riding Milan won the gold, while Yashaan Khambatta on Dolce Vita secured silver. Sresht Mantena riding Dancing Queen took home the bronze medal for this category.
In the Big Tour's Day 3, Jaiveer Varma riding Looney On Top clinched gold, with Yashaan Khambatta aboard Lord Stakkolensky taking silver and Surya Aditya on Calimero winning bronze, as informed by ARC in a release on Wednesday.
Thrilled with his achievements, Yashaan Khambatta expressed, “This was a fantastic start to the 2025 season and the first leg of the league. The show was beautifully organized, featuring some of the finest international facilities available in the country.
“Both of my horses, Lord Stakkolensky and Dolce Vita, performed exceptionally well. We achieved great results, and I look forward to even better outcomes in future competitions. I want to extend my gratitude to ARC and the committee for their unwavering support; having such a world-class facility at home greatly contributes to these victories,” he stated.
Yashaan’s success underscores ARC’s commitment to fostering numerous national-level talents and equipping its riders with outstanding resources to compete on both national and international stages.
