Stasya Pandya and Taarini Lodha shine at Junior National Equestrian Championship
Stasya Pandya and Taarini Lodha delivered standout performances at the Junior National Equestrian Championship in Bengaluru. Stasya’s team won silver, while Taarini’s team secured bronze. Both riders, trained at the Amateur Riders’ Club under Bobin Tshering, showcased skill and teamwork
Bengaluru: Stasya Pandya, representing Mumbai’s Amateur Riders’ Club (ARC), and Taarini Lodha, from ARC representing CEC, delivered standout performances at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC).
Competing in the Children Group 1 Dressage (Team) category, Stasya’s team clinched the silver medal, while Taarini’s team secured bronze, showcasing skill and teamwork.
In the Dressage Team Event (Children 1), the silver medal-winning team comprised Stasya on horse Kirrhi Taonga (67.463%), Haripriya Singh on Fritz (71.243%), Amara Singh on Count Me In D’Grading (68.581%), and Dev Harish Kapoor on Serrano (65.934%). The team finished second with a cumulative score of 273.221.
Reflecting on her performance, Stasya said, “I am really grateful for the faith and trust my coach Bobin sir has put in me, along with my club, The Amateur Riders’ Club, for providing world-class training facilities. I also thank my school, Billabong High International School, and my parents for their constant support.”
Meanwhile, the bronze medal-winning team featured Taarini on Knock Out (70.154%), Maanya Vishwanathan on Lady Ann NS (67.286%), Aanya Vinayak on Bella Nochi (68.919%), and Kevin Gabriel on Duncan (66.220%), securing third place with a total score of 272.579.
After contributing to the bronze-winning team, Taarini said, “JNEC is always one of the biggest events of the year, where the best riders compete. I am grateful for the support and coaching from ARC and my family. With a score of 70.15%, I’m very pleased with my horse’s performance, Knock Out. My team secured a bronze, and I’m happy with my role in that.”
Both Stasya and Taarini train under coach Bobin Tshering at the Amateur Riders’ Club, where they benefit from international-standard facilities and expert coaching, enabling them to compete successfully at national and international levels.
