Bengaluru, Nov 28: The 15th edition of the Equestrian Premier League (EPL) concluded in grand fashion at the Embassy International Riding School (EIRS), once again cementing its reputation as one of India's
most elite arenas for emerging and established equestrian talent.
The six-month season witnessed the league's highest participation in history - more than 2,500 entries, over 200 riders, and representation from 30+ clubs nationwide.
The finale was a fitting culmination to a high-stakes season filled with riveting performances in Dressage and Show Jumping. June recorded the highest participation with 646 entries, while August marked the largest club turnout with 30 clubs.
EIRS Sets the Benchmark for Equestrian Excellence
With world-class infrastructure and relentless commitment to grooming top-tier athletes, EIRS has emerged as the heartbeat of equestrian sport in India. The school continues to host major national competitions including the FEI Children's Classic and the Junior National Equestrian Championship.
Reflecting on EPL's exceptional growth, Ms. Silva Storai, Director, EIRS, said: "The EPL has grown from just two clubs in 2010 to thirty this season. Our vision is to nurture young riders, offering an arena to showcase their talent and advance their careers. The scale and enthusiasm we witnessed this year truly affirms the sport's momentum and EIRS's proud role in championing India's equestrian journey.
A Milestone Year for Equestrian Sport in India
The EPL Grand Finale followed another historic moment - the sport's debut at the Karnataka State 4th Mini Games 2025, also hosted by EIRS. The finale celebrated not only competitive brilliance but the expanding participation base, vibrant community involvement, and emergence of next-generation equestrian stars.
Equestrian Premier League 2025 - Grand Finale Results
| Category | Position | Rider | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Category
(Advance Dressage D4 + 120-120 cm SJ6, 19 yrs & above) |
1st | Neil Kendall | Surge | 37 |
| 2nd | Isabelle Hasleder | CEC | 34 | |
| 3rd | Sresht Raju Mantena | Surge | 13 | |
| Junior Category
(Pre Novice Junior D3 + 100-105 cm SJ4, 15-18 yrs) |
1st | Manya Narayan | EIRS | 39 |
| 2nd | Arnav Navratna | Zippy | 27 | |
| 3rd | Shubh Chowdhari | FSS | 26 | |
| Sub Junior Category (Pre Novice Children D2 + 80 cm SJ2, up to 14 yrs) | 1st | Eshaan Sundaram | EIRS | 48 |
| 2nd | Hashini B | SRR | 32 | |
| 3rd | Bhargav Babu | EIRS | 23 |
With standout performers across age groups, led by Eshaan Sundaram's dominant 48-point finish in the Sub Junior division, the EPL 2025 showcased not only excellence at the elite level but also the impressive depth and promise of India's young riding community.
