Fifth Leg Of The 16th Equestrian Premier League 2026 Concludes With Three Days Of Dressage And Show Jumping In Bengaluru.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, 26th of October, 2026 : The fifth leg of the 16th Equestrian Premier League (EPL) 2026 concluded at the Embassy International Riding School (EIRS), Bengaluru, following three days of competition across Dressage and Show Jumping from October 23 to 25. The event brought together 119 riders representing 23 clubs, with 144 horses participating across 310 entries. Championship points were at stake for registered riders competing across multiple age groups and levels.

The three-day programme featured Show Jumping classes ranging from 60 to 70 cm for children below 14 years to the advanced 130 cm and 135 cm categories, alongside Preliminary, Sub Junior, Junior and Senior Dressage events. The varied programme provided opportunities for emerging and experienced riders to compete across disciplines as the league progressed towards the season-ending Grand Finale.

In Show Jumping, Saravanan K, astride Centuri of Covai Stables, Coimbatore, secured first place in the 135 cm class. In the 130 cm category, Aardhana Anand, riding Charlie’s Angel for Covai Stables, secured first place, while Neil Kendall of Eastwood Equestrian Sports Club was also recorded as joint first in the results. Harshiyt, riding Mewrick for Covai Stables, won the 120 cm class, while Siddarth Nanda of Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) claimed the 110 to 115 cm title with Cadillac. Hem Kilaru, riding Nova for Embassy International Riding School (EIRS), won the 90 to 100 cm class. Nikshita of Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) topped the 105 to 110 cm Sub Junior and Junior category, while Aardhana Anand secured the Open title in the same category. Bhargav Babu Velkur of Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) won the Sub Junior 80 to 90 cm class, while Shaan Anil Bharwani of Covai Stables topped the Junior and Open category. Vaanya, riding Levito for SRR, won the opening 60 to 70 cm class.

Dressage saw Punav S win the Sub Junior category in D1 – EPL Preliminary Dressage, while Akanksha Bharadwaj of CEC topped the Junior and Open category. In D2 – EPL Sub Junior Dressage and Open, Punav S secured the Sub Junior title, while Eshaan Sundaram of Embassy International Riding School (EIRS) won the Junior and Open category. Bhargav Babu Velkur of Embassy International Riding School  (EIRS) emerged as the winner in D3 – EPL Junior Dressage in the Junior and Below category, while Sanskar Rathore of MPSEA topped the Open category. Isabelle, riding Knock Out for CEC, secured first place in D4 – EPL Senior Dressage.

Commenting on the fifth leg, Silva Storai, Director, Embassy International Riding School, said, “Every league leg brings a different set of challenges, and the October show was an opportunity for riders across categories to test their skills across Dressage and Show Jumping. From young riders taking on the lower height classes to experienced competitors in Senior Dressage and the higher Show Jumping categories, the three day fixture reflected the range of disciplines and competition levels at the EPL. As we move closer to the finale, these competitions become increasingly important for riders looking to consolidate their championship points.”

Show Jumping Winners

• SJ1 (60 to 70 cm): Vaanya (Levito, SRR)
• SJ2 (80 to 90 cm):
  • Sub Junior: Bhargav Babu Velkur (Gucci, EIRS)
  • Junior & Open: Shaan Anil Bharwani (Klaver, Covai Stables)
• SJ3 (90 to 100 cm): Hem Kilaru (Nova, EIRS)
• SJ4 (105 to 110 cm):
  • Sub Junior & Junior: Nikshita (Elliott, EIRS)
  • Open: Aardhana Anand (Democratic, Covai Stables)
• SJ5 (110–115 cm): Siddarth Nanda (Cadillac, EIRS)
• SJ6 (120 cm): Harshiyt (Mewrick, Covai Stables)
• SJ7 (130 cm): Aardhana Anand (Charlie’s Angel, Covai Stables); Neil Kendall (Hach du Faubourg, EESC) – recorded as joint first in the results
• SJ8 (135 cm): Saravanan K (Centuri, Covai Stables)

Dressage Winners

• D1 – EPL Preliminary Dressage:
  • Sub-Junior: Punav S (Grand Duke, CEC)
  • Junior & Open: Akanksha Bharadwaj (Lady Ann N S, CEC)
• D2 – EPL Sub Junior Dressage & Open:
  • Sub-Junior: Punav S (Grand Duke, ECE)
  • Junior & Open: Eshaan Sundaram (Lavendel, EIRS)
• D3 – EPL Junior Dressage:
  • Junior & Below: Bhargav Babu Velkur (Vadim, EIRS)
  • Open: Sanskar Rathore (Grand Duke, MPSEA)
• D4 – EPL Senior Dressage: Isabelle (Knock Out, CEC)

The 16th edition of the Equestrian Premier League is being conducted across multiple league rounds from June to November 2026, culminating in the Grand Finale on November 28. With the fifth leg now complete, riders will carry forward their championship points into the final stages of the season as they compete for a place at the Grand Finale.