Army Equestrian Championships 2026 Marks Historic First in New Delhi

The Army Equestrian Championships (AEC) 2026 concluded after being held in New Delhi for the very first time, taking place from October 5 to 18 at the Army Equestrian Centre in Delhi Cantt. This milestone edition featured competition across four principal disciplines and included categories for both Senior and Cadet competitors.

Pradeep Kumar of the Army Equestrian Node secured the top position in the three-star eventing competition riding the horse Parinda. Sachin Chandel finished second with the horse Pride, and P Vishwanath secured third place riding Amar, all representing the Army Equestrian Node.

Championship Overview and Results

• Dates: October 5 to 18, 2026
• Location: Army Equestrian Centre, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi
• Key Disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, and Tent Pegging
• Categories: Senior and Cadet divisions

Three-Star Eventing Standings

• First Place: Pradeep Kumar riding Parinda (Army Equestrian Node) with 45.8 cumulative penalty points (31.8 D, 6 XC, 8 SJ).
• Second Place: Sachin Chandel riding Pride (Army Equestrian Node) with 63.6 total penalty points.
• Third Place: P Vishwanath riding Amar (Army Equestrian Node) with 64.7 total penalty points.

In eventing, competitors aim to accumulate the fewest penalty points possible to secure victory. The 2026 tournament was conducted following the technical guidelines of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) alongside the rules and regulations of the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI). The event aims to foster competitive sport and support the systematic development of military riders and horses. Observers can verify official competition results through announcements by the Equestrian Federation of India or the Army Equestrian Centre.