Bengaluru, September 10, 2026: The fourth League Show 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. The September 4–6 leg saw riders compete across multiple age groups and levels, with championship points at stake for registered riders.
The competition featured Show Jumping classes ranging from 60–70 cm for children below 14 years to the 130 cm Open category, alongside Preliminary, Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior Dressage events, including the Prix St George. The three-day programme tested riders across different levels of technical difficulty and provided opportunities for both emerging and experienced competitors to compete through the league format.
In Show Jumping, Kiran Akhade clinched the top spot in the 130 cm SJ7 class. Basu claimed the SJ6 (120 cm) title, while Rishab Kadam topped SJ4 (105–110 cm) in the Sub-Junior & Junior category and Senthilnathan Kumaravel won the Open category. Nikolay secured the Junior & Open SJ2 title with Claudia and also emerged victorious in SJ5 (110–115 cm) with Hero. Kapilesh G won the Sub-Junior category in SJ2 (80–90 cm), while Akhilesh Suryavanshi took the top spot in SJ1 (60–70 cm) with Boyka.
Dressage saw Punav Suresh win the Sub-Junior category in D1 – EPL Preliminary Dressage, while Sanskar Rathore topped the Junior & Open category. In D2, Rama Tanush Reddy won the Sub-Junior class and Eshaan Sundaram took the Junior & Open title. Bhargav Babu Velkur emerged as the winner in D3 Junior Dressage – Junior & Below, while Ananya Haridas topped the Open category. Isabelle Hasleder secured first place in D4 EPL Senior Dressage.
Silva Storai, Director, Embassy International Riding School, said: “As the EPL season progresses, every league show brings its own level of intensity, and the September round was no exception. The range of classes allowed riders to compete at the level best suited to their experience while also giving our more advanced competitors the opportunity to take on technically demanding courses. It is encouraging to see the championship develop through the season, and we look forward to the final two league rounds as riders continue to compete for valuable points and a place at the Grand Finale.”
Show Jumping Winners
- SJ1 (60–70 cm): Akhilesh Suryavanshi (Boyka, Japalouppe)
- SJ2 (80–90 cm):
- Sub-Junior: Kapilesh G (Klaver, CS)
- Junior & Open: Nikolay (Claudia, Embassy International Riding School)
- SJ3 (90–100 cm): Sresht (Madeleine, Surge)
- SJ4 (105–110 cm):
- Sub-Junior & Junior: Rishab Kadam (Hero, Embassy International Riding School)
- Open: Senthilnathan Kumaravel (Mabel, CS)
- SJ5 (110–115 cm): Nikolay (Hero, Embassy International Riding School)
- SJ6 (120 cm): Basu (Milan, Surge)
- SJ7 (130 cm): Kiran Akhade (SRS Newgrange, URB)
Dressage Winners
- D1 – EPL Preliminary Dressage:
- Sub-Junior: Punav Suresh (Grand Duke, CEC)
- Junior & Open: Sanskar Rathore (Bella Nochi, CEC)
- D2 – EPL Sub-Junior Dressage & Open:
- Sub-Junior: Rama Tanush Reddy (Leona, Embassy International Riding School)
- Junior & Open: Eshaan Sundaram (Lavendel, Embassy International Riding School)
- D3 – EPL Junior Dressage:
- Junior & Below: Bhargav Babu Velkur (Vadim, Embassy International Riding School)
- Open: Ananya Haridas (Dark Delight, CEC)
- D4 – EPL Senior Dressage: Isabelle Hasleder (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 fourth League Show now complete, riders will carry forward their championship points into the remaining league rounds as they compete for a place at the Grand Finale.
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