Bengaluru: 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.”