On behalf of all members of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), I express heartfelt gratitude for having taken time to visit the
official website of this National Federation. I wish you happy familarisation with the comprehensive information related to Equestrian
Sports, its members, athletes (both Horse as well as Riders), Clubs & various officials connected to this exciting sport.
Indian equestrian sports is on an upswing and poised to take a big leap as more and more young aspirants are making their
intense efforts to make a mark in the International Arena. The Federation is committed to the well being of all
its athletes (Horses & Riders) and the officials who have devoted their entire life in pursuit of this kingly sport.
As President, I would like to reassure you that the federation will not leave any stone unturned in bringing together
all the stake holders to form a cohesive equestrian fraternity by way of transparent communication on the newly developed website.
The first recorded show jumping competitions in the world were held in 1864 in Dublin, Ireland,
as part of a trial horse show. High Jump and Wide Leap classes were included in the show,
primarily to test the ability of hunters, and these classes became very popular.
Soon, other horse shows were founded in Europe and the USA: for example, the famous show at Madison Square Gardens,
New York, started in 1883.
The High Jump was a particular favourite among spectators and some impressive heights were achieved.
The first recorded show jumping competitions in the world were held in 1864 in Dublin, Ireland,
as part of a trial horse show. High Jump and Wide Leap classes were included in the show,
primarily to test the ability of hunters, and these classes became very popular.
Soon, other horse shows were founded in Europe and the USA: for example, the famous show at Madison Square Gardens,
New York, started in 1883.
The High Jump was a particular favourite among spectators and some impressive heights were achieved.
Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is the sole authority of governing equestrian sports in India.
The federation is a registered body under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 and recognized by
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Since its inception in 1967 the office of EFI has shifted
from place to place, in absence of a permanent location of its own thereby hampering the smooth functioning of
its secretariat.
OUR AIM IS TO PROVIDE EVERY HORSE AND RIDER WITH A SAFE COMPETITION ENVIRONMENT ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS LAID DOWN FOR EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION BY THE EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF INDIA ...
The Technical Guidelines 2016 are effective from 1st August 2016. The
Tech Guidelines 2016 set out the rules of the EFI for national Show Jumping,
Dressage, Eventing, Endurance and Tent Pegging Events. They must be read
in conjunction with the EFI Statutes, the FEI General Regulations (GRs), the
FEI Veterinary Regulations (VRs), and all other FEI Rules and Regulations.