May 9, 2025 — The prestigious Delhi Horse Show, one of India’s oldest and most respected equestrian events, witnessed a stellar performance by 17-year-old Hriday Brar. Competing against some of the country’s finest riders, Hriday secured an impressive tally of six medals — three gold, one silver, and two bronze — across multiple categories. His medal haul included two golds in Young Rider Dressage, one gold and one bronze in Young Rider Jumping, one silver in Open Dressage, and one bronze in Open Jumping.
Hriday began his equestrian journey at the age of five at the Chandigarh Horse Riders Society in Mohali. Over the years, he has trained under the guidance of several esteemed coaches, including Col. Sarpartap Singh, Capt. Palwinder Singh, and Maj. Jitendarjit Singh Ahluwalia—a former Olympian and Arjuna Awardee. Under their mentorship, Hriday has steadily built a strong foundation in horsemanship, developing skills in riding techniques, horse psychology, and competitive strategy.
Prior to his recent success in Delhi, Hriday had already made his mark at the state and national levels, with two National Championship medals, two State titles, and representation at two International Championships. His consistent performance highlights a growing maturity in the sport.
Speaking after the event, Hriday said,
“Winning at the Delhi Horse Show has been a rewarding experience. I’m grateful for the support of my parents, particularly my mother, whose encouragement has been constant. I also owe a lot to my coaches, especially Maj. Ahluwalia, for their invaluable guidance.”
He added a message for aspiring riders:
“Equestrian sports demand passion, discipline, and perseverance. Consistent effort and the right mentorship can make a real difference.”
Hriday’s success at the Delhi Horse Show adds to his growing list of achievements and reflects the increasing standard of young Indian riders in competitive equestrian sport.
