12-Year-Old Taarini Lodha Wins Gold at Bengaluru Equestrian Competition
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) organized the Concours De Dressage National (CDN) in Bengaluru, where 12-year-old Taarini Lodha from the Amateur Riders’ Club secured a gold medal in the Dressage Children II category.
Athletes from all over India participated in the competition. Taarini Lodha secured first place with an average score of 68.5% while riding Chase. Harshini B came second with an average score of 65.343% while riding Star Proof, and Kripa Jain finished third with an average score of 65% while riding Christy.
Results
| Ranking | Player Name | Horse Name | Average% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taarini Lodha | Chase | 68.5% |
| 2 | Harshini B | Star Proof | 65.343% |
| 3 | Kripa Jain | Christy | 65% |
After her win, Taarini Lodha said, “I am extremely happy that I had the opportunity to compete at this prestigious competition with international judges. I’m humbly elated to have won the gold medal. I’m thrilled and grateful for this incredible honour, to my coach Bobin sir, my family and my horse, who have all been instrumental in this success, and I look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of excellence in equestrian sports.”
Doubts Revealed
Equestrian -: Equestrian means activities related to horse riding. In this case, it is a competition where people show their skills in riding horses.
Dressage -: Dressage is a type of horse riding competition where the rider and horse perform a series of movements that look like a dance. It shows how well the rider can control the horse.
Concours De Dressage National -: This is the name of the national-level dressage competition held in Bengaluru. ‘Concours’ means competition in French.
Bengaluru -: Bengaluru is a big city in India, also known as Bangalore. It is famous for its technology industry and pleasant weather.
Amateur Riders’ Club -: This is a club where people who are not professional riders can practice and improve their horse riding skills. Taarini Lodha is a member of this club.
Average score of 68.5% -: In the competition, Taarini’s performance was judged and she got an average score of 68.5 out of 100. This means she did very well.
Chase -: Chase is the name of the horse that Taarini rode during the competition.
