The Hyderabad Equestrian Center (HEC), located in Aziz Nagar, celebrated a day of sporting excellence as it honored its students for their remarkable achievements in state and national level competitions. The event was graced by the renowned film lyricist Ananth Sriram and HEC Founder Dr. Narasimha Reddy, who presented mementos to the winners.
From its humble beginnings four years ago with just two horses, the academy—founded by Lieutenant Colonel Vivek Sunkari and Chaitanya Reddy—has grown into a premier institution. Today, it boasts 22 horses, over 100 students, and three expert trainers, consistently producing top-tier athletes.
State-Level Championship Highlights
The academy's riders displayed exceptional skill across various categories in the recent State Championships.
| Category | Winner(s) | Rank |
| Hacks | Shri Tara, Myra Surana, Advika Gupta | 3rd Place |
| Dressage | Maitri Prasanna | 3rd Place |
| Show Jumping (80cm Open) | Pilli Surya Prakash | 3rd Place |
| Top Score Show Jumping (Open) | Lt. Col. Vivek Sunkari | 3rd Place |
| Tent Pegging | Nitesh | 1st Place |
| Tent Pegging | Lt. Col. Vivek Sunkari, Korra Ganesh Nayak | 2nd Place |
| Tent Pegging | Abhimanyu, Mohammad | 3rd Place |
National & Regional Milestones (2025)
The HEC contingent also made its mark on the national stage, with Hyder Ali Khan emerging as a standout performer, securing Gold and Bronze medals at the Junior National Equestrian Championship (JNEC) 2025.
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National Equestrian Championship (Preliminary) – Show Jumping:
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Hyder Ali: 1st Place
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Junior National Equestrian Competition (Team) – Show Jumping:
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Hyder Ali: 3rd Place
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South Zone Junior National Equestrian Competition – Show Jumping:
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Alisha: 2nd Place
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Rayansh Sohni: 7th Place
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Junior National Show Jumping:
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Alisha: 5th Place
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A Growing Legacy
During the ceremony, the founders expressed their pride in the students' progress and emphasized their commitment to promoting equestrian sports in Hyderabad. Lyricist Ananth Sriram lauded the discipline and dedication of the young riders, noting that the bond between a horse and a rider is a unique form of art in itself.
