Published: May 13, 2026 at 11:02 pm
The Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club (HPRC) is all set to host its flagship open equestrian competition, the HPRC Equestrian Challenge 2026, from May 15 to 17 2026 at the HPRC Club Grounds, Aziz Nagar, Hyderabad. The three-day event will bring together riders from across Telangana and the region to compete in Hacks, Dressage and Show Jumping across multiple age categories and open classes.
The HPRC Equestrian Challenge 2026 is open to riders from HPRC and all other equestrian clubs across the region. The competition is designed to provide a competitive platform for riders from the junior age groups right through to senior open competitors, in keeping with HPRC’s commitment to developing equestrian sport at the grassroots level in Hyderabad.
Chaitania R Kumar, president of Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club, along with Kunwar Sai Vijender Singh, vice-president, and Reaz Ahmed, secretary (admin), and Amogha Varsha Datla, riding committee member address the media about the upcoming HPRC Equestrian Challenge 2026, which will be held from May 15 to 17 at HPRC, Aziz Nagar, Hyderabad
Day 1 (May 15 — Friday) will feature a Practice Clear Round session from 5:00 pm, giving competitors the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the course ahead of the main competition. The competitive rounds take place across Day 2 (May 16 — Saturday) and Day 3 (May 17 — Sunday), with morning sessions from 7 am to 9 am and evening sessions from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Cash prizes for open category winners
After the conclusion of all events the prize distribution ceremony will be held at 7.30 pm on May 17.
Cash prizes will be awarded to Open category winners in the Show Jumping 80 cm, 90 cm and 105 cm classes, as follows:
1st Place — Gold ₹ 10,000 per class (Open)
2nd Place — Silver ₹ 7,500 per class (Open)
3rd Place — Bronze ₹ 5,000 per class (Open)
4th Place — ₹ 2,500 per class (Open)
Last date for entries is 6 pm on May 14, 2026. Entries received after this time will be treated as post-entries. Entry forms and details are available at the HPRC Riding School office. For further details contact +91 9949000085 / +91 7799259000 or show secretary: Vinitha (+91 9100033323).
