Horse show by cadets taking part in NCC Republic Day Camp 2025
New Delhi. The Annual Horse Show was presented by the NCC cadets taking part in the Republic Day Camp at 61 Cavalry Ground, Delhi Cantt on January 19, 2025. The camp hosts national-level inter-directorate NCC equestrian competitions, culminating with a spectacular horse show. The cadets, both boys and girls, display their finesse through electrifying displays of tent pegging and show jumping. This year, 40 Senior Division and 20 Senior Wing cadets from across the country participated in the equestrian competition. The award-winning cadets in horse riding are as follows:
- Best Rider (Joint): Under Officer Ansh Karnawat (Rajasthan Directorate) and Junior Under Officer Vadlmudi Lokesh (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Directorate)
- Best Rider (Girls):Sergeant Bhumika Kanwar (Delhi Directorate)
- Best Rider Runner up (Girls):Under Officer Swarnika Rathore (Rajasthan Directorate)
- Best Tent Pegger:
- Dr Roop Jyoti Sharma Trophy: Senior Under Officer Harshit Singh (Uttar Pradesh Directorate)
- DG RVS Trophy: Sergeant Vatandeep Singh (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate)
The DG NCC felicitated the cadets with trophies and prizes. He highlighted how training in equestrian and horsemanship provides the NCC cadets with an exposure to a thrilling adventure, helping them build important characteristics like resilience, discipline, patience and endurance which will help them grow in all walks of life. This was followed by an enchanting band performance by the cadets of Mizo High School, Aizawl.
Interacting with the media, DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh stated that NCC currently has 294 horses to train the cadets and inculcate skills such as coordination, strength, discipline, confidence, resilience and unyielding sportsmanship.
NCC presently has 20 riding units across 12 NCC directorates to provide cadets with ample opportunities to excel in the sport. The cadets undergo year-round rigorous training in the NCC Remount and Veterinary (R&V) units to acquire top-notch horse-riding skills. 2024 saw the cadets participate in multiple regional equestrian competitions where they’ve won five gold, four silver and one bronze medal and three cadets qualified for Junior National Equestrian Championship.
