From February 2nd to 8th 2015, the second Pondicherry
Equestrian Challenge (PEC) was hosted at Red Earth Riding School, Brihaspati,
Auroville. Horses and riders came from Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupur, Tuticorin
and even as far as Calcutta.
Auroville riders, who had been training at Red Earth and
felt ready to meet the challenge, also took the opportunity to showcase the
progress they have made in the past year to crowds of up to 1,500 spectators
from Auroville, Pondicherry and the surrounding areas.
The tournament started with two days of dressage, which was
part of the Indian Dressage League (IDL), an ongoing competition across India,
and the National Dressage Championship. Two Fédération Equestre Internationale
(FEI) judges travelled to Auroville to oversee the event.
On the weekend, there were twelve thrilling showjumping
courses, ranging from 80 cm jumps for beginners to a 130 cm jumps grand prix
finale on Sunday afternoon.
Special guests from Pondicherry, inclu...
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