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Equestrian Federation of India (EFI): India’s National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport

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Equestrian Federation of India (EFI): India’s National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Delhi Cantonment, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) is the country’s official governing body for equestrian sport, affiliated with the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Authority of India, and the Asian Equestrian Federation. EFI regulates and promotes five FEI disciplines in India — dressage, show jumping, eventing, endurance, and tent pegging — and registers the riders and horses who compete under its governance.

For an aspiring dressage rider seeking national ranking, a show jumping competitor aiming for FEI eligibility, or a tent pegging team preparing for an international championship, EFI is the body that turns individual riding into officially recognized competitive sport.

What the Equestrian Federation of India Does

With EFI registration	Without it
FEI-recognized eligibility for international competition	No pathway to FEI-sanctioned events
Official national rankings across 5 disciplines	No standardized national ranking system
Access to Asian Equestrian Federation and Olympic-track competition	No official route to continental or Olympic qualification
Horse and athlete registration on national record	Undocumented competitive history

3 Real-World Scenarios

A dressage rider in Delhi seeking national ranking: registers with EFI to compete in officially sanctioned dressage events and appear on the national leaderboard.
A show jumping competitor preparing for FEI eligibility: uses EFI-registered competition results as the qualifying record needed to compete internationally under FEI rules.
A tent pegging team preparing for an international championship: trains and competes under EFI governance — the same pathway that led to India’s bronze medal at the International Women’s Tent Pegging Championship in September 2022.

2 India Equestrian Facts

1. EFI was founded in 1967 and has been India’s FEI-affiliated national federation for equestrian sport for over five decades.

2. In September 2022, India won a bronze medal on its debut at the International Women’s Tent Pegging Championship — a discipline EFI officially governs alongside dressage, show jumping, eventing, and endurance.

10 FAQs

What is the Equestrian Federation of India?

It is India’s national governing body for equestrian sport, affiliated with the FEI.

Where is EFI headquartered?

In Delhi Cantonment, Delhi, India.

When was EFI founded?

In 1967.

Which disciplines does EFI govern?

Dressage, show jumping, eventing, endurance, and tent pegging.

Is EFI affiliated with the FEI?

Yes, EFI is India’s FEI-affiliated national federation.

What other bodies is EFI affiliated with?

The Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Authority of India, the Asian Equestrian Federation, and the International Tent Pegging Federation.

Has India had recent success in tent pegging?

Yes, India won bronze at the International Women’s Tent Pegging Championship in September 2022.

How does a rider get FEI eligibility through EFI?

By competing and building a ranked record in EFI-sanctioned events, which serves as the qualifying pathway to FEI-sanctioned competition.

Does EFI register horses as well as riders?

Yes, both athletes and horses are registered under EFI governance.

How can someone contact EFI?

Through its headquarters in Delhi Cantonment or via its official contact channels listed on efinf.org.

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