**Executive Summary**
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) presented the Annual Horse Show at the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 on January 16, 2026, at Delhi Cantt. The event showcased the equestrian skills of NCC cadets participating in national-level competitions. Awards were conferred to the winning cadets by DG NCC Lt General Virendra Vats and officiating DG Remount Veterinary Corps, Major General Balaji.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* The Annual Horse Show was part of the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026.
* It was held at 61 Cavalry Ground, Delhi Cantt on January 16, 2026.
* The show featured National-level inter-directorate NCC equestrian competitions.
* A total of 40 boy and 20 girl cadets participated.
* **Award Winners:**
* Best Rider (Boys): Corporal Sahasransh Singh (Delhi Directorate).
* Best Rider (Girls): Under Officer Rajveer Kaur (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate).
* Best Riders (Joint): Junior Under Officer D Vijayalakshmi (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Directorate) and Sergeant Lovepreet Kaur (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate).
* Best Rider Runner-up (Boys): Under Officer Yuvraj Singh Rathore (Rajasthan Directorate).
* Dr Roop Jyoti Sharma Trophy: Under Officer Aditya Tiwari (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Directorate).
* DG RVS Trophy: Corporal Sahasransh Singh (Delhi Directorate).
* **NCC Equestrian Program:**
* NCC has 20 riding units with 297 horses across 12 NCC directorates.
* Cadets undergo year-round training in NCC Remount and Veterinary (R&V) units.
* In 2025, NCC cadets won 08 gold, 10 silver and 07 bronze medals in regional competitions.
* Four cadets qualified for the Junior National Equestrian Championship in 2025.
* **Statements by DG NCC:**
* DG NCC highlighted that equestrian training inculcates coordination, strength, discipline, confidence, resilience and unyielding sportsmanship in cadets.
* He lauded the cadets for their exemplary riding prowess.
* He also praised the remarkable band performance by the cadets of Saint Francis De Sales School, Guwahati, NER Directorate.
**Impact Analysis**
**NCC Cadets**
* **Impact:** Recognition of equestrian skills and encouragement to excel in the sport.
* **Action Required:** Continue rigorous training in R&V units and participate in future equestrian competitions.
**NCC Directorates**
* **Impact:** Showcasing the equestrian training programs and achievements of their cadets.
* **Action Required:** Maintain and improve the quality of equestrian training programs.
**Remount Veterinary Corps**
* **Impact:** Recognition of their role in training and supporting NCC cadets in equestrian activities.
* **Action Required:** Continue providing high-quality training and veterinary support to NCC cadets and horses.
Key Entities Referenced
National Cadet Corps (NCC): The organization presenting the Annual Horse Show and responsible for cadet equestrian training.
Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026: The event hosting the NCC equestrian competitions.
Delhi: Location of the Republic Day Camp at 61 Cavalry Ground.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry under which the NCC operates.
Ministry of Defence
NCC Cadets Display Equestrian Excellence at
RDC 2026 Horse Show
प्रव तथ: 16 JAN 2026 9:38PM by PIB Delhi
The Annual Horse Show was presented by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets taking part in the
Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at 61 Cavalry Ground, Delhi Cantt on January 16, 2026. The RD Camp
hosts National-level inter-directorate NCC equestrian competitions, culminating in a spectacular horse
show. A total of 40 boy and 20 girl cadets took part in the equestrian competition this year. The high-
spirited and skilled cadets display their finesse through electrifying displays of tent pegging and show
jumping during the horse show. DG NCC Lt General Virendra Vats and officiating DG Remount
Veterinary Corps, Major General Balaji conferred awards to the winning cadets:
Best Rider (Boys): Corporal Sahasransh Singh (Delhi Directorate)
Best Rider (Girls): Under Officer Rajveer Kaur (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh
Directorate)
Best Riders (Joint): Junior Under Officer D Vijayalakshmi (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Directorate) and
Sergeant Lovepreet Kaur (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate)
Best Rider Runner-up (Boys): Under Officer Yuvraj Singh Rathore (Rajasthan Directorate)
Dr Roop Jyoti Sharma Trophy: Under Officer Aditya Tiwari (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Directorate)
DG RVS Trophy: Corporal Sahasransh Singh (Delhi Directorate)
NCC currently has 20 riding units with 297 horses across 12 NCC directorates to provide cadets with
opportunities to excel in equestrian. The cadets undergo year-round rigorous training in the NCC Remount
and Veterinary (R&V) units to acquire top-notch horse-riding skills. These cadets have also won laurels in
the sport outside NCC, including 08 gold, 10 silver and 07 bronze medals during regional equestrian
competitions in the year 2025, having four cadets qualified for the Junior National Equestrian
Championship.While addressing the cadets, DG NCC highlighted that equestrian training inculcates coordination,
strength, discipline, confidence, resilience and unyielding sportsmanship in cadets. He lauded them for
their exemplary riding prowess. He also praised the remarkable band performance by the cadets of Saint
Francis De Sales School, Guwahati, NER Directorate.
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