Karnataka Equestrian Association
Stamina Across Vast Terrain
Long-distance competition testing the stamina and fitness of horse and rider over varied terrain. Endurance riding is one of the fastest-growing equestrian disciplines in India, governed nationally by EFI and internationally by the FEI.
Endurance competitions range from 20km (introductory) to 160km (FEI International) in a single day. The route crosses varied terrain — hills, forests, plains, and roads — and horse welfare is paramount throughout. Mandatory veterinary checks at each control point assess the horse's heart rate, hydration, and soundness. A horse that fails a vet check is eliminated. The winner is the first horse-and-rider combination to complete the course within the time allowed and pass the final veterinary inspection.
Endurance in Karnataka is governed by the Karnataka Equestrian Association (KEA), operating under the technical framework of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) and the international rules of the FEI.
20km (Intro), 40km, 80km, 120km, 160km (FEI International). Karnataka events typically start at 40km.
Mandatory veterinary inspections at every control point. Heart rate must be ≤64 bpm within a set recovery time.
A horse presenting as lame, dehydrated, metabolically stressed, or with an elevated heart rate at any vet gate is eliminated — rider welfare is also assessed.
The first horse-and-rider to complete the course and pass the final vet check wins. A fit-to-continue certificate is mandatory for completion.
Follow these steps to enter Endurance competitions in Karnataka under the KEA framework.
Join KEA and register as an EFI rider.
Register your horse with EFI — your horse must be sound, fit, and suitable for long-distance riding.
Start with a 20–40km Introductory Endurance ride to build experience.
Follow a structured conditioning programme — a fit horse is essential; months of preparation are required for longer distances.
Enter the KEA Endurance Ride through the annual event prospectus and follow all mandatory vet check procedures.
Join KEA and register for upcoming Endurance events in Karnataka.