Aiming to etch their names in history and bring glory to their respective countries, athletes from all across the world get ready to vie for medals, so the Paris Olympics is scheduled to start on July 26, 2024. The event looks to be an amazing exhibition of sportsmanship, agility, and national pride.
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Anush Agarwalla on the Importance of Equine Partner Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024
Anush Agarwalla shows the depth of their nonverbal connection based in trust and harmony by being able to identify his horse, Sir Caramello’s feelings of worry, excitement, or enjoyment. Anush, India’s first equestrian qualified for the individual dressage event at the next Olympics, puts his relationship with Sir Caramello above all else. His attention is still on the flux of their relationship, giving their connection top priority even as he gets ready for the Paris Olympics amid questions concerning results.
As Anush wants to present his synchronised performance on the Olympic stage, this special bond emphasises his commitment to ensure the welfare of his horse and the great mutual understanding and care that characterise their cooperation.
Agarwalla moved to Paderborn in Germany as a 17-year-old and his weekend hobby of horse riding with no real competitive aspirations soon turned into a passion. With hard work and proper guidance he climbed the podium at the 2018 Asian Games twice — individual bronze and team gold.
The Kolkata-born rider said he shares a superb bond with his horse but it took a long to develop that trust. It’s been five years that Agarwalla has been riding with Sir Caramello.
Initially the horse would not trust Agarwalla but consistent feeding, cuddling, riding, cleaning, taking him out created that trust. He had to work hard to win over Sir Caramello.
In Dressage, the horse and rider perform a series of pre-determined movements. The suppleness, flexibility and obedience of the horse are tested in this event.
Dressage is physically demanding and mentally challenging for the horse.
Agarwalla knows consistent hard work is the key and he also understands that defeats have to be embraced as much as victories.
Agarwalla is also mature enough to leave behind the fact that his candidature for the Olympics was challenged by veteran rider Shruti Vora.
(With PTI inputs)
