It is the beginning of the year adrenalin and excitement in equestrian circles in the city, as Mumbai gears up to host the National Equestrian Championships (NEC) for Show Jumping, by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).

The big-ticket competition gallops into the Mahalaxmi racecourse after 21 years. The prestigious annual event will be held at the Amateur Riders Club (ARC) at Mahalaxmi race course from February 23 to March 3 this year. ARC president Shyam Mehta said, "We expect to have an unprecedented turnout with the best show jumpers in the country."