SAS Nagar, February 14, 2025: The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab will organize Punjab's first horse riding festival at Forest Hills in Karora village of the district on March 1 and 2, 2025.
Considering the festival, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Sonam Chaudhary reviewed the responsibilities assigned to various departments for the arrangements while taking a meeting to prepare for the smooth and successful implementation of the event to be started in the coming days.
She said that horse jumping, Marwari and Nukra horse ring competition, tent pegging, display of all breeds of horses, cultural programs, food and shopping exhibitions and expert talk shows will also be a part of the event.
Horses from reputed stud farms and clubs from across the state and the country will also participate during the festival. During the meeting, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department Dr. S K Gupta, Executive Engineer, Panchayati Raj, Mr Maheshwar, SDO, Mohali, Gopal Krishan, Good Governance Fellow Neha and owners of The Ranch Mohali, Deepinder Singh Brar and Harjinder Singh Khosa were present.