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CHENNAI
EQUESTRIAN ACADEMY
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Sholinganallur is Chennai's first Equestrian Academy. 17 horses
and vast stretches of land make for an interesting school that teaches
Equestrian to youngsters. Dressage, Tent-pegging and Show jumping
are the events that are given focus. Kishore Futnani, with
his 35 years of experience in Equestrian sports, conceived the idea
3 years ago, along with Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu, Arun Alagappan
and film star Prabhu Ganesan.
 The
youngest student is an 8-year-old girl, who took part in the recent
National Equestrian Championships that was conducted here.
Since Kishore insists on a 1:1 ratio (and the horses here are less
in number), getting a membership is exceptionally tough. Talent
is given the first priority. Determination comes next. Selection
happens during a summer camp conducted every year in the month of
May. Students who show the greatest aptitude are chosen. They are
then offered membership. There are 2 levels - the Beginners and
the Advanced. Anyone who is below 21 years of age can join the academy.
The academy has recently started a special feature, where mentally
and physically challenged children are taught horse riding.
Details of Classes:
Frequency: Everyday
Timings: 6:00 am - 7:30 am, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fee: Rs 2500/- for the Summer Camp of 20 days
Membership: Rs 1250/- month
Address: # 130, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur,
Chennai - 600119,
For more information contact: Kishore Futnani,
# 3B, Ocean Quest, # 78, III Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai -
600 020,
Telefax: 441 1581
Email: kishore45@mailmetoday.com
KRISHNAN
TENNIS CENTRE
How about volleying with the family, which has been involved in
tennis from the 1930’s to the 1990’s.
 Welcome
to the Krishnan Tennis Centre (KTC) on Old Mahabalipuram
Road, just a couple of kilometres from the seashore.
Founded in 1995 by the father-son duo of Ramanathan and
Ramesh Krishnan, the KTC offers the latest in terms
of facilities and coaching techniques.
Training is provided to all. From beginners to
top ranking juniors, college players to adults and professionals.
A physical fitness instructor is available at the Fitness Centre
and follows up on the fitness programme of each player.
Facilities at KTC include 9 quick-dry clay courts and two
synthetic surface courts, Clubhouse with changing rooms, shower
facilities and a van for transportation between the city and the
centre.
For out station players, accomodation is available on request.
Five floodlit courts with generator for backup are available (on
booking) for play during nights.
Game. Set. And Match KTC.
2 sessions each day. 6.00 am to 8.30 am & 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
Address: Krishnan Tennis Centre,
141, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai.
Phone: 492 8278, 499 1360.
E-mail: priya@md2.vsnl.net.in
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