Since 1967 the development of equestrian sport in India has been guided and promoted by the country's governing body, the Equestrian Federation of India founded by a group of people driven by a mutual passion for horses and equestrian sport. The EFI now has over 1030 members, regularly sends riders to compete abroad and has spread its influence throughout the Asian Continent. National and International competitions in Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Tent Pegging and Endurance are run under the auspices of the EFI, which itself is affiliated to the sport’s International governing body, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), based in Switzerland. Equestrian sport is concentrated in certain areas of India these are Delhi, Meerut, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai, Pondichery, Pune, Mumbai and Bhopal.