India - New Delhi - Presidential Bodyguard (PBG) soldiers, training and exercising horse at HQ barracks

Presidential Bodyguard soldiers in early morning dust and mist filled horsemanship practice, consisting of jumping, daredevil riding and other such activities at the PBG's training grounds. This a regular activity as it requires the riders to perfect their horse riding skills and maneuvers for their official duties at ceremonial events. The PBG is the Indian Army's preeminent regiment founded in 1773 during the British occupation, this handpicked unit began with a mere 50 men and today stands at 160 soldiers plus 50 support staff. It has a dual role, both as a ceremonial guard for the President of India, with all its finery at important state functions, as well as an elite operational unit for the Indian Army which has seen action in many battle fronts, in particular the on going disputed region of Kashmir.

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Presidential Bodyguard soldiers in early morning dust and mist filled horsemanship practice, consisting of jumping, daredevil riding and other such activities at the PBG's training grounds. This a regular activity as it requires the riders to perfect their horse riding skills and maneuvers for their official duties at ceremonial events. The PBG is the Indian Army's preeminent regiment founded in 1773 during the British occupation, this handpicked unit began with a mere 50 men and today stands at 160 soldiers plus 50 support staff. It has a dual role, both as a ceremonial guard for the President of India, with all its finery at important state functions, as well as an elite operational unit for the Indian Army which has seen action in many battle fronts, in particular the on going disputed region of Kashmir.