When Anush Agarwalla, a young equestrian rider from Kolkata, moved to Germany at the age of 17, he faced loneliness and skepticism. However, six years later, Anush made history at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Alongside his teammates, he won a gold medal in the team event of dressage, ending a 41-year wait for India. Additionally, Anush became the first Indian dressage rider to win a bronze medal in an individual event at the Asian Games. But his journey was not easy. Anush had to fly back and forth between Germany and India to take exams, and he had to endure criticism and doubts about his potential. Despite these challenges, Anush’s determination and sacrifices paid off. He trained under Hubertus Schmidt, an Olympic gold medalist, who recognized his talent and agreed to mentor him. Anush’s success highlights the lack of infrastructure and support for equestrian sports in India. He emphasized the need for good trainers, horses, and more competitions at the Grand Prix level in the country. Anush also expressed disappointment with the lack of support from the Equestrian Federation of India during the Asian Games. Nevertheless, his achievements serve as a reminder of the potential of Indian equestrian athletes and the need for better resources to help them thrive.