Para-equestrian

Para-equestrian
Julie Higgins and Kaleidoscope (Magpie) at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
Highest governing bodyInternational Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI)
Characteristics
ContactNo
Team membersIndividual and team at international levels
Mixed sexYes
TypeIndoor or outdoor
EquipmentHorse and horse tack
Venue
  • Para-dressage: arena, indoor or outdoor
  • Para-driving: outdoor
Presence
Country or regionWorldwide
Paralympic1996 (para-dressage)

Para-equestrian is an equestrian parasport (sport for disabled people). Its governing body is the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI).[1][2]

There are three disciplines (kinds) of para-equestrian: para-dressage,[1] para-driving[2] and para-jumping.[3] Only para-dressage and para-driving are under FEI.

Para-dressage

Further information: Dressage

Para-dressage is dressage for disabled people.[1] It is a Paralympic sport since 1996.[4][5] As of 2024, it is the only Paralympic sport with an animal. It is under FEI since 2006.[1]

There are five levels, called "Grades": Grade 1 is for riders with the most physical disability, Grade 5 is for those with the least.[6]

Para-driving

Para-driving is combined driving for disabled people.[2] It is under FEI since 2006.[2]

There are two Grades: Grade 1 is for riders with the most physical disability, Grade 2 is for those with the least.[6]

Para-showjumping

Further information: Show jumping

Para-showjumping, or para-jumping, is show jumping for disabled people.[3] As of 2024, it is not under FEI.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Welcome to Para Dressage". International Federation for Equestrian Sports. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Para-Equestrian Driving". International Federation for Equestrian Sports. Archived from the original on 18 April 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Para showjumping". British Equestrian. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Howell, Rob (24 March 2016). "Sport Week: History of para-equestrian". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Paralympic Games 1996". International Federation for Equestrian Sports. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Para classification". British Equestrian. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.

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