Para-equestrian
Julie Higgins and Kaleidoscope (Magpie) at the 2000 Summer Paralympics | |
| Highest governing body | International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | No |
| Team members | Individual and team at international levels |
| Mixed-sex | Yes |
| Type | Indoor or outdoor |
| Equipment | Horse and horse tack |
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| Presence | |
| Country or region | Worldwide |
| Paralympic | 1996 (para-dressage) |
Para-equestrian is an equestrian sport governed by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), and includes two competitive events. One is para-equestrian dressage, which is conducted under the same basic rules as conventional dressage, but with riders divided into different competition grades based on their functional abilities. The other is para-equestrian driving, which operates under the same basic rules as combined driving but places competitors in various grades based on their functional abilities.