Para-equestrian
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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.[1] 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.[2]
Quick Facts Highest governing body, Characteristics ...
Highest governing body | International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) |
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Characteristics | |
Contact | no |
Team members | individual and team at international levels |
Mixed-sex | yes |
Type | outdoor or indoor |
Equipment | horse |
Venue | Dressage: indoor or outdoor arena with dirt or similar footing suitable for the horse, Combined driving: outdoor natural course for cross-country phase |
Presence | |
Country or region | Worldwide |
Paralympic | 1996 |
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