Para Equestrian

Para Equestrian gives people with mild to severe disabilities the opportunity to train and to compete at dressage competitions on equal terms. 

Our 2024 Paralympian in Paris

We are so proud of Louise Duncan, the first Paralympian to represent New Zealand since 2012, on her stunning warmblood gelding Showcase BC.  Read her story here and you can see our newsletter profile along with other information on the Paralympic and Olympic team here.

Canter for Cancer Series is Back!

ESNZ Para Equestrian is pleased to confirm the Canter for Cancer National Para Equestrian Series is back for 2024/25.

  • The Series is open to classified Grade I – V riders.
  • Scores gained for the FEI Grand Prix A Test 2023 and FEI Grand Prix B Test 2023 for your grade at Premiere League Shows during the 2024/25 season are eligible for this series.  Click here for more details.   

Please send all entries to GM Community Jo Colin.

Para Dressage Rule Book

Para Dressage has its own rule book for para competition

Before you head out to your first competition, please make sure you are familiar with the rules of Para Dressage in NZ, particularly in respect to any grade-specific rules.

A Few Wheelie Good Tips!

New to Para? See Anthea Dixon’s journey created by the NZ Spinal Trust.

About Para Equestrian

Learn about ESNZ’s Para Equestrian discipline.

Badges

All classified Para-Equestrians must display the Orange Para Badge on their saddlecloths at competitions.

Coaching

Check out LevelUp on the New Zealand Paralympics website too.

Compensating Aids

Compensating Aids are “helpful additions’ to your gear or body to assist you to ride.

Dressage Tests

You will find Para Equestrian Dressage Tests here.  Please refer to Annex 2 of the Para Equestrian Rule book for the scheduling and use of the ESNZ and FEI Para Dressage Tests in ESNZ Para Equestrian Competition.

ESNZ Grassroots Para Equestrian Tests

The ESNZ Grassroots level tests were introduced in 2015 to encourage the participation in Para-Equestrian Dressage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Look here if we haven’t answered your questions  elsewhere.

Judging

An inspiring story about one of our most successful Para judges, Mura Love.

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