Para Equestrian
Para Equestrian gives people with classifiable disabilities the opportunity to train and compete, according to their functional ability, in the sport of dressage on equal terms.
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.
Badges
All classified Para-Equestrians must display the Orange Para Badge on their saddlecloths at competitions.
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.
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