Get Fei Para Equestrian Classification Medical Diagnostic Form 2018-2025

People with similar functional ability Profiles are grouped into competition Grades. For Para Dressage the Grades range from Grade I for the most severely impaired, to Grade V for the least impaired.

If you have a permanent, measurable disability you may be eligible to compete in Para-Equestrian (PE) classes. PE classes are held at either FEI/USEF PE shows (for riders with a disability) or at open USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions.

The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (French: Fédération Équestre Internationale, FEI) is the international governing body of equestrian sports.

The grades range from Grade 1 which is for athletes whose impairment has the greatest impact on their ability to ride, through to Grade 5 for athletes whose impairment has the least impact on their ability to ride. Five grades of competition are offered.

Grade IV. Athletes in Grade IV have a severe impairment or deficiency of both upper limbs or a moderate impairment of all four limbs or short stature. Athletes in Grade IV are able to walk and generally do not require a wheelchair in daily life.

People with similar functional ability Profiles are grouped into competition Grades. For Para Dressage the Grades range from Grade I for the most severely impaired, to Grade V for the least impaired. For Para driving the Grades range from Grade I for the most severely impaired, to Grade II for the least impaired.

To start competing in Para Equestrian competitions, you will need to be classified to determine which grade you can compete in. In order to be classified, riders must be medically diagnosed as having a permanent, physical impairment that can be measured objectively by a qualified Para Equestrian Classifier.