Para dressage
British Dressage has one of the most developed pathways for equestrian disability sport in the world, offering endless competition opportunities from grassroots to Olympic level. Para Dressage is sponsored by Niagara Equissage Pulse.
Competition pathway
Para dressage classes mirror the non disabled structure and is split into three sections – bronze, silver and gold. Earn points from affiliated para classes all year round to qualify for numerous championships! There are six Championships to aim for each year, find out how you can qualify below.
Equissage Pulse Para Winter Championships
| Qualification period | 1 July - 31 December |
| Levels | Bronze, Silver, and Gold |
| Championships | Myerscough College, 22 - 25 Feb 2024 |
- Gold riders need to gain 12 points, 6 of which may come from CPEDI3*'s and/or a Para PYO and/or a FEI PYO (Para Grand Prix Test B only).
- Silver riders need to gain 10 points, 5 of which may come from CPEDI2*'s and/or a Para and/or FEI PYO (Para Intermediate Test A only).
- Bronze riders need to gain 5 points from the Intro level tests and can include Para PYO and FEI PYO classes.
Equissage Pulse Para Home Nations
Take part in an exciting team competition that replicates the format and style of an international event. Present your horse at the horse inspection and enjoy the opening ceremony ahead of two days of thrilling competition. Find out how you can take part and the full selection policy below.
Equissage Pulse Para Gold Semi-Final
| Qualification period (for semi final class) | 1 January - 30 June |
| Levels | Gold |
| Championships | Hartpury, 21 - 22 August 2024 |
Gold semi-final
- Open to any rider with an FEI Classification.
- Riders must gain 12 points, 6 of those may come from CPEDI3*'s and/or a Para PYO and/or FEI PYO (Para Grand Prix Test B only) to qualify for the semi final class.
Equissage Pulse Para Bronze and Silver Summer Championships
| Qualification period | 1 January - 30 June |
| Levels | Bronze and Silver |
| Championships | Hartpury, 21 - 22 August 2024 |
- Silver riders need to gain 10 points, 5 of which may come from one CPEDI2*/ CPEDI1* (single best score to count) and/ or a Para/FEI PYO (Para Intermediate Test A only).
- Bronze riders need to gain 5 points from the Intro level tests and can include Para PYO classes.
Equissage Pulse Para Freestyle to Music Championships
| Levels | Bronze, Silver and Gold | ||
| Summer Qualification period | 1 January - 30 June | Winter Qualification period | 1 July - 31 December |
| Summer Championships | Hartpury, 21 - 22 August 2024 | Winter Championships | Myerscough College, 22 - 25 Feb 2024 |
- All levels need one score at or above 63% in their respective section.
- Gold floorplan - FEI Para Grand Prix Test Freestyle, per grade.
- Bronze & Silver floorplan - BD Bronze and Silver Freestyle Test, per grade.
Equissage Pulse Para Gold Final
| Levels | Gold |
| Championships | Somerford Park, 12 September 2024 |
Gold Final
- The top four riders in each grade scoring 64% or above at the semi-final will qualify for the Equissage Pulse Para Gold Championships. Wildcards will be given based on them receiving the 64% minimum score.
Getting started
Want to find out more on how you can get involved in Para Dressage - from classification to officiating take a look at our hub below.
Membership
The Bronze section is for those who are new to para dressage and to begin with, you and your horse can join as Club members - ideal for your first step into para equestrian competitions. A Full (competing) membership for both horse and rider will be necessary for taking part in silver and gold competitions and all para championships. Bronze combinations would also need to upgrade to Full (competing) members to compete in a Bronze Championship.
