Equestrian, by Margot Meynier

Unlike the Olympic Games where three disciplines are part of the program:

- Spectacle of jump (full competition)

- Dressage Competition

Only para-equestrian dressage is present at the competition.

The first Paralympic Games took place on 18 September 1960 in Rome.

To attend the first equestrian game, it was not until June 17, 1984 in Stoke Mandeville and New York.

Athletes must be ranked according to the criteria of mobility, strength and coordination.

The rules are almost identical to those of the Olympic Games. With the difference that according to handicaps, the equipment must be improved:

- saddle allowing a better balance of the rider

- use of reins for the bridge allowing to use a single hand or reins with handles for better grip

- the support of the legs with an elastic that must retain the jumper in case of fall.

All these specific equipment must be checked before the test.

A blind or malicious pilot must be guided by the voice from the edge of the track.

The competition takes place three times for each rider / horse pair.