Esquestrian, by Claire Santerne

Riding for Paralympics:

There are four grades.

For the first grade; The athletes who have a problem with the balance, they have the right to take the step. For those who have a lack of members they have the right to step and trot.

For the second grade, athletes with severe disabilities in balance or who have a severe unilateral disability walking and trotting are permitted.

The third grade is hemiplegic athletes with a problem with both arms and legs, deaf or partially sighted. All paces are allowed.

The fourth grade is the lightest or the visually impaired. All gaits are allowed and lateral movements.

The riders have to make two imposed occasions, or a free recovery in music (they choose their music and their pickup, of their choice).

Improved equipment:

A saddle allowing a better balance, use of reins to bridge allowing to use a single hand or reins with handles for a better grip, stirrups of safety (in case if it falls). A blind rider may be guided to the sound of a person's voice.