International competition & teams
Please be aware that those with FEI riders licences will need to have therapeutic use exemption forms before they compete whilst taking a prohibited substance. In order for riders to check the status of a substance, the Global Drug Reference Online website www.globaldro.com should be referred to. We advise athletes to print a record of their searches.
In addition WADA have now published the 2010 list of prohibited substances
Dressage competitions for riders with disabilities started in Scandinavia and Britain in the 1970s. The first dressage world championship was held in Sweden in 1987 and para-equestrian dressage riders first took part in the Paralympic Games in 1996.
From 2006, para-equestrian dressage became part of the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale), making it an officially recognised international equestrian sport.
British Dressage (BD) created the position of Para Dressage Director in 2003 to look after this growing area. Britain currently holds the World, European and Paralympic titles.
For further information on the selection process for International competitions click here. Riders and horses must be BD registered to compete at International level.
International classification
All riders competing in international para-equestrian dressage competitions need an FEI International Para-Equestrian Classification Card (IPEC ID Card). It involves seeing a specially-trained physio or doctor, who will ensure you are in a grade which provides fair competition. If you need to be internationally classified, please contact the BD Para Dressage Officer – amycullen@britishdressage.co.uk or 02476 698837
Young Rider & Junior International -Millfield CPEDI1*
Calling all Young riders and Juniors!! Millfield School in Somerset hosted Britain’s first junior para-equestrian dressage international in July 2005. You can take part as a junior if you are aged 10-18 and in young riders if you are 18-21. It is a great opportunity to gain experience of International shows. For further information contact Mandy Heath. For the 2008 results, click here. For the 2009 results click here.
To qualify, you need to be able to score more than 60% and take part in the PE winter qualifiers, para-equestrian dressage selection trials and/or junior para-equestrian dressage competitions at South Bucks RDA, Fulmer. The selectors will consider riders competing in affiliated and unaffiliated classes.
Applications for Millfield must be made through the BD office. Please let Amy Cullen know you would like to be considered for this competition by writing to her at British Dressage, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RJ.
Do you have Paralympic ambitions?
Would you like help to make it to the top? The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) runs three Lottery-funded programmes as part of its World Class Performance Programme (WCPP) to help Britain win medals.
You will need to take part in the selection process and, if successful, will receive funding for training and travel. For more information, please visit the BEF website.
You will also find info about the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) on the BEF website.
International Competitions for 2010
Mooresele CPEDI3* Belgium 16 – 18 April
Mannheim CPEDI2* Germany 30 – 4 April/May
Hartpury CPEDI3* Glos 13 – 18 July
Millfield CPEDIJ1* Somerset 22 – 25 July
Para WEG CPEDI3* Kentucky 5 – 10 Oct
