The primary focus of para-equestrian sport is to provide educational and competitive opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Many disabled athletes compete, and even excel, in sports designed for the able-bodied, but para-equestrian in particular opens a world of competition to riders and drivers with even severe disabilities that might preclude them from other forms of sport, and does so while providing a structured, focused, and highly competitive environment.
In para-equestrian competition, each rider or driver is classified according to his or her functional ability and competitors are grouped accordingly to ensure a level playing field. Competitions can include dressage, driving, and vaulting. While it offers competitive opportunities for athletes of every level and aspiration, para-equestrian sport has evolved into an internationally-recognized event and para-dressage is held as part of the World Equestrian Games and at the Paralympics which take place every four years immediately following the Olympic Games and at the same venue. To learn more about the inspirational discipline of para-equestrian, visit the United States Para Equestrian Association at uspea.org.
U.S. Para Dressage Team Secures Top of the Podium at TerraNova CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team concluded competition this weekend at the TerraNova CPEDI3* with a victory and strong performances across all team combinations. The team, led ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for TerraNova CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the TerraNova ...
USET Foundation’s ‘A Night for Aachen’ Benefit Dazzles in the Desert
Nearly $500,000 Raised in Support of U.S. Equestrian Athletes and Teams Ahead of 2026 FEI World Championships February 2, 2026 ...
U.S. Para Dressage Team Finishes With Top Results in First CPEDI3* of 2026 Season
Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Wellington CPEDI3*, hosted ...
U.S. Para Dressage Team Adds Win to Their Record at 2025 Tryon Fall CPEDI3*
Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team capped off another successful competition, earning a win and important experience ...
US Equestrian Announces Para Dressage Team for the 2025 Tryon Fall Dressage III CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team ...
U.S. Para Dressage Team Finishes Second at Covalliero Dressage Days CPEDI3*
Hagen, Germany – The U.S. Para Dressage Team started their European competition season with a podium finish at The Covalliero ...
US Equestrian Announces Combinations Selected to U.S. Para Dressage Team for Hagen CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para ...
U.S. Para Dressage Team Secures Third Consecutive Win of 2025 Season at TerraNova CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team concluded competition this weekend at the TerraNova CPEDI3* with a victory and ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for the TerraNova CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para Dressage ...
U.S. Para Dressage Team Continues Winning Streak at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*
Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team continued its winning streak in 2025, securing a second team victory at ...
U.S. Para Dressage Team Takes First Victory of Season in AGDF 3 CPEDI3*
Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team capped off a successful first team outing of the year, earning a ...
US Equestrian Announces First U.S. Para Dressage Team of 2025 Competition Season
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete and horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Para ...
Rebecca Hart and Floratina Finish Paris 2024 Games as Triple Gold Medalists
Versailles, France – Rebecca Hart (Grade III) and Floratina concluded competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with an incredible freestyle, ...
U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Earns Historic Gold in Team Final at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Versailles, France – The U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team continued to make their mark in history at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, ...
US Equestrian Announces Combinations to Contest Team Competition at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Versailles, France – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three combinations who will represent the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team ...
Kate Shoemaker and Vianne Finish Fifth in Grade IV FEI Grand Prix Test A at Paris 2024
Versailles, France – With three U.S. combinations completing their first individual test yesterday at the equestrian grounds of the Palace of ...
