2008 Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games may be over, but there is still some exciting international competition to come in Beijing and Hong Kong — the Paralympic Games! The Paralympic Games are a modified version of the Olympics for athletes with disabilities. Just as there are Olympic equestrian events, there is also Paralympic Equestrian competiton, dressage to be exact. Not familiar with the Paralympics? As a rider, teacher, and therapeutic riding volunteer, these are near and dear to my heart!
After a less than two-week break to recover from the Olympics, Beijing will also host the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 6-17. The equestrian competition will take place September 7-11. The para-dressage will be held in Hong Kong at the venue in Sha Tin where the Olympic show jumping and dressage were also held.
Subscribe to Regarding Horses or read the articles below to learn about the history, the format, para-dressage, the riders competing this year, news, and recaps if possible.
General Paralympic Information
Overview of the Paralympics for Riders With Disabilities
History of the Paralympic Games, athlete classification, and 2008 Beijing Games information.
How Paralympic Dressage Works
About the horses, the riders, and the format of the Paralympic equestrian competition.
2008 US Paralympic Dressage Team
Profiles of the five riders representing the US at the Paralympics in Hong Kong.
Paralympic Equestrian Results After First Rounds
The US riders put in solid performances, but Great Britain walked away with the medals.
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