 | This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: The FEI has subsequently changed the classification of grading, 1a & 1b have been separated to grade 1 and 2, and every other grade has been moved up (e.g. grade 4 is now grade 5). (August 2021) |
Para-equestrian classification is a system for para-equestrian sport. It is a graded system based on the degree of physical or visual disability and handled at the international level by the FEI.[1] The sport has eligible classifications for people with physical and vision disabilities.[1][2] Groups of eligible riders include The sport is open to competitors with impaired muscle power, athetosis, impaired passive range of movement, hypertonia, limb deficiency, ataxia, leg length difference, short stature, and vision impairment.[3][4] They are grouped into five different classes to allow fair competition. These classes are Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, Grade IV, and Grade V(Grade Names Changed as of Jan 2017) .[3] The para-equestrian classification does not consider the gender of the rider, as equestrines compete in mixed gender competitions.[5]
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