Equestrian has been a part of the Paralympics program since the 1996 Games which were hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. With a total of 11 medals up for grabs, and like its Olympics counterpart, is a mixed-gendered sport.
About Paralympics Equestrian
As with many sports within the Paralympics, fair competition in equestrianism is preserved by the use of a grading system. The system helps the athletes to compete against similarly impaired opponents.
Each nation’s team includes four athletes who compete in the dressage within their respective grade, with each grade having its own set of gold, silver, and bronze medals.