Rio 2016 Paralympics: Competition Wraps Up With Freestyles
Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)
September 19, 2016
The para-dressage events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games wrapped up on Sept. 16.
The para-dressage events at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games wrapped up on Sept. 16.
Great Britain has won the overall team championships of the Rio 2016 para-dressage competition with a score of 453.306.
Pepo Puch (AUT) won the Grade Ib individual medal, while Sophie Wells (GBR) took the Grade IV individual title.
Norway’s Ann Cathrin Lubbe and Donatello took home the first gold of the Rio 2016 para-dressage competition.
Following Monday’s tests Great Britain leads the team competition, ahead of Belgium and Germany.
Ann Cathrin Lubbe and Donatello took the Grade III test while Lee Pearson and Zion topped the Grade Ib test.
Para-equestrians from 29 nations will compete for the most coveted medals in the sport starting on Sept. 11.
A total of 60 equine samples–30% of the 200 competing horses–were tested during the Games.
While you watched world-class horses jump and passage on your favorite streaming device, farriers, vets, and grooms kept busy back in the barns.
British and Brazilian farriers are working around the clock to keep the equine athletes well-shod in Rio de Janiero.
Team USA finished in silver medal position, while Germany won a jump-off for the bronze.
Cortes ‘C’ sustained an injury during the first round of the team competition on Aug. 16.
Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, and Team USA tied for the lead on a zero score after the first round of team jumping.
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro posted an Olympic record score of 93.857% to claim their second individual gold medal.
Brazil and German jumped clean to lead the competition. Team USA sits in a tie for eighth place.
Efforts to bring the sport to the masses include an innovative Equestrian Playground, new website, and more.
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