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British
Para
Show Jumping Association a newly formed
organization for Physically Disabled riders and
Visually Impaired Riders
Mission Statement
BPSJA Promotional Video
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Dr
Chris Meaden talks about classification
for riding at Para shows |
Para Equestrian Classification
(Click here for whole article)
What is Classification?
Classification
provides a structure for Para Equestrian
competition be it jumping, dressage or
driving and a framework for fair
competition. It is an integral aspect of
sport in the Paralympic Movement. The
Classification system for Para
Equestrian forms part of the sport
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UK International to be held on 15th,
16th & 17th August
The UK's
only International for physically
disabled and Visually Impaired
people to be held at
Woodredon Equestrian Centre a riding
centre just off J26 of M25 in the middle
of Epping Forrest.
(Click here for all the latest
Information and entry form)
Our venue
has had to be changed, It is sad that we
will not be Jumping at David Broomes
Ground but in other ways it will be
better for most riders. We will now be
jumping on a all weather surface, if it
rains we have an indoor arena, those hiring
horses will have a large variety
of horses to choose from and will be
assessed by the yard manager to fit
horse to rider.
A Large
number of entries are Entries are
already in for what is going to be a
great Para Show jumping Event
of 2008. Held over three days 15th -17th
August. It promises to be the most
exciting Para show on the UK calendar.
Already with four nations booked! Riders
from France, Canada, Ireland and the UK.
Click the link above for more details
and schedule.
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Woodredon EC Invites
BPSJA to perform demonstration at
National Riding Festival
The Petplan
Equine National Riding Festival 2008
plans to encourage more people horse
riding; whether they are new to the
sport or simply have not ridden for a
while. Members of BPSJA have been
Invited to perform a Jumping
Demonstration at Woodredon EC on 20th
July and are looking for a maximum of
six riders to take part. Contact
andy@bpsja.co.uk
Woodredon EC
is located just off J26 of the M25 and
has been chosen as a training camp for
2012 London Olympics Tel: Paula
019927143112 |
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BSJA - Area 42 Incorporates Para Show
Jumping Classes
Saturday
June 28th, BSJA Area 42 Show is
incorporating Para Show Jumping for the
first time, the show will be held at
Wiltshire College - Lackham, Lacock,
Chippenham, Wiltshire. Link to website
http://www.bsja-area42.co.uk .
There will
be Para sections in classes 1, 2 and 5.
Rosettes sponsored by Annie Bevins Vet
and prizes in kind sponsored by White
Hall Garden Centre, Henry Cole Ltd Feed
Merchants and Pointings Saddlery.
Members of the BSJA on
registered eligible horses can compete
in both sections, non members and those
whose horse is out of class will be in
the Para section. Non members of the
BSJA must purchase day tickets at £6
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British
Para
Show Jumpers Excel at Chateau Bleu May
2008
2
British Para Show Jumpers, Ben Carr and
Justine Bowers have the ride of there
lives at Chateau Bleu, France
(click to see
riders)
Ben and
Justine Ride high at Chateau Bleu, Ben
came first and Justine third on both
days, Excellent results for Brits; at
the end of the two day competition both
riders had excellent placings, Benn Car
riding a French hired horse Goldo came
first, and Justine on Hyper came 3rd,
Andy Lawes (team Manager) said
"what makes these results even more
remarkable is Ben and Justine are both
on there debut outing riding as
Individuals for GBR." |
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British
Para Show Jumpers ride at
Bordeaux 2008
4 British Para Show Jumpers, Louise
Hacker, Emily Lawes, Toby
Bevins and
Alison Betteley
ride in Bordeaux France
on 1st & 2nd
February 2008
(click to see
riders)
Excellent
results for Brits; at the end of the two
day competition three of our four riders
had excellent placings, Emily Lawes
riding a French hired horse Hyper came
second, Louise on her own horse Enricho
III came 3rd, and Alison on her debut
appearance came 5th. Unfortunately Toby
was poorly. |
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BPSJA Promotional Video |
FEI Para
Equestrian
JUMPING
FOR RIDERS WITH DISABILITIES.
The Para Equestrian
Committee of the FEI
are working to introduce PE
Jumping and a meeting has been held
recently to discuss the rules,
classification and other issues. The
classification system is now being drawn
up, and we have the support of the BSJA
who are working on the Rules. It is
hoped that initially in the UK Para
Equestrian riders will be able to
compete in BSJA classes as well as their
own.
Before riders can compete
they have to be classified. This is a
functional classification carried out by
PE accredited classifiers. Having been
classified, the riders are given a
functional profile number and a Grade.
Skill is not part of the classification
system; it is calculated solely on
functional ability/disability.
Looking at other
countries we found that this sport is
practiced in several nations led by
France,
who hold regular competitions with up to
20 riders taking part. Their
International Championship for riders
with disabilities is held during the FEI
World Cup Series in
Bordeaux. In 2005
it was won by a British Rider, Yvonne
Holloway. Three British Riders will be
going to the Competition in Bordeaux this year.
The aim of the FEI Para
Equestrian Committee is that sometime in
the future Para Equestrian Jumping will
become a Paralympic Sport. For this to
be considered by the International
Paralympic Committee, at least 24
nations from 3 continents have to
‘widely practice’ the sport.
We are now looking for
Shows and Centres
to hold competitions for these riders,
and we are working with the BSJA to
arrange that Para Equestrian riders can
compete in BSJA classes.
The BPSJA would like to
hear from British riders who want
to be considered for this sport, and
from people who could offer help
or expertise in helping this
organisation flourish. Please contact
Andy Lawes
chairman@bpsja.co.uk
Tony Bott is the FEI Para Equestrian
Committee's Para Equestrian Jumping
Liaison Officer, and is responsible for
liaising with Organisers of Overseas
International Competitions with regards
to dates and rules. He will welcome
hearing from organisers, and his Email
is
tonybott42 @ hotmail.com.
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