British Para Show Jumping Association

News

UK's International to be held at David Broomes 'The Showground at Chepstow , Monmouthshire.

Entries are already coming in for what is going to be the best ever Para Show jumping Event of 2008. Held over three days 15th -17th August.

Irish Para Show Jumping Cancels its International Show in October 2008

Irish Para Show Jumping

Brits do exceptionally well at Bordeaux 2008. Emily Lawes 2nd, Louise Hacker 3rd, Alison Betterley 5th

BPSJA Announces three riders going to Le Tremblay en France France 3/4th May 2008

Two British riders have been chosen to represent GBR in Tremblay en France at the beginning of May. They are Ben Carr, and Justine Bowers, this is the first time they will have ridden for GBR as individuals, both will be riding hired horses. Good luck to you all.

BPSJA Announces four riders going to La Baule, France in May 2008

BPSJA Announces places for up to eight riders at Chevillon, France in September 2008

Working Party formed to generate new rules for FEI

New Organisation formed to back Para Show Jumpers

British Para Show Jumping Association a newly formed organization for Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired riders

Mission Statement

	British Para Show Jumpers at Bordeaux 2008 Louise Hacker (Team Captain) Louise is our most experienced rider, this will be Louise's third time at Bordeaux, previously Louise borrowed a horse but this year she is bringing her own. Louise rides as a Grade IV and will be jumping 1.1 M.

	Emily Lawes This will also be Emily's third year, September last year she won her class in Chevillon, France. Emily will be borrowing a horse as her horse Ulysees is not ready for this type of competition yet. Emily is a Grade IV and was born with only one arm. Toby Bevins Toby was our star in 2007 when he came third at Bordeaux on a borrowed horse, this year 2008 Toby rode his own horse but was un placed, Toby is a Grade III and will be jumping 1.1 M. Alison Betteley Alison is new to Para Show Jumping and is her first time at Bordeaux, she will be borrowing a horse, Alison will be jumping 90 cm and is a Grade III she is a double below knee amputee Justine Bowers Justine on her debut ride for GBR as an Individual had an excellent show at Chateau Bleu 2008. On both days she gained 3rd place. Justine is a grade IV Para Show Jumping Rider. Justine also competes locally with able bodied riders. Ben Carr Ben on his debut ride for GBR as an Individual had an excellent show at Chateau Bleu 2008. On both days he gained 1st place and was crowned overall champion of the event. Duncan Cook (Canada) Duncan is our first rider from Canada, who has been waiting a long time for this opportunity ! Duncan took up riding as an adult, after back injury forced him to give up the game of hockey. Duncan competes locally in 0.90m Hunter and Jumper events and is looking forward to his first ever Para competition. We all look forward to sharing a few beers with you. Susi Rogers-Hartley Susi was injured falling from an assault course ten years ago and is paralysed from the waist down. In the picture is Lex my helper dog who helps me with awkward chores around the house, stable and when I'm out riding. Rachael Maddocks Laetitia Bernard (France) Laetitia has been pioneering Para Show Jumping in France since 1997, Laetitia is blind and rides following a lead horse. Jose Letartre (France) Carl Crochet (France) Trixie Shwidler (Ireland) Valerie-Anne Nicolas (France) Eamon Leahy (Ireland) Karen Bostock (GBR) Lara Holman-Brookes Alex McNamarra Nikki Lancaster Robert Jones

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