PARA EQUESTRIAN NEWS
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Get to know world, Paralympic equestrian champion Michele George
With the European Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships less than a month away, here are 10 facts about one of Belgium’s top riders.
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The Netherlands, Belgium name para-equestrian teams for Deauville
• The two powerhouses announced up to five riders who will represent their respective countries at the European Championships.
Recapping the month in para-sport: July 2015
The IPC Swimming World Championships were not the only major event that wrapped up last month.
Dutch para-equestrian riders dominate in Uberherrn
Rixt Van Der Horst looked in perfect form ahead of September’s European Championships.
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Great Britain announced para-equestrian European Champs squad
Five riders, all who are Paralympic medallist, will head to September’s European Championships in France.
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All-British show at Hartpury para-equestrian competition
British riders show form ahead of September’s European Championships.
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Riders to test horses at Hartpury for European Champs
British riders especially get to figure out which horses they will compete with in September’s Europeans.
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Hart aims for Rio 2016 podium with new horse
The US para-equestrian rider is confident more than ever she can medal in the upcoming Paralympics.
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Dutch rider Den Dulk wins double gold in Roosendaal
Nicole Den Dulk rode two different horses to two wins in the grade lb individual, freestyle tests.
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Stage set for para-equestrian riders in Roosendaal
European riders get to see how they measure up with the European Championships about three months away.
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Slow start does not stop Morganti from wins in Mannheim, Germany
The Italian rider records a personal best in the Grade Ia category at the para-equestrian dressage event
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Marking 500 days to go until para-equestrian event begins for Rio 2016
Event hopes to build off of success from London 2012 Games
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Big names to gather in Mannheim, Germany for para-equestrian dressage competition
World champions Morganti, Der Horst among riders taking part
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Great Britain’s Baker rides new horse to gold at para-equestrian meeting in Waregem, Belgium
On Sooki St. James, the London 2012 champion takes team, individual events in Grade II competition
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London 2012 gold medallist Baker to ride new horse in para-equestrian meeting in Waregem, Belgium
Competition opportunity for riders to earn points toward Rio 2016
Great Britain steals show at Para-Equestrian Dressage in Deauville, France
British trio helps edge Dutch in tune-up for European Championships.
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Puch looks to retain European titles in 2015 and qualify for Rio 2016
Austrian para-equestrian rider plays down his rivalry with Great Britain’s Lee Pearson.
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FEI’s inaugural para-equestrian forum celebrates para-sport future
Event took place in Essen, Germany, attracting over 100 people from 22 countries.
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Paralympic stars and experts headline first FEI Para-Equestrian Forum
Event to take place in Essen, Germany, between 21-22 March
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Doha equestrian competition used as important preparation for Rio
Riders used early March’s event in Qatar to test sending their horses overseas ahead of next year’s Paralympics.