PARA EQUESTRIAN NEWS
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British sweep events at Hartpury Festival of Dressage
Five different riders from Great Britain won the individual and freestyle tests at the equestrian event in Gloucestershire.
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Four equestrian riders to look out for
The IPC and FEI’s Ones to Watch list for equestrian includes: Sophie Christiansen, Lee Pearson, Pepo Puch and Laurentia Tan.
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Equestrian: Summer 2013 preview
This summer will be highlighted by the FEI European Championships and the Hartpury Festival of Dressage.
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Singapore’s Tan to help develop para-equestrian
Para-equestrian Laurentia Tan has joined the FEI’s Solidarity Ambassador programme to help others establish national structures to develop the sport.
Equestrian proves a hit at Sports Fest
British para-equestrian rider Sophie Wells helped spread the legacy of the London 2012 Games at ParalympicsGB’s Sports Fest.
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Queen honours Paralymians and LOCOG employees in New Years Honours list
29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012
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Michele George: Living from party to party
It is awards season and Belgium’s equestrian star Michel George gives an insight into her busy life post London 2012
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George wins Belgium’s Equestrala award
Michèle George became the first Paralympic athlete to win Belgium’s equestrian rider of the year award.
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No. 38: Belgium’s George pulls in double surprise
Equestrian rider Michèle George won two surprise golds at London 2012, making for the No. 38 moment of the year in Paralympic sport.
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Great Britain continue equestrian dominance
Sophie Christiansen claims her third gold medal of London 2012.
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Baker sets equestrian record and takes second gold
British rider clinches second gold as Puch secures glory for Austria.
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Equestrian gold for Britain's Sophie Christiansen
Michele George and Hannelore Brenner also top the podium
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British rider Sophie Christiansen storms away in Grade Ia
Sophie Wells and Hannelore Brenner also on form in the equestrian competition equestrian.
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Pearson leads the way after equestrian opener
Briton’s bid for more gold medals makes promising start.
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Equestrian Preview
Great Britain has been dominant recently inside the equestrian arena, though Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands will be pushing for the podium in London.
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IPC Announces Athlete of the Month Shortlist for July
The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Multi-medallists selected for British Equestrian team
Great Britain hopes to maintain its Paralympic titles in Equestrian with a mix of experience and youth on its London 2012 team.
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Pearson to Encounter Puch for First Time in London
Great Britain’s Lee Pearson may be one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time, but there is an Austrian rider, Pepo Puch, who may dethrone him at the London Paralympics.
Equestrian Rider to be US Virgin Islands' First Athlete
Lee Frawley’s transatlantic journey from the US Virgin Islands beaches to London’s Greenwich Park has been a roller-coaster ride to say the least.
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Brenner Dreams of Dethroning British Team
It seems unlikely Great Britain will be defeated on home ground, having dominated the Paralympic Equestrian Team Test event for the last 16 years, but Germany certainly dreams of such a victory.