Para Equestrian Jumping
British Showjumping are very proud to be working in conjunction with Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) to create a rider pathway for all Para riders. Together we are working to develop a structured pathway that will support any Para rider, from those who wish to compete with British Showjumping as a Para equestrian competitor to those that will and who already are currently competing internationally.
A length of yellow ribbon with the British Showjumping and RDA Logo on may be worn in the tail of a Para riders horse when attending an affiliated show to identify themselves as a Para rider.
PARA MEMBERSHIP
There are a selection of membership options available for Para riders, details for each option are outlined as follows:
1) National Para Membership
To include one Para rider and any Grade horse, please see National member fee list. The horse/rider combination are not limited to compete at any height and must provide evidence of their National Classification (BEF) or International Classification (FEI IPC card).
You will need to complete one Para Membership Form and one Horse Registration Form and ensure you accompany these with the following:
1) A photocopy of the documentation for your horse (Passport) and ensure that the markings sketch page has a clear sign and surgery stamp from the vet who completed it - we dont accept passports that have had this page signed and stamped by a regulating authority.
2) A photocopy of your birth certificate, if you are applying for Associate or Junior.
3) Photocopy of either your National Classification document or your FEI International Classification document (IPC Card)
2) Resticted National Para Membership - 50 % discount
To include one Para rider and one Grade C horse/pony. The horse/rider combination are limited to compete at 1.20m or below and must provide evidence of their National Classification (BEF) or International Classification (FEI IPC card)
You will need to complete one Para Membership Form and one Horse Registration Form and ensure you accompany these with the following:
1) A photocopy of the documentation for your horse (Passport) and ensure that the markings sketch page has a clear sign and surgery stamp from the vet who completed it - we dont accept passports that have had this page completed by anyone but a vet.
2) A photocopy of your birth certificate, if you are applying for Associate or Pony Membership
3) Photocopy of either your National Classification document or your FEI International Classification document (IPC Card)
3) Club Para Membership
To include one Para rider and one horse. This membership's emphasis is on the HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION - To be eligible as a Club Member combination you and your chosen horse must not have had graded results as British Novice or 90cms Amateur classes or above, together, in the last 3 years. So if you have with a different horse or your horse has with a different rider, you as a combination would still be eligible for Club Membership.
For more details on this membership, which runs classes upto 1m CLICK HERE
For Club Membership we will need you to send the following:
You will need to complete one Club Para Membership Form and ensure you accompany these with the following:
1) A PHOTOCOPY of your horse's Identification page and ensure that the markings sketch page has a clear sign and surgery stamp from the vet who completed it - we dont accept ID's that have had this page completed by anyone but a regulating authority.. It must also show any brandings or microchips.
2) A photocopy of your birth certificate, if you are applying for Associate or Pony Membership
3) Photocopy of either your National Classification document or your FEI International Classification document (IPC Card)
THE FOLLOWING COMPENSATING AIDS ARE PERMITTED FOR PARA EQUESTRIAN JUMPING:
• Rubber band to stirrups
• Strap from stirrup to girth
• 1 or 2 whips
• Callers – may be mounted.
• Looped Reins
TO ALLOW AN AID TO BE USED IN COMPETITION THE RIDER MUST PRODUCE ON ENTRY WITH THE SECRETARY , THEIR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING COMPENSATING AID CERTIFICATE DETAILING THE AIDS THAT HAVE BEEN PERMITTED FOR THAT RIDER. (The secretary will ensure the officials at the competition are notified).