PARA CLASSIFICATION HUB – SCOTLAND
Friday 28 November 2025
British Equestrian is responsible for managing national classification. The classification system is designed to be used in all para sports to enable eligible athletes with physical and/or visual impairments to compete on equal terms against each other in para competitions.
When being graded to compete in para showjumping, you will be given a dressage grade which can then be converted for showjumping. More information on competing in para showjumping can be found on the British Showjumping website.
The application to be classified for para competitions is a two-stage process:
Stage 1 – Completion of consent and registration forms below, including submission of any medical information such as Consultant reports, MRIs to help Classifiers assess your eligibilty. Forms need to be submitted via email to the British Equestrian Classification Coordinator, Emma Bayliss, for the Classification Working Group (CWG) to process and decide if you are eligible. Please allow six weeks for this process.
Stage 2 – If the CWG confirms the applicant has a medical condition(s) which meets the criteria, they will be invited to have an Athlete Evaluation (physical assessment) to be assessed if they meet the minimum impairment criteria at one of the hubs listed below.
The hubs are held in various locations throughout the year and you can select your preferred location on your application.
Emma Bayliss manages the hubs in the UK: emma.bayliss@bef.co.uk
For further information please follow the links HERE and HERE.
Scottish Classification Hub 2026:
|
Date |
Venue |
Address |
Application Deadline |
|
Saturday 25 April 2026 |
BHS Scotland |
Suite A3, Stirling Agriculture Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN |
Monday 16 March 2026 |
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