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Classification

 

With the idea of creating opportunities for all people with disabilities to compete and achieve their goals in equestrian sport, athletes are classified according to the level of their disability/impairment so as to provide for meaningful competition. The competitor’s mobility, strength and coordination are assessed in order to establish their Classification Profile. People with similar functional ability Profiles are grouped into competition Grades. The competition within each Grade can therefore be judged on the skill of the individual competitor on their horse, regardless of the competitor’s disability.

FEI International Classification - Must have for International Competition

USEF Classification - Non-International Competition

Forms and Publications

FEI Certificate of Diagnosis

Must be completed and submitted with Classification request form

FEI Classification Master List Para Driving

athletes who have received an FEI International Classification

FEI Classification Request Form

Form to request FEI Classification must be submitted to USEF HP Director at least six weeks prior to classification date.

FEI Consent for Classification

Must be submitted with Classification request form.

FEI Medical Review Request Form

To be submitted if your Classification is a Review status, or if you believe there's a change in disability status.

USEF Classification Request Form

Classification request form

USEF Consent for Classification form

Consent

USEF Medical Diagnostic Form

Diagnostic form to be completed by Physician.

USEF Medical Review Request Form

Request for Medical Review