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The 2024 Paralympics equestrian sport topped Google's search engine list, coinciding with the launch of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Paralympic equestrian sport has witnessed very significant developments since joining the games, and has been specifically designed to suit the abilities and needs of athletes with disabilities.

2024 Paralympics Equestrian Paralympic equestrianism was first introduced at the 1984 New York Games and has since evolved to meet the needs of athletes with disabilities.

The categories at the 2024 Paralympics are divided according to the degree of disability, from mild disability to intellectual disability, and over the next two years thousands of riders will participate in the Olympic qualifiers, with 65 riders able to reach the final stage within the Paris 2024 Games events.

It is worth noting that equestrianism is one of the few Olympic sports in which men and women compete, in three main competitions: dressage, show jumping, horse trial, and show jumping, over three consecutive days.

Paralympic Equestrian Categories In the 2024 Paralympic Equestrian sport during the Paris 2024 Games, the categories are classified based on the degree of disability, which is classified into 5 degrees as follows:

Grade 1: This includes severe disability affecting all limbs and the trunk. Grade II: Affects the trunk with normal function of the upper extremities or limited function of the lower extremities. Grade III: Includes severe weakness in both legs, with little or no effect on the trunk, or includes moderate weakness in the arms, legs, and trunk. Grade IV: Includes disability in the upper limbs, moderate disability in all four limbs, or short stature. Fifth degree: This includes visual impairments that may lead to total loss of vision.