Equestrian events at the Summer Paralympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Equestrian events at the Summer Paralympics |
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| Events | 11 (mixed) |
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Paralympic equestrian is a special sport where athletes with disabilities ride horses. It's like a beautiful dance between the rider and the horse, called dressage. This exciting sport has been a part of the Summer Paralympic Games since 1996.
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About Paralympic Equestrian
Paralympic equestrian events are all about dressage. In dressage, riders guide their horses through a series of movements. It shows how well the rider and horse work together. Judges score their performance based on accuracy and grace.
A Look at the Games
Equestrian events first appeared at the Paralympic Games in 1984. They became a regular sport in 1996. Since then, Great Britain has been the most successful country, winning many events. The United States also had a strong start in 1984 and again in 2024.
Who Has Won the Most Medals?
Many countries have won medals in Paralympic equestrian. Here's a look at which nations have earned the most medals over the years, up to the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 |  Great Britain (GBR) |
34 | 21 | 16 | 71 |
| 2 |  United States (USA) |
14 | 9 | 4 | 27 |
| 3 |  Denmark (DEN) |
7 | 9 | 10 | 26 |
| 4 |  Belgium (BEL) |
7 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 |  Germany (GER) |
6 | 14 | 10 | 30 |
| 6 |  Netherlands (NED) |
6 | 11 | 12 | 29 |
| 7 |  Norway (NOR) |
5 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
| 8 |  Sweden (SWE) |
4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 |  Australia (AUS) |
3 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 10 |  Austria (AUT) |
2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 |  Latvia (LAT) |
2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 South Africa (RSA) |
2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 13 |  Canada (CAN) |
1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 14 |  New Zealand (NZL) |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |  Brazil (BRA) |
0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 16 |  Ireland (IRL) |
0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
 Italy (ITA) |
0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
 Singapore (SIN) |
0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 19 |  Finland (FIN) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 France (FRA) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Totals (20 entries) | 94 | 94 | 91 | 279 | |
Countries That Compete
Over the years, many different countries from all around the world have sent their talented riders and horses to compete in Paralympic equestrian events.
See also
In Spanish: Deportes ecuestres en los Juegos Paralímpicos para niños
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