Grass Lake, Michigan – March 25, 2016 –  In less than three months Para-Equestrian Dressage riders will  make their way to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Paralympic Equestrian Team Selection Trials; Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships; and Open Para-Dressage National Show. Scheduled June 3-5, 2016, at Waterloo Hunt Club in Grass Lake, Michigan, the Championships, Trials, and Open National Show will feature U.S. Para-Dressage athletes from around the country. Equestrians who have earned their FEI Certificates of Capability for the Paralympic Selection Trials will be looking to make the U.S. Team. The 2016 Rio Paralympic Equestrian Games are scheduled for September 11-16, 2016, at the Olympic Equestrian Centre in Deodoro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Prize list will be available at https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/allparaequestrian/hpparaEquestrian.aspx at a future announced date.

2016 USEF Paralympic Equestrian Team Selection Trials/ Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships/ Open National Show Fast Facts:

What: 2016 USEF Paralympic Equestrian Team Selection Trials/ Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships/ Open National Para-Dressage Show

When:
June 2, 2016- FEI Jog
June 3, 2016 – Team Test
June 4, 2016 – Individual Test
June 5, 2016 – Freestyle Test

Where: Waterloo Hunt Club in Grass Lake, Michigan

For more information about the U.S. Paralympic Team Selection Trials/ National Championship/ Open National Show procedures please visit:

For more information abut the 2016 Rio Paralympic Equestrian Events please visit

Para-Dressage riders in Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV will be included in all events.

The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, national federation members, and equestrian enthusiasts.  The association gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in the Para-Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages Para-athletes to participate in all disciplines under the Para-Equestrian umbrella.

The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for the equestrian sport.  This relationship between the USPEA and USEF is to encourage Para-Equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and get involved with the entire equestrian sport.

Ultimately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the Para-Equestrian discipline.  From growth in the number of participants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved.  From local horse shows to international Paralympic Games, the USPEA provides Para-Equestrians the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.  The USPEA connects with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), USA Reining, and USEF which provide Para-Equestrians the top equestrian resources.

In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply funding to the Para-Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation(USEF). 

For more information about the USPEA please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President: Hope Hand by e-mail: hope@uspea.org or by phone: (610)356-6481.