Grass Lake, Michigan – May 3, 2016 – The 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)  Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships Sponsored by Deloitte and Selection Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Prize List and Entry Form is available online at.http://www.horseshowoffice.com/events.asp Taking place at Waterloo Hunt Club in Grass Lake, Michigan, the 2016 USEF Selection Event; Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships; and Open Para-Dressage National Show is scheduled June 3-5, 2016. The weekend event will feature U.S. Para-Dressage athletes from around the country competing in Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV. Besides the Open Show and National Championship the pressure will be on as riders who have met the USEF qualifying requirements for the Selection Event aim for their best scores in hopes of representing the United States this September at the 2016 Paralympic Games. Judges for the weekend include Kristi Wysocki (3*, 4*Para, S) USA; Kathy Amos-Jacob (4*, 5*Para) FRA; Carlos Lopes (4*, 5*Para) POR; Louise Koch (S) USA; Debby Savage (S) USA. Equestrian competition at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games is scheduled for September 11-16, 2016, at the Olympic Equestrian Centre in the Deodoro Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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

Ground Jury:
Kristi Wysocki (3*, 4*Para, S) CO,USA
Kathy Amos-Jacob (4*, 5*Para) FRA
Carlos Lopes (4*, 5*Para) POR
Louise Koch (S) CA, USA
Debby Savage (S) OH, USA

MANAGER: Kevin Bradbury
SECRETARY: Bettina Longaker

Prize List and Entry Form:

For more information about the Selection Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games/ 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.