Katy, Texas – October 5, 2015 –  Para-Equestrian Dressage riders can look forward to the 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Katy, Texas CPEDI3* October 30 – November 1, 2015, presented by the Houston Dressage Society.  Both events will run simultaneously and are held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. Para-Dressage Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV will be included in both events. The 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship is by invitation only. The CPEDI ground jury includes President David Schmutz 4* USA , Eva Maria Bachinger 5* AUS, Gudrun Hofinga 5* GER,  Sarah Leitch 5* GBR, and Kristi Wysocki 4* USA. The National judges include David Schmutz, “S”, Kristi Wysocki, “S”, and Susan Mandas, “S”.  Entry deadline is October 27, 2015 and entries may be submitted through  www.showsecretary.com. The prize list may be viewed through this link

Katy, Texas CPEDI3* and 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship Fast Facts

Schedule:

Six-Time National Champion Rebecca Hart and Schroeter’s Romani at the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships. Photo (C) SusanJStickle.com

October 29, 2015 – FEI Jog Time: 5:00 pm
October 30, 2015 – Team Test
October 31, 2015 – Individual Test
November 1, 2015 – Freestyle Test

Show Manager: Ed Lavalle

Show Secretary: Susan Peacock

Licensee Contact: Leslie Rohrer

Prize List: 

Location: Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Phone: (281) 578-7669 www.gswec.com

USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship:
The 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championship is by invitation only. Riders competing in the Championship High Performance Division will compete in the CPEDI3* and riders in the Championship National Division will compete in the CPEDI1*. One ride each day will count for both the CPEDI awards and the USEF National Championship awards. A separate award ceremony will be held for the 2015 USEF Para Equestrian Dressage National Championships each day. USEF awards will be dismounted with no horses. Participation to 6th place is mandatory.

Definite Entries:  Close October 27, 2015. The last date for substitution is October 29, 2015 prior to jog.

All CPEDI riders MUST be submitted through the FEI Entry System

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All CPEDI riders are also required to submit a normal entry through

Entries have to be sent to: www.showsecretary.com . All accommodations and meals for competitors and grooms are at competitor’s expense. Facility has bathrooms and showers. Competitors are responsible for all transportation for people and horses. See Class List for fees and class requirements. Hotels listed elsewhere in this document. Withdrawals after the date of definite entries or no-shows will be held liable to the OC for all fees as stated in schedule and elsewhere in prize list.

FEI VETERINARY TROT UP INSPECTION (JOG): October 29, 2015 Time: 5:00 pm Where: North side of Arena 2 Warm-up
SECURITY Quarantine will begin immediately after the jog.
DRAW FOR THE ORDER OF STARTING: October 29, 2015 Time: 1/2 hour following the jog

STARTING ORDER:There must be a separate draw for each (Grade Ia to IV) Competition, conducted in order of the Competition. For CPEDI3* and below, it is recommended that a draw is prepared in advance (a pre-draw) by the Organizer and Technical Delegate and/or the President of the Ground Jury and preferably the Athletes’ representative. It shall be published and presented at a meeting that includes the President or a Member of the Ground Jury, the Technical Delegate the Chief Classifier, and the Chef d’Equipes (or responsible persons). Unauthorized persons should not be admitted to this meeting.

FREESTYLES At CPEDI 3*: Only the best one third of the Athlete/Horse combinations per Grade of the total number of Athletes are qualified to participate in the Freestyle (based on the total result of the Team and Individual tests). However, all participants must have reached a minimum score of 58% as an average of the team and individual tests. Where one third of the class is less than seven (7) Athletes, then seven (7) will be allowed to compete. Athletes may only compete with one (1) Horse in the Freestyle Competition and for those with more than one (1) Horse qualified; they must participate on the highest placed Horse (based on qualification results).

VENUE : The event will take place at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Ring Number 1 (main indoor). See attached map of facility.

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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.