Para Equestrian
New South Wales turned on some beautiful weather for the NSW State Dressage Championships last weekend, where ten para dressage and Virtus riders came together to compete.
The FEI Para Dressage World Championship wrapped up in Aachen on Sunday, with Australian Mietta Innes-Irons placing sixth in the Grade V Freestyle with Sir Helmut.
The para dressage Grade Prix B tests took place on Friday and Saturday at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, deciding the team medals and also contributing to individual Freestyle qualifications.
Earlier this month, the Australian equestrian community farewelled one of its true pioneers, with the passing of Australian para driving star Jodie McKeone.
Competition is underway at the FEI Para Dressage World Championships in Aachen, with the Grand Prix A tests having been completed for all five grades and individual medals awarded.
The order to go has been drawn and all is ready for para dressage at the FEI World Championships Aachen, as competitors prepare to launch the second week of competition.
The Australian Equestrian Team has this evening advised that Bridget Murphy has withdrawn from the Para Dressage competition at the FEI World Championships in Aachen due to health reasons.