Date Changes for Para-Equestrian Classification Hubs in Western Canada

you're listening to an article from horse sport.com. date changes for para-equestrian classification hubs in western canada by: equestrian canada |. equestrian canada (ec) would like to remind the para-dressage community of two upcoming para-equestrian classification hubs in western canada, and notify them of date and location changes for each hub. british columbia para-equestrian classification hub – date changed when: march 8, 2019 where: north fraser therapeutic riding association – 13345 park ln., maple ridge, bc, v4r 2t1 cost: $150 registration deadline: march 1, 2019. alberta para-equestrian classification hub – date and location changed when: april 13, 2019 where: wyndham garden edmonton airport – 8016 sparrow dr., leduc, ab, t9e 7g3 cost: $150 registration deadline: march 29, 2019. advertisement scroll to continue with content classification is available to athletes who are actively competing at the ec bronze level and are ready to progress to silver and gold. athletes must have a recognized medical condition resulting in an impairment that can be measured objectively. please note, not all athletes who have an impairment are eligible for classification. for example, a symptom such as lax ligaments, general pain, or an impairment that changes from day-to-day is not classifiable. in addition, riders must have more than a 15% loss of power, range or coordination in any limb or the trunk to be eligible for classification. athletes are responsible for their own travel costs, and must bring one person with them into the classification session. it is strongly recommended that they bring their coach if they are available, so any compensating aids can be discussed with the classifier. those interested in participating in the classification hub are encouraged to request a classification package. the package must be completed by the athlete, as well as their coach and medical doctor, and returned to ec no later than the registration deadline noted for each classification hub. to request a package, contact:. jamie-ann goodfellow coordinator, para-dressage jgoodfellow@equestrian.ca 1-866-282-8395 x 146. the classification advisory group will review the documentation and the athlete will be notified if they are eligible for classification. for more information on para-equestrian classification, visit