The competition timetable for para dressage at the LA28 Paralympic Games (15 to 27 August) has been revealed.
The first trot-up will take place the day before the opening ceremony (14 August) and competition will be spread across six days, including one rest day, from 16 to 21 August. As with the Olympic competitions, the para dressage events will take place at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.
“Following the comprehensive presentation by LA28 at the FEI General Assembly 2025 and the confirmation of the Olympic competition schedule, the announcement of the Paralympic timetable is another important milestone,” said FEI president Ingmar De Vos.
“The schedule is compact, balanced and designed with horse and athlete welfare at its core. Three non-competition days are built in to allow horses and athletes to settle in, prepare and recover, while also providing flexibility should unforeseen circumstances arise.
“We are very pleased with the progress being made towards the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events and look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the organising committee over the next two years.”
Mr de Vos added that the FEI welcomes the fact para dressage retains its number of medals and quota places from Paris 2024.
“Strong foundations are now in place, and we are confident LA28 will deliver exceptional Olympic and Paralympic equestrian events in a truly outstanding venue,” he said.
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Competition is set to take place in the mornings and from mid-afternoon into the evening, with gaps in the timetable from around noon until 3pm.
The timetable is provisional at this stage, but as it stands today (28 May), the para dressage competition opens with the individual medals (16, 17 and 18 August), followed by the team medals (19 August). There is a rest day on 20 August and all freestyle medals will be decided on 21 August.
The timetables for all other sports have also been revealed and the full schedule features more than 1,100 hours of competition.
“The Paralympic Games are a must-see elite sporting event,” said Janet Evans, LA28 chief athlete officer.
“As the world’s third largest sporting event, they celebrate athletic excellence at the highest level, demonstrating relentless determination and the limitless potential and power of sport. With more sports and days of competition than ever before, LA28 is setting the stage for a legendary Paralympic Games.”
Ileana Rodriguez, LA28 vice-president of Paralympic strategy and relations, added: “We have the opportunity to break barriers and redefine what the Paralympic movement and disability representation can mean for the next generation.
“We have the chance to shine a brighter light on more Paralympians than ever before, and I cannot wait for fans everywhere to witness the extraordinary athleticism and unforgettable moments that their performances are sure to bring.”
See the full para dressage timetable for the LA28 Paralympic Games below
Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
