The British para dressage riders dominated London 2012, bringing home 14 medals in total — five individual gold, five individual silver, one bronze and team gold — and making it Britain’s most successful games ever.
And to celebrate the magic of those games, the British Paralympic Association introduced National Paralympic Day, now in its third year, which is being celebrated across the country today (26 July, 2015).
Take a look back at some of those glory moments from Greenwich…
Sophie Christiansen
Time to celebrate: Sophie Christiansen is the first British Paralympian in 2012 to win three gold medals
Sophie Christiansen
Britain’s Sophie Christiansen, who took gold with Janeiro 6 in the grade Ia individual competition, embraces Singapore’s Laurentia Tan, who took bronze with Ruben James 2.
Sophie Wells
Sophie Wells poses with a union flag to celebrate her silver medal in the grade IV individual freestyle, with Pinocchio. “He’s got such power and gives you an amazing feel,” she said about her ride.
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Deb Criddle and LJT Akilles
Soaking up the atmosphere at Greenwich: Deb Criddle and LJT Akilles take silver in the grade III freestyle competition.
Lee Pearson and Gentleman
Umbrellas at the ready: Lee Pearson CBE and Gentleman brave the rain in the team test.
Natasha Baker
Grade II individual gold medalist Natasha Baker takes a lap of honour at Greenwich Park. “This is the most incredible feeling in the world,” she said. About her ride Cabral she added: “He’s just the best horser ever, a dream.”
Natasha Baker
Savouring the moment: Natasha Baker with her gold medal. “It’s so heavy!” she exclaimed at the time. “I nearly fell over when they put it on me.”
Bring on Rio 2016 — only 409 days to go…
