Compensating aids (Adaptive Equipment) are aids or equipment that may be used by Classified Para Equestrian athletes across all functional profiles to to enable them to ride the horse.
Further information, including guides on Para Dressgae and Para Driving Compensating Aids are available from the FEI website.
Standard Compensating Aids
Standard Compensating Aids are allowed to be used by all Classified Para Equestrian athletes and do not need to be noted on the Masterlist. They are:
- Salute with head only
- Sitting or Rising Trot
- Gloves
- Spurs
- Saddle (any type)
- Soft Hand hold
- Deep saddle
- Elastic bands on stirrups
- Enclosed stirrups
- Magnetic stirrups
- One Whip
- Breast plate and/or neck strap
- Joined rein on double bridle
- Elastic inserts in reins
- Safety vest (including inflatable)
- Knotted Reins/Rein stops
Profile-Specific Compensating Aids
Profile-specific compensating aids are aids or equipment that may be used by nominated profiles and are noted on the Masterlist. If a compensating aid is not listed under a particular profile, then it is considered a non-standard compensating aid for that profile (see below).
Non-Standard Compensating Aids
Non-standard compensating aids are aids required by an individual athlete and not listed in Standard or Profile-Specific Compensating Aids.
The aid is prescribed specifically for the athlete to enable them to ride the horse without providing an advantage over other athletes within the same Profile or Grade. These aids may include modifications to a Standard or Profile-specific Compensating aid or a piece of non-standard equipment custom made for the athlete.
Classified athletes may apply for non-standard compensating aids by submittting a Non-Standard Compensating Aids Request Form.
