Reining Australia Para Reining Policy and Rules                         

Policy -

Open to riders with physical disabilities.  Riders must submit a Reining Australia Para Reining with classification and Medical Form effective 1 May 2023.

Grade 1
Riders are typically wheelchair users with impairment in all four limbs, with core instability.  The rider may be able to walk but only with assistance.  Walk patterns are included in this grade. Compensating aids are allowed.

Grade 2
Riders are typically wheelchair users or walking frame with some varying levels of limb movement and core instability.  The Rider may be able to walk, but with limited balance and limb function.  Jog patterns are included in this grade.  Compensating aids are allowed.

Grade 3
Riders can walk with or without support but have minimal use of limbs with core stability.  Modified lope patterns are included in this grade.  Compensating aids are allowed.

Grade 4
Riders are impaired in one or two limbs (upper or lower) or vision /hearing impaired.  Full lope patterns are included in this level.
Compensating aids are allowed.

Grade 5
Riders with alternative disabilities that do not fall under the above Grades 1-4.  Walk/Jog patterns are included in this grade.  Compensating aids are allowed.

**Riders have the choice to grade themselves based on the above Grades 1-5 classifications.  Reining Australia shall retain the right to place a rider in an appropriate grade/level if deemed necesary.

 Para Reining Policy, Rules and Patterns

Classification and Medical Form