U.S. Paralympic Dressage Riders Earn Numerous Medals at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
By the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and the U.S. Equestrian Communications Departments
Below is a summary of which of the United States Paralympic Dressage Team members received Individual medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The U.S. team did a great job as they earned Team Gold also. Read more here.
Kate Shoemaker and Vianne Secure Individual Bronze in Grade IV FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Paris 2024
Kate Shoemaker (Grade IV) and Vianne earned their first individual medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, taking third overall in the Grade IV FEI Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 80.170%. This is a personal-best score for the pair in the freestyle, which was choreographed to the music from the movie Forrest Gump.
Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes Finish Paris 2024 with Third Consecutive Gold Medal in Paralympic Debut
Versailles, France – Fiona Howard (Grade II) and Diamond Dunes secured their third consecutive gold medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, taking top honors in the Grade II FEI Grand Prix Freestyle with personal best score of 81.994%. The pair’s freestyle was choreographed to music from the movie Avatar.
Rebecca Hart and Floratina Finish Paris 2024 Games as Triple Gold Medalists
Versailles, France – Rebecca Hart (Grade III) and Floratina concluded competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with an incredible freestyle, earning a personal best score of 83.534% to stand atop the podium in the Grade III FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Hart and Howard both finished the Games as triple gold medalists for Team USA.
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