PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Britain’s Riders Score High in Freestyle
With four riders scoring more than 80% on day three of the Hartpury Festival of Dressage, Great Britain’s Para-Equestrian team proved they will be tough to beat at London 2012.
Orford Beats Baker on Day Two of Hartpury
Great Britain’s Erin Orford pulled out all the stops to beat teammate Natasha Baker in the Individual Championships Test event
New Horses, New Coach, New Attitude
Denmark’s Equestrian team is set to make an impression at London 2012, heading to London with better horses, more confidence and a top coach.

Watch Out for Brazil
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee just announced a large team of 182 athletes who will compete for the country at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Swedish Paralympic Committee Launches App for London
The National Parlaympic Committee of Sweden has launched an app, "Para SWE" for the London 2012 Paralympics.

Frenchman to Lead British Against Germans
With Frenchman Michel Assouline leading them as trainer, the Great Britain Equestrian team are determined to hold on to their gold medals when the Germans come to London.

France Announces 164 Athletes for London 2012
At this year’s Paralympic Games, France will compete in 10 different sports, with swimmers Elodie Lorandi and David Smetanine headlining the delegation.

Finland Names 32 Athletes for London 2012
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.

Pistorius to Compete at Olympics and Paralympics
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius was officially named to South Africa’s Olympic team on Wednesday (4 July).

Day One of Hartpury Gives First Indicators for Selectors
The Great Britain team is striving to put on its best performance as selectors are getting closer to making a decision on which five riders will make it to London