Region I Equestrian (Event Date TBD)

COVID Procedures

Unless a venue has specific COVID protocols in place, Special Olympics Illinois is following Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC COVID protocols and guidelines.  Please refer to event specific information or website page (if applicable) to determine if the venue has any specific COVID protocols. 

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to providing the best athlete, volunteer, coach and supporter environment possible.  While we are excited to resume in-person events, the health and well-being of our constituents remains our top priority.  All of our in person events follow the COVID-19 recommended IDPH and CDC guidelines. 

Please review the COVID High-Risk fact sheet for more information:

https://www.soill.org/wp-content/uploads/2-High-Risk-Fact-Sheet-7.9.20.pdf

What Is Equestrian?

Equestrian provides athletes with the opportunity to learn to ride a horse, develop sport skills and gain self-confidence. Events include all levels of riding experience as well as a variety of styles.

In order to participate in equestrian competition, the equestrian coach or equestrian facility must be PATHI (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) certified. For PATHI certification information, please contact the Special Olympics Illinois Director of State Championships.

As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender when appropriate.

Athletes in Illinois who participate in equestrian compete at the local level in a Qualifying event or in 2 sanctioned events. Athletes are then eligible to advance to the state championship at the Fall Games held in Rockford in October.

Equestrian Events Offered in Illinois

• Dressage
• English Equitation
• Showmanship
• Stock Seat Equitation
• Working Trails

Competition Information

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Facility Information

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Event Details

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Volunteer Information

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Equipment

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Opening Ceremony (State Events)

Souvenirs (State Events)

Families (State Events)

Victory Dance (State Events)

Text Alerts and Event status Updates (State Events)

Awards

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Concessions

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Supporting Documents

To see a complete list of all State Championship Competitions, click here.

To find out more information about the Knights of Columbus, who support Special Olympics Illinois throughout the year, click here.

Who We Are

Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.  Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.  Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life.  Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.