The classification system allows riders to compete against others with a similar level of function.

Equestrian classes were: For each of the events below, medals were contested for one or more of the above classifications.

Appointment of officials is as follows:[1] There were 73 athletes from 28 nations taking part in this sport.

This ranking sorts countries by the number of gold medals earned by their riders (in this context a country is an entity represented by a National Paralympic Committee).

Laurentia Tan of Singapore won her country's first Paralympic medals, two bronzes, in the individual championship and freestyle grade Ia events.