Photos: Paralympic Equestrian competition begins

Rebecca Hart of the United States, riding Norteassa, competes. (Photo credit: MN Chan/Getty Images)

The Equestrian competition of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games started Sunday morning at Shatin Equestrian arena with a record number of participating riders.

Hannelore Brenner of Germany, on Women Of The World, competes. (Photo credit: MN Chan/Getty Images)

Steffen Zeibig of Germany with horse Waldemar 27 competes. (Photo credit: MN Chan/Getty Images)