2020 DRESSAGE COMPETITION HANDBOOKEquestrian Canada National Tests
Equestrian Canada National Para-Dressage TestsCompetitions Calendar
FEI Tests
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2020 EC DRESSAGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Victoria Winter (Chair) – Toronto, ON
Kimberly Cox – Calgary, AB Susan Fraser – Port Williams, NS
April Harris – Astorville, ON Ron King – Ottawa, ON
Joan Macartney – Manotick, ONAlison Martin – North Vancouver, BC
Sheila Skene – Victoria, BCBirgit Valkenborg – Sainte-Marthe, QC
EQUESTRIAN CANADA DRESSAGE DEPARTMENTChristine Peters - Senior Manager Dressage, Olympic/Paralympic Program
[email protected], 613-287-1515 x 138
Celine Hutchison Majerus – Program Coordinator – [email protected], 613-287-1515 x142
On the coverTina Irwin and Laurencio
High Performance Dressage Athlete and Team Gold / Individual Silver Medalist
from Lima 2019 Pan Am Games Photo Credit: Cealy Tetley
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The Orion Cup has been established to pay tribute to Pia Fortmuller’s KWPN Grand Prix partner. Orion was an Olympic Team horse for Canada, trained to the Advanced level by Pia’s former coach, Leslie Reid, who represented Canada with Orion at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong.
In the fall of 2009 Orion was sent to Europe to be sold, during that same time Pia, a 2006 NAJYRC Gold Medalist, also moved to Europe.
It was during this time the two began a partnership, and Pia subsequently purchased Orion. At the age of 25, Pia rode in her first Grand Prix with Orion, and they went on to compete very successfully at the International Grand Prix level in Europe.
Orion took Pia all the way to the Canadian Senior Team, and their career together culminated when they were named the reserve combination for the 2012 Olympic Dressage Team in London.
Sadly, Orion died in January, 2014. His passing was not only a loss to Canadian dressage, but a devastating personal loss to Pia and her family.
“I never truly lost Orion for he will always live on in my heart, and it brings me an incredible amount of joy to know that Orion will also live on in the legacy of the Orion Cup,” says Pia Fortmuller.
THE ORION CUPThe Orion Cup’s purpose is to encourage and support young Canadian athletes with transitioning from the Young Rider level to the Grand Prix level. It is geared for athletes between the ages of 16-25 years old. The Orion Cup not only encourages young athletes to focus on training and planning, but also provides them with a tangible goal.
AWARDThe recipient of the Orion Cup will receive a commemorative jacket and cooler plus a $1,000 cash prize. In addition, the recipient will be recognized as the Orion Cup National Champion.
ORION CUP NATIONAL
CHAMPION AWARD
Photo © Shannon Brinkman
For more information on eligibility, qualifying criteria and application deadlines please see:
https://www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage/athlete-development
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Orion Cup National Champion Award ................................................................................2
Dressage Competition Handbook Advertising Rates ....................................................4
What is Available from Equestrian Canada Dressage? .................................................5
What You Need to Compete ................................................................................................6
2020 Competition Calendar ...............................................................................................7
2019 Dressage Award Recipients ..................................................................................... 12
Arena Diagrams .................................................................................................................... 17
Article A519 Vaccinations .................................................................................................. 32
The Brosda Olympic Bursary.............................................................................................40
Am I Ready Series ............................................................................................................... 56
2020 North American Youth Championships ............................................................... 92
2019 International Athlete of the Year/Horse of the Year ......................................... 108
2019 International Owner of the Year/Volunteer of the Year .................................... 116
Equestrian Canada/USEF/USDF Tests
Sport Horse/Materiale................................................................................................ 18
Training and First Level Dressage Equitation Classes ...................................... 22
Rising Stars Equitation Test ..................................................................................... 23 2019 USDF Introductory Level tests....................................................................... 24
2019 USEF Training Level Tests .............................................................................. 28
2019 USEF First Level Tests ..................................................................................... 33
2019 USEF Second Level Tests ...............................................................................41
2019 USEF Third Level Tests .................................................................................... 49
2019 USEF Fourth Level Tests ..................................................................................57
2019 USEF Developing Horse Tests ......................................................................64
2019 USDF Freestyle Tests ......................................................................................68
FEI Tests
Young Horse .................................................................................................................75
Ponies ............................................................................................................................ 93
Children....................................................................................................................... 100
Juniors ........................................................................................................................ 109
Young Riders ................................................................................................................117
Prix St. Georges .........................................................................................................126
Intermediate I .............................................................................................................128 Intermediate A ........................................................................................................... 130
Intermediate B ............................................................................................................132
Intermediate II ............................................................................................................134 Grand Prix ....................................................................................................................136
Grand Prix Special .....................................................................................................138
FEI Freestyles ............................................................................................................ 140
Para-Dressage ................................................................................................................... 148
Advertisers Index ................................................................................................................149
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WHAT IS AVAILABLE FROM EQUESTRIAN CANADA DRESSAGE?There is a wealth of information regarding Dressage which is available on our website www.equestrian.ca.
This includes:
• Dressage Program Information • Contact information for the Equestrian Canada Dressage Committee • News releases covering what is happening across the country in the world of
dressage• Downloadable Equestrian Canada and FEI dressage tests • Equestrian Canada dressage competition calendar• Equestrian Canada E-store where merchandise can be purchased• Qualifying Criteria• Dressage High Performance Ranking and Squad List and criteria• Am I Ready Program - Free test evaluation• Dressage Levy Performance Advantage Symposium
DRESSAGE LEVYAll EC sanctioned Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Dressage Competitions collect and remit $10 per horse entered in the competition to Equestrian Canada. The revenue generated from the Dressage Levy is used to support talent identification programs and the high performance teams representing Canada at major games and educational opportunities to support our Dressage / Para-Dressage riders of all levels.
RULESThe 2020 Rules of Equestrian Canada — Section E Dressage/Para-Dressage are available on the Equestrian Canada website and the complete Dressage/Para-Dressage rulebook can be downloaded from www.equestrian.ca.
DRESSAGE AWARDS PROGRAMDressage awards are given to qualified horses and riders that:
• Are 2020 Sport Licence holders that have selected dressage as their primary discipline
• Have registered with the Dressage Awards Program• Have submitted scores no later than October 31st
Lifetime registration fees for the awards program are $50.00 per rider and $100.00 per horse (transferable on sale). To register for the dressage awards please visit https://licence.equestrian.ca/dcaareg/login.aspx
Complete information on the dressage awards program can be found at: www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage/awards
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WHAT YOU NEED TO COMPETEIn Canada, there are four levels of Equestrian Canada sanctioned dressage shows: • Bronze• Silver• Gold • Platinum (FEI)
Bronze Shows: Competitors and owners require at least an EC Bronze sport licence, and a provincial membership from their respective province.
Silver Shows: Competitors and owners require at least an EC Silver sport licence, and a provincial membership from their respective province.
Gold Shows: Competitors and owners require at least an EC Gold sport licence, and a provincial membership from their respective province.
Platinum Shows: Competitors and owners require at least an EC Platinum sport licence, and a provincial membership from their respective province. FEI Passports and FEI memberships are required for CDI classes.
EQUESTRIAN CANADA HORSE RECORDINGS Following best practices used by other leading national federations, including the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), on Dec. 19, 2016, EC launched the new digital Horse Recording, and will no longer issue traditional EC Passport booklets.
For more information regarding EC Horse Recordings, please visit our website at: https://www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/passports/ec
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All Gold and Platinum Equestrian Canada-sanctioned dressage competitions are listed below. They are listed in order from West to East. Information is correct at time of printing, however, it’s best to check with the show management Committee to confirm if there have been any changes since the date of print. For Silver and Bronze competitions, please contact your provincial association.
Date Name/Location/Website Contact Details
BRITISH COLUMBIAMay 23—24 Southlands Spring Dressage Show
Southlands Riding Club, Vancouverwww.southlandsridingclub.com
Katleen Chateau(604) [email protected]
May 30–31 Kelowna Riding Club Dressage FestivalKelowna Riding Club, Kelownawww.kelownaridingclub.com
Cindy Eeckhout (250) [email protected]
June 12-14 A Touch of Class DressageThunderbird Showpark, Langleywww.tbird.ca
Ali Buchanan(778) [email protected]
June 20-21 Kamloops Dressage ShowSun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloopswww.kamloopsdressageshow.com
Kerrie Jewell-Harrison(250) [email protected]
July 4-5 Mid Island Cadora Summer Dressage FestivalNanaimo Equestrian Centre, Nanaimowww.midislandcadora.com
Pamela Williams(250) [email protected]
July 11-12 Vernon Riding Club Dressage ShowVernon District Riding Club, Coldstreamwww.vernonridingclub.com
Suzanne Wallace(250) [email protected]
July 17-19 Canadian Cup Dressage FestivalMaple Ridge Equi Sport Centre, Maple Ridgewww.mrec.ca
Ali Buchanan(778) [email protected]
July 18-19 Capital City Classic DressageSaanich Fairgrounds, Saanichtonwww.vscadora.com
Christina Nash(250) [email protected]
August 21-23 BC Dressage ChampionshipsSouthlands Riding Club, Vancouverwww.southlandsridingclub.com
Katleen Chateau(604) [email protected]
September 5-6
Sun Meadows Dressage ShowSun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloopswww.kamloopsdressageshow.com
Kerrie Jewell-Harrison(250) [email protected]
October 2-4 Pacific Regional Dressage ChampionshipsThunderbird Show Park, Langleywww.tbird.ca
Ali Buchanan(778) [email protected]
ALBERTAMarch 14-15 Paada Spring Into Dressage Silver Show
Calnash AG Event Centre, PonokaSuzanne Hanley-Hawkings(403) [email protected]
June 13-14 The Art of Dressage, a Gold Level ShowAmberlea Meadows, Leduc County
Paula Meehan(780) [email protected]
July 4-5 Tilted Tiara IRocky Mountain Show Jumping, Calgarywww.tiltedtiaradressage.com
Shelagh Hohm(780) [email protected]
July 10-12 Amberlea Meadows Dressage FestivalAmberlea Meadows, Leduc Countywww.amberleameadows.com
Gerald Drews(780) [email protected]
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ALBERTA (CONTINUED)July 31-August 1
Tilted Tiara IIRocky Mountain Show Jumping, Calgarywww.tiltedtiaradressage.com
Shelagh Hohm(780) [email protected]
August 28-30
Sparkle and Spurs Bronze, Gold, & Provincial ShowAmberlea Meadows, Leduc Countywww.amberleameadows.com
Deborah Meraw(780) [email protected]
September 19-20
CA-ADA Fall Fling Dressage ShowRocky Mountain Show Jumping, Calgarywww.ca-ada.com/FallFling.html
Shelagh Hohm(780) [email protected]
SASKATCHEWANJuly 4-5 Saskatoon Dressage Clubs ‘Give It A Go’
Dressage Showwww.saskdressage.ca
Sarah Fraser(306) [email protected]
August 22-23 Saskatchewan Provincial Dressage Championshipwww.saskdressage.ca
Sarah Fraser(306) [email protected]
MANITOBAMay 23-24 DW Memorial Bronze & Gold Competition
MHC Equestrian Facility, Oakbankwww.dressagewinnipeg.com
Kali Parry(204) [email protected]
June 27-28 DW Capt. De Kenyeres Memorial Bronze & Gold CompetitionMHC Equestrian Facility, Oakbankwww.dressagewinnipeg.com
Kali Parry(204) [email protected]
July 10-12 Lemonade DazeKeystone Centre, Brandonwww.westmandressage.com
Tammy Mckenzie(204) [email protected]
September 12-13
DW Autumn Classic Bronze & Gold Competition and MB Provincial ChampionshipsMHC Equestrian Facility, Oakbankwww.dressagewinnipeg.com
Kali Parry(204) [email protected]
September 18-20
Fall FestivalKeystone Centre, Brandonwww.westmandressage.com
Tammy Mckenzie(204) [email protected]
ONTARIOFebruary 8-9 RCRA Snowflake 1
Royal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
March 28-29 RCRA Snowflake 2Royal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
April 4-5 RCRA Spring Dressage ClassicRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
April 26 Queenswood Spring Dressage FestivalQueenswood Stables, Navanwww.queenswoodstables.com
Kristen Everson(613) [email protected]
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ONTARIO (Continued)May 1 Kawartha Spring Classic 1 & Cedar Valley
Royal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
May 2-3 Kawartha Spring Classic 2 & Cedar Valley 1 CDI3*, CDI1*, CDIYH, CDIY, CDIJ, CDICh-A, CDIP, CDIU25, CDIAm Royal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
May 14-17 Ottawa Dressage Festival CDI3*, CDI1*, CDIY, CDIJ, CDIP, CDIU25Wesley Clover Parks, Ottawawww.nationalcapitaldressage.ca
Paul Teeple(613) [email protected]
May 22-24 RCRA Spring Dressage Classic 2 Royal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
May 29-31 Caledon Spring Jubilee CDI3*, CDI1*, CDIY, CDIJ, CDIU25, CPEDI3*Caledon Equestrian Park, Caledonwww.caledonequestrianpark.com
Sarah Weir(905) [email protected]
June 7 Centaur Spring Gold & Silver DressageCentaur Riding School, Navanwww.centaurridingschool.com
Shirley Guertin(613) [email protected]
June 11-14 Kawartha Summer Classic/ Cedar Valley CDI3*, CDI1*, CDIYH, CDIY, CDIJ, CDICh-A, CDIP, CDIU25, CDIAm/ Canadian FEIYouth ChampionshipsRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
June 19-20 QSLB Evergreen IEvergreen Farm, Glenburnwww.evergreenfarm.com
Micky Colton(613) [email protected]
June 20-21 Caledon Dressage at Angelstone #1Angelstone Tournaments, Rockwoodwww.caledondressage.ca
Kristy Nahirniak(519) [email protected]
June 20 Dewmont DressageDewmont Farm, Ashtonwww.dewmontfarms.ca
Heather Snipper(613) [email protected]
June 26-28 Cedar Valley Summer ClassicRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack (705) [email protected]
July 4-5 Rainbow Ridge RanchRainbow Ridge Ranch, Greelywww.rainbowridgeranch.ca
Lynda Maltby(613) [email protected]
July 10-12 Caledon Dressage at Angelstone #2Angelstone Tournaments, Rockwoodwww.caledondressage.ca
Kristy Nahirniak(519) [email protected]
July 11-12 QSLB Gwinhurst IIGwinhurst, Stirlingwww.evergreenfarm.com
Micky Colton(613) [email protected]
July 24-26 Caledon Salute to DressageCaledon Equestrian Park, Caledonwww.caledonequestrianpark.com
Sarah Weir(905) [email protected]
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ONTARIO (Continued)July 25 2020 Spirit of Excellence Dressage
Spirit of Excellence Dressage, Meafordwww.ynotfarms.ca
Ron Lubinski(416) [email protected]
July 31- August 2
Summer Heat DressageRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
August 2 Centaur Summer Gold & Silver DressageCentaur Riding School, Navanwww.centaurridingschool.com
Shirley Guertin(613) [email protected]
August 8-9 Westar Farms Summerfest Dressage ShowWestar Farms, Ashtonwww.westarfarms.ca
Bridget Mckessock(613) [email protected]
August 14-16 Caledon Dressage at Angelstone #3CDI1*, CDIY, CDIJ, CDICh-AAngelstone Tournaments, Rockwoodwww.caledondressage.ca
Kristy Nahirniak(519) [email protected]
August 15-16 QSLB Doornekamp IIIDoornekamp Farm, Odessawww.hoekstradressage.com
Micky Colton(613) [email protected]
August 25-30
Kawartha Fall Classic/Canadian Dressage Championships (Eastern Region)/Ontario Dressage ChampionsipsEssa Agriplex, Thonrtonwww.klda.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
September 5-6
QSLB Hoekstra IVHoekstra Dressage, Peterboroughwww.hoekstradressage.com
Micky Colton(613) [email protected]
September 20
Westar Farms Fall Colours Gold Dressage ShowWestar Farms, Ashtonwww.facebook.com/westarfarms
Bridget Mckessock(613) [email protected]
September 26-27
September DressageRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
October 4 Queenswood Fall Dressage FestivalQueenswood Stables, Navanwww.queenswoodstables.com
Kristen Everson(613) [email protected]
October 24-25
RCRA Autumn ClassicRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarket www.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
November 21-22
Fall Chill DressageRoyal Canadian Riding Academy, Newmarketwww.rcra.ca
Lisa Hossack(705) [email protected]
QUEBECJune 6-7 Concours or et bronze rec 1
Rec & Filles, Mascouchewww.recetfilles.ca
Karina Carola(514) [email protected]
July 11-12 Classique Dressage FantasiaFerme Fantasia, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieuwww.fermefantasia.ca
Pierre-luc Sicotte(450) [email protected]
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QUEBEC (Continued)July 25-26 Dressage O’Neill-Rondot
Les Ecuries O’Neill-Rondot, Saint Apollinairewww.ecurieoneillrondot.com
Geraldine Rondot(418) [email protected]
August 15-16 Beaulieu Dressage ClassicFerme Beaulieu Farm, Ste-Justine-De-Newtonwww.beaulieudressageclassic.com
Jeanne Moreau(613) [email protected]
September 4-6
Classique Automnale BromontCDI2*, CDI1*, CDIYH, CDIY, CDIJ, CDIP, CDIU25Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, Bromontwww.dressagebromont.org
Roger Deslauriers(450) [email protected]
NEW BRUNSWICKMay 24-25 Dressage NB #1
Princess Louise Show Park, Sussexwww.dressagenb.ca
Jennifer Murray(506) [email protected]
July 111-12 Dressage NB #2Princess Louise Show Park, Sussexwww.dressagenb.ca
Jennifer Murray(506) [email protected]
August 19-20 Dressage NB #3Princess Louise Show Park, Sussexwww.dressagenb.ca
Jennifer Murray(506) [email protected]
October 10-11 Dressage NB #4Princess Louise Show Park, Sussexwww.dressagenb.ca
Jennifer Murray(506) [email protected]
NOVA SCOTIAJune 13-14 2019 R.I.D.E.R.S. Seahorse Bronze & Gold #1
Hants County Exhibition Grounds, Windsorwww.dressageridersns.ca
Deanne Hemphill(902) [email protected]
July 25-26 Central Nova Bronze/Gold Dressage ShowCentral Nova Horse & Pony Association, Salmon Riverwww.cnhp.ca
Sheri Morehouse(902) [email protected]
September 5-6
2019 R.I.D.E.R.S. Seahorse Bronze & Gold #2Hants County Exhibition Grounds, Windsorwww.dressageridersns.ca
Deanne Hemphill(902) [email protected]
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDJune 6-7 Dressage PEI Spring Show
Crapaud Agriplex, Crapaudwww.dressagepei.wixsite.com
Ken Mellish(902) [email protected]
August 22-2324–25
Dressage PEI Summer ShowCrapaud Agriplex, Crapaudwww.dressagepei.wixsite.com
Ken Mellish(902) [email protected]
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADORNo competition dates as of press time. Visit www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for updates.
CANCELLED/POSTPONED EC SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS For a complete list of cancelled/postponed EC sanctioned competitions, click here.
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Award Level Rider Hometown
Gold Big Tour Sheri Cameron Red Deer County, AB
Gold Big Tour Evi Strasser Sainte Adele, QC
Gold Big Tour Melanie Thomson Campbellcroft, ON
Gold Small Tour Jennifer Black Aurora, ON
Gold Small Tour Abrial Cooke Windsor, ON
Gold Small Tour Rachael Eickholt Hamilton, ON
Gold Small Tour Jayne Essig Nanoose Bay, BC
Gold Small Tour Suzanne Hanley Hawkings Lacombe, AB
Gold Small Tour Amberley Marsden Edmonton, AB
Gold Small Tour Kimberly Sachau Cambridge, ON
Gold Small Tour Evi Strasser Sainte Adele, QC
Gold U25 Grand Prix Nicole Babich-Morin Vaudreuil Dorion, QC
Gold U25 Grand Prix Tanya Strasser Shostak Ste Adele, QC
Silver FEI 6-Year Old Philip Parkes Rockwood, ON
Silver FEI Jr Amanda Law Whitby, ON
Silver FEI Jr Kathryn Robinson Edmonton, AB
Silver Fourth Kayla Andrusiw Okotoks, AB
Silver Fourth Nicole Babich-Morin Vaudreuil Dorion, QC
Silver Fourth Jennifer Grenz Parksville, BC
Silver Fourth Daphne Haagmans King City, ON
Silver Fourth Amberley Marsden Edmonton, AB
Silver Fourth Abdullah Patterson Cumberland, ON
Silver Fourth Deanna Jane Russell Harrowsmith, ON
Silver Fourth Tanya Strasser Shostak Ste Adele, QC
Silver Third Nicole Berthelot Langley, BC
Silver Third Jane Fraser Halifax, NS
Silver Third Ailish Hurley Delta, BC
Silver Third Hayley Lukacs Calgary, AB
Silver Third Jill Stedman Morriston, ON
Silver FEI Children Isabella Bender Picton, ON
Silver FEI Pony Mélina Brissette St Thomas, QC
Silver Second Sandra Dawe Toronto, ON
Silver Second Lauryn Drury Inverary, ON
Silver Second Carolyn Poliquin Lindsay, ON
Silver Second Emily Schnoor Revelstoke, BC
Bronze First Isabella Bender Picton, ON
Bronze First Sheri Cameron Red Deer County, AB
Bronze First Caleigh Cowen Ottawa, ON
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Award Level Rider Hometown
Bronze First Sarah Godbout Markham, ON
Bronze First Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON
Bronze First Anne Marley Toronto, ON
Bronze First Alyssa Montgomery Guelph, ON
Bronze First Abdullah Patterson Cumberland, ON
Bronze First Leanne Stewart St Eugene, ON
Bronze First Jeana Wells Jasper, ON
Bronze First Kareylee White Colborne, ON
Bronze First Leah Zommers Scarborough, ON
Bronze Training Cheryl Brown Beaver Lodge, AB
Bronze Training Kendra Flynn-Stronach Saint Lazare, QC
Bronze Training Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON
Bronze Training Kerry Maddocks Ridgeville, ON
Bronze Training Summer McEwan Fergus, ON
Bronze Training Kady Paterson Ajax, ON
Bronze Training Marika Potvin Ottawa, ON
Bronze Training Ava Riedel Ottawa, ON
Bronze Training Janet Rowe Bracebridge, ON
Bronze Training Sophie Sirois Ottawa, ON
Bronze Training Stephanie Ventresca Ottawa, ON
Bronze Training Joan Wright Toronto, ON
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Award Level Horse Owner Hometown Avg Score
Champion Small Tour Open Beatrice Boucher St. Dominique, QC 69.796
Champion Small Tour Amateur Suzanne Hanley-Hawkings Lacombe, AB 67.706
Reserve* Small Tour Amateur Jennifer Black Aurora, ON 62.645
Champion FEI 6 yr old Open Philip Parkes Rockwood, ON 72.52
Champion FEI JR Rider JR Kathryn Robinson Edmonton, AB 68.281
Champion First Amateur Sherri Finlayson Kingston, ON 68.203
Reserve* First Amateur Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON 66.247
Champion Training Amateur Sherri Finlayson Kingston, ON 73.046
Reserve* Training Amateur Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON 70.282
*While prizes are not given to reserve placings, we wish to acknowledge these accomplishments and have mentioned them above.
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Award Level Horse Owner Hometown Breed Breeder
Gold Big Tour Sovereign Hit Sheri CameronRed Deer County, AB
AHS Eliza Rutherford
Gold Small Tour AmelieKimberly Sachau
Cambridge, ON
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Gold Small Tour Brixton Jennifer Black Aurora, ON Shady Maple Farm
Gold Small Tour Denver S Jayne EssigNanoose Bay, BC
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Gold Small Tour GatsbyAnna May McCloskey
Cobourg, ON
Gold Small Tour LuminescentAmberley Marsden
Edmonton, ABKrammer Warmbloods
Gold Small TourOptimus Prime
Rachael Eickholt
Hamilton, ON
Gold Small Tour QestanoSuzanne Hanley Hawkings
Lacombe, AB CW Stephanie Koepke
Gold Small Tour Story Tyme Evi StrasserSainte Adele, QC
GoldU25 Grand Prix
Deniros Tyme
Nicole Babich-Morin
Vaudreuil Dorion, QC
GoldU25 Grand Prix
Renaissance Tyme
Evi StrasserSainte Adele, QC
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2019 DRESSAGE MADE IN CANADA BREEDER AWARD RECIPIENT
Level Horse Breed Breeder Avg Score
Training Freeman Hanoverian Elaine Parkinson 75.593
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Award Level Horse Owner Hometown Avg Score
Champion Small Tour Louxor de Lys Lynda Tetreault St. Dominique, QC 69.559
Reserve* Small Tour Qestano Suzanne Hanley-Hawkings Lacombe, AB 67.721
Champion FEI 6-Yr Old Decimo Angela Cook Rockwood, ON 72.520
Champion FEI Jr Forget Me Not Kathryn Robinson Edmonton, AB 68.281
Champion First Frangelico Sherri Finlayson Kingston, ON 68.203
Reserve* First Foulon Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON 66.245
Champion Training Freeman Susan Platz Erin, ON 75.031
Reserve* Training Frangelico Sherri Finlayson Kingston, ON 73.046
*While prizes are not given to reserve placings, we wish to acknowledge these accomplishments and have mentioned them above.
2019 DRESSAGE 8 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Rider: Beatrice Boucher Hometown: St. Dominique, QC
Rider: Summer McEwan Hometown: Fergus, ON
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Award Level Horse Owner Hometown Breed Breeder
SilverFEI 6-Yr Old
Decimo Angela Cook Fergus, ON HANN Kai Ehlers
Silver FEI JrForget Me Not
Carol Robinson Edmonton, AB KWPN E. Van Esch
Silver Fourth CoolridgeDaphne Haagmans
King City, ON
Silver Fourth Aram's MoonMurray MacDonald
Navan, ON CW Lara Purvis
Silver Fourth FWF Prince Roac the Raven
Deanna Jane Russell
Harrowsmith, ON
Flying W Farm
Silver Fourth FiderflashNicole Babich-Morin
Vaudreuil Dorion, Qc
HANN Michele Levesque
Silver Fourth LuminescentAmberley Marsden
Edmonton, ABKrammer Warmbloods
Silver Fourth Rouletto Kayla Andrusiw Okotoks, AB
Silver Third Decimo Angela Cook Fergus, ON HANN Kai Ehlers
Silver Third Banjo GCF Jane Fraser Halifax, NS AHSSharon Garner - Garner Creek Farms
Silver Third Birkfell Unescoba
Nicole Berthelot Langley, BC KWPN
Silver Third Zinniah Jill Stedman Morriston, ON
Silver FEI ChildIrish Park's Diamond
Isabella Bender Picton, ON
Silver Second Let's Be Frank
Cheryl Semotok Grimsby, ON CWJackie VandenBrink
Silver Second Canadream Norwester Lad Uluvme
Sandra Dawe Toronto, ON CDN Canadream Farm
Silver Second Déjà D'or Christine Baker Ashton, ON WESTF
Melanie Beckmann Reitponygestüt Aspel
Silver SecondOk Copper Creek
Lauryn Drury Inverary, ON
Silver Second SalitoKatherine Marshall
Edmonton, AB WESTF Monika Flunkert
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2019 DRESSAGE HORSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS (Con’t)
Award Level Horse Owner Hometown Breed Breeder
Bronze First Bobby Jeana Wells Jasper, ON
Bronze First Coveted Leah ZommersScarborough, ON
Bronze First DeclanMichelle McCabe
Brockville, ON
Bronze First Double Down Sophie Sirois Ottawa, ON ISH Emilie Murphy
Bronze First Dream On Anne Marley Toronto, ON ISHC JDH Morgans
Bronze First Foulon Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON HANN Michele Leveque
Bronze First Frangelico Sherri Finlayson Kingston, ON OLDBGSt-Georges Equestrian Centre (S. Lacroix)
Bronze FirstIrish Park's Diamond
Isabella Bender Picton, ON
Bronze First Radar Maya Markowski Listowel, ON OHBA
Bronze First Renoir Denyse Payette Lévis, QC HANN Jenny Hrobelsky
Bronze First Rolex Sheri CameronRed Deer County, AB
Bronze First SanderoKatherine Marshall
Edmonton, AB CLRC Marcie Doyle
Bronze First Soleil Leanne Stewart St Eugene, ON
Bronze FirstVa Manoletes Ysabela
Melanie Houston
Victoria, BC IALHA Dr Anne Starr
Bronze FirstWhiskey in a Teacup
Kareylee White Colborne, ON
Bronze Training Double Down Sophie Sirois Ottawa, ON ISH Emilie Murphy
Bronze Training Extra C Cheryl BrownBeaver Lodge, AB
JW Holtlands
Bronze Training Fayton Danita Stang Macklin, SK RPSI Dreamscape Farm
Bronze TrainingFiontar Mactire
Janet RoweBracebridge, ON
CONN
Bronze Training Foulon Lyndra Griffith Ottawa, ON HANN Michele Leveque
Bronze Training Frangelico Sherri Finlayson Kingston, ON OLDBGSt-Georges Equestrian Centre (S. Lacroix)
Bronze Training Freeman Susan Platz Erin, ON HHS Elaine Parkinson
Bronze Training KoltraneSuzanne Le Gars
Edmonton, AB KWPN Windmill Farms
Bronze Training RavensdukeKendra Flynn-Stronach
Saint Lazare, QC
Bronze TrainingSamor's Mystic Silhouette
Joan Wright Toronto, ON Morgan Wendy J Inch
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All distances in meters. 1 meter equals 3.3 feet. Whenever possible, at outdoor competitions, the arena must be separated from the public by a distance of 15 m (50’).
ARENAS FOR DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS
All distances are in meters. 1 meter equals 3.3 feet. Public to be at least 20 m (55’) from all sides of the arena
Arena Size: Standard 20 x 60 m
5 5 5 5
6
12
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A Enter
FDK
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6
14
14
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Arena Size: Small 20 x 40 m
5 5 5 5
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DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING IN HAND – SCORE SHEETCompetition: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________Class:_______________________________________________ Judge: _________________________Horse #: __________________________
SPECIFICATIONS DIRECTIVE IDEAS POINTS Co-efficient SCORE COMMENTS
Conformation: The quali-ty & correctness of head, neck, saddle position, shoulder, frame, back, forehand, hindquarters, angulations & formation of legs & joints.
Substance, condition, durability, her-itable faults which affect soundness, trainability or breeding. Emphasis on function, not fashion. Penalize trans-missible weaknesses, unsoundness or limitation in quality of movement. Blemishes are not to count unless results from conformation faults. Good harmonious conformation suitable for producing dressage performers.
10 X 4
Movement: Walk: Four even beats; straight & even strides, correctly aligned steps, articulation of joints, freedom of shoulders & haunches, balance, elastic & swinging back, overstep reach, ground covering with marching quality.
Purity and quality (judged mainly in profile). Correctness (judged mainly coming to and going from judge)
10 X 2.5
Trot: Two even beats; straight & even strides, correctly aligned steps, articulation of joints, freedom of shoulders and haunches, balance, elasticity, swinging back, natural engagement & impulsion from hindquar-ters, suspension, power from upward thrust & roundness.
Purity and quality (judged mainly in profile)Correctness (judged mainly coming to and going from judge)Movement should be big, light and springy.
10
X 2.5
General impression: In-clude appropriate gender impression, development related to age, typiness, alert, expressive & well-mannered.
Quality, balance, harmony.Suitable as a sport horse.
10 X 1
Decimals and half points may be used. (100 points possible) TOTAL POINTS: _______________Return to handler at end of class. Judge’s signature: _________________________________
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This test score sheet to be used for the following classes:
Dressage Breeding Horse – foal (Filly and/or Colt) – with or w/out dam B13 – B14
Dressage Breeding Horse – yearling (Filly and/or Colt) B15 – B16
Dressage Breeding Horse – 2 year old (Filly and/or Colt) B17 – B18
Dressage Breeding Horse – 3 year old (Filly and/or Colt) B19 – B20
Dressage Breeding Horse – suitable to become a broodmare B21
Dressage Breeding Horse – 4 year old and older maiden mares B22
Dressage Breeding Horse – 4 year old or older broodmares (yeld) w/out foals B23
Dressage Breeding Horse – 4 year old & older broodmares with foals at foot B24
Dressage Breeding Horse – 4 year old & older stallions B25
Group Classes
Broodmares and foals B26
Dam and produce B27
Produce of dam B28
Sire and get B29
Get of sire B30
Breeder’s group B31
Family class B32 ** While Dressage Breeding in Hand score sheet is used, there are rules regarding how each member of the group is evaluated. For example, Dam & Produce: 50% Dam, 50% Produce.
Rules for Breaking Ties:In case of a tie: movement is first, conformation is second and general impression is third. If horses are still tied, the judge must decide.
Pre-requisites for Class:Registered breed, age, sex
With the exception of the group classes, these classes can be used as qualifiers or prerequisites for the following classes: Under Saddle Classes Championship Young Horse Championship Mare Championship Stallion Grand Champion
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DRESSAGE SPORT HORSE BREEDING MASTER SCORE SHEET
Competition: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________Class:_______________________________________________ Judge: _________________________Horse #: ____________________________________________ Name: _________________________
ENTRY # CONFORMATIONMOVEMENT GENERAL
IMPRESSIONFINAL SCORE (100 possible) PLACE
WALK TROT
40% 25% 25% 10%
In case of a tie: movement is first, conformation is second and general impression is third. If horses are still tied, the judge must decide.
Judge’s signature: ___________________________________Date: ______________________________________________
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DRESSAGE MATERIALE CLASS MASTER SCORE SHEET – UNDER SADDLE FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLD HORSES SHOWN AS GROUP CLASS
Competition: __________________________________ Date: _____________________________________Class #: _____________Class Name: _________________________________________________________
ENTRY # CONFORMATION
MOVEMENT GENERAL IMPRESSION
FINAL SCORE (100 possible) PLACE
WALK TROT CANTER
10 (x 3) (30 points)
10 (x 2) (20 points)
10 (x 2) (20 points)
10 (x 2) (20 points)
10 (10 points)
NOTE: This score sheet may be used by the judge(s) in determining class places for groups of 3 or more horses. One copy of the score sheet should be provided to the judge for each class. In case of a tie, the judge(s) must break the tie. Half marks may be used.
Judge’s signature: _____________________________________________Date: ________________________________________________________
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Dressage Materiale Class Master Score Sheet © 2016 Equestrian Canada.
For use only in Canada. All rights reserved.This test has been included for information purposes only.
Not to be reprinted without the permission of Equestrian Canada.
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Rider No. Walk(Notes)
Trot(Notes)
Canter(Notes)
Additional Tests(Notes)
Score(Percentage) Place
Judge’s Name: ________________________________________________
Judge’s Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________
EQUESTRIAN CANADA TRAINING AND FIRST LEVEL DRESSAGE EQUITATION CLASSESPurpose: The purpose of the EC Dressage Equitation program is to promote and reward correct seat, position, and use of aids in dressage for Child, Junior, and Amateur riders.
Rules and Specifications: Please refer to the Equestrian Canada Rules for Dressage, section E - chapter 8, for a complete listing of all rules and specifications.
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PURPOSE: To promote, reward and evaluate the dressage rider’s correct position, seat and use of aids. The performance of the horse is important only as it relates to the rider’s seat and aids. The quality of the horse should have no influence -the focus is on the rider. Given this priority, the Rising Stars team has created this innovative score sheet to assess equitation skills.
1. POSITIONAlignment, posture, stability, & weight placement in the walk, trot and canter. Ears/shoulder/hip/heel vertically aligned; heels level or slightly down, the front and back of the rider’s trunk should be of equal length; straight line from elbow to horse’s mouth. Contact to be independent from rider’s seat, with hands carried steadily close together, the thumbs as highest point and straight line from elbow to horse’s mouth. Relaxed and supple position.
Walk /10 Trot /10 Canter /10
2. TRANSITIONSGeneral transitions between and within the gaits. All halts. Transitions should be well prepared, tactful and smooth and not abrupt. The horse should remain light in hand, calm and maintain a correct position. Calm transitions, willing, straight, attentive halt, immobile (3 sec.)
In /10 x 2 Walk/Trot/Canter
3. EFFECTIVENESSThe use, timing and coordination of the rider’s aids. Ability to ride forward & maintain contact through all paces and movements. Ability to ride the required movements of the test maintaining tempo and rhythm. Clarity, subtlety, independence, & accuracy of test. The effectiveness of the rider’s aids determines the precise fulfilment of the required movements of the tests.
In /10 x 2 Walk/Trot/Canter
4. OVERALL HARMONY AND GENERAL IMPRESSIONRider’s rhythm, balance and harmony with horse in following the mechanics of the gaits. Fluidity and partnership of the rider/horse combination in executing the test. There should always be the impression of a harmonious partnership between horse and rider.
In /10 x 3 Walk/Trot/Canter
Marks from 0 to l0, decimals allowed (e.g. 7.3 or 8.7)Developed and Prepared by the Rising Stars Youth Dressage Team - www.risingstarsdressage.com
RISING STARS EQUITATION TEST
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Purpose: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles).
All trot work to be ridden rising. Halts may be through the walk.
Arena Size: Standard (20 x 60m) or Small (20 x 40m)
Average Time (from entry at A to final halt) Maximum Possible PointsTest A: 5’00 (Std.) or 4’00 (Small) 160 Test B: 5’00 (Std.) or 4’00 (Small) 160Test C: 6’00 (Std.) or 5’00 (Small) 200
Permitted Bridles:SnaffleSee www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for permitted bits/bridles.
Half marks from 0.5 to 9.5 may be used both for movements and collective marks in technical tests, at the discretion of the judge.
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
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2019 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A / WALK—TROT
Suggested Scheduling Time 5:00 (Standard Arena) 4:00 (Small Arena) (Possibly Longer For Schooling Shows)
Maximum Points: 160
1. A
Between X & C
Enter working trot rising.
Medium walk.
2. C
M
Track right.
Working trot rising.
3. A Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.
4. K-X-M Change rein.
5. C Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.
6. Between C & H Medium walk.
7. H-X-F Free walk.
8. F-A
A
Medium walk.
Down centerline.
9. X Halt and salute.
Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
INSTRUCTION:• All trot work to be ridden rising.
Transitions from walk to trot and trot to walk may be performed through sitting trot with the objective of performing a smooth transition.
• Turns from center line to long side and long side to centerline should be ridden as a half circle, touching the track at a point midway between the centerline and the corner, and vice versa.
COMMENT:Horses should be ridden on a light but steady contact, with the exception of the free walk in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward.
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2019 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B / WALK—TROT
Suggested Scheduling Time 5:00 (Standard Arena) 4:00 (Small Arena) (Possibly Longer For Schooling Shows)
Maximum Points: 1601. A
X
Enter working trot rising.
Halt through medium walk.
Salute - Proceed working trot rising.
2. C Track left, working trot rising.
3. E Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.
4. Between K & A Medium walk.
5. F-E Free walk.
6. E-H Medium walk.
7. Between H & C Working trot rising.
8. B Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.
9. A
X
Down centerline.
Halt through medium walk.
Salute.
Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
INSTRUCTION:• All trot work to be ridden rising.
Transitions from walk to trot and trot to walk may be performed through sitting trot with the objective of performing a smooth transition.
• Turns from center line to long side and long side to centerline should be ridden as a half circle, touching the track at a point midway between the centerline and the corner, and vice versa.
COMMENT:Horses should be ridden on a light but steady contact, with the exception of the free walk in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward.
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2019 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST C / WALK—TROT—CANTER
Suggested Scheduling Time 6:00 (Standard Arena) 5:00 (Small Arena) (Possibly Longer For Schooling Shows)
Maximum Points: 200
1. A
X
Enter working trot rising.
Halt through medium walk.
Salute - Proceed working trot rising.
2. C Track right, working trot rising.
3. B Circle right 20 meters.
4. A Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead.
Before A Working trot rising.
5. (Transition in & out of canter).
6. K-X-M Change rein, working trot rising.
7. E Circle left 20 meters.
8. A Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead.
Before A Working trot rising.
9. (Transition in & out of canter).
10. Between F & B Medium walk.
11. B-H
H
Free walk.
Medium walk.
12. Between C & M Working trot rising to A.
13. A
X
Down centerline.
Halt through medium walk.
Salute.
Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
INSTRUCTION:• All trot work to be ridden rising.
Transitions from walk to trot and trot to walk may be performed through sitting trot with the objective of performing a smooth transition.
• Turns from center line to long side and long side to centerline should be ridden as a half circle, touching the track at a point midway between the centerline and the corner, and vice versa.
COMMENT:Horses should be ridden on a light but steady contact, with the exception of the free walk in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward.
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Purpose: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, ac-cepting contact with the bit.
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.
Arena Size: Standard (20 x 60m) or Small (20 x 40m)
Average Time (from entry at A to final halt) Maximum Possible PointsTest 1: 5’00 (Std.) or 4’00 (Small) 260 Test 2: 5’30 (Std.) or 4’30 (Small) 290Test 3: 5’30 (Std.) or 4’30 (Small) 290
Coefficients:Test 1: Movements 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12Test 2: Movements 3, 4, 8, 9, 12, 13Test 3: Movements 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14
Permitted Bridles:SnaffleSee www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for permitted bits/bridles.
Half marks from 0.5 to 9.5 may be used both for movements and collective marks in technical tests at the discretion of the judge.
TRAINING LEVEL
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2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.
Introduce: Working trot; working canter; medium walk; free walk; 20m circles in trot and canter.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard or Small
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:00 (Std.) or 4:00 (Small) (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 260
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
2.* C
E
Track left
Circle left 20m
3. A Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle
4. A-F-B Working canter
5.* Between B & M Working trot
6.* C Medium walk
7.* E-F
F
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
8. A Working trot
9.* E Circle right 20m
10. C Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle
11. C-M-B Working canter
12.* Between B & F Working trot
13. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.Introduce: Stretch circle in trot.READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.ARENA SIZE: Standard or SmallAVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:30 (Std.) or 4:30 (Small) (from entry at A to final halt)Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 290
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
2. C
B
Track right
Circle right 20m
3.* K-X-M Change rein
4.* Between C & H Working canter left lead
5. E Circle left 20m
6. Between E & K Working trot
7. A Circle left 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact
Before A Shorten the reinsA Working trot
8.* F
F-E
Medium walk
Change rein, medium walk
9.* E-M
M
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
10. C Working trot
11. E Circle left 20m
12.* F-X-H Change rein
13.* Between C & M Working canter right lead
14. B Circle right 20m
15. Between B & F Working trot
16. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk. *Movements 3, 4, 8, 9, 12, 13 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.
Introduce: Serpentine in trot.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard or Small
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:30 (Std.) or 4:30 (Small) (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 290
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
2. C
H-X-F
Track left
Change rein
3.* A-C Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena
4. Between C & M Working canter right lead
5. B Circle right 20m
6.* A Working trot
7.* Before K
K-E
Medium walk
Medium walk
8.* E-M
M
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
9. C Working trot
10.* C-A Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena
11. Between A-F Working canter left lead
12. B Circle left 20m
13.* C Working trot
14.* E Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing horse to stretch forward and downward, while maintaining contact
Before E Shorten the reinsE Working trot
15. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk. *Movements 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14 have coefficients of 2
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ARTICLE A519 VACCINATIONSAll horses attending Equestrian Canada sanctioned competitions must have been administered Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes Virus (1&4) vaccinations within 6 months (+21 days grace period) before arrival at the event. No horse shall receive vaccination within 7 days prior to arrival at the event. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be asked to leave event site at the discretion of Competition Management.
The frequency of vaccine administration should be as recommended by the vaccine manufacturer or veterinarian. It is recommended that vaccines be administered by or under the direction of a veterinarian. Competition management may request supporting documentation confirming a horse’s compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements.
2020 RULES OF EQUESTRIAN CANADA SECTION A PAGE 25In the case of a horse that is unable to receive either of the vaccines, a letter from a veterinarian on official letterhead must be provided with the entry form, stating the horse cannot be vaccinated due to medical concerns. At the discretion of competition management, a log of the horse’s temperature prior to arrival at the event site or during the event can be requested
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Purpose: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addi-tion to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit.
Arena Size: Standard (20 x 60m)
Average Time (from entry at A to final halt) Maximum Possible PointsTest 1: 5’30 290 Test 2: 5’30 350Test 3: 6’00 360
Coefficients:Test 1: movements 4, 6, 7, 8, 12Test 2: movements 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 20Test 3: movements 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16
Permitted Bridle:SnaffleSee www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for permitted bits/bridles.
READERS PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Half marks from 0.5 to 9.5 may be used both for movements and collective marks in technical tests, at the discretion of the judge.
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2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.
Introduce: 10m half circle at trot; 15m circle in canter; lengthening of stride in trot and canter.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:30 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 290
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
2. C
E-X
Track left
Half circle left 10m, returning to track at H
3. B-X Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M
4.* C Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact
Before C Shorten the reinsC Working trot
5. H-P
P
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
Working trot
6.* A Medium walk
7.* V-R
R
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
8.* M
C
Working trot
Working canter left lead
9. H-V Lengthen stride in canter
10. V Circle left 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle
11. F-X-H
X
Change rein
Working trot
12.* C Working canter right lead
13. M-P Lengthen stride in canter
14. P Circle right 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle
15. A Working trot
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2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
16. K-R
R
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
Working trot
17. E
X
G
Half circle left 10m
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 6, 7, 8, 12 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.
Introduce: Leg Yielding.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:30 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 350
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
2. C
M-V
V
Track right
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
Working trot
3. K-D
D-L
Half circle left 10m
Working trot
4.* L-M Leg yield right
5. H-P
P
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
Working trot
6. F-D
D-L
Half circle right 10m
Working trot
7.* L-H Leg yield left
8.* C Medium walk
9.* M-V
V
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
10. K
A
Working trot
Working canter left lead
11. P Circle left 15m
12.* P-M Lengthen stride in canter
13. Between M-C Develop working canter
14. H-X-F
X
Change rein
Working trot
15. F Working canter right lead
16. V Circle right 15m
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17.* V-H Lengthen stride in canter
18. Between H-C Develop working canter
19. M Working trot
20.* B Circle right 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact
Before B Shorten the reinsB Working trot
21. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 20 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL TEST 3
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.
Introduce: 10m circle at trot; change of lead through trot; counter canter.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 360
1. A
X
Enter working trot
Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
2. C
H-X-F
F
Track left
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
Working trot
3.* V-I Leg yield right
4. I
I
C
Circle left 10m
Straight ahead
Track left
5.* S-L Leg yield left
6. L
L
A
Circle right 10m
Straight ahead
Track right
7.* E Circle right 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact
Before E Shorten the reinsE Working trot
8.* H Medium walk
9.* M-V
V
Free walk
Medium walk
10. K
A
Working trot
Working canter, left lead
11.* F-X-M One loop maintaining left lead
12. C Circle left 15m
13. H-V Lengthen stride in canter
14. V Working canter
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15. F-X-H
X
Change rein
Change of lead through trot
16.* M-X-F One loop maintaining right lead
17. A Circle right 15m
18. K-S Lengthen stride in canter
19. S Working canter
20. C Working trot
21. M-X-K
K
Lengthen stride in trot
Working trot
22. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 16 have coefficients of 2
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On behalf of the Brosda family, Equestrian Canada (EC) is honoured to facilitate support for
the Élisabeth Brosda Memorial Fund through the Horsepower Foundation - a fundraising program created by EC, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Foundation, to inspire and support Canadians to embrace lifelong participation in equestrian activities.
As a lasting legacy in memory of Élisabeth Brosda, funds donated to the Élisabeth Brosda Memorial Fund are directed specifically to the annual Brosda Olympic Bursary.
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Successful candidates will embody the dream and goal shared with Élisabeth, of representing the Canadian Dressage Team at the Olympic Games, and will become ambassadors for the Bursary. They will promote the Olympic values of excellence, teamwork, leadership and fair play. This will include public speaking engagements, appearances and sharing stories about their experience in the sport publically and through social media.
Full details on the Brosda Olympic Bursary can be found on the Equestrian Canada website www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage/athlete-development
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Equestrian Canada Introductory through Fourth Level tests as well as the Developing Horse Tests are © 2019 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) and United States Dressage Federation (USDF). For use in Canada. Reprinted with the permission of USEF and USDF. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. Neither USDF nor USEF is responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner. FEI level tests are © Fédération Equestre Internationale, and are reprinted with permission of the FEI. Printed in Canada
Purpose: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and having achieved the thrust required in First Level, now accepts more weight on the hindquarters (collection); moves with an uphill tendency, es-pecially in the medium gaits; and is reliably on the bit. A greater de-gree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage is required than at First Level.
Arena Size: Standard (20 x 60m)
Average Time (from entry at A to final halt) Maximum Possible PointsTest 1: 5’20 370Test 2: 6’00 410Test 3: 6’00 420
Coefficients: Test 1: movements 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17Test 2: movements 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23Test 3: movements 3, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 25
Permitted Bridle:SnaffleSee www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for permitted bits/bridles.
READERS PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Half marks from 0.5 to 9.5 may be used both for movements and collective marks in technical tests, at the discretion of the judge.
SECOND LEVEL
SECO
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2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL TEST 1
Introduce: Walk-canter transitions; collected and medium trot and canter, 10m circle at canter; shoulder-in; rein back.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:20 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 370
1. A
X
Enter collected trot
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
H-P
P
Track left
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
3. (Transitions H and P)P-K Collected trot
4.* K-E
E
Shoulder-in right
Turn right
5.* B
B-M
Turn left
Shoulder-in left
6.* C Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps
Proceed medium walk
7.* C-S Medium walk
8.* S-F
F
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
9. Before A
A
Shorten stride in walk
Collected canter right lead
10. K-S
S
Medium canter
Collected canter
11. C Circle right 10m
12.* M-E
E-V
Change rein
Counter canter
13. V
K
Collected trot
Medium walk
14. Before A
A
Shorten stride in walk
Collected canter left lead
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15. F-R
R
Medium canter
Collected canter
16. C Circle left 10m
17.* H-B
B-P
Change rein
Counter canter
18. P
F
Collected trot
Medium walk
19. Before A
A
Shorten stride in walk
Collected canter right lead
20. E
E-H-C-M
Collected trot
Collected trot
21. M-V
V
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
22. (Transitions M and V)V-A Collected trot
23. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17 have coefficients of 2
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Introduce: Travers; half turn on haunches; simple changes.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 410
1. A
X
Enter collected trot
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
M-B
Track right
Shoulder-in right
3. B-X
X-E
Half circle right 10m
Half circle left 10m
4.* E-K Travers left
5. F-B Shoulder-in left
6. B-X
X-E
Half circle left 10m
Half circle right 10m
7.* E-H Travers right
8. M-V
V
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
9. (Transitions M & V)V-K-A Collected trot
10.* A Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps Proceed medium walk
11.* F-S
S
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
12. H
Between G & M
Turn right
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk
13. Between G & H
M
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk
Turn left
14.* (Medium walk) [SHG(M)G(H)GMC]
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15. Before C
C
Shorten stride in walk
Collected canter left lead
16. H-V
V
Medium canter
Collected canter
17-19 A-C Serpentine 3 equal loops, width of arena, simple changes of lead over centerline
17. (Score for first simple change)
18. (Score for second simple change)
19. (Score for quality of serpentine)
20.* H-B
B-F
Change rein
Counter canter
21. F
Before A
A
Medium walk
Shorten the stride of walk
Collected canter right lead
22. K-S
S
Medium canter
Collected canter
23.* M-E
E-K
Change rein
Counter canter
24. K Collected trot
25. A
D-I
Down centerline
Medium trot
26. I Collected trot
27. G Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23 have coefficients of 2
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Introduce: Counter canter in serpentine.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 420
1. A
X
Enter collected trot
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
H-X-F
F
Track left
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
3.* (Transitions H and F)F-A-K Collected trot
4. K-E Shoulder-in right
5. E Circle right 10m
6. E-H Travers right
7. M-X-K
K
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
8.* (Transitions M and K)
K-A-F Collected trot
9. F-B Shoulder-in left
10. B Circle left 10m
11. B-M Travers left
12.* C Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps
Proceed medium walk
13.* H
Between G & M
Turn left
Shorten the stride, half turn on haunches left
Proceed medium walk
14.* Between G & H Shorten the stride, half turn on haunches right
Proceed medium walkM Turn right
15. (Medium walk) [CHG(M)G(H)GMR]
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16.* R-V
V
Change rein, free walk
Medium walk
17. Before K
K
Shorten the stride in walk
Collected canter left lead
18. F-M
M
Medium canter
Collected canter
19. (Transitions F and M)M-C Collected canter
20. C-A Serpentine 3 equal loops, width of the arena, no change of lead
21.* F-E
L
E-H-C-M
Change rein
Simple change
Collected canter
22. M-F
F
Medium canter
Collected canter
23. (Transitions M and F)F-A Collected canter
24. A-C Serpentine 3 equal loops, width of the arena, no change of lead
25.* M-E
I
E-K
Change rein
Simple change
Collected canter
26. K Collected trot
27. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 3, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 25 have coefficients of 2
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THIRD LEVELPurpose: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and having
begun to develop an uphill balance at Second Level, now demon-strates increased engagement, especially in the extended gaits. Transitions between collected, medium and extended gaits should be well defined and performed with engagement. The horse should be reliably on the bit and show a greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage than at Second Level.
Arena Size: Standard (20 x 60m)
Average Time (from entry at A to final halt) Maximum Possible PointsTest 1: 6’00 370Test 2: 5’35 380Test 3: 6’00 400
Coefficients:Test 1: Movements 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 15, 19Test 2: Movements 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 20Test 3: Movements 5, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Permitted Bridles:SnaffleOptional Double BridleSee www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for permitted bits/bridles.
READERS PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Half marks from 0.5 to 9.5 may be used both for movements and collective marks in technical tests at the discretion of the judge.
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Introduce: Extended gaits; half pass at trot; single flying change.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00
(from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 370
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected trot
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
S-V
Track left
Shoulder-in left
3.* V-L
L-H
Half circle left 10m
Half pass left
4. R-P Shoulder-in right
5.* P-L
L-M
Half circle right 10m
Half pass right
6. H-X-F
F
Medium trot
Collected trot
7.* A Halt, rein back 4 steps
Proceed medium walk
8.* K-R
R
Change rein, extended walk
Medium walk
9. M
Between G & H
Turn left
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk
10. Between G & M Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk
H Track right
11.* (Medium walk) [RMG(H)G(M)GHC]
12. Before C
C
Shorten the stride in walk
Collected canter right lead
13. M-F
F
Medium canter
Collected canter
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14. V Circle right 10m
15.* V-R Change rein, flying change of lead between centerline and R
16. H-K
K
Extended canter
Collected canter
17. (Transitions H and K)K-A-P Collected canter
18. P Circle left 10m
19.* P-S Change rein, flying change of lead between centerline and S
20. C Collected trot
21. M-X-K
K
Extended trot
Collected trot
22. (Transitions M and K)K-A Collected trot
23. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 15, 19 have coefficients of 2
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Introduce: Renvers, release of reins at canter, half pass at canter.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:35
(from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 380
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected trot
Halt, saluteProceed collected trot
2. C
M-X-K
K
Track right
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
3. F-B Shoulder-in left
4.* B-M Renvers right
5.* H-X-F
F
Change rein, extended trot
Collected trot
6. (Transitions H and F)F-A-K Collected trot
7. K-E Shoulder-in right
8.* E-H Renvers left
9. C
M
Between G & H
Medium walk
Turn right
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right
Proceed medium walk
10. Between G&M Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left
Proceed medium walkH Turn left
11.* (Medium walk) [CMG(H)G(M)GHS]
12.* S-P
P
Change rein, extended walk
Medium walk
13. Before F
F
Shorten the stride in walk
Collected canter right lead
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14. A
D-R
Down centerline
Half pass right
15.* Between R & M Flying change of lead
16. H-K
K
Medium canter
Collected canter
17. A
D-S
Down centerline
Half pass left
18.* Between S & H Flying change of lead
19.* C Circle right 20m, showing a clear release of both reins for 4-5 strides over centerline
20.* M-F
F
Extended canter
Collected canter
21. (Transitions M and F)F-A Collected canter
22. A
L
I
Down centerline
Collected trot
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 20 have coefficients of 2
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Introduce: Rein back to trot.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00
(from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 400
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected trot
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
H-X-F
F
Track left
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
3. K-E Shoulder-in right
4. E-X
X-B
Half circle right 10m
Half circle left 10m
5.* B-G
C
Half pass left
Track right
6. M-X-K
K
Change rein, extended trot
Collected trot
7. (Transitions M and K)
K-A Collected trot
8.* A Halt, rein back 4 steps
Proceed collected trot
9. F-B Shoulder-in left
10. B-X
X-E
Half circle left 10m
Half circle right 10m
11.* E-G
C
Half pass right
Track left
12. Between C & H
H
Between G & M
Medium walk
Turn left
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left
Proceed medium walk
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13. Between G & H Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right
Proceed medium walkM Turn right
14.* (Medium walk) [CHG(M)G(H)GMR]
15.* R-V
V
Change rein, extended walk
Medium walk
16. Before K
K
Shorten the stride in walk
Collected canter left lead
17.* F-X
X-I
Half pass left
Collected canter
18.* I-S
S-F
Half circle left 10m
Change rein, flying change of lead near centerline
19.* K-X
X-I
Half pass right
Collected canter
20.* I-R
R-K
Half circle right 10m
Change rein, flying change of lead near centerline
21. F-M
M
Extended canter
Collected canter
22. (Transitions F and M)
M-C-H Collected Canter
23. H Collected trot
24. E
X
G
Turn left
Turn left
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 5, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 have coefficients of 2
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AM I READY SERIES
Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to offer the Am I Ready Series, created as a tool to receive feedback from certified officials without leaving the comfort of their your stable. All for free.
Am I Ready features an online portal that allows riders to submit their performances of EC Dressage Tests. As this is a training and feedback tool, 20 x 60 m ring is not required, however, all movements should be shown as best as possible.
Upload your videos for review and evaluation by an EC certified dressage judge. Tests of all levels can be uploaded, from introduction to FEI.
Available exclusively to 2020 sport license holders who have indicated dressage as their primary discipline, Am I Ready is a user-friendly, free and convenient development resource for Canadian dressage enthusiasts from coast-to-coast - or anywhere in the world! A digital video recorder (or even simply a smartphone or tablet) and internet access is all that is needed to take advantage of the following benefits:
• Real-World Feedback: Athletes and their personal coaches can review test feedback from EC certified dressage judges and identify areas for improvement.
• Competition Preparation: Those looking to enter EC sanctioned competitions for the first time, or advance to a higher level of competition, can get a leg-up on preparation by implementing judge feedback at home before entering the ring.
• Development Opportunities: Those who don’t have access to competitions in their geographic area, can receive formal evaluations from EC sanctioned dressage judges without leaving their stable.
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FOURTH LEVEL Purpose: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and has de-
veloped sufficient suppleness, impulsion and throughness to per-form the Fourth Level tests which have a medium degree of difficulty. The horse remains reliably on the bit, showing a clear uphill balance and lightness as a result of improved engagement and collection. The movements are performed with greater straightness, energy and cadence than at Third Level.
Arena Size: Standard (20 x 60m)
Average Time (from entry at A to final halt) Maximum Possible PointsTest 1: 6’00 390Test 2: 5’30 380Test 3: 6’00 360
Coefficients:Test 1: Movements 2, 5, 10, 11, 14, 23, 24 Test 2: Movements 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17, 19, 20 Test 3: Movements 4, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19
Permitted Bridles:SnaffleOptional Double BridleSee www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage for permitted bits/bridles.
READERS PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Half marks from 0.5 to 9.5 may be used both for movements and collective marks in technical tests at the discretion of the judge. FO
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Introduce: Collected walk; very collected canter; walk pirouettes; multiple flying changes on diagonal.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00
(from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 390
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected canter
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2.* C
H-X-F
Over X
F
Track left
Change rein, medium trot
6-7 steps collected trot
Collected trot
3. K-X Half pass right
4. X Circle right 10m
5.* X-G
C
Shoulder-in right
Track right
6. M-X-K
K
Change rein, extended trot
Collected trot
7. (Transitions M and K)
K-A-F Collected trot
8. F-X Half pass left
9. X Circle left 10m
10.* X-G
C
Shoulder-in left
Track right
11.* M
R-S
S
Collected walk
Half circle right 20m in extended walk
Collected walk
12. H
Between G & M
Turn right
Half pirouette right
Proceed collected walk
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13. Between G & H Half pirouette left
Proceed collected walk
M Turn left
14.* (Collected walk) [MR/SHG(M)G(H)GMC]
15. C Collected canter, left lead
16. H-K
K
Medium canter
Collected canter
17. A
D-E
Down centerline
Half pass left
18. E-H
H
Counter canter
Flying change of lead
19. M-F
F
Extended canter
Collected canter
20. (Transitions M and F)
F-A Collected canter
21. A
D-B
Down centerline
Half pass right
22. B-M
M
Counter canter
Flying change of lead
23.* C Circle left 20m, 5-6 strides of very collected canter between quarterlines
24.* H-X-F Change rein, three single flying changes of lead, near first quarterline, near X, and near last quarterline
25. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 2, 5, 10, 11, 14, 23, 24 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF FOURTH LEVEL TEST 2
Introduce: Counter change of hand in trot and canter; tempi changes every fourth stride; working partial pirouettes in canter.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:30 (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 380
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected canter
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
M-B
Track right
Shoulder-in right
3. B-K
K
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
4.* A
D-E
Down centerline
Half pass left
5.* E-G
C
Half pass right
Track left
6. H-E Shoulder-in left
7. E-F
F
Change rein, medium trot
Collected trot
8.* A
K-R
Collected walk
Change rein, extended walk
9.* R
M
Between G & H
Collected walk
Turn left
Half pirouette left
Proceed collected walk
10.* Between G & M Half pirouette rightProceed collected walk
H Turn right
11. (Collected walk) [AK/RMG(H)G(M)GHC]
12. C Collected canter right lead
13. M-F
F
Medium canter
Collected canter
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14. A
D-B
Down centerline
Half pass right
15. B Flying change of lead
16. B-G
C
Half pass left
Track left
17.* H-X
Approaching X
Toward M
On diagonal develop very collected canter
Working pirouette left toward the letter M
Proceed collected canter
18. H-K
K
Extended canter
Collected canter
19.* F-X-H Change rein, three flying changes of lead every fourth stride
20.* M-X
Approaching X
Toward H
On diagonal develop very collected canter
Working pirouette right toward the letter H
Proceed collected canter
21. M Collected trot
22. R-K
K
Change rein, extended trot
Collected trot
23. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17, 19, 20 have coefficients of 2FO
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2019 USEF FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3
Introduce: Tempi changes every third stride; 10m half circle in counter canter; half working pirouettes in canter.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:00
(from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
MAXIMUM PTS: 360
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected canter
Halt, salute
Proceed collected trot
2. C
H-X-F
F
Track left
Change rein, extended trot
Collected trot
3. (Transitions H and F)
F-A Collected trot
4.* A
D-X
Down centerline
Shoulder-in right
5. X-M Half pass right
6. C Halt, rein back 4 steps
Proceed collected trot
7. H-X Half pass left
8.* X-D
A
Shoulder-in left
Turn left
9.* F
P-H
H
Collected walk
Change rein, extended walk
Collected walk
10.* (Collected walk)
(F-P/H-C)
11. C Collected canter right lead
12. R-I
I-S
E
Half circle right 10m
Half circle left 10m
Flying change of lead
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13. V-L
L-P
F
Half circle left 10m
Half circle right 10m
Flying change of lead
14. K-X
X
Half pass right
Flying change of lead
15. X-H
H
Half pass left
Flying change of lead
16. M-X-K
K
K-F
Change rein, extended canter
Collected canter and flying change of lead
Collected canter
17.* F-X On diagonal, developing very collected canter
Before X Working half-pirouette left approximately 3m in diameter Proceed collected canter
Before F Flying change of lead
18.* K-X On diagonal, developing very collected canter
Before X Working half-pirouette right approximately 3m in diameter Proceed collected canter
Before K Flying change of lead
19.* F-X-H Three flying changes of lead every third stride
20. C Collected trot
21. M-F
F
Medium trot
Collected trot
22. A
X
Down centerline
Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in free walk.
*Movements 4, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF DEVELOPING HORSE PRIX ST. GEORGES (For horses 7-9 years of age)
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:30
(from entry at A to final halt)
MAXIMUM PTS: 400
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected canter
Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
2. C
H-E
E
Track left
Shoulder-in left
Turn left
3. B
B-F
Track right
Shoulder-in right
4.* K-X Half pass right
5.* X-H Half pass left
6. M-X-K
K
Extended trot
Collected trot
7.
K-A
(Transitions at M and K)
Collected trot
8. A
A-F
Halt, rein back 4 steps proceed collected walk
Collected walk
9.* F-S
S
Extended walk
Collected walk
10.* S-C Collected walk
11 C Collected canter right lead
12. R-I
I-S
Half circle right 10m
Half circle left 10m
13. E Flying change of lead
14. V-L
L-P
Half circle left 10m
Half circle right 10m
15. F Flying change of lead
16. K-X-M Extended canter
17. M Collected canter and flying change of lead
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18.* H
Before X
Proceed to X
Half pirouette left, returning to the track at H
19. H-C
C
Counter canter
Flying change of lead
20.* M
Before X
Proceed to X
Half pirouette right, returning to the track at M
21. M-C
C
Counter canter
Flying change of lead
22. H-X-F Five flying changes of lead every fourth stride
23. A
D-B
B
Down centerline
Half pass right
Flying change of lead
24. B-G
G
C
Half pass left
Flying change of lead
Track right
25. M-X-K Five flying changes of lead every third stride
26. A
F-X-H
H
Collected trot
Extended trot
Collected trot
27.
H-C-R
(Transitions at A, F and H)
Collected trot
28. R
I
G
Turn right
Turn right
Halt, Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.
*Movements 4, 5, 9, 10, 18, 20 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USEF DEVELOPING HORSE GRAND PRIX (For horses 8-10 years of age)
ARENA SIZE: Standard
AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 6:30
(from entry at A to final halt)
MAXIMUM PTS: 400
*Double Bridle Optional*
1. A
X
Enter collected canter
Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
2. C
M-X-K
Track right
Extended trot
3.
K-A-F
(Transitions at M and K)
Collected trot
4.* F to 2nd quarterline between X&E
Half pass left
5.* 2nd quarter line between E&X to M
Half pass right
6. Between C&H
(C)HI
Develop passage
Passage
7. I Piaffe 10-12 steps, advancing no more than 1m forward Proceed passage
8. Transitions passage-piaffe- passage
9. (I)B Passage
10.* B
B-E
Collected walk
Half circle right 20m in collected walk
11.* EIM
M
Extended walk
Collected walk
12. C Collected canter left lead
13. H-X-F Extended canter
14. F Collected canter and flying change of lead
15.* A Down centerline, 4 half passes to either side of centerline with flying change of lead at each change of direction, the first to the right and fourth to the left of 4 strides and the second and third of 8 strides
G
C
Flying change of lead
Track right
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16. M-X-K Seven flying changes of lead every 2nd stride
17. F-X-H Eleven flying changes of lead every stride
18.* M-X-K
Between M&X
Change rein
Near first quarter line, pirouette right
19. X Flying change of lead
20.* Between X&K Near second quarter line, pirouette left
21. A
F-X-H
Collected trot
Extended trot
22.
H-C-R
(Transitions A, F and H)
Collected trot
23. Between R&B (R)BPL(X)
Develop passage
Passage
24. X Piaffe 10-12 steps, advancing no more than 1m forward Proceed passage
25. (Transitions passage- piaffe-passage)
26. X-G Passage
27. G Halt, salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.
*Movements 4, 5, 10, 11, 15, 18, 20 have coefficients of 2
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2019 USDF TRAINING LEVEL FREESTYLE
Suggested schedule time: 10 minutes per ride
TIME MAXIMUM: 5 minutes. No minimum time.
MAXIMUM PTS: 300
TECHNICAL EXECUTIONNote: Omitted compulsory elements receive a “0”. Judges marks for Technical Execution must be given in half or full points (no tenths). Trot work may be done sitting or rising.
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS & PRELIMINARY MARKS
1. Medium walk (20m continuous)
2. Free walk (20m continuous)
3. 20-meter circle in working trot RIGHT
4. 20-meter circle in working trot LEFT
5. Serpentine in working trot with loops no smaller than 15 meters
6. Stretch forward & downward on a 20-meter trot circle
7. 20-meter circle in working canter RIGHT
8. 20-meter circle in working canter LEFT
9. Transitions
10. Halt with salute on centerline, first and final
11. Rhythm, energy and elasticity
ARTISTIC IMPRESSIONNote: Non-compulsory movements must be rewarded or penalized under Choreography and/or Degree of Difficulty. Judges Marks for Artistic Impression may be given in tenths.
1. Harmony Between Horse and Rider
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
3. Degree of Difficulty
4. Music suitability, cohesiveness, seamlessness
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
TRAINING LEVELForbidden: Any movement or transition found only in tests above the level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed.
Additionally Allowed: Trot-halt-trot, trot-walk-trot, trot-canter-trot (20m minimum of trot).
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2019 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE
Suggested schedule time: 10 minutes per ride
TIME MAXIMUM: 5 minutes. No minimum time.
MAXIMUM PTS: 300
TECHNICAL EXECUTIONNote: Omitted compulsory elements receive a “0”. Judges marks for Technical Execution must be given in half or full points (no tenths). Trot work may be done sitting or rising.
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS & PRELIMINARY MARKS
1. Medium walk (20m continuous)
2. Free walk (20m continuous)
3. 10-meter circle in working trot RIGHT
4. 10-meter circle in working trot LEFT
5. Leg-yield RIGHT in working trot
6. Leg-yield LEFT in working trot
7. Lengthen stride in trot on a straight line
8. 15-meter circle in working canter RIGHT
9. 15-meter circle in working canter LEFT
10. Change of lead through trot RIGHT
11. Change of lead through trot LEFT
12. Lengthen stride in canter on a straight line
13. Halt with salute on centerline, first and final
14. Rhythm, energy and elasticity
ARTISTIC IMPRESSIONNote: Non-compulsory movements must be rewarded or penalized under Choreography and/or Degree of Difficulty. Judges Marks for Artistic Impression may be given in tenths.
1. Harmony Between Horse and Rider
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use ofarena, balance, creativity
3. Degree of Difficulty
4. Music suitability, cohesiveness,seamlessness
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
FIRST LEVELForbidden: Any movement or transition found only in tests above the level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed.
Additionally Allowed: Turn on the forehand (no more than 180 degrees), lengthen trot and/or canter on a curved line, canter serpentine, counter-canter.
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2019 USDF SECOND LEVEL FREESTYLE
Suggested schedule time: 10 minutes per ride
TIME MAXIMUM: 5 minutes. No minimum time.
MAXIMUM PTS: 300
TECHNICAL EXECUTIONNote: Omitted compulsory elements receive a “0”. Judges marks for Technical Execution must be given in half or full points (no tenths). Trot work to be ridden sitting.
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS & PRELIMINARY MARKS
1. Medium walk (20m continuous)
2. Free walk (20m continuous)
3. Shoulder-in RIGHT in collected trot (12m min)
4. Shoulder-in LEFT in collected trot (12m min)
5. Travers RIGHT in collected trot (12m min)
6. Travers LEFT in collected trot (12m min)
7. Medium trot on straight line
8. Simple change of lead RIGHT
9. Simple change of lead LEFT
10. Counter-canter in collected canter RIGHT
11. Counter-canter in collected canter LEFT
12. Medium canter on straight line
13. Rhythm, energy and elasticity
ARTISTIC IMPRESSIONNote: Non-compulsory movements must be rewarded or penalized under Choreography and/or Degree of Difficulty. Judges Marks for Artistic Impression may be given in tenths.
1. Harmony Between Horse and Rider
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
3. Degree of Difficulty
4. Music suitability, cohesiveness,seamlessness
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
SECOND LEVELForbidden: Any movement or transition found only in tests above the level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed.
Additionally Allowed: Half turn on haunches (no more than 180 degrees), renvers, medium trot and/or canter on a curved line.
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2019 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE
Suggested schedule time: 10 minutes per ride
TIME MAXIMUM: 5 minutes. No minimum time.
MAXIMUM PTS: 300
TECHNICAL EXECUTIONNote: Omitted compulsory elements receive a “0”. Judges marks for Technical Execution must be given in half or full points (no tenths). Trot work to be ridden sitting.
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS & PRELIMINARY MARKS
1. Medium walk (20m continuous)
2. Extended walk (20m continuous)
3. Shoulder-in RIGHT in collected trot (12m min.)
4. Shoulder-in LEFT in collected trot (12m min.)
5. Trot half-pass RIGHT in collected trot
6. Trot half-pass LEFT in collected trot
7. Extended trot on straight line
8. Canter half-pass RIGHT in collected canter
9. Canter half-pass LEFT in collected canter
10. Flying change of lead RIGHT
11. Flying change of lead LEFT
12. Extended canter on straight line
13. Halt with salute on centerline, first and final
14. Rhythm, energy and elasticity
ARTISTIC IMPRESSIONNote: Non-compulsory movements must be rewarded or penalized under Choreography and/or Degree of Difficulty. Judges Marks for Artistic Impression may be given in tenths.
1. Harmony Between Horse and Rider
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
3. Degree of Difficulty
4. Music suitability, cohesiveness, seamlessness
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
THIRD LEVELForbidden: Any movement or transition found only in tests above the level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. Additionally Allowed: Walk half-pirouette (no more than 180 degrees), half-pass zig-zag in trot, canter to halt, counter-change of hand in canter (only one change of direction), medium trot and/or canter on a curved line. Flying changes shown in sequence of every five strides or more.
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2019 USEF FOURTH LEVEL FREESTYLE
Suggested schedule time: 10 minutes per ride
TIME MAXIMUM: 5 minutes. No minimum time.
MAXIMUM PTS: 300
TECHNICAL EXECUTIONNote: Omitted compulsory elements receive a “0”. Judges marks for Technical Execution must be given in half or full points (no tenths). Trot work to be ridden sitting.
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS & PRELIMINARY MARKS
1. Collected walk (20m continuous)
2. Extended walk (20m continuous)
3. Shoulder-in RIGHT in collected trot (12m min.)
4. Shoulder-in LEFT in collected trot (12m min.)
5. Trot half-pass RIGHT in collected trot
6. Trot half-pass LEFT in collected trot
7. Extended trot on straight line
8. Canter half-pass RIGHT in collected canter
9. Canter half-pass LEFT in collected canter
10. Flying changes of lead, every 3rd stride (min. 3)
11. Canter working half-pirouette RIGHT
12. Canter working half-pirouette LEFT
13. Extended canter on straight line
14. Halt with salute on centerline, first and final
15. Rhythm, energy, elasticity
ARTISTIC IMPRESSIONNote: Non-compulsory movements must be rewarded or penalized under Choreography and/or Degree of Difficulty. Judges Marks for Artistic Impression may be given in tenths.
1. Harmony Between Horse and Rider
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
3. Degree of Difficulty
4. Music suitability, cohesiveness,seamlessness
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
FOURTH LEVELForbidden: Any movement or transition found only in tests above the level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. Additionally Allowed: Half-pirouettes in canter, half-pass zig-zag in trot and counter-change of hand in canter (only one change of direction), halt to canter, medium trot and/or canter on a curved line.
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FEI DRESSAGE TESTS
ARE AVAILABLE
IN ENGLISH
ONLY TO REMAIN
CONSISTENT WITH
OUR INTERNATIONAL
FEDERATION
ARTICLE E 7.11.9 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF LEVELS/TESTS/
CLASSES PER HORSE PER DAY1. A horse/rider combination may compete in any two, but only two
consecutive levels and a maximum of four tests per day including the freestyle for Introductory, Training and First levels, and three tests per day including the freestyle for Second; Third and Fourth levels and all FEI tests.
2. No horse may compete in more that four tests or rides combined per day, including the freestyle subject to E 7.11.9.1 above.
3. A horse may compete in any two, but only two consecutive levels and a maximum of four tests per day including the freestyle subject to E 7.11.9.1 above.
4. When more than one athlete competes on the same horse, the horse may not compete against itself and may not compete in more than four tests or rides per day including the freestyle if the tests or rides are First level or below and three tests or rides per day at Second level or above. See E 7.11.9.1.
5. Equitation, Materiale and non-EC classes are included in the maximum of four classes per day at First level or below and three classes at Second level or above. See E 7.11.9.1.
6. In-hand classes are exempt from this rule.
Note: When riding FEI tests in EC competitions, FEI Intermediate I and FEI Intermediate II tests are not consecutive levels. FEI Intermediate I is part of the small tour and Intermediate II is part of the Grand Prix division.
Note: For Para Equestrians riding PE tests see Chapter 6 Para Dressage.
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In 1996, the FEI introduced Dressage Tests for Five and Six Year Old Horses at International Level.
In 2006, the FEI introduced the Dressage Tests for Four Year Old Horses, a test which is to be used at EC competitions only.
Basic Ideas: The handiness, basic paces and general impression of the horse as a dressage horse will be judged. Judges should ask whether or not the performance of the horse corresponds to the general idea of a dressage horse; whether the horse is on the correct training path; and whether the horse has the ability to perform dressage at a high level.
Special emphasis has to be made on soft and constant contact, the satisfactory activity of the mouth, and elastic poll in the three basic gaits and in the transitions. The steps and strides must be in rhythm and without tension. Flexion and bending, the harmonious development on both hands and suppleness are important.There must be impulsion, which has to be developed through the hindquarters, leading into a swinging back and a soft and steady contact.
Dressage Tests for Young Horses are as follows:
FEI Dressage Test for 4 Year Old Horses (2005, updated 2017)
(EC-sanctioned competitions only)
FEI Preliminary Dressage Test for 5 Year Old Horses (2004, updated 2017)
FEI Dressage Test for 5 Year Old Horses – Final (2004, updated 2017)
FEI Preliminary Dressage Test for 6 Year Old Horses (2004, updated 2017)
FEI Dressage Test for 6 Year Old Horses – Final (2004, updated 2017)
FEI Preliminary Dressage Test for 7 Year Old Horses (2018)
FEI Final Dressage Test for 7-Year Old Horses (2018)
FEI Grand Prix Test for Young Horses (8-10 Years) (2020)
Permitted Bridles: Ordinary Snaffle Ordinary Snaffle or double bridle for 7-Year Old Horses
All FEI tests are © Fédération Equestre Internationale, and are reprinted with permission.
FEI YOUNG HORSE
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FEI DRESSAGE TEST FOR 4 YEAR OLD HORSES
© 2005 updated 2017 FEI(Not to be included at FEI competitions)
Conducted in rising trot unless otherwise specified. To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle.
Arena size: 20 x 40m or 20 x 60m
AXC Enter in working trot without halt
C Track to the right
CMBFA Working trot
AXC Serpentine 2 loops (touching the long side)
HK Lengthening of steps
KA Working trot
Between A & F Medium walk
FXH Medium walk Let the horse stretch on a long rein
H Retake reins
Between H & C Working trot
CB Working trot
BE Half circle 20 m - sitting trot
Before E Working canter
EHCM Working canter
MF Lengthening of strides
FA Working canter
Between A & K Working trot
KXM Change rein lengthening of steps
M Working trot - sitting
Between M & C Working canter
HM Half circle 20 m working canter
MCH Working canter
HK Lengthening of strides
K Working canter
Between K & A Working trot
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AF Working trot
FK Half circle 20 m
Let the horse stretch on a long rein
K Retake the reins
A Down the centre line
X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk.
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FEI PRELIMINARY DRESSAGE TEST FOR 5 YEAR OLD HORSES
© 2004 updated 2017 FEI
To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle.
Average Time: 5’00 Arena size: 20 x 60m
A Enter in working trot
X Halt – salute, proceed in working trot
C Track to the right
CB Working trot
BX Half circle 10m to the right
XE Half circle 10m to the left
VKAF Collected trot
FXH Medium trot
H Working trot
CA Serpentine 3 loops (touching the long side)
KXM Medium trot
MC Collected trot
C Halt – rein back (one horse length) and immediately Proceed in medium walk
HB Medium walk
BK Medium walk, let the horse stretch on a long rein
K Retake the reins
KA Medium walk
A Working canter left
AFB Working canter
BRSE Medium canter. Through a half circle (20m) between R and S
E Collected canter
KDE Half circle 10m, returning to the track at E
EH Counter canter
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FEI PRELIMINARY DRESSAGE TEST FOR 5 YEAR OLD HORSES
Before H Simple change of leg
ME Change rein
EK Counter canter
K Working trot
KAFP Working trot
PV Half circle 20m, let the horse stretch on a long rein, rising trot
Between V & K Retake the reins
A Down the centre line
X Halt – immobility – salute.
Leave arena at A in walk.
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FEI DRESSAGE TEST FOR 5 YEAR OLD HORSES – FINAL
© 2004 updated 2017 FEI
To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle.
Average Time: 5’00 Arena size: 20 x 60m
A Enter in working trot
X Halt – salute, proceed in working trot
C Track to the left
CA Serpentine 3 loops (touching the long side)
FXH Medium trot
H Collected trot
Before C Medium walk
C Turn on the haunches through walk, proceed collected trot
S Circle 10m
E Turn left
B Turn right
P Circle 10m
KXM Medium trot
MC Collected trot
CH Medium walk
HP Medium walk, let the horse stretch on a long rein
P Retake the reins
PF Medium walk
F Proceed in working canter right
FAK Working canter
KS Medium canter
Between S & H Collected canter
HGE Half circle 10m, return to the track at E
VP Half circle 20m, counter canter
PR Counter canter
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FEI DRESSAGE TEST FOR 5 YEAR OLD HORSES – FINAL
R Simple change of leg
RCH Collected canter
HK Medium canter
K Collected canter
FE Change rein
SR Half circle 20m, counter canter
RP Counter canter
P Simple change of leg
PFA Collected canter
A Working trot
VP Half circle 20m, let the horse gradually stretch on a long rein, sitting trot
Between P & F Retake the reins
A Down the centre line
X Halt – immobility – salute
Leave arena at A in walk.
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FEI PRELIMINARY DRESSAGE TEST FOR 6 YEAR OLD HORSES
© 2004 updated 2017 FEI
To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle.
Average Time: 5’00 Arena size: 20 x 60m
A Enter in working trot
X Halt – salute, proceed in working trot
C Track to the left
EX Half circle 10m to the left
XB Half circle 10m to the right
BFAK Working trot
KXM Medium trot
MCH Collected trot
SV Shoulder-in to the left
VL Half circle 10m
LS Half-pass to the left
SHCM Collected trot
RP Shoulder-in to the right
PL Half circle 10m
LR Half-pass to the right
RMCH Collected trot
HXF Extended trot
FA Collected trot
A Halt - rein back 4 – 5 steps and proceed in medium walk
KLB Medium walk
BIH Extended walk
HC Medium walk
C Proceed in collected canter right
PV Half circle 20m and give and retake the reins for a few strides*
VE Collected canter
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EIM Change rein
Near I Flying change
MCH Collected canter
HEK Extended canter
KAF Collected canter
FLE Change rein
Near L Flying change
ESRB Medium canter, between S and R half circle 20m
BFA Collected canter
Before A Collected trot
A Down the centre line
X Halt – immobility – salute.
Leave arena at A in walk.* The head of the horse should remain in a steady position.
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To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle.
Average Time: 5’15 Arena size: 20 x 60m
A Enter in working trot
X Halt – salute, proceed in working trot
C Track to the right
RK Medium trot
KAF Collected trot
FB Shoulder-in to the left
B Circle 10m
BG Half-pass to the left
C Track to the left
HXF Medium trot
FAK Collected trot
KE Shoulder-in to the right
E Circle 10 m
EG Half-pass to the right
Before C Medium walk
CM Medium walk
MEV Extended walk
Before V Medium walk
V Turn left
Between L & P Collect to half-pirouette – half-pirouette to the left – medium walk
Between L & V Collect to half-pirouette – half-pirouette to the right – medium walk
L Collected canter right
P (FAK) Turn to the right
KVPF Medium canter, between V & P half circle 20m
FAK Collected canter
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KLB Change rein
L Flying change
BMCH Collected canter
HIB Change rein
I Flying change
BF Collected canter
FDB Half circle 10m, returning to the track at B
Between R & M Flying change
MCH Collected canter
HEV Extended canter
V Collected canter
KDE Half circle 10m, returning to the track at E
Between S & H Flying change
CM Collected trot
MXK Extended trot
K Collected trot
A Down the centre line
X Halt – immobility – salute.
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© 2016 Updated 2018 FEI
To be ridden in a snaffle or double bridle.
Average Time: 4’45 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 280
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
3. Transitions at M and K KA The collected trot
4. A Down the centre line DE Half pass to the left
5. E Volte right (8 m Ø)
6. EH Shoulder-in right HC Collected trot
7. CM Collected walk M Turn right H Turn left
8. HSP Extended walk
9. Between P&F Collected walk and proceed in collected trot FA Collected trot
10. A Down the centre line DB Half pass to the right
11. B Volte left (8 m Ø)
12. BM Shoulder-in left MC Collected trot
13. C Proceed in collected canter left CH Collected canter
14. HK Medium canter KAF Collected canter
15. F(X) Proceed towards X in collected canter Between F&X Half pirouette to the left (Working pirouette with a radius approx. 1 - 3m allowed)
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16. F Flying change of leg FAK Collected canter
17. KX Half-pass to the right X Down the center line I Flying change C Turn left
18. HP On the short diagonal 3 flying changes every 4th stride PFAK Collected canter
19. K(X) Proceed towards X in collected canter Between K&X Half pirouette to the right (Working pirouette with a radius approx. 1 - 3m allowed)
20. K Flying change of leg KAF Collected canter
21. FX Half-pass to the left X Down the center line I Flying change C Turn right
22. MXK Extended canter
23. K Collected canter and flying change of leg
24. A Down centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.
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To be ridden in a snaffle or double bridle.
Average Time: 5’15 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 280
1. AX Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HXF Medium trot F Collected trot
3. Transitions at H and F FAK The collected trot
4. KE Shoulder-in right
5. EX Half volte right (10 m Ø) XB Half volte left (10 m Ø)
6. BG Half pass to the left G On centre line C Track to the right
7. RS Half circle right (20 m Ø) Let the horse stretch on a long rein SHCM Collected trot Between S & H Retake the reins
8. MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
9. Transitions at M and K KAF The collected trot
10. FB Shoulder-in left
11. BX Half volte left (10 m Ø) XE Half volte right (10 m Ø)
12. EG Half pass to the right G On centre line
13. Before C Medium walk C Track to the left CH Medium walk
14. HIB Extended walk
15. BPL(V) Collected walk
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16. Between L&V Half pirouette to the right L(P) Proceed in collected walk
17. Between L&P Half pirouette to the left L(V) Proceed in collected walk
18. Between L&V Proceed in collected canter left VKA Collected canter
19. A Down the centre line DE Half pass to the left E Flying change of leg
20. EG Half pass to the right C Track to the right
21. MXK Extended canter
22. K Collected canter and flying change of leg KAF Collected canter
23. F(X) Proceed towards X in collected canter Between F&X Half pirouette to the left (Working pirouette with a radius approx. 1 - 3m allowed)
24. FA Counter canter A Flying change of leg AK Collected canter
25. K(X) Proceed towards X in collected canter Between K&X Half pirouette to the right (Working pirouette with a radius approx. 1 - 3m allowed)
26. KA Counter canter A Flying change of leg AF Collected canter
27. FS On the short diagonal 3 flying changes every 4th stride
28. SR Half circle right (20m diameter) Give and retake the reins for 3 canterstrides
29. RK On the short diagonal 3 flying changes every 3rd stride KA Collected canter
30. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.
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FEI DEVELOPING GRAND PRIX TEST FOR YOUNG HORSES (8-10 YEARS)
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To be ridden in a snaffle or double bridle.
Average Time: 6’00 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 380
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
3. Transitions at M and K KAF The collected trot
4. Between F & P Transition to passage
5. P(V) Half circle in passage (20 m Ø)
6. When crossing the centre line Piaffe 8 to 10 steps
7. When crossing the centre line Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
8. From centre line to V, on circle line Passage VA Collected trot
9.* A Down the centre line DG 3 half-passes, 5 m to either side of the centre line, beginning and ending to the left C Track to the left
10. HP Medium trot
11. PFD Passage
12. D Piaffe 8 to 10 steps
13. D Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
14. DKV Passage
15.* VXR Extended walk
16.* RHC Collected walk
17. C Proceed in collected canter right CM Collected canter
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18. MXK Extended canter
19. K Collected canter Flying change of leg KAFP Collected canter
20. PX Half-pass to the left X Down the centre line
21.* I Pirouette to the left C Track to the left
22. HXF On the diagonal 9 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride FAKV Collected canter
23. VX Half-pass to the right X Down the centre line
24.* I Pirouette to the right C Track to the right
25. MXK On the diagonal 15 flying changes of leg every stride
26. A Down the centre line DL Collected trot
27. LX Passage
28. X Piaffe 8 to 10 steps
29. X Transitions passage - piaffe -passage
30. XG Passage
31. G Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.*Movements 9, 15, 16, 21 and 24 have co-efficients of 2.
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2020 NORTH AMERICAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) presented by Gotham North will be held at:
Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Mich from August 4-9, 2020.
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FEI PONIESThe Dressage Tests for Ponies are as follows:
FEI Preliminary Competition Test - Ponies (2012 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test 360Coefficients: Movements 5, 11, 15, 23, 26; Collective mark
FEI Team Competition Test - Ponies (2012 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test 350Coefficients: Movements 5, 10, 14, 25, 27; Collective mark
FEI Individual Competition Test - Ponies (2012 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test 370Coefficient: Movements 5,6, 14, 15, 23, 25; Collective marks
Permitted Bridles:Ordinary snaffle
Minimum age of pony:Six Years
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FEI – PONIES PRELIMINARY COMPETITION TEST
© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 360
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Medium trot KAF Collected trot
3. FB Shoulder-in left
4. B Volte left (8 m Ø)
5.* BG Half-pass to the left G On centre line C Track to the left
6. HXF Extended trot F Collected trot
7. Transitions at H and F FA The collected trot
8. A Halt - immobility Rein back 4 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot
9. KE Shoulder-in right
10. E Volte right (8 m Ø)
11.* EG Half-pass to the right G On centre line C Track to the right
12. Between C&M [Medium walk] M [Turn right] Between G&H Collected walk and half pirouette to the right, proceed in medium walk
13. Between G&M Collected walk and half pirouette to the left, proceed in medium walk up to H
14. The medium walk from the transition between C and M up to the transition to extended walk at H
15.* HSXP Extended walk
16. PFA Medium walk
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17. A Proceed in collected canter right AV Collected canter
18. V Volte right (8 m Ø) VE Collected canter
19. E Turn right X Simple change of leg B Track to the left
20. R Volte left (8 m Ø) RMCH Collected canter
21. HP Medium canter P Collected canter
22. PFA Counter canter
23.* A Simple change of leg
24. AKV Collected canter VR Medium canter R Collected canter
25. RMC Counter canter
26.* C Simple change of leg
27. HK Extended canter K Collected canter
28. Transitions at H and K KA Collected canter
29. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.*Movements 5, 11, 15, 23, and 26 have coefficients of 2.
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© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’20 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 350
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right RK Medium trot KAF Collected trot
3. FB Shoulder-in left
4. BX Half volte left (10 m Ø) XE Half volte right (10 m Ø)
5.* EG Half-pass to the right G On centre line C Track to the right
6. Between C&M Medium walk M Turn right
7. Between G&H [Collected walk] Half pirouette to the right, proceed in medium walk
8. Between G&M [Collected walk] Half pirouette to the left, proceed in medium walk GHS [Medium walk]
9. The medium walk from G up to the transition into extended walk at S
10.* SP Extended walk
11. PF Medium walk F Proceed in collected trot FAK Collected trot
12. KE Shoulder-in right
13. EX Half volte right (10 m Ø) XB Half volte left (10 m Ø)
14.* BG Half-pass to the left G On centre line C Track to the left
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15. HXF Extended trot F Collected trot
16. FA Transitions at H and F The collected trot
17. A Halt – immobility Rein back 5 steps and immediately proceed in collected canter AK Collected canter
18. KH Extended canter H Collected canter
19. Transitions at K and H
20. HG Half volte (10 m Ø) return to the track at S SEVKA Counter canter
21. A Simple change of leg AF Collected canter
22. FLE Collected canter Between F & E give and retake the reins for 3 canterstrides
23. ESHC Counter canter
24. C Simple change of leg CMR Collected canter
25.* RI Half volte right (10 m Ø) I Simple change of leg IS Half volte left (10 m Ø)
26. SV Medium canter V Collected canter
27.* VL Half volte left (10 m Ø) L Simple change of leg LP Half volte right (10 m Ø) PFA Collected canter
28. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein. *Movements 5, 10, 14, 25 and 27 have coefficients of 2.
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© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’20 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 370
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HB Medium trot B Collected trot
3. B Volte (8 m Ø)
4. BF Shoulder-in right FA Collected trot
5.* A Down the centre line DB Half pass to the right
6.* BG Half pass to the left G On centre line C Track to the right
7. ME Medium trot E Collected trot
8. E Volte (8 m Ø)
9. EK Shoulder-in left KA Collected trot
10. A Halt – immobility Rein back 5 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot AF Collected trot
11. FXH Extended trot H Collected trot
12. Transitions at F and H HC Collected trot
13. CM(G) [Medium walk] Before G Collected walk G Half pirouette to the right, proceed in medium walk up to M
14.* The medium walk from the transition at C up to the transition to extended walk at M
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15.* MRXV Extended walk
16. V Medium walk Between V&K Proceed in collected canter KA Collected canter
17. AX Serpentine with two loops, the 1st loop in true canter, the 2nd loop in counter canter
18. X Simple change of leg from counter canter to counter canter
19. XC Serpentine with two loops, the 1st loop in counter canter, the 2nd loop in true canter
20. CM Collected canter MV Medium canter VK Collected canter (counter canter)
21. K Simple change of leg KA Collected canter
22. A Down the centre line L Volte left (8 m Ø)
23.* LX Collected canter X Simple change of leg XI Collected canter
24. I Volte right (8 m Ø)
25.* IG Collected canter G Simple change of leg C Track to the left
26. HP Extended canter P Collected canter
27. Transitions at H and P PF Counter canter
28. F Collected trot A Down the centre line DI Medium trot IG Collected trot
29. G Halt – immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein. *Movements 5, 6, 14, 15, 23 and 25 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI CHILDRENThe Dressage Tests for Children are as follows:
FEI Preliminary Competition Test A - Children (2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test 220Coefficient: Movement 6, 8, 12; Collective mark
FEI Preliminary Competition Test B - Children (2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test 300Coefficient: Movement 3, 4, 10, 12, 18, 21; Collective mark
FEI Team Competition Test - Children (2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test 270Coefficient: Movement 5, 6, 7, 9, 15, 17; Collective mark
FEI Individual Competition Test - Children (2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test 290Coefficient: Movement 3, 5, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19; Collective mark
Permitted Bridles:Ordinary snaffle
Minimum age of horse:Six Years
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Average Time: 3’30 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 220
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt - immobility - salute
2. X Proceed in working trot XC Working trot
3. C Track to the right CMR Working trot
4. RXV Change rein on the short diagonal
5. VKA Working trot
6.* AC Serpentine four loops
7. Between C & M Proceed in working canter MRB Working canter
8.* B Circle (15 m Ø) BPFAK Working canter
9. KXM On the diagonal, at X working trot
10. MC Between M and C working canter
11. CHSE Working canter
12.* E Circle (15 m Ø) EVKA Working canter
13. A Working trot AF Working trot
14. F Medium walk FV Medium walk
15. VP Half circle in medium walk (20 m Ø)
16. P Proceed in working trot PFA Working trot
17. A Down the centre line X Halt – immobility – salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.*Movements 6, 8 and 12 have co-efficients of 2.
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FEI – CHILDREN PRELIMINARY COMPETITION TEST B
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Average Time: 3’50 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 300
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt - immobility - salute
2. X Proceed in working trot XC Working trot
3.* C Track to the left HS Working trot SI Half volte left (10 m Ø) IR Half volte right (10 m Ø) RBP Working trot
4.* PL Half volte right (10 m Ø) LV Half volte left (10 m Ø) VKAF Working trot
5. FH Lengthening of steps H Working trot
6. Transitions at F and H HC Working trot
7. C Medium walk CMSE Medium walk
8. E Proceed in working trot EVK Working trot
9. K Proceed in working canter KAF Working canter
10.* FP Collected canter PV Half circle (20 m Ø) Between P & V give and retake the reins for 3 canter strides VK Collected canter
11. KD Half volte (10 m Ø) returning to the track at E
12.* EHC Counter canter
13. CM Medium walk
14. M Proceed in collected canter MR Collected canter
15. RBF Lengthening of strides F Collected canter
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16. Transitions at R and F FAK Collected canter
17. KLB Collected canter
18.* BRMC Counter canter
19. C Transition to medium walk
20. CHRB Medium walk
21.* B Proceed in working trot PVP Working trot (rising trot) Circle (20 m Ø) VP Let the horse stretch on a long rein PF Sitting trot and retake the reins FA Working trot
22. A Down the centre line X Halt – immobility – salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein. *Movements 3, 4, 10, 12, 18 and 21 have co-efficients of 2.
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Average Time: 3’55 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 270
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt - immobility - salute
2. X Proceed in working trot XC Working trot
3. C Track to the right MV Medium trot V Working trot
4. Transitions at M and V VK Working trot
5.* KD Half volte (10m Ø) DE Leg-yielding ES Working trot
6.* SR Half circle (20 m Ø), give and retake the reins for 3-4 steps RBPF Working trot
7.* FD Half volte (10m Ø) DB Leg-yielding BR Working trot
8. R Medium walk RS Half circle (20 m Ø)
9.* S(E) [Medium walk] Between S & E Turn on the haunches Proceed in medium walk
10. SH Medium walk
11. H Proceed in working canter HCM Working canter
12. MRBPF Medium canter F Collected canter
13. Transitions at M and F FAK Collected canter
14. KXH One loop of 10 m HCMR Collected canter
15.* RX[V] On the short diagonal X Simple change of leg XVKAF Collected canter
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16. FXM One loop of 10 m MCH Collected canter
17.* HSEX Collected canter X Simple change of leg XBP Collected canter
18. P Working trot PFA Working trot
19. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute X Halt - immobility - salute
Lea ve arena at A in walk on a long rein. *Movements 5, 6, 7, 9, 15 and 17 have co-efficients of 2.
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Average Time: 3’50 Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 280
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt - immobility - salute
2. X Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
3.* C Track to the left HSE Shoulder-in left
4. EX Half volte left (10m Ø) XB Half volte right (10m Ø)
5.* BPF Shoulder-in right FAK Collected trot
6. KXM Medium trot M Collected trot
7. Transitions at K and M MC Collected trot
8. CHG Medium walk
9.* Between G and M Turn on the haunches to the left, proceed in medium walk
10.* Between G and H Turn on the haunches to the right, proceed in medium walk
11. GMC Medium walk
12. C Proceed in collected canter CH Collected canter
13. HEK Medium canter K Collected canter
14. Transitions at H & K KA Collected canter
15. AX Serpentine with two loops, the 1st loop in true canter, the 2nd loop in counter canter
16.* X Simple change of leg from counter canter to counter canter
17. XC Serpentine with two loops, the 1st loop in counter canter, the 2nd loop in true canter CMR Collected canter
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18.* RI Half volte right (10 m Ø) I Simple change of leg IS Half volte left (10 m Ø) SE Collected canter
19.* E Working trot VPV Circle (20 m Ø) VP Let the horse stretch on a long rein PV Retake the reins VKA Working trot
20. A Down the centre line X Halt – immobility – salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein*Movement 3, 5, 9, 10, 16, 18 and 19 have a coefficient of 2.
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2019 INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR – TINA IRWIN
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The Dressage Tests for Juniors are as follows:
FEI Preliminary Competition Test - Juniors (2009 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test 300Coefficients: Movements 4, 7, 11, and collective mark
FEI Team Competition Test - Juniors (2009 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test 330Coefficients: Movements 4, 8, 14, and collective mark
FEI Individual Competition Test - Juniors (2009 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test 340Coefficients: Movements 5, 11, 14, and collective mark
Permitted Bridles:Either snaffle or double bridle may be used in the FEI Junior Preliminary test. Double bridle must be used for both the FEI Junior Team and Individual tests.
Minimum age of horse:Six Years
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© 2009 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 4’45 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 300
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left S Volte left (10 m Ø)
3. SV Shoulder-in left
4.* VL Half volte left (10 m Ø) LS Half pass to the left H Turn right
5. M M turn right R Volte right (10 m Ø)
6. RP Shoulder-in right
7.* PL Half volte right (10 m Ø) LR Half pass to the right
8. RMCH Collected trot HP Medium trot P Collected trot
9. Transitions at H and P PF The collected trot
10. F Medium walk FAK Medium walk
11.* KR Extended walk
12. R Collected walk RMC Collected walk
13. C Proceed in collected canter left CS Collected canter
14. SK Medium canter K Collected Canter KA Collected canter
15. A Down the centre line DE Half-pass to the left
16. ESHC Counter canter
17. C Simple change of leg
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18. MF Extended canter F Collected canter
19. Transitions at M and F FA The collected canter
20. A Down the centre line DB Half-pass to the right
21. BRMC Counter canter
22. C Simple change of leg
23. HB Collected canter with flying change of leg at I
24. BK Collected canter with flying change of leg at L
25. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.*Movements 4, 7 and 11 have coefficients of 2.
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Average Time: 5’40 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 330
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right R Volte right (10 m Ø)
3. RP Shoulder-in right
4.* PL Half volte right (10 m Ø) LR Half pass to the right
5. M Turn left G Halt - immobility Rein back 4 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot H Turn left
6. SF Medium trot F Collected trot FA Collected trot
7. A Medium walk AKV Medium walk
8.* VR Extended walk
9. RMG [Collected walk] Between G & H Half pirouette to the left
10. Between G & M Half pirouette to the right
11. The collected walk R-M-G-(H)-G-(M)-G
12. G Proceed in collected trot H Turn left S Volte left (10 m Ø)
13. SV Shoulder-in left
14.* VL Half volte left (10 m Ø) LS Half pass to the left SHCM Collected trot
15. MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
16. Transitions at M and K KA The collected trot
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17. A Proceed in collected canter left
18. AFP [Collected canter] P [Turn left] L Flying change of leg V [Turn right]
19. The collected canter A-F-P-V-E
20. EG Half pass to the right C Track to the right
21. ME Collected canter with flying change of leg at I
22. EF Collected canter with flying change of leg at L
23. AKV [Collected canter] V [Turn right] L Flying change of leg P [Turn left]
24. The collected canter A-K-V-P-B
25. BG Half pass to the left C Track to the left
26. HK Extended canter K Collected canter
27. Transitions at H and K KA The collected canter
28. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein*Movements 4, 8 and 14 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI – JUNIORS INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION TEST
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Average Time: 5’15 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 340
1. AX Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HXF Medium trot F Collected trot FAK Collected trot
3. KE Shoulder-in right
4. EX Half volte right (10 m Ø) XB Half volte left (10 m Ø)
5.* BG Half pass to the left G On centre line C Track to the right
6. RS Half circle right (20 m Ø) Let the horse stretch on a long rein SHCM Collected trot Between S & H Retake the reins
7. MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
8. Transitions at M and K KAF The collected trot
9. FB Shoulder-in left
10. BX Half volte left (10 m Ø) XE Half volte right (10 m Ø)
11.* EG Half pass to the right G On centre line
12. Before C [Collected walk] C [Track to the left] H [Turn left] G Half pirouette to the left GH [Collected walk]
13. The collected walk C-H-G-H
14.* HB Extended walk
15. B Collected trot BPL Collected walk
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16. L Half pirouette to the right L(P) Collected walk
17. Before P Proceed in collected canter right PFAK Collected canter
18. KX Half pass to the right X Down the centre line
19. I Flying change of leg C Track to the left
20. HP Medium canter P Collected canter
21. PF Counter canter
22. F Flying change of leg
23. FD Half volte right (10 m Ø) D Down the centre line Between D&L Simple change of leg LV Half volte left (10 m Ø) VKAF Collected canter
24. FX Half pass to the left X Down the centre line
25. I Flying change of leg C Track to the right
26. MV Extended canter V Collected canter
27. V Collected canter VK Counter canter
28. K Flying change of leg KA Collected canter
29. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long reinMovements 5, 11 and 14 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI YOUNG RIDERSThe Dressage Tests for Young Riders are as follows:
FEI Preliminary Competition Test – Young Riders (2009 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 320Coefficients: Movements 4, 7, 8, 10, 15, 19, and collective mark
FEI Team Competition Test Young Riders (2009 updated 2018) - Prix St. Georges*Please refer to page 124 — Prix St. Georges Test 2015.
FEI Individual Competition Test – Young Riders (2009 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 340Coefficients: Movements 4, 10, 14, 20, 22, and collective marks 3 & 4
FEI Grand Prix for Young Riders 16-25 (2009 updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 390Coefficients: Movements 4, 15, 16, 21, 24, 25, and collective mark
Permitted Bridles:Double bridle*
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Average Time: 4’45 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 320
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
3. Transitions at M and K KA The collected trot
4.* A Down the centre line DE Half pass to the left
5. E Volte right (8 m Ø)
6. EH Shoulder-in right HC Collected trot
7.* C Collected walk CM Collected walk M Turn right H Turn left
8.* HB(P) Extended walk
9. Before P Collected walk P Proceed in collected trot PA Collected trot
10.* A Down the centre line DB Half pass to the right
11. B Volte left (8 m Ø)
12. BM Shoulder-in left MC Collected trot
13. C Proceed in collected canter left CH Collected canter
14. HK Medium canter K Collected canter KAF Collected canter
15.* F Proceed towards X in collected canter Between F&X Half pirouette to the left
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16. F Flying change of leg FAK Collected canter
17. KX Half-pass to the right X Down the center line I Flying change C Turn left
18. HXF On the diagonal 5 flying changes every 4th stride
19.* FAK Collected canter K Proceed towards X in collected canter Between K&X Half pirouette to the right
20. K Flying change of leg KAF Collected canter
21. FX Half-pass to the left X Down the center line I Flying change C Turn right
22. MXK Extended canter
23. K Collected canter and flying change of leg KA Collected canter
24. A Down centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein *Movements 4, 7, 8, 10, 15 and 19 have coefficients of 2.
FEI YOUNG RIDERS TEAM COMPETITION TEST Please refer to page 124 – Prix St. Georges test (2009 updated 2018)
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Average Time: 5’15 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 340
1. AX Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HE Shoulder-in left E Turn left
3. B Turn right BF Shoulder-in right
4.* A Down the centre line DB Half pass to the right
5. B Volte left (8 m Ø)
6. BH Medium trot H Collected trot HC Collected trot
7. C Halt - immobility Rein back 5 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot
8. MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
9 Transitions at M and K KA The collected trot
10.* A Down the centre line DE Half pass to the left
11. E Volte right (8 m Ø)
12. EM Medium trot M Collected trot MC Collected trot
13. C Medium walk CH Medium walk
14.* HB Extended walk
15. B Collected walk BPL Collected walk
16. L Proceed in collected canter left LVKA Collected canter
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17. A Down the centre line DE Half pass to the left E Flying change of leg
18. EG Half pass to the right G On centre line C Track to the right
19. MXK On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 4th stride KAF Collected canter
20*. FX Collected canter X Half pirouette to the left XF Collected canter
21. FA Counter canter A Flying change of leg
22.* KX Collected canter X Half pirouette to the right XK Collected canter
23. KA Counter canter A Flying change of leg
24. FXH On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 3rd stride HCM Collected canter
25. MXK Extended canter
26. K Collected canter and flying change of leg KA Collected canter
27. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein*Movements 4, 10, 14, 20 and 22 have coefficients of 2.
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Average Time: 6’00 Arena size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 390
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility- salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Extended trot KA Collected trot
3. Transitions at M and K
4.* A Down the centre line Between D&G 4 half-passes, 5 m to either side of the centre line, beginning to the left ending to the right C Track to the right
5. CMR Collected trot R Transition to passage
6. RI Half volte right in passage (10 m Ø)
7. I Piaffe 8 to 10 steps
8. I Transitions passage – piaffe – passage
9. IS Half volte left in passage (10 m Ø)
10. SP Medium trot
11. PFD Passage
12. D Piaffe 8 to 10 steps
13. D Transitions passage – piaffe – passage
14. DKV Passage
15.* VXR Extended walk
16.* RHC Collected walk
17. C Proceed in collected canter right CM Collected canter
18. MXK Extended canter
19. K Collected canter Flying change of leg KAFP Collected canter
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20. PX Half-pass to the left X Down the centre line
21.* I Pirouette to the left C Track to the left
22. HXF On the diagonal 9 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride FAKV Collected canter
23 . VX Half-pass to the right X Down the centre line
24.* I Pirouette to the right C Track to the right
25.* MXK On the diagonal 15 flying changes of leg every stride
26. A Down the centre line DL Collected trot
27. LX Passage
28. X Piaffe 8 to 10 steps
29. X Transitions passage – piaffe – passage
30. XG Passage
31. G Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein *Movements 4, 15, 16, 21, 24 and 25 have a coefficient of 2.
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Equestrian Canada Introductory through Fourth Level tests as well as the Developing Horse Tests are © 2019 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) and United States Dressage Federation (USDF). For use in Canada. Reprinted with the permission of USEF and USDF. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. Neither USDF nor USEF is responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner. FEI level tests are © Fédération Equestre Internationale, and are reprinted with permission of the FEI. Printed in Canada
FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES (2009 Updated 2018)This test represents the medium stage of training. It comprises exercises to show the horse’s submission to all the demands of the execution of classical equitation and a standard of physical and mental balance and development which will enable him to carry them out with harmony, lightness and ease. (FEI Rules for Dressage, 22nd edition, Article 421.2)
Scoring: Maximum points for test: 340Coefficients: Movements 5, 10, 13, 14, 18, 20 and collective mark
FEI INTERMEDIATE I (2020)
The object of this test is to lead horses on, progressively and without harm to their mind and body, from the correct execution of Prix St Georges to the more de-manding exercises of the Intermediate A and B Competition (FEI Rules for Dres-sage)
Scoring: Maximum points for test: 340Coefficients: Movements 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18, 20 and collective mark
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Equestrian Canada Introductory through Fourth Level tests as well as the Developing Horse Tests are © 2019 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) and United States Dressage Federation (USDF). For use in Canada. Reprinted with the permission of USEF and USDF. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. Neither USDF nor USEF is responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner. FEI level tests are © Fédération Equestre Internationale, and are reprinted with permission of the FEI. Printed in Canada
FEI INTERMEDIATE A (2009 Updated 2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 340Coefficients: Movements 4, 9, 10, 18, 22, and collective mark
FEI INTERMEDIATE B (2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 400Coefficients: Movements 4, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, and collective mark
FEI INTERMEDIATE II (2014 Updated 2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 340Coefficients: Movements 3, 12, 13, 17, 21, and collective mark
FEI GRAND PRIX (ED. 2009, REV. 2014 Updated 2020)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 460Coefficients: Movements 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, and collective mark
FEI GRAND PRIX SPECIAL (2009, REV. 2014 Updated 2018)Scoring: Maximum points for test: 470Coefficients: Movements 3, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 27, 29, 33, and collective mark
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Average Time: 5’50 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 340
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Medium trot K Collected trot KAF Collected trot
3. FB Shoulder-in left
4. B Volte left (8 m)
5.* BG Half-pass to the left G On centre line C Track to the left
6. HXF Extended trot F Collected trot
7. Transitions at H and F FAK The collected trot
8. KE Shoulder-in right
9. E Volte right (8 m Ø)
10.* EG Half-pass to the right G On centre line
11. Before C [Collected walk] C [Track to the left] H [Turn left] Between G&M Half pirouette to the left
12. Between G&H Half pirouette to the right GM [Collected walk]
13.* The collected walk C-H-G-(M)-G-(H)-G-M
14.* MRXV(K) Extended walk
15. Before K Collected walk K Proceed in collected canter left KAF Collected canter
16. FX Half-pass to the left X Flying change of leg
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17. XM Half-pass to the right M Flying change of leg MCH Collected canter
18.* H Proceed towards X in collected canter Between H&X Half pirouette to the left
19. HC Counter canter C Flying change of leg
20.* M Proceed towards X in collected canter Between M&X Half pirouette to the right
21. MC Counter canter C Flying change of leg
22. HXF On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 4th stride FAK Collected canter
23. KXM On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 3rd stride MCH Collected canter
24. HXF Extended canter
25. F Collected canter and flying change of leg FA Collected canter
26. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein*Movements 5, 10, 13, 14, 18 and 20 have coefficients of 2.
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Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 340
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt – immobility – salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HXF Extended trot F Collected trot FA Collected trot
3. A Down the centre line DX Shoulder-in right
4. X Volte right (8 m Ø)
5.* XM Half-pass to the right MC Collected trot
6. C Halt - immobility Rein back 5 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot
7.* HX Half-pass to the left
8. X Volte left (8 m Ø)
9. XD Shoulder-in left D On centre line A Track to the right
10. KR Medium trot
11.* R Collected walk RMGH Collected walk
12.* HB(P) Extended walk
13. Before P Collected walk P Proceed in collected canter right PFA Collected canter
14.* A Down the centre line Between D & G 3 half-passes 5 m to either side of the centre line with flying change of leg at each change of direction starting and ending to the right G Flying change of leg C Track to the left
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15. HXF Extended canter
16. F Collected canter and flying change of leg FAK Collected canter
17. KXM On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 3rd stride MCH Collected canter
18.* H(B) On the diagonal I Pirouette to the left
19. B Flying change of leg Before & after B Collected canter
20.* B(K) On the diagonal L Pirouette to the right
21. K Flying change of leg KAF Collected canter
22. FXH On the diagonal 7 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride HC Collected canter
23. C Collected trot CM Collected trot
24. MXK Extended trot K Collected trot KA The collected trot
25. A Down the centre line X Halt - immobility – salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.* Movements 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18 and 20 have co-efficients of 2.
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FEI INTERMEDIATE A
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Average Time: 5’10 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 340
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HXF Extended trot F Collected trot
3. Transitions at H and F FA Collected trot
4.* A Down the centre line DG 3 half-passes, 5 m to either side of the centre line, beginning and ending to the right C Track to the left CHS Collected trot
5. SR Half circle (20 m Ø) Between centre line and R Transition to passage
6. RMC Passage
7. C Piaffe 7-10 steps (half steps 2 m forward allowed) [Proceed in collected trot]
8. Transitions walk - piaffe - trot (C)HS The collected trot
9.* SXP Extended walk
10.* P Collected walk PF(A) Collected walk
11. On approaching A Piaffe, 7-10 steps (half steps 2 m forward allowed) [Proceed in collected trot]
12. Transitions walk - piaffe - trot (A)K The collected trot
13. KXM Extended trot M Collected trot
14. Transitions at K and M MC Collected trot
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15. C Proceed in collected canter left CH Collected canter
16. HXF Extended canter F Collected canter and flying change of leg FA Collected canter
17. A Down the centre line DP Half-pass to the right Between P & B Flying change of leg
18.* BIH On the short diagonal I Pirouette to the left
19. H Flying change of leg HCM Collected canter
20. MXK 7 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride KA Collected canter
21. A Down the centre line DV Half-pass to the left Between V & E Flying change of leg
22.* EIM On the short diagonal I Pirouette to the right
23. M Flying change of leg MCH Collected canter
24. HXF 7 flying changes of leg every stride FA Collected canter
25. A Down the centre line D Collected trot L Transition to passage
26. LI Passage
27. IG Collected trot G Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.* Movements 4, 9, 10, 18 and 22 have co-efficients of 2.
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Average Time: 5’45 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 370
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
3. Transitions at M and K KAF Collected trot
4.* Starting between F& P to S Half-pass to the left S Collected trot
5. Between S & H Transition to passage
6. Between S & H to C Passage
7.* C Piaffe 7-10 steps (half steps 2 m forward allowed)
8. C Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
9. (C)M Passage
10.* M Collected trot Starting between M & R to V Half pass to the right VKA Collected trot
11. AFL Passage
12.* L Piaffe 7-10 steps (half steps 2 m forward allowed)
13. L Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
14. LE Passage
15.* EIM Extended walk
16.* MCHG Collected walk
17. G Halt - immobility Rein back 4 steps and immediately proceed in collected canter GMR Collected canter
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18. RK On thediagonal 7 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride KA Collected canter
19.* A Down the centre line Between D & G 4 half-passes to either side of centre line with flying change of leg at each change of direction, the first half-pass to the left and the last to the right of 4 strides, the others of 8 strides C Track to the right
20. MXK Extended canter Collected canter and flying change of leg KAFP Collected canter
21. PH On the diagonal 9 flying changes of leg every stride HCM Collected canter
22.* MIE On the short diagonal I Pirouette to the right
23. E Flying change of leg Before & after E Collected canter
24.* ELF On the short diagonal L Pirouette to the left
25. F Flying change of leg Before & after F Collected canter
26. A Down the centre line X Halt – immobility – salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.*Movements 4, 7, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22 and 24 have co-efficients of 2.
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Average Time: 5’25 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60 m MAXIMUM PTS: 340
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt – immobility – salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HXF Extended trot F Collected trot FA Collected trot
3.* A Down the centre line DG 3 half-passes, 5 m to either side of the centre line, beginning and ending to the right C Track to the right
4. Between R & B Transition to Passage
5. B(V) On the diagonal Passage
6. Crossing the center line Piaffe 8 to 10 steps (1 m forward permitted)
7. In/out of the piaffe Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
8. From piaffe VKA Passage
9. A Piaffe 8 to 10 steps (1 m forward permitted)
10. A Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
11. AFP Passage
12.* PS Extended walk
13.* S Collected walk SHC Collected walk
14. C Proceed in collected canter right CM Collected canter
15. MXK Medium canter X Flying change of leg KAFP Collected canter
16. PX Half-pass to the left X Down the centre line
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17.* I Pirouette to the left C Track to the left
18. HXF Extended canter
19. F Collected canter and flying change of leg FAKV Collected canter
20. VX Half-pass to the right X Down the centre line
21.* I Pirouette to the right C Track to the right
22. MXK On the diagonal 7 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride KAF Collected canter
23. FXH On the diagonal 11 flying changes of leg every stride HC Collected canter
24. C Collected trot CM Collected trot
25. MXK Extended trot K Collected trot KA The collected trot
26. A Down the centre line Between D & L Transition to passage LI Passage
27. I Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.* Movements 3, 12, 13, 17 and 21 have co-efficients of 2.
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Average Time: 6’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 460
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt – immobility – salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the left HXF Extended trot FAK Collected trot
3.* KB Half-pass to the right
4.* BH Half-pass to the left HC Collected trot
5. C Halt - immobility Rein back 5 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot
6. MV Extended trot
7. VKD Passage
8.* D Piaffe 12 to 15 steps
9. D Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
10. DFP Passage
11.* PH Extended walk
12.* HCM Collected walk
13. M Proceed in passage Transition collected walk - passage
14. MRI Passage
15.* I Piaffe 12 to 15 steps
16. I Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
17. ISE Passage
18. E Proceed in collected canter left EKAF Collected canter
19. FXH On the diagonal 9 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride HCM Collected canter
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20. MXK Extended canter
21. K Collected canter and flying change of leg KA Collected canter
22.* A Down the centre line Between D & G 5 half-passes to either side of centre line with flying change of leg at each change of direction, the first half-pass to the left and the last to the left of 3 strides, the others of 6 strides G Flying change of leg C Track to the right
23.* MXK On the diagonal 15 flying changes of leg every stride KA Collected canter
24.* A Down the centre line L Pirouette to the left
25. X Flying change of leg
26.* I Pirouette to the right C Track to the right CM Collected canter
27. M Collected trot MR Collected trot
28. RK Extended trot K Collected trot KA Collected trot
29. A Down the centre line DX Passage
30.* X Piaffe 12 to 15 steps
31. X Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
32. XG Passage
33. G Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein*Movements 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 30 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI GRAND PRIX SPECIAL
© Edition 2009, revision 2014, updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 6’40 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60m MAXIMUM PTS: 470
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt – immobility – salute Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track to the right MXK Extended trot KAFP Collected trot
3.* PS Half-pass to the left SHC Collected trot
4. CMR Passage
5. RF Extended trot
6. Transitions passage - extended trot - passage
7. FAK Passage
8.* KV Collected trot VR Half-pass to the right RMC Collected trot
9. CHS Passage
10. SK Extended trot
11. Transitions passage - extended trot - passage
12. KAF Passage
13.* FS Extended walk
14.* SHG Collected walk
15.* G Piaffe 12 to 15 steps
16. G Transitions collected walk - piaffe - passage
17. GMRI Passage
18.* I Piaffe 12 to 15 steps
19. I Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
20. ISEX Passage
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21. X Proceed in collected canter right XBFAK Collected canter
22. KB Half-pass to the right B Flying change of leg
23. BH Half-pass to the left H Flying change of leg HCM Collected canter
24. MXK On the diagonal 9 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride KAF Collected canter
25. FXH On the diagonal 15 flying changes of leg every stride HCM Collected canter
26. MXK Extended canter K Collected canter and flying change of leg KA Collected canter
27.* A Down the centre line D Pirouette to the left
28. Between D & G On the centre line 9 flying changes of leg every stride
29.* G Pirouette to the right C Track to the right CM Collected canter
30. M Collected trot MR Collected trot
31. RF Extended trot F Collected trot FA Collected trot
32. A Down the centre line DX Passage
33.* X Piaffe 12 to 15 steps
34. Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
35. XG Passage
36. G Halt - immobility - salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein.*Movements Coefficient 3, 8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 27, 29 and 33 have coefficients of 2. G
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FEI – PONY RIDERS FREESTYLE
© 2007 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle
Time Allowed: Performance to be finished between 4’30” and 5’Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Requirements
1. Collected walk (minimum 20 m)2.* Extended walk (minimum 20 m)3. Half pirouette in collected walk to the right and/or to the left4. Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12 m) 5. Shoulder-in left (collected trot)(minimum 12 m) 6.* Half-pass right (collected trot)7.* Half-pass left (collected trot)8. Extended trot9. Counter canter right (minimum 20m) 10. Counter canter left (minimum 20m) 11.* Simple change of leg to the right 12.* Simple change of leg to the left13. Collected canter including circle 8m diameter to the left and/or right 14. Extended canter15. The entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test
Artistic Impression1
16.** Rhythm, energy and elasticity17.** Harmony between rider and horse18.** Choreography. Use of arena. Inventiveness19.** Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks20.** Music and interpretation of the music
* Movements 2, 6, 7, 11, 12 have coefficients of 2.** Components 16 through 20 have coefficients of 4.
1 0.1 decimal may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI – JUNIORS FREESTYLE
©2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle or simple double bridle
Time Allowed: Performance to be finished between 4’30” and 5’Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Requirements
1. Collected walk (miniumum 20 m)2. Half-pirouette in collected walk to the right and/or to the left.3. Extended walk (minimum 20 m)4. Collected trot5. Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12 m)6. Shoulder-in left (collected trot) (minimum 12 m)7.* Half-pass right (collected trot)8.* Half-pass left (collected trot)9. Extended trot10. Collected canter11. Half-pass right (collected canter)12. Half-pass left (collected canter)13.* Flying change to the right14.* Flying change to the left15. Extended canter16. The entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test
Artistic Impression1
17.** Rhythm,energy and elasticity18.** Harmony between rider and horse19.** Choreography. Use of arena. Inventiveness20.** Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks21.** Music and intepretation of the music
* Movements 7,8,13, 14 have coefficients of 2.** Components 17 through 21 have coefficients of 4.
1 0.1 decimal may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI – YOUNG RIDERS FREESTYLE
©2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on a simple double bridle
Time Allowed: Performance to be finished between 4’30” and 5’Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Requirements
1. Collected walk (minimum 20m)2.* Extended walk (minimum 20m)3. Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12 m)4. Shoulder-in left (collected trot) (minimum 12 m)5.* Half-pass right (collected trot)6.* Half-pass left (collected trot)7. Extended trot8. Half-pass right (collected canter)9. Half-pass left (collected canter)10. Extended canter11. Flying changes every fourth stride (minimum 5 times consecutively) 12. Flying changes every third stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)13.* Half-pirouette in canter right14.* Half-pirouette in canter left15. The entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test
Artistic Impression1
16.** Rhythm, energy and elasticity17.** Harmony between rider and horse18.** Choreography. Use of arena. Inventiveness19.** Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks20.** Music and interpretation of the music
* Movements 2, 5, 6, 13, 14 have coefficients of 2.** Components 16 through 20 have coefficients of 4.
1 0.1 decimal may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI INTERMEDIAITE 1 FREESTYLE
©2009 updated 2017 FEI
Time Allowed: Performance to be finished between 4’30” and 5’Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Requirements
1. Collected walk (minimum 20 m)2.* Extended walk (minimum 20 m)3. Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12 m)4. Shoulder-in left (collected trot) (minimum 12 m)5.* Half-pass right (collected trot) 6.* Half-pass left (collected trot) 7. Extended trot8. Half-pass right (collected canter)9. Half-pass left (collected canter)10. Extended canter11. Flying changes every third stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)12. Flying changes every second stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)13.* Single pirouette in canter right14.* Single pirouette in canter left15. The entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test
Artistic Impression1
16.** Rhythm, energy and elasticity17.** Harmony between rider and horse18.** Choreography. Use of arena. Inventiveness19.** Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks20.** Music and interpretation of the music
* Movements 2, 5, 6, 13, 14 have coefficients of 2.** Components 16 through 20 have coefficients of 4.
1 0.1 decimal may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI INTERMEDIATE A/B LEVEL FREESTYLE
©2009 updated 2018 FEI
Time Allowed: Performance to be finished between 5’00” and 5’30”Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Requirements
1. Collected walk (minimum 20m)2. Extended walk (minimum 20m)3. Half-pass right (collected trot) 4. Half-pass left (collected trot) 5. Extended trot6. Half-pass right (collected canter)7. Half-pass left (collected canter)8. Extended canter9. Flying changes every second stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)10. Flying changes every stride (minimum 9 times consecutively)11.* Canter pirouette right (single only allowed)12.* Canter pirouette left (single only allowed)13.* Passage (minimum 12 m on one track; half passes not permitted) 14.* Piaffe (minimum 8 steps straight; half steps 2 m forward allowed, pirouettes not permitted)15. Transitions in and out of piaffe (from walk, trot or passage) 16. The entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test
Artistic Impression1
17.** Rhythm,energy and elasticity18.** Harmony between rider and horse19.** Choreography. Use of arena. Inventiveness20.** Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks21.** Music and intepretation of the music
* Movements 11, 12, 13, 14 have coefficients of 2. ** Components 17 through 21 have coefficients of 4.
1 0.1 decimal may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI GRAND PRIX FREESTYLE
©2009 updated 2017 FEI
Time Allowed: Performance to be finished between 5’30” and 6’Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Requirements
1. Collected walk (minimum 20m)2. Extended walk (minimum 20m)3. Half-pass right (collected trot) 4. Half-pass left (collected trot) 5. Extended trot6. Half-pass right (collected canter)7. Half-pass left (collected canter)8. Extended canter9. Flying changes of leg every second stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)10. Flying changes of leg every stride (minimum 9 times consecutively)11.* Canter pirouette right12.* Canter pirouette left13.* Passage (minimum 20m on one track)14.* Piaffe (minimum 10 steps straight)15. Transitions from passage to piaffe and from piaffe to passage16. The entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test
Artistic Impression1
17.** Rhythm,energy and elasticity18.** Harmony between rider and horse19.** Choreography. Use of arena. Inventiveness20.** Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks21.** Music and intepretation of the music
* Movements 11, 12, 13, 14 have coefficients of 2. ** Components 17 through 21 have coefficients of 4.
1 0.1 decimal may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI Tests
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2020 EC PARA-DRESSAGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Elizabeth Quigg (Chair) – Uxbridge, ON
Nathalie Desrosiers – Mirabel, QCKendra Flynn Stronach – Brooklin, ON
Sue Foell – Sharon, ONJane James – Salt Spring Island, BC
Madison Lawson – North Bay, ONErin McCormick – Osler, SK Elizabeth Smith – Delta, BC
Birgit Valkenborg – Sainte-Marthe, QC
EQUESTRIAN CANADA PARA-DRESSAGE DEPARTMENTChristine Peters - Senior Manager Dressage, Olympic/Paralympic Program
[email protected], 613-287-1515 x 138
Jamie-Ann Godfellow – Program Coordinator – Para-Dressage [email protected], 613-287-1515 x146
Clive Milkins – Technical Advisor
On the coverLee Garrod & Question,
a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding, owned by Lee Garrod.Photo Credit: Susan J. Stickle
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In order to receive classification, athletes must meet the minimal impairment criteria as outlined in the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) classification manual and be actively competing in Equestrian Canada (EC) sanctioned Bronze competitions with a goal for competing at the Silver and Gold level in the immediate future.
Classification provides athletes with a physical and visual impairment the opportunity to compete against other athletes with similar abilities. Testing is conducted by an EC Classifier who evaluates athletes for their either muscle strength, coordination, or a combination thereof throughout the athlete’s body using a standardized classification system.
Athletes are classified and given a “Grade” based on their functional ability, and are judged on their riding skill against other athletes of the same grade. Athletes are assessed by EC Classifiers and are given a “Grade” based on their functional abilities in areas such as: muscle power, joint range, and coordination. There are five Grades of competitions in Para-Dressage, with Grade I representing the more severely impaired riders, and Grade V representing the least severely impaired riders.
EC classifies/assesses athletes in accordance with the methods and standards of the FEI (as outlined in the FEI classification manual).
At each Grade athletes may receive approval to use specific compensatory aids during competition, which would be listed on the athlete’s classification card. The purpose of compensatory aids (sometimes known as adaptive tack or specialized equipment) is to level the competitive playing field. Examples of compensatory aids include: rubber bands on stirrups, voice commands, two whips, etc. While compensatory aids are varied and can be unique to a rider, they should never provide an advantage to the athlete.
Many Para-Dressage athletes also compete alongside able-bodied competitors in EC competitions. At the grass-roots level, Para-Dressage encompasses a number of different disciplines, while the international stream focuses only on Para-Dressage.
If you would like additional information classification, please do not hesitate to contact -Equestrian Canada at 1-866-282-8395 Ext. 146 or e-mail: [email protected]
ABOUT EQUESTRIAN CANADA PARA-DRESSAGE CLASSIFICATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PARA-DRESSAGE
2020 EC Para-Dressage Committee Members ......................................................... 147
About Equestrian Canada Para-Dressage Classification ........................................ 148
Para-Dressage Classification Cards / National Classification Master Lists .......150
2020 Para-Dressage Video Competition .................................................................... 170
Para-Dressage Recognition Year-End Awards ............................................................174
MyEC .................................................................................................................................. 192
Equestrian Canada Para-DressageEC Para-Dressage Walk Tests ................................................................................ 151EC Para-Dressage Walk/Trot Tests ...................................................................... 154 EC Para-Dressage Walk/Trot/Canter Tests .........................................................157RDA Freestyle Tests ................................................................................................. 162
FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage TestsFEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Test (2017) Grade I tests ................................. 167 FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Test (2017) Grade II Tests ................................175 FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Test (2017) Grade III Tests .............................. 184FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Test (2017) Grade IV Tests ............................. 194FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Test (2017) Grade V Tests .............................206
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NOTICE: EQUESTRIAN CANADA PARA-DRESSAGE CLASSIFICATION CARDS REPLACED BY NATIONAL
CLASSIFICATION MASTER LISTS FOR 2020
Please note that as of Jan. 1, 2019, Equestrian Canada (EC) Para-Dressage Classification Cards have been replaced with the National Classification Master Lists in an effort to correspond with processes used by the FEI. Para-Dressage Classification Cards are no longer valid.
Athletes with a physical or visual impairment who use compensating aids and compete at EC sanctioned competitions must be listed on the National Classification Master List that identifies which compensating aids are permitted in competition. These lists include the EC Classification Master List and the EC Para-Dressage Dispensation Certificate List.
The EC Para-Dressage Classification Master List will include athlete name, profile grade, compensating aids, and classification status and review date if required.
The EC Dressage / Para-Dressage Dispensation Certificate Master List will be used for Bronze level competitions only, and will include athlete name, compensating aids and expiration date.
The lists will be updated monthly or as required.
Both lists will be available on the EC website at www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-dressage/programs for access by athletes, competition organizers, and officials.
Additionally, classified para-dressage athletes holding a current EC Sport Licence will be able to print a copy of their classification profile through MyEC. The following is an example of a printable classification profile:
For additional information and to review all para-dressage rule changes for 2020, please reference Section E: Chapter 6 of the EC Rules at www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/rules.
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS?For questions or comments regarding classification, please contact:
Jamie-Ann Goodfellow Coordinator, Para-Dressage [email protected] 1-866-282-8395 x 146
For questions or comments regarding the EC Rules, please contact:
Lindsey Blakely Coordinator, Technical Programs - Officials and Rules [email protected] 1-866-282-8395 x 111
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EC PARA-DRESSAGE WALK TEST - LEVEL 1
© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Proceed in medium walk
2. C Track left E Turn left
3. X Halt. Immobility 6 seconds proceed in medium walk
4. B Track right FAK Medium walk
5. KH Free walk
6. HC Transition to medium walk CM Medium walk
7. B Turn right X Halt. Immobility 6 seconds proceed in medium walk
8. E Track left A Down center line X Halt. Salute Leave arena in free walk at A
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© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk
2. C Track left HE Medium walk E Turn left
3. XB Medium walk B Track right BFA Medium walk
4. A Halt. Immobility 4-6 seconds proceed in medium walk
5.* AK Medium walk KXM Free walk MC Medium walk
6. C Circle left 10m diameter
7. CX Half circle left 20m diameter to X
8. XA Half circle right 20m diameter to A
9. A 10m circle right
10. AKE Medium walk E Turn right
11. X Turn left up center line towards G
12. G Halt immobility salute Leave arena in free walk at A
Movement 5 has a coefficient of 2.
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© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk
2. C Track left towards H HXK 10m loop passing through X
3. KA Medium walk A 10m circle left AFB Medium walk B Turn left
4. X Halt 4-6 seconds immobility Proceed in medium walk
5. E Track right HC Medium walk C 10m circle right CM Medium walk
6. MXF 10m loop passing through X
7. FAK Medium walk
8.* KXM Free walk
9. MC Medium walk CX 20m half circle left
10. XA 20m half circle right AK Medium walk
11. KX On the diagonal XG On center line
12. G Halt. Immobility. Salute Leave the arena in free walk at A
Movement 8 has a coefficient of 2.
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EC PARA-DRESSAGE WALK/TROT TEST - LEVEL 1
© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Proceed in medium walk
2. C Track left HEK Working trot K Medium walk
3. A Circle left 20m diameter AF Medium walk
4. FBM Trot MCHE Medium walk
5. EX Half a 10m circle left
6. XB Half a 10m circle right BFA Medium walk
7. A Circle right 20m diameter AK Medium walk
8. KEH Trot (or walk, to include a 10m circle right at E) HCM Medium walk
9. MXK Change the rein in free walk K Medium walk
10. A Turn down center line
11. X Halt, Immobility, Salute Leave the arena in free walk at A
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EC PARA-DRESSAGE WALK/TROT TEST - LEVEL 2
© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk
2. C Track right MFA Working trot
3. AKE Medium walk E Turn right
4. B Track left MCH Medium walk
5. HKA Working trot
6. AFB Medium walk B Turn left
7. X Halt, immobility 5 seconds Proceed in medium walk
8. E Track right HCM Medium walk
9. MXK Change rein in free walk
10. K Medium walk A Down center line
11. X Halt, Immobility, Salute Leave the arena in free walk at A
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© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt, immobility, salute. Proceed in medium walk C Track left
2. H Working trot
3. EKA Working trot
4. A Circle left 20m in working trot
5. A Medium walk and circle left 10m
6. FXH Free walk
7. HCM Medium walk
8. M Working trot
9. BFA Working trot
10. A Circle right 20m in working trot
11. A Medium walk and circle right 10m
12. KXM Change rein at free walk
13. MCH Medium walk
14. H Working trot EF Change rein
15. A Down center line X Halt, immobility, salute Leave the arena in free walk at A
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EC PARA-DRESSAGE WALK/TROT/CANTER TEST – LEVEL 1
© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute Proceed in working trot
2. C Track right B Circle right 20m diameter
3. BA Working trot
4. Between A & K Working canter right lead KE Working canter
5. H Working trot C Medium walk
6. MXK Change rein in free walk K Medium walk
7. A Working trot B Circle left 20m diameter
8. Between C & H Working canter left lead H-K Working canter
9. K Working trot A Down center line
10. X Medium walk G Halt. Immobility. Salute Leave the arena in free walk at A
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EC PARA-DRESSAGE WALK/TROT/CANTER TEST – LEVEL 2
© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter at working trot C Track left
2. HE Working trot E 20m circle EKA Working trot
3. A Commence 20m circle and after X and before A develop working canter on the circle
4. AFBM Working canter
5. MCH Working trot
6. HE Medium walk E Turn left (X) (Halt 4-6 seconds immobility). Proceed in medium walk B Track right
7. (X) The halt. The immobility
8. FAKE Working trot E 20m circle EHC Working trot
9. C Commence 20m circle and after X and before C working canter on the circle
10. CMBF Working canter
11. F Transition to working trot FAK Working trot
12. KXM Change rein showing some steps of medium trot
13. M Working trot CH Medium walk
14.* HXF Change rein in free walk
15. FA Medium walk A Down center line D Working trot
16. G Halt. Immobility. Salute Leave the arena in free walk at A
Movement 14 has a coefficient of 2.
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EC PARA-DRESSAGE WALK/TROT/CANTER TEST – LEVEL 3
© 2018 Equestrian Canada Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute Proceed in working trot
2. C Track right MFA Working trot
3. A Circle right 20m diameter
4. A Medium walk KXM Change rein in free walk MC Medium walk
5. C Working trot, circle left 20m diameter
6. Between C&H Working canter left lead HKA Working canter
7. A Circle left 20m diameter
8. AF Working trot FB Medium walk
9. BX Half circle left 10m diameter XE Half circle right 10m diameter
10. EH Medium walk HC Working trot
11. Between C&M Working canter right lead MFA Working canter
12. A Circle right 20m diameter
13. AK Working trot KXM Change rein showing 3-7 Medium trot strides
14. MCHE Working trot E 10m half circle to X
15. X On center line G Halt, immobility, salute Leave arena in free walk at A
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RDA GRADE 1 FREESTYLE
Time Allowed: between 5’00’’ and 5’30’’ Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Halt at the beginning of the test on the centre line2. Halt at the end of the test on the centre line3. The medium walk4. Circle right 10m diameter in medium walk5. Circle left 10m diameter in medium walk6. Two half 10m circles in medium walk7. Walk allowing the horse to stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m continuously)8. 2 or 3 even loops 5m either side of the centre line in medium walk starting at A or C9. Medium Walk on the centre line (minimum 20m continuously)10. Transitions within and/or between paces
Artistic Marks
1. Rhythm, suppleness and energy2. Harmony between rider and horse2. Choreography, use of arena, inventiveness4. Musical interpretation
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RDA GRADE 2 FREESTYLE
Time Allowed: between 5’00’’ and 5’30’’ Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Halt at the beginning of the test on the centre line2. Halt at the end of the test on the centre line3. Circle right 10m diameter in medium walk4. Circle left 10m diameter in medium walk5. Free walk (minimum 20m continuously)6. Working trot on right rein to include 20m circle7. Walk allowing the horse to stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m continuously)8. Serpentine 2 equal loops, each loop to go 5m either side of the centre line, starting at A or C, in working trot9. Show some lengthened strides in trot10. Transitions within and /or between paces
Artistic Marks
1. Rhythm, suppleness and energy2. Harmony between rider and horse2. Choreography, use of arena, inventiveness4. Musical interpretation R
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RDA GRADE 3 FREESTYLE
Time Allowed: between 5’00’’ and 5’30’’ Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Halt at the beginning of the test on the centre line2. Halt at the end of the test on the centre line3. Medium walk on right rein to include an 8m circle4. Medium walk on left rein to include an 8m circle5. Free walk (minimum 20m continuously)6. Working trot on right rein to include a 15m circle7. Walk allowing the horse to stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m continuously)8. Serpentine 3 equal loops in working trot. Each loop to touch the side of the arena, starting at A or C and finishing at C or A9. Show at least 5m continual strides of medium trot10. Transitions within and/or between paces
Artistic Marks
1. Rhythm, suppleness and energy2. Harmony between rider and horse2. Choreography, use of arena, inventiveness4. Musical interpretation
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RDA GRADE 4 FREESTYLE
Time Allowed: between 4’30’’ and 5’30’’ Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Halt at the beginning of the test on the centre line2. Halt at the end of the test on the centre line3. Medium walk (minimum 20m continuously4. Walk allowing the horse to stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m continuously)5. Working trot on right rein to include 15m circle6. Working trot on left rein to include 15m circle7. Show at least 10m continual strides of medium trot8. Working canter right including a 20m circle to the right9. Working canter left including a 20m circle to the left10. Transitions within and/or between paces
Artistic Marks
1. Rhythm, suppleness and energy2. Harmony between rider and horse2. Choreography, use of arena, inventiveness4. Musical interpretation
RDA
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RDA GRADE 5 FREESTYLE
Time Allowed: between 5’00’’ and 5’30’’ Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Halt at beginning and end of the test on centre line2. Medium walk (minimum 20m continuously)3. Extended walk (minimum 20m continuously)4. Collected trot on right rein to include a 10m circle5. Collected trot on left rein to include a 10m circle6. Medium trot (minimum 15m continuously)7. Working canter on right rein to include a 15m circle8. Working canter on left rein to include a 15m circle9. Simple change of leg from left to right canter10. Simple change of leg from right to left canter
Artistic Marks
1. Rhythm, suppleness and energy2. Harmony between rider and horse2. Choreography, use of arena, inventiveness4. Musical interpretation
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE I NOVICE TEST B
© 2009 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk. X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk
2. XC Down centre line C Track left in medium walk
3. CHE Medium walk
4. E Turn left EXB Medium walk
5. B Turn right BFA Medium walk
6. A Volte right (10m Ø) AK Medium walk
7. KXM On the diagonal letting the horse stretch on a longer rein. M Medium walk
8 Transitions at K and M
9. MC Medium walk C Volte left (10m Ø) CH Medium walk
10.* HE 5m loop in medium walk EK 5m loop in medium walk KAF Medium walk
11. FXH On the diagonal letting the horse stretch on a longer rein. H Medium walk
12. Transitions at F and H
13. HCM Medium walk
14.* MB 5m loop in medium walk BF 5m loop in medium walk
15. FA Medium walk AX Down centre line
16. X Halt-immobility-salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 10, 14 have coefficients of 2.
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© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk C Track right
2. CM Medium walk M Volte right (10m Ø) in medium walk
3. MB Medium walk BX Half volte right (10m Ø) XE Half volte left (10m Ø) EK Medium walk
4. KAF Medium walk FXM Describe 10m loop in medium walk
5. MCH Medium walk H Volte left (10m Ø) in medium walk
6. HE Medium walk EX Half volte left (10m Ø) XB Half volte right (10m Ø) BFAK Medium walk
7. KXH Describe 10m loop In medium walk
8. HCM Medium walk MXK Medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
9. M and K Transitions at M and K
10. KA Medium walk AX Half 20m circle left XC Half 20m circle right
11. CMB Medium walk B Turn right X Turn right
12. XG Down centre line G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE I INTRODUCTORY TEST B
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk C Track left
2. HB On the diagonal BE Half circle right (20m Ø) EHC Medium walk
3. C Down centreline CX Medium walk
4. X Volte right (10m Ø) X Volte left (10m Ø)
5. XA Medium walk A Track right
6. KB On the diagonal BE Half circle left (20m Ø) EKAF Medium walk
7. FXH Medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
8. F and H Transitions F and H
9. HC Medium walk C Halt. Immobility 5 seconds. Proceed in medium walk
10. CM Medium walk ME On the diagonal EX Half volte left (10m Ø)
11. XG Down the centre line
12. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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2020 PARA-DRESSAGE VIDEO COMPETITION
Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the dates for the 2020 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, which allows athletes to experience competition conditions in the comfort of their home stable and on a familiar horse.
The 2020 competition entry deadlines are:
• Feb. 15, 2020• March 15, 2020• April 15, 2020 - Suspended until further notice• May 15, 2020 - Suspended until further notice• Oct. 15, 2020 - Suspended until further notice• Nov. 15, 2020 - Suspended until further notice
About the Para-Dressage Video Competition SeriesThe Para-Dressage Video Competition Series provides riders of all levels and abilities with the opportunity to compete in a progressive and structured environment. Participants are judged by EC certified Para-Dressage judges against similar riders across Canada, and are eligible to place and win great prizes.
Video competitions encourage riders to develop effective riding skills, and are a fantastic way to ensure that all riders nationwide have the chance to compete. Competition is an integral part of athlete development, and offers a sense of empowerment and accomplishment to all those that compete. For more information, please see www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-dressage/programs
2020 Awards and Prizes Sponsored by:
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© 2009 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk XC Medium walk
2. C Track right CM Medium walk MX On the diagonal
3. X Volte left (10m Ø)
4. XF On the diagonal FA Medium walk
5.* AD Down the centre line D Volte right (8m Ø)
6.* DXG On the centre line
7.* G Volte left (8m Ø) GC Medium walk C Track left
8. CH Medium walk HX On the diagonal
9. X Volte right (10m Ø) diameter
10. XK On the diagonal KA Medium walk
11.* AC Serpentine, 3 equal loops 5m along either side of the centre line, finishing on the left rein
12. CX Half circle left (20m Ø)
13.* X Halt. Immobility 5 seconds. Proceed in medium walk
14. XA Half circle right (20m Ø) AK Medium walk
15. KF Half circle right (20m Ø) letting the horse stretch on a longer rein F Medium walk
16. Transitions at K and F FA Medium walk
17. AX Down the centre line X Halt-immobility-salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 5, 6, 7, 11, 13 have coefficients of 2.
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© 2012 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk
2. XG On the centre line GH Half volte left (10m Ø)
3. HX On the diagonal XD On the centre line
4.* D Volte right (8m Ø) DA On the centre line
5. A Track left AF Medium walk FX On the diagonal
6. XG On the centre line GM Half volte right (10m Ø)
7. MX On the diagonal XD On the centre line
8.* D Volte left (8m Ø) DA On the centre line
9. A Track right AKE Medium walk E Turn right EX Medium walk
10.* X Halt. Immobility 5 seconds. Proceed in medium walk
11. XB Medium walk B Turn left BMC Medium walk
12.* CA Serpentine, 3 equal loops, 5m along either side of the centre line, finishing on the left rein
13. AB Medium walk
14. BE Half circle left (20m Ø) letting the horse stretch on a longer rein E Medium walk
15. Transitions at B and E EKA Medium walk
16.* AG Down the centre line
17. G Halt. Immobility. Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 4, 8, 10, 12, 16 have coefficients of 2.
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© 2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle
Time Allowed: between 4’00’’ and 4’30”Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Entrance and halt at the beginning of the test2. Halt at the end of the test3. Medium walk 4.* Medium walk on centre line (minimum 20m)5. In walk, letting the horse stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m)6.* Volte left (8m Ø) in medium walk.7.* Volte right (8m Ø) in medium walk8. Volte left (10m Ø) in medium walk9. Volte right (10m Ø) in medium walk10.* Serpentine in medium walk, 3 equal loops 5m along either side of centre line, starting at A or C and finishing at C or A11. Transitions
Artistic Marks1
1.** Rhythm, energy, elasticity2.** Harmony2.** Riding Skills4.** Choreography5.** Music and interpretation of music
* Movements 4, 6, 7, 10 have coefficients of 2.** Artistic Mark components 1 through 5 have coefficients of 3.
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PARA-DRESSAGE RECOGNITION YEAR-END AWARDS
All current EC Sport Licence Holders who select Para-Dressage as their primary discipline with their 2020 Sport Licence may qualify for the Para-Dressage Recognition Year-End Awards.
These awards are offered for Para-Dressage, and are designed to give the sport greater visibility, and encourage participation of athletes, coaches and owners.
The Para-Dressage Recognition Year-End Awards will be presented annually to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our developing and high performance athletes, their coaches and horses, as well as our generous and committed horse owners and volunteers.
The following awards will be recognized:
• Para-Dressage Development Athlete • Para-Dressage Development Coach • Para-Dressage Horse of the Year • Para-Dressage High Performance Athlete • Para-Dressage Volunteer of the Year • Sandy Mitchell Para-Dressage Owner of the Year
Please Note: Each award may not necessarily be awarded annually.
For additional information, please contact:
Jamie-Ann Goodfellow Para-Dressage Coordinator [email protected] 1-866-282-8395 x 146
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE II NOVICE TEST B
© 2009 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk. XC Medium walk C Track right
2. CM Medium walk MX On the diagonal X Transition to working trot XKA Working trot
3 AXA Circle left (20m Ø)
4. FBM Show some lengthened steps over B
5. Transitions into and out of lengthened steps over B
6. Between M and C Transition to medium walk After C Turn down on the quarter line.
7.* From between E and X to K Leg yield right.
8. KAF Medium walk FX On the diagonal X Transition to working trot XHC Working trot
9. CXC Circle right (20m Ø)
10. MBF Show some lengthened steps over B
11. Transitions into and out of lengthened steps over B
12. Between F and A Transition to medium walk After A Turn down on the quarter line
13.* From between E and X to H Leg yield left.
14. HCM Medium walk
15. ME Two diagonals EF Letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
16. M and F Transitions at M and F FA Medium walk
17. AX Down the centre line
18. X Halt. Immobility. Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 7, 13 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE II INTRODUCTORY TEST A
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk C Track left
2. CH Medium walk H Transition to working trot
3. E Turn left B Track right
4. BFA Working trot A Circle right (20m Ø) diameter AK Working trot
5. KXM Change the rein in working trot
6. MC Working trot C Transition to Medium walk HXF Change the rein letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
7. Transitions at H and F
8. FAK Medium walk K Transition to working trot KE Working trot
9. E Turn right B Track left
10. C Circle left (20m Ø) in working trot CH Working trot
11. HXF Change the rein in working trot
12. FA Working trot A Transition to medium walk AK Medium walk
13. KX On the diagonal XG Straight ahead
14. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE II INTRODUCTORY TEST B
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk C Track right
2. CM Medium walk M Volte right (10m Ø)
3. MX Medium walk on the diagonal X Transition to working trot XK Working trot
4. KAF Working trot FXM Describe a 10m loop
5. MC Working trot C Circle left (20m Ø)
6. C On returning to C Transition to medium walk H Volte left (10m Ø)
7. HX On the diagonal X Transition to working trot XF On the diagonal
8. FAK Working trot KXH Describe a loop 10m
9. HC Working trot C Circle right (20m Ø)
10. C On returning to C, transition to medium walk
11. CM Medium walk MXK Change the rein letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
12. M and K Transitions at M and K
13. A Turn down centre line in medium walk
14. X Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE II INDIVIDUAL TEST
© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot. X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk. XC Medium walk. C Track right.
2. CM Medium walk M Transition to working trot MB Working trot
3. BEB Circle right (20m Ø)
4. B Transition to medium walk and immediate volte right (8m Ø)
5. BK On the diagonal KA Medium walk
6.* A Halt. 5 seconds immobility. Proceed in medium walk
7. After A Turn down on the quarter line.
8.* From between B and X to M Leg yield right. MC Medium walk
9. C Transition to working trot CHE Working trot
10. EBE Circle left (20m Ø)
11. E Transition to medium walk and immediate volte left (8m Ø)
12. EF On the diagonal FA Medium walk
13. After A Turn down on the quarter line
14.* From between E and X to H Leg yield left. HC Medium walk
15. C Transition to working trot CM Working trot
16. MXK Change the rein, showing 5 – 7 lengthened steps over X
17. Transitions into and out of lengthened steps over X. KA Working trot
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18. AC Serpentine, 3 equal loops, touching the long sides of the arena, finishing on the left rein. CH Working trot.
19. H Transition to medium walk. HE Medium walk
20. EB Half circle left (20m Ø) letting the horse stretch on a longer rein. B Medium walk.
21. Transitions at E and B BM Medium walk
22. M Transition to working trot MCH Working trot
23. HXF Change the rein, showing 5-7 lengthened steps over X
24. Transitions into and out of lengthened steps over X FA Working trot
25. AX Down the centre line. X Halt. Immobility. Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 6, 8, 14 have coefficients of 2. G
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© 2012 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in medium walk X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in medium walk. XC Medium walk. C Track left CH Medium walk
2. H Transition to working trot HE Working trot EB Half circle left (20m Ø)
3. BH On the diagonal HC Working trot
4. C Transition to medium walk After C Turn down on the quarter line
5.* From between B and X to F Leg yield left FA Medium walk
6. AC Transition to working trot and immediate Serpentine, 3 equal loops, touching the long sides of the arena, finishing on the right rein
7. C Transition to medium walk CM Medium walk M Volte right (8m Ø)
8. After M Transition to working trot (M)B Working trot BE Half circle right (20m Ø)
9. EM On the diagonal MC Working trot
10.* C Halt. 5 seconds immobility. Proceed in medium walk.
11. After C Turn down on the quarter line.
12.* From between E and X to K Leg yield right KA Medium walk
13. A Transition to working trot and immediate circle AXA left (20m Ø) AF Working trot
14. FXH Change the rein, showing 4-6 lengthened steps over X
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15. Transitions into and out of lengthened steps over X HC Working trot
16. C Transition to medium walk CM Medium walk
17. MH Half circle right (20m Ø) letting the horse stretch on a longer rein. H Medium walk
18. Transitions at M and H HC Medium walk
19. C Transition to working trot and immediate circle CXC right (20m Ø) CM Working trot
20. MXK Change the rein, showing 4- 6 lengthened steps over X
21. Transitions into and out of lengthened steps over X KA Working trot
22. A Transition to medium walk AF Medium walk F Volte left (8m Ø)
23. FX On the diagonal XG Down the centre line
24. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 5, 10, 12 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE II FREESTYLE TEST
© 2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle
Time Allowed: between 4’00’’ and 4’30”Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Entrance and halt at the beginning and the end of the test2. Medium walk 3. In walk, letting the horse stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m)4. Volte left (8m Ø) in medium walk5. Volte right (8m Ø) in medium walk6.* Leg yield left in medium walk7.* Leg yield right in medium walk8. Working trot9. Circle left (20m Ø) in working trot10. Circle right (20m Ø) in working trot11. Serpentine in working trot, 3 equal loops, touching the long sides of the arena, starting at A or C and finishing at C or A12. Show at least 5 continual lengthened trot steps13. Transitions within and /or between paces
Artistic Marks1
1.** Rhythm, energy, elasticity2.** Harmony2.** Riding Skills4.** Choreography5.** Music and interpretation of music
* Movements 6, 7, have coefficients of 2.** Artistic Mark components 1 through 5 have coefficients of 3.
1Decimal points may be given in Artistic Marks.G
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE III NOVICE TEST B
© 2009 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt-immobility –salute Proceed in working trot
2. XC Working trot C Track right CM Working trot
3. MX Working trot on the diagonal XB Half volte left (10m Ø)
4. BMCH Working trot
5. HX Working trot on the diagonal XE Half volte right (10m Ø)
6. EHCM Working trot
7. MXK Change rein showing at least 5-7 steps of medium trot over X
8. Transitions into and out of medium trot. KA Working trot
9. A Transition to medium walk AF Medium walk
10. FXM 1 loop (10m) through X letting the horse stretch on a longer rein M Medium walk
11. Transitions at F and M MC Medium walk
12.* C Halt. Immobility 5 seconds. C Proceed in medium walk CH Medium walk.
13. H Transititon to working trot. HE Working trot. EBE Circle left (20m Ø)
14. EA Working trot After A Turn down on the quarter line.
15.* From between B and X to M Leg yield right
16. MCE Working trot E Turn left B Turn right BFA Working trot
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17. AXA Circle right (20m Ø)
18. After A Turn down on the quarter line
19.* From between E and X to H Leg yield left
20. HCM Working trot M Transition to medium walk MB Medium walk
21. B Turn right BX Medium walk X Volte right (8m Ø)
22. X Volte left (8m Ø) XE Medium walk E Track left EK Medium walk
23. K Transition to working trot KAF Working trot
24. FXH Change rein showing at least 5-7 steps of medium trot over X
25. Transitions into and out of medium trot HC Working trot
26. CMB Working trot BX Half volte right (10m Ø) XG Down the centre line. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 12, 15, 19 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE III INTRODUCTORY TEST A
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in working trot C Track right
2. CMB Working trot B Turn right E Track left EKAF Working trot
3. FXM Describe a loop through X
4. MCH Working trot HXF On the diagonal show some lengthened strides
5. FA Working trot A Circle right (20m Ø) in working trot
6. A On returning to A transition to medium walk
7. KX then XH On the diagonals, medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
8. HC Medium walk C Transition to working trot CM Working trot
9. MXF Describe a loop through X
10. FAK Working trot KXM Show some lengthened strides
11. MC Working trot C Circle left (20m Ø)
12. CHE Working trot EX Half volte left (10m Ø)
13. XG Down the centre line
14. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in working trot C Track left
2. CHE Working trot E Circle left (20m Ø) EKAF Working trot
3. FXH On the diagonal show some lengthened strides over X
4. Between H and C Transition to medium walk After C Turn down quarter line
5. From between B and X to F Leg yield left FA Medium walk
6. A Transition to working trot AKE Working trot E Circle right (20m Ø) EHCM Working trot
7. MXK Working trot On the diagonal show some lengthened strides over X
8. A Transition to medium walk After A Turn down quarter line
9. From between B and X to M Leg yield right
10. MCH Medium walk HXF Change the rein letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
11. H and F Transitions at H and F
12. F Transition to working trot A Turn down centre line AX Working trot
13. X Transition to medium walk XG Medium walk
14. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in working trot. C Track left
2. CH Working trot HXF Medium trot F Working trot
3. Transitions at H and F FA Working trot
4. AD Down the centre line D Volte right (10m Ø)
5. DXG Down the centre line G Volte left (10m Ø) GC Down the centre line C Track right CM Working trot
6. M Transition to medium walk MB Medium walk
7. B Volte right (8m Ø) B(F) Medium walk
8. Between B and F Turn on the haunches right (F) B Medium walk
9. BE Half circle left (20m Ø) letting the horse stretch on a longer rein. E Medium walk
10. Transitions at B and E
11. E Volte left (8m Ø) E(K) Medium walk
12. Between E and K Turn on the haunches left.
13. (K)EHC Medium walk
14. C Halt.
15. C Rein back, 2-4 steps, proceed in working trot through 2-3 walk steps. CM Working trot
16. MXK Medium trot K Working trot
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17. Transitions at M and K KA Working trot
18. After A Turn down on the quarter line
19.* From between B and X to M Leg yield right MC Working trot
20.* CA Serpentine, 4 equal loops, touching the long side of the arena with transitions to and from medium walk (3-5 steps) when crossing the centre line, finishing on the right rein
21. After A Turn down on the quarter line
22.* From between E and X to H Leg yield left.
23. HCMB Working trot
24. BX Half volte right (10m Ø) XG Down the centre line.
25. G Halt. Immobility. Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 19, 20, 22 have coefficients of 2.
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© 2012 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt-immobility –salute Proceed in working trot C Track right
2. CM Working trot MX On the diagonal X Volte left (10m Ø) XF On the diagonal FAK Working trot
3. KXM Medium trot M Working trot
4. Transitions at K and M MC Working trot
5. After C Turn down on the quarter line
6.* From between E and X to K Leg yield right KA Working trot
7. A Halt
8. A Rein back, 2-4 steps, Proceed immediately in medium walk
9. AFB(M) Medium walk
10. Between B and M Turn on the haunches left. (M) B Medium walk
11. BE Half circle right (20m Ø) letting the horse stretch on a longer rein. E Medium walk
12. Transitions at B and E E(H) Medium walk
13. Between E and H Turn on the haunches right (H)E Medium walk
14. E Transition to working trot EKA Working trot
15.* AC Serpentine, 3 equal loops, touching the long side of the arena with transitions to and from medium walk (3-5 steps) when crossing the centre line, finishing on the left rein
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16. CH Working trot HX On the diagonal X Volte right (10m Ø) XK On the diagonal KAF Working trot
17. FXH Medium trot H Working trot
18. Transitions at F and H HC Working trot
19. After C Turn down on the quarter line
20.* From between B and X to F Leg yield left. FA Working trot
21. AD Down the centre line Between D and X Transition to medium walk
22. X Volte right (8m Ø)
23. X Volte left (8m Ø)
24. XG Down the centre line.
25. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 6, 15, 20 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE III FREESTYLE TEST
© 2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle
Time Allowed: between 4’00’’ and 4’30”Arena Size: 20 x 40 m
Technical Marks
1. Entrance and halt at the beginning of the test2. Halt at the end of the test3. In walk, letting the horse stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m)4. Volte left (8m Ø) in medium walk5. Volte right (8m Ø) in medium walk6. Volte left (10m Ø) in working trot7. Volte right (10m Ø) in working trot8.* Leg yield left in working trot9.* Leg yield right in working trot10. Medium trot11.* Serpentine, 3 equal loops touching the long sides of the arena, in working trot with transitions to and from medium walk (3-5 steps) when crossing the centre line, starting at A or C and finishing at C or A12. Transitions within and/or between paces
Artistic Marks1
1.** Rhythm, energy, elasticity2.** Harmony2.** Riding Skills4.** Choreography5.** Music and interpretation of music
* Movements 8, 9, 11 have coefficients of 2.** Artistic Mark components 1 through 5 have coefficients of 3.
1Decimal points may be given in Artistic Marks.G
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE IV NOVICE TEST B
© 2009 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt, immobility, salute, proceed in working trot XC Working trot. C Track left
2. CHS Working trot SXP Medium trot P Working trot
3. S and P Transitions at S and P PFAKV Working trot
4. VXR Medium trot R Working trot
5. V and R Transitions at V and R RMC Working trot
6. C Halt. Rein back 3 – 5 steps. Proceed immediately in collected trot. CH Collected trot
7.* HE Shoulder-in left
8. EX Half volte left (10m Ø) XB Half volte right (10m Ø)
9.* BF Shoulder-in right FAK Collected trot
10. K Transition to medium walk KE Medium walk
11. E Turn on the haunches right EV Medium walk
12. VP Half circle (20m Ø) in extended walk PB Medium walk
13. B Turn on the haunches left. BP Medium walk
14. P Transition to working trot. A Transition to working canter right AKVES Working canter
15. SRP Half circle (20m Ø) and proceed to P in medium canter. P Collected canter
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16. S and P Transitions at S and P PFA Collected canter
17.* AD Down the centre line DB On a diagonal line to B BM Counter canter
18. M Transition to working trot MC Working trot
19. CA Serpentine, 3 equal loops, touching the long sides of the arena, finishing on the left rein AF Working trot
20. F Transition to working canter left. FPBR Working canter
21. RSEV Half circle (20m Ø) and proceed to V in medium canter V Collected canter
22. R and V Transitions at R and V VKA Collected canter
23.* AD Down the centre line. DE On a diagonal line to E EH Counter canter
24. H Transition to working trot. HCR Working trot
25. RI Half volte right (10m Ø) IG Down the centre line G Halt – Immobility – Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 7, 9, 17, 23 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE IV INTRODUCTORY TEST A
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60m / 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in working trot C Track left
2. HE Working trot E Circle left (10m Ø)
3. EKAF Working trot FBM Show 3 – 5 lengthened strides over B
4. MCH Working trot HXK Describe a 10m loop through X
5. KA Working trot A Transition to walk AF Medium walk
6. FXH Medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
7. F and H Transitions at F and H
8. HC Medium walk C Transition to working trot
9. CMB Working trot B Circle right (10m Ø)
10. BFAK Working trot KEH Show 3-5 lengthened strides over E
11. HCM Working trot MXF Describe a 10m loop through X
12. FA Working trot A Working canter right and immediately A Circle right (20m Ø)
13. AK Working canter KEH Show 3-5 lengthened strides over E
14. HCM Working canter MXK Change rein on the diagonal transition to trot at X
15. KA Working trot A Transition to working canter left and immediately A Circle left (20m Ø)
16. AF Working canter FBM Show 3-5 lengthened strides over B MCH Working canter
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17. HXF Working canter Change rein on the diagonal transition to trot at X
18. FA Working trot A Down centre line
X Halt. Immobility. Salut
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE IV INTRODUCTORY TEST B
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60m / 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in working trot C Track left
2. H Volte left (10m Ø)t Diameter in working trot
3. HXK Describe a 10m loop through X
4. KAF Working trot FXH Show some lengthened strides
5. HCM Working trot M Volte right (10m Ø)
6. MXF Describe a 10m loop through X
7. FAK Working trot KXM Show some lengthened strides
8. MC Working trot C Transition to medium walk CH Medium walk
9. HXF Medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
10. H and F Transitions H and F
11. FA Medium walk A Transition to working trot K Transition to working canter right
12. KE Working canter E Circle right (20m Ø)
13. EHCM Working canter MXK Change rein through 3-5 trot steps over X Changing lead from right to left
14. KAFB Working canter B Circle left (20m Ø) in working canter
15. BMCH Working canter HXF Change rein through 3-5 trot steps over X Changing lead from left to right
16. A Transition to working trot
17. KX On the diagonal XG Down the centre line
18. G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE IV INDIVIDUAL TEST
© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in collected trot X Halt-immobility –salute. Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot C Track right
2. MB 1 loop (5m)
3. B Volte right (10m Ø)
4. BK Medium trot K Collected trot
5. B and K Transitions at B and K KAF Collected trot
6.* FB Shoulder-in left
7. BRMC Collected trot
8. C Halt. Rein back 4 steps, proceed immediately in collected trot. CH Collected trot
9. HE 1 loop (5m)
10. E Volte left (10m Ø)
11. EF Medium trot
12. E and F Transitions at E and F FAK Collected trot
13.* KE Shoulder-in right
14. Between E and S Transition to medium walk S Turn on the haunches right SE Medium walk
15. EB Half circle (20m Ø) in Extended walk BR Medium walk
16. R Turn on the haunches left RB Medium walk
17. B Transition to collected trot BF Collected trot. F Transition to collected canter right. FA Collected canter
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18. A Circle (20m Ø) in medium canter A Collected canter
19. A Transitions at A AKV Collected canter
20.* VXR Change rein through 3-5 trot steps over X changing lead from right to left.
21. RMCH Collected canter
22.* HXK 1 loop (10m) through X without changing rein KA Collected canter
23. A Circle (20m Ø) in medium canter A Collected canter
24. A Transitions at A AFP Collected canter
25. PXS Change rein through 3-5 trot steps over X changing lead from left to right.
26. SHCM Collected canter
27.* MXF 1 loop (10m) through X without changing rein FA Collected canter
28. AX Down the centre line X Transition to collected trot XG Collected trot
29. G Halt – Immobility – Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 6, 13, 20, 22, 27 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE IV TEAM TEST
© 2009 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in collected trot X Halt - immobility –salute. Proceed in collected trot. XC Collected trot. C Track left
2. CH Collected Trot HB Medium trot B Collected trot
3. H and B Transitions at H and B
4. B Volte right (10m Ø)
5.* BF Shoulder-in right FA Collected trot
6. AC Serpentine, 3 equal loops, touching the long sides of the arena, finishing on the right rein. CM Collected trot
7. ME Medium trot E Collected trot
8. M and E Transitions at M and E
9. E Volte left (10m Ø)
10.* EK Shoulder-in left KA Collected trot
11. A Halt. Immobility. Rein back 4 steps. Proceed immediately in medium walk.
12. AFB Medium walk
13. B Turn on the haunches left. BP Medium walk
14. PV Half circle (20m Ø) in extended walk VE Medium walk
15. E Turn on the haunches right. EV Medium walk
16. V Transition to collected trot. VK Collected trot. K Transition to collected canter left KAF Collected canter
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17.* FXM 1 loop (10m) through X without changing rein.
18. MCH Collected canter
19.* HIB Change rein through 3-5 trot steps over I changing lead from left to right
20. BP Collected canter PVP Circle right (20m Ø) in Medium canter. P Collected canter
21. P Transitions at P PFAK Collected canter
22.* KXH 1 loop (10m) through X without changing rein.
23. HCM Collected canter
24.* MIE Change rein through 3-5 trot steps over I changing lead from right to left
25. EV Collected canter VPV Circle left (20m Ø) in Medium canter. V Collected canter
26. V Transitions at V VK Collected canter
27. A Down the centre line. L Transition to collected trot. LI Collected trot.
28. I Halt – Immobility - Salute.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 5, 10, 17, 19, 22, 24 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE IV FREESTYLE TEST
© 2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle
Time Allowed: between 4’30” and 5’00’’Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Marks
1. Entrance and halts at the beginning and the end of the test2. Medium walk (minimum 20m)3. Extended walk (minimum 20m)4. Collected trot5.* Shoulder-in left (collected trot) (minimum 12m)6.* Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12m)7. Medium trot8. Collected canter9.* Counter canter (minimum 20m) in collected canter left lead10.* Counter canter (minimum 20m) in collected canter right lead11.* Change of canter lead through trot, from left to right12.* Change of canter lead through trot, from right to left13. Medium canter14. Transitions within and/or between paces
Artistic Marks1
1.** Rhythm, energy, elasticity2.** Harmony2.** Riding Skills4.** Choreography5.** Music and interpretation of music
* Movements 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 have coefficients of 2.** Artistic Mark components 1 through 5 have coefficients of 4.
1Decimal points may be given in Artistic Marks.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE V NOVICE TEST B
© 2009 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in collected trot X Halt, immobility, salute, proceed in collected trot C Track left
2. CH Collected trot HP Medium trot P Collected trot
3. Transitions at H and P PA Collected trot
4. A Down the centre line L Volte right (10m Ø) LI Collected trot
5. I Volte left (10m Ø) IC Collected trot C Track left
6. HE Shoulder-in left
7. EX Half volte left (10m Ø) XB Half volte right (10m Ø)
8. BF Shoulder-in right FAK Collected trot
9. KXM Extended trot M Collected trot
10. Transitions at K and M MC Collected trot
11.* C Halt. Rein back 3-5 steps, proceed immediately in collected canter left
12. HK Medium canter K Collected canter
13. Transitions at H and K KAFP Collected canter
14.* PXS Collected canter X Simple change of leg
15. SHCM Collected canter
16. MF Extended canter F Collected canter
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17. Transitions at M and F FAKV Collected Canter
18.* VXR Collected canter X Simple change of leg RMC Collected canter
19. CH(S) Medium walk
20.* Between H and S Collected walk Half pirouette left, continue in medium walk
21. (S)HCM Medium walk
22.* Between M and R Collected walk Half pirouette right, proceed immediately in collected trot23. (R)MCH Collected trot
24. HXF Extended trot F Collected trot
25. Transitions at H and F FA Collected trot
26. A Down the centre line I Halt-immobility-salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 11, 14, 18, 20, 22 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE V INTRODUCTORY TEST A
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60m / 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Salute. XC Proceed in working trot C Track right
2. CM Working trot ME On the diagonal EB Half circle left (20m Ø)
3. BMC Working trot Between C and H Turn down quarter line Between E and X Begin leg yield right to K
4. KAF Working trot FBM Show some lengthened strides MCH Working trot
5. HB On the diagonal BE Half circle right (20m Ø)
6. EHC Working trot Between C and M Turn down quarter line Between B and X Begin leg yield left to F
7. FAK Working trot KEH Show some lengthened strides HC Working trot
8. Between C & M Medium walk
9. MXK Medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
10. M and K Transitions M and K
11. K Transition to working trot KAF Working trot F Transition to working canter left
12. FB Working canter B Circle left (20 m Ø) Showing some lengthened strides B Working canter
13. BMCH Working canter HXF Change rein, transition to working trot at X FAK Working trot
14. K Transition to working canter right KE Working canter
15. E Circle right (20 m Ø) Showing some lengthened strides EHCM Working canter
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16. MXK Change rein X Transition to working trot working trot
17. KA Working trot A Down centre line
18. X Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2018) GRADE V INTRODUCTORY TEST B
© 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’00 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 60m / 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in working trot X Halt. Immobility. Salute. Proceed in working trot
2. C Track left HXF Lengthen the stride in trot FA Working trot
3. A Down centre line X Volte right (10m Ø)
4. XH Leg yield left in working trot
5. HCM Working trot MXK Lengthen the stride in trot KA Working trot
6. A Down centre line X Volte left (10m Ø)
7. XM Leg yield right in working trot
8. Between C & H Medium walk HXF Medium walk letting the horse stretch on a longer rein
9. C&H and F Transition between C and H and at F
10. F Transition to working trot A Transition to working canter and immediately circle right (20m Ø)
11. AK Working canter KH Lengthen strides in canter HCM Working canter
12. MXF In working canter Describe a loop through X (10m) FAK Working canter
13. KXM Change rein X Working trot
14. XMC Working trot C Transition to working canter and immediately circle left (20m Ø)
15. HK Lengthen strides in canter KAF Working canter
16. FXM In working canter Describe a loop through X (10m)
17. MC Working canter C Transition to working trot. HXF Lengthen the stride in trot F Working trot
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18. FA Working trot A Down centreline G Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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© 2012 updated 2018 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in collected canter X Halt-immobility –salute. Proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track right MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
3. Transition at M and K KAF (Collected trot)
4.* FX Half-pass to the left
5. X Volte left (8m Ø)
6. XG Shoulder-in left GC (Collected trot)
7. C Track to the left CHX Collected trot (on the diagonal)
8.* Before X Collected walk X Half pirouette to the left, proceed in collected trot
9. XHCMX Collected trot (on the diagonal)
10.* Before X Collected walk X Half pirouette to the right, proceed in collected trot
11. XMCH Collected trot
12. HXF Extended trot F Collected trot
13 . FAK Transitions at H and F (Collected trot)
14.* KX Half-pass to the right
15. X Volte right (8m Ø)
16. XG Shoulder-in right
17. Between G and C Medium walk C Track to the right CMR Medium walk
18. RXV Extended walk
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19. VK Collected walk K Proceed in collected canter left KAF Collected canter
20. FX Half-pass to the left XI On the centre line
21.* I Simple change of leg IC Collected canter C Track to the right CM Collected canter
22. MF Extended canter F Collected canter
23. Transitions at M and F FAK (Collected canter)
24. KX Half-pass to the right XI On the centre line
25.* I Simple change of leg IC Collected canter C Track to the left CH Collected canter
26. HK Extended canter K Collected canter
27. Transitions at H and K KA (Collected canter)
28.* AL Down the centre line L Halt, Rein back 4 steps, proceed immediately in collected trot
29. LI Collected trot I Halt-immobility-salute
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein* Movements 4, 8, 10, 14, 21, 25, 28 have coefficients of 2.
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE V TEAM TEST
© 2012 updated 2017 FEI
Average Time: 5’30 (for info only) Arena Size: 20 x 40m
1. A Enter in collected trot X Halt-immobility –salute, proceed in collected trot XC Collected trot
2. C Track left S Volte left (10m Ø)
3. SV Shoulder-in left
4.* VL Half Volte left (10m Ø) LS Half-pass to the left SH (Collected trot)
5.* H Turn right G Halt-immobility. Rein back, 4 steps and proceed immediately in collected trot. GM (Collected trot)
6. M Track right MR (Collected trot) R Volte right (10m Ø)
7. RP Shoulder-in right
8.* PL Half Volte right (10m Ø) LR Half-pass to the right RMCH (Collected trot)
9. HP Medium trot
10. Transitions at H and P PA (Collected trot)
11. A Transition to medium walk. AK Medium Walk
12. KLBR Extended Walk
13.* Before R Collected Walk R Turn left Between I and S Half pirouette to the left
14.* Between I and R Half pirouette to the right
15. RI(S)I(R)I The collected walk
16. I Proceed in collected canter right S Track right SHCM Collected canter
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17. MP Medium canter P Collected canter
18. Transitions at M and P
19. PV Half circle (20m Ø) VXR Change rein without change of leg
20. RS Half circle (20m Ø) in counter canter SE Counter canter
21.* E Simple change of leg
22. EVKAF Collected canter FR Extended canter R Collected canter
23. Transitions at F and R
24. RS Collected canter and half circle (20m Ø) SXP Change rein without change of leg
25. PV Half circle (20m Ø) in counter canter VE Counter canter
26.* E Simple change of leg
27. ESHC Collected canter
28. C Collected trot MXK Extended trot K Collected trot
29. Transitions at C, M and K KA (Collected trot)
30. A Down the centre line X Halt-immobility-salute
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FEI PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE TEST (2017) GRADE V FREESTYLE TEST
© 2009 updated 2017 FEITo be ridden on an ordinary snaffle
Time Allowed: between 4’30’’ and 5’00’’ Arena Size: 20 x 60 m
Technical Marks
1. Entrance and halts at the beginning and at the end of the test2. Collected walk (minimum 20m)3. Extended walk (minimum 20m)4. Collected trot5. Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12m)6. Shoulder-in left (collected trot) (minimum 12m)7.* Half-pass left (collected trot)8.* Half-pass right (collected trot)9. Extended trot10. Collected canter11. Half-pass left (collected canter)12. Half-pass right (collected canter)13.* Simple change of leg from left canter to right canter14.* Simple change of leg from right canter to left canter15. Extended canter16. Transitions within and/or between paces
Artistic Marks1
1.** Rhythm, energy, elasticity2.** Harmony2.** Riding Skills4.** Choreography5.** Music and interpretation of music
* Movements 7, 8, 13, 14 have coefficients of 2.** Artistic Mark components 1 through 5 have coefficients of 4.
1Decimal points may be given in Artistic Marks.
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