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Welcome to the USDF Region 9 2018 Omnibus
22nd Edition
The production of this Omnibus is only possible due to the dedication and hard work of many people.
Special Thanks . . . To Arlene Gaitan, Veronica Moody and Nettie Olsen, who de-signed, formatted, put together, proofed, collected money, and handled the ads, printing, mailing, etc. Region 9 is fortunate to have members with the organizational skills and technical knowledge who are willing to put this book together .
Thanks also go to the following people for specific contributions: Anne Kuhns Youth Opportunity page
Carolyn VandenBerg Technical delegate listing
Sarah Jane Martin SWDC page
Marilyn Kulifay Judges, “L” Grads
Nicole Landreneau PDF version on the website
Thanks to GMOs, shows, and advertisers for supporting our re-gion.
Additional copies of this Omnibus are available as for $15.00 each. The order form is on the Region 9 website, www.usdfregion9.org and on page 13 of this book. Also, on page 14, there is an Advertising Form for the 2019 Omnibus. Please consider supporting this book with an advertisement.
Every effort is made to ensure correct information is in this Omnibus. Region 9, its Omnibus Committee, and its Board members and chairs, accept no responsibility for incorrect information or misprints.
For USEF information and rules, go to: http://www.usef.org
For USDF information and rules, go to: http://www.usdf.org
Region 9 Director Sherry Guess
18216 S. 397th E. Avenue Porter, OK 74454
918.640.1204 [email protected]
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Adult Education & Awards Donna Meyer [email protected] Awards Cecelia Cox [email protected] Competition Management Jan Colley [email protected] FEI Junior/Young Rider Tracy Augustine [email protected] Freestyle Susan Howard [email protected] GMO Jennifer Jarvis [email protected] Horse Person of the Year Carolyn Vandenberg [email protected] Judges and “L” Grads Marilyn Kulifay [email protected] Nominating Alecia Daniel [email protected] Omnibus Advertising Veronica Moody [email protected]
Omnibus Publisher Arlene Gaitan [email protected] Regional Championship Kathy Jones [email protected] Secretary Sarah Jane Martin [email protected] Teaching Excellence Award Meg Flemming [email protected] Technical Delegates Carolyn Vandenberg [email protected] Treasurer Nettie Olsen 1505 Lakeview Dr Keller, TX 76248 [email protected] Webmaster/e-Newsletter/Historian Nicole Landreneau [email protected] Youth Programs Anne Kuhns [email protected] Membership Leslie Rohrer [email protected] Sporthorse Regina Milliken [email protected]
USDF Region 9 Board of Directors
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USDF Region 9 Omnibus
Alphabetical List of Contents
Contents Page
Advertiser’s Index .................................................................................. 9
Breeders Listing ................................................................................... 63
Competition Listing by date ................................................................. 18
Dressage Arena Diagrams .................................................................. 75
Dressage Tests .................................................................................... 76
USDF Rider Tests ..................................................................... 76
USDF Introductory Level ........................................................... 81
USEF Training Level ................................................................ 85
USEF First Level ...................................................................... 89
USEF Second Level ................................................................. 93
USEF Third Level ..................................................................... 97
USEF Fourth Level ................................................................. 101
FEI Tests ................................................................................ 105
USDF Freestyles .................................................................... 114
FEI Freestyles ......................................................................... 118
GMO Contact Information .................................................................... 15
Instructors Listing ................................................................................. 60
NAJYRC Program ................................................................................ 12
Omnibus 2019 Advertising Information ............................................... 14
Omnibus Order Form (2018 edition)..................................................... 13
Professional Services Listing ............................................................... 60
Pyramid of Training .............................................................................. 73
Region 9 Board of Directors ................................................................... 5
Region 9 Horse Person of the Year ....................................................... 7
Region 9 Information ............................................................................ 10
Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award ................................................... 9
SWDC Championship Scores ............................................................ 56
GAIG/USDF Regional Championship Scores JJJJJJJJJJ. 55
Trainers Listing .................................................................................... 60
USDF Certified and Associated Instructors Listing ............................. 70
USDF “L” Graduates ............................................................................ 65
USEF Licensed Judges ....................................................................... 64
USEF Licensed Technical Delegates .................................................. 65
Welcome ................................................................................................ 4
Youth Information Page ........................................................................ 11
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Congratula�ons!
Leslie RohrerLeslie RohrerLeslie RohrerLeslie Rohrer
2016 Region 9
Horse Person of the Year
Past Region 9 Horse Persons of the YearPast Region 9 Horse Persons of the YearPast Region 9 Horse Persons of the YearPast Region 9 Horse Persons of the Year
2015 Inez Campbell and
Ed LaVallee
2014 Bess Bruton
2013 Kathy Jones
2012 Vera Muckleroy 2011 Meg Flemming
2010 Evie Tumlin
2009 Lyndon T. Rife
2008 Sally Chionsini
2007 Kathryn Kyle
2006 No nominations
2005 Sarah Jane Martin
2004 Michele Voorhees
2003 Burnis Foy
2002 Bee Pape
2001 Kathleen George 2000 Molly Wallin
1999 Leigh Olejer
1998 Larualyn Bushager
1997 Paul Kathen
1996 Sherry Arndt
1995 Charlotte Kerr
1994 Fran Dearing and Lurena Bell
1993 Becky Snell
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USDF Region 9 Omnibus
Advertisers’ Index
Advertiser Page
Alamo Dressage Association Shows ............................................. 29, 48 Animal Chiropractic .............................................................................. 52 Austin Dressage Unlimited .............................................................. 26,27 Becky Brown ......................................................................................... 49 Blue Hair Special Show ........................................................................ 25 Brookstone FarmJJ..JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.47 Dressage at Cedar Creek ShowsJJ...JJJJJJJJJJJJJ38 Central Plains Shows ........................................................................... 21 Covered Riding Arenas of Texas JJJ...JJJJJJJJJJJJ47 Dallas Dressage Club Shows ................................................... 37, 44, 54 Equine ExpressJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.Inside Front Cover Fort Worth Dressage Club Shows ........................................................ 28 Great American/USDF Region 9 and Southwest Dressage Championships ............................................ 53 Green Country Dressage Shows.......................................................... 43 Great Southwest Equestrian Center Shows ............................. 23, 41, 50 Hans Boone .......................................................................................... 46 Hedlund Dressage ................................................................................ 49 Horse Show ConsultingJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ...52 Houston Dressage Society Shows ............................... 22, 32, 42, 45, 53 Le Bon Temps ShowJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.40 Magna WaveJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ..31 Oak Hill RanchJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ.3 Oklahoma Dressage Society Shows .............................................. 35, 36 Olva Stewart Pharo .............................................................................. 33 Schleese ............................................................................................... 24 Southwest Dressage Championship ................................................... 56 Taylor, Harris Insurance Services (THIS) Donna Meyer ...................... 52 Texas Rose Dressage Classic Shows .......................................... 30, 51 Tex-Over Farms ................................................................................... 34 Waterloo Dressage ............................................................................... 39
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To learn how to qualify for or to contribute to this award, go to www.usdfregion9.org
Congratula�ons
To the 2016 Recipient of the USDF Region 9
Dressage Teaching Excellence Award
Yvonne Kusserow
The Teaching Excellence Award, which includes a grant of $5,000,
is awarded to a Regon 9 instructor for excellence in the teaching of dressage.
Past Recipients of the USDF Region 9 Dressage Teaching Excellence Award
2015 Becky Brown
2014 Fran Kehr 2013 Whit Watkins
2012 Susan Hancock
2011 Ashley Hamill
2010 Paul Kathen
2009 Marie Morgan
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Region 9 Information
Check us out: www.usdfregion9.org
E-newsletters with important regional news are emailed monthly. Sign up on the Region 9 Website to receive this newsletter .
All regional members receive e-blast monthly from the USDF office.
Region 9 and sales of this Omnibus support the following:
♦ Adult Educational fund to help GMO’s finance events geared toward adults.
♦ Youth Educational fund to help GMO’s finance events geared toward youth.
♦ FEI Jr/YR funds, to offset expenses for attending NAJYRC.
♦ A travel fund for smaller GMOs to help send one of their board members to the regional summer meeting, and/or the USDF National Convention.
♦ Continuing educational programs for USEF licensed judges and USDF “L” grads. Attendance is open to all regional members, not just judges.
♦ Funds to help Region 9 PM delegates attend the USDF National Convention
♦ Funds to help the volunteer regional board, and committee chairs attend the regional summer meeting and the USDF National Convention.
♦ Funds to finance the regional website.
♦ Funds to purchase the Region 9 Bench, located in the courtyard at the USDF National Educational Center in Lexington, KY.
♦ Funds for the “Region 9 Horseperson of the Year” award.
♦ Funds to help sponsor the USDF National Convention when held in Region 9.
Thanks for your support!
If you are interested in advertising in the 2018 Omnibus, please see page 13 of this book.
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North American Junior and Young Rider
Championship Program
2017 Region 9 Team Young Riders:
Abigail Fleischli
Bronwyn Cordiak
Coaches:
Yvonne Kusserow, Isabel
Gregory, John Mason
Chef d' Equipe:
Benjamin Pfabe
For many young riders, the NAJYRC offers the opportunity of a lifetime:
to compete in an international event. Competition is stiff—only the top
four riders from each region are invited to compete on teams in the
championship. For some riders it is a stepping stone toward an equestrian
career while for others it serves as the peak of their riding careers.
Donations and sponsorship are critically important to help our region
develop a successful team and to offset the costs of competition fees,
travel, training and education. Donations are appreciated. For more infor-
mation on this program, please contact Tracy Augustine at
Special Thanks to Our 2017 Sponsors! Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Haras Dos Cavaleiros, Hausmann &
Hausmann Properties, Rocking "M" Stables, Houston Dressage Society,
John Mason, Karey Hopkins , Stacy Woods Munoz , Joan Ehrich,
Kathleen Jones, Lyndon T. Rife, Sandy Venneman, Mary Nuttall,
Kalie Beckers. If we missed anyone, our apologies!
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USDF Region 9
2018 Omnibus Order Form
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Mail personal checks, cashier’s check or money order (made out to “USDF Region 9 Omnibus”) to:
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GMO Contact Information
Alamo Dressage Association Arlene Gaitan, President [email protected] www.alamodressage.org Arkansas Dressage Society Jennifer Landers, Treasurer [email protected] www.arkansasdressage.org Austin Dressage Unlimited Michael Jones, CEO [email protected] www.austindressageunlimited.net Brazos Association for Classical Horsemanship Ashlee Watts, President [email protected] Gwen Levine, newsletter [email protected] www.bachdressage.org Central Plains Dressage Society Christine Cashel, President [email protected] Central Texas Dressage Society Tina Zehnder, President [email protected] www.centexdressage.org Dallas Dressage Club Barbara Lewis, President [email protected] [email protected] www.dallasdressage.org Fort Worth Dressage Club Barbara Harty, President [email protected] Carrie Alexander, newsletter [email protected] www.fortworthdressageclub.com
Houston Dressage Society Christine Renne, President [email protected] Flo Edelman, newsletter [email protected] www.houstondressagesociety.org Memphis Area Dressage & Eventing Society Kristen Harmon, President [email protected] North East Texas Dressage Club Denise Fowler, President [email protected] www.netxdressageclub.com Oklahoma Dressage Society Pam DeVore, President [email protected] Michelle Beckes, Editor [email protected] www.dressageoklahoma.org Southern Eventing & Dressage Association Lynn Quast, President [email protected] Nicole Landreneau, web and Newsletter [email protected] www.sedariders.org Tri-State Dressage Society Tammy Glenn, President [email protected] www.tristatedressagesociety.com
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Competitions
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USDF Region 9 Omnibus
Calendar of Advertised Competitions
January
20-21 Houston Dressage Society Winter Shows I & II Katy, TX
March
3-4 Emerald Classic I & II Katy, TX 17-18 Blue Hair Special I & II Dripping Springs, TX 24-25 Fort Worth Dressage Club Cowtown Dressage I & II Glenn Rose, TX
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3/30-4/1 Alamo Dressage Assoc. Spring Dressage I & II San Antonio, TX 6-8 Texas Rose Dressage Classic I & II Tyler, TX 21-22 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK 26-29 Houston Dressage Society CDI2*/1*/Am/YH/Y/J/P/ CH/U-25 and Spring Shows I & II, Katy, TX
May
5-6 Oklahoma Dressage Society Shows 1 & 2 Tulsa, OK
12-13 Dallas Dressage Club Spring I & II 19-20 Dressage at Cedar Creek Cedar Creek, TX 19-20 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK 19-20 Le Bon Temps Dressage I & II & Breed Show. Folsom, LA 27-28 GSEC Diamond Classic Shows I & II, Katy TX,
June
9-10 Houston Dressage Society Summer Shows I & II Katy, TX 16-17 Green Country Dressage Classic I & II Claremore, OK 23-24 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK
July
August
11-12 Dallas Dressage Club Lemonade Daze I & II Athens , TX 25-26 Houston Dressage Society Laborious Day I & II Katy, TX
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September
1-2 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK 1-2 Dressage at Cedar Creek Cedar Creek, TX 8 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK 8-9 Alamo Dressage Assoc. Fall Dressage I & II San Antonio, TX 8-9 GSEC Platinum Classic Shows I & II, Katy, TX
21-23 Texas Rose Dressage Fall Classic I & II, Tyler, TX
October
4-7 Great American/USDF Region 9 & Southwest Dressage Championships & Houston DS Autumn Classic Katy, TX 3-4 Dallas Dressage Club Yellow Rose Festival I & II Kaufman, TX 28-29 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK
USDF Region 9 Omnibus
Calendar of Advertised Competitions (Cont.)
To all Omnibus advertisers,
Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!Thank You! Your support of this Region 9 project is greatly appreciated.
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Important Notice:
As of the printing of this omnibus, USDF had
not yet approved the 2018 GAIG/USDF Cham-
pionship qualifying shows. All shows in this
omnibus showing as GAIG/USDF Region 9
qualifying competitions are pending until ap-
proved by USDF.
For more information, visit www.usdf.org.
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OpeningDate:Dec.4,2017ClosingDate:Jan.5,2018
HoustonDressageSociety
WinterShowsI&II
GreatSouthwestEquestrianCenter,Katy,TX
Level3Competition(pending)
January20–21,2018(twoshows)
RecognizedbyUSEF,USDF,SWDCandHDS
2018Of/icialQualifyingCompetitionfor:
GreatAmericanInsuranceGroup/USDFRegion9andSouthwestDressageChampion-
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AdequanFEINorthAmericanJuniorandYoungRiders’Championships
USEFPonyRiderDressageNationalChampionship,
AGCO/USEFJuniorandYoungRiderDressageNationalChampionships,
ChildrenDressageNationalChampionship
USEFYoungAdultBrentinaCupDressageNationalChampionship
Markel/USEFYoungandDevelopingHorseDressageChampionship
FEIWorldBreedingChampionshipsforYoungHorsesinDressage(FiveandSixYear
Olds)
NationalDressagePonyCup
Judges:
Heidi Berry “S”,
Cindy Canace “S”,
Sue Curry “S”
Bill Woods “R”
ShowManager:EdLavallee,TX
ShowSecretary:SusanPeacock,OK
www.showsecretary.comwww.houstondressagesociety.org
DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE ART AND EDUCATION OF DRESSAGE
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SanAntonioSpringDressage
I&IIMarch31-April1,2018
SanAntonioRosePalace,SanAntonio,TX
JoinusEasterweekendforourfamous
EasterBonnetContest!
Openingdate:February3,2017-Closingdate:March13,2018
Recognition:
USEF/USDF 2163 and 317107Of�icial Qualifying Competitions for
2018 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championship pending
2018 Southwest Dressage Championship
AQHA Recognized Dressage Show
USEF Level 2 Dressage Shows – Two One Day Shows
National Dressage Pony Cup Partner Show
Judges:
Natalie Lamping “S” (FL), Charlotte Trentelman “S” (FL)
ShowSecretary:
Susan Peacock For more information:
405-749.9777 ww.alamodressage.org
www.showsecretary.com Visit us on Facebook!
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OpeningDate:Mar.12,2018ClosingDate:April13,2018
HoustonDressageSociety
CDI2*/1*/Am/YH/Y/J/P/CH/U-25and
SpringClassicShowsI&II
GreatSouthwestEquestrianCenter,Katy,TX
Level5Competition(pending)
April26–April29,2018(twoshowsforopenshow)
RecognizedbyFEI,USEF,USDF,SWDCandHDS
2018Of/icialQualifyingCompetitionfor:
GreatAmerican/USDFRegion9andSouthwestDressageChampionships
AdequanFEINorthAmericanJuniorandYoungRiders’Championships
USEFPonyRiderDressageNationalChampionship,
AGCO/USEFJuniorandYoungRiderDressageNationalChampionships,
ChildrenDressageNationalChampionship
USEFYoungAdultBrentinaCupDressageNationalChampionship
Markel/USEFYoungandDevelopingHorseDressageChampionships
FEIWorldBreedingChampionshipsforYoungHorsesinDressage(FiveandSixYear
Olds)
NationalDressagePonyCup
Judges:
Jodi Lees, “S”
Jeanne McDonald FEI 4*, U.S. “S”
Natacha Waddell FEI 4*, Brazil
Jane Weatherwax FEI 4*, U.S. “S”
TBD
ShowManager:EdLavallee,TX
ShowSecretary:SusanPeacock,OK
www.showsecretary.com www.houstondressagesociety.org
DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE ART AND EDUCATION OF DRESSAGE
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OpeningDate:April30,2018ClosingDate:May25,2018
HoustonDressageSociety
SummerShowsI&II
GreatSouthwestEquestrianCenterKaty,TX
Level3Competition(pending)
June9-10,2018(twoshows)
RecognizedbyUSEF,USDF,SWDCandHDS
2018Of/icialQualifyingCompetitionfor:
GreatAmerican/USDFRegion9andSouthwestDressageChampionships
AdequanFEINorthAmericanJuniorandYoungRiders’Championships
USEFPonyRiderDressageNationalChampionship,
AGCO/USEFJuniorandYoungRiderDressageNationalChampionships,
ChildrenDressageNationalChampionship
USEFYoungAdultBrentinaCupDressageNationalChampionship
Markel/USEFYoungandDevelopingHorseDressageChampionships
FEIWorldBreedingChampionshipsforYoungHorsesinDressage(FiveandSixYear
Olds)
NationalDressagePonyCup
Judges:
Robin Brueckmann “S”
Joan Darnell “S”
Teresa Stewart “r”
Ulf Wadeborn “S”
ShowManager:EdLavallee,TX
ShowSecretary:SusanPeacock,OK
www.showsecretary.comwww.houstondressagesociety.org
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OpeningDate:July23,2018ClosingDate:Aug.10,2018
HoustonDressageSociety
LaboriousDayShowsI&II
GreatSouthwestEquestrianCenter,Katy,TX
Level2Competition
August25–26,2018(twoshows)
RecognizedbyUSEF,USDF,SWDCandHDS
2018Of/icialQualifyingCompetitionfor:
GreatAmerican/USDFRegion9and
SouthwestDressageChampionships
Judges:
Christel Carlson “S”
Anne Cizadlo “S”
Renee Johnson “R”
Kathy Pavlich “r”
ShowManager:EdLavallee,TX
ShowSecretary:SusanPeacock,OK
www.showsecretary.comwww.houstondressagesociety.org
DEDICATED TO FURTHERING THE ART AND EDUCATION OF DRESSAGE
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AlamoDressageAssociation
SanAntonioFallDressageI&II
September8-9,2018
Openingdate:July20,2018,Closingdate:August20,2018
Recognition:
USEF/USDF 316245 and 317108
Of�icial Qualifying Competitions for
2018 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championship pending
2018 Southwest Dressage Championship
AQHA Recognized Dressage Show
USEF Level 2 Dressage Shows – Two One Day Shows
Judges:
Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz “S” (AZ)
TBA
Location:San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX
ShowSecretary:
Susan Peacock
405-749.9777
www.showsecretary.com
For more information visit
www.alamodressage.org
OrVisitusonFacebook!
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214-718-0562 [email protected]
BECKY BROWN CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTOR
U.S. Dressage Federation U.S. Hunter/Jumper Association
U.S. Eventing Association The British Horse Society
www.BeckyBrownHorsemanship.com
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OpeningDate:Aug,13,2018RECEIVEDBYClosingDate:Sep.7,2018
GreatAmerican/USDFRegion9Championships&
SouthwestDressageChampionships&
HDSAutumnClassic
GreatSouthwestEquestrianCenter,Katy,TX
Level4Competition
October4-7,2018(oneshow)
RecognizedbyUSEF,USDF,SWDCandHDS
2019Of/icialQualifyingCompetitionfor:
GreatAmerican/USDFRegion9and
SouthwestDressageChampionships
NationalDressagePonyCup
Judges:
Lisa El-Ramey (Hyslop) “S”
Lorraine MacDonald “S”
Kari McClain “S”
Sandy Osborn “S”
Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S”
David Schmutz “S”
Cara Whitham “S”
ShowManager:EdLavallee,TX
ShowSecretary:SusanPeacock,OK
www.showsecretary.comwww.houstondressagesociety.org
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Professional Listing
USEF Judges
USEF Technical Delegates
USDF “L” Graduates
USDF Certified Instructors
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Professional Listings
Belleterrehorse Lurena Bell [email protected] www.belleterrehorse.com 12035 Anderson Lane Willis, TX 77318 936-443-6522 or 936-890-1028 Lessons, clinics, adult camps Brookstone Farm Carol Schmickrath [email protected] 1011 Patriot Way Georgetown, TX 78626 512.863.5005 Instructing beginners through Grand Prix; USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist; “L” graduate with distinction Grand Oaks Equestrian Center Kim Thompson-Hoblit [email protected] www.grandoaksequestrian.com 1391 CR 668, Alvin, TX 77511 281.756.8461 Boarding, training and lessons
Well-lighted covered arena with
sand/rubber footing
Pam Fowler Grace [email protected] pamgrace.com 281-785-6498 Training and instruction from begin-ner through Grand Prix. Show coaching. Clinics
Sherry Guess Dressage [email protected] sherryguessdressage.com Instructing beginners through PSG. "L" graduate with distinction USDF Bronze Medalist and USDF Certified Instructor Hedlund Dressage-LLC Laurie Hedlund [email protected] hedlunddressage.com P.O. Box 3176, Claremore, OK 918-342-0024 FEI trainer, USDF 4th Level Certified Instructor, USDF "L" Graduate Training and clinics On the Bit Farm Donna Meyer www.onthebitfarmtexas.com/ 6811 Honeysuckle Lane Bryan, TX 77808 979-739-8607 Boarding, Training, Lessons, Clinics Beginners thru Advanced FEI Rider/Trainer, USEF Judge Premier Dressage Carolyn Hoekstra [email protected] www.premierdressage 18597 Highway51B Coweta, OK 74429 918-688-2410 Training, clinics, USDF "L" Graduate with distinction, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist
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Reiterhof Richard (USEF "r" judge) and Susan Howard ("L" graduate with distinction). Classical training of horses and riders, beginners through Grand Prix.; available for clinics. Stabling available for horses in training. 512.423.4424 or 512.288.0767 Tex-Over Farms, Inc. Paul Kathen & John Mason German Certified Instructor/Trainers [email protected] www.tex-overfarms.com 13217 Kidd Road, Conroe, TX 936.273.2416 (Office) 361-215-5087 (John) Boarding, Training, Lessons are provided in a park like setting locat-ed off of I-45 between The Wood-lands and Conroe.
Sandy Venneman, Ph.D. Sunshine Stables Sealy, Texas 361-293-1728 [email protected] Lessons, Clinics, Training Waterloo Dressage Grace Harris [email protected] www.waterloodressage.net 1208 Wilderness Cover Austin, TX 78746 512.699.6718 Instruction, training, and sales; USDF Bronze Medalist, USDF “L” Graduate Windy Knoll Farm Fran Kehr [email protected] www.windyknolldressage.com 32118 Old Hempstead Rd Magnolia, TX 77355 713.703.9433 Lessons-boarding-training-judging
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Black Star Sporthorses
Rockwall, TX, 940-367-7499
www.blackstarsporthorses.com
940-367-7499
Equestrian Portraits by Olva
Stewart Pharo
portraits @texhorseman.com
www.olvastewartpharo.com
P.O. Box 625, Cypress, TX 77410
281-373-9304. Artist portraits in
pencil and bronze. Limited edition
bronze and resin. Unique trophy
designs
Horse Show Consulting
Stacia Wert-Gray
www.horseshowconsulting.com
3420 E. 40th St., Edmond, OK
73013, 405-204-3870
Horse show consulting; horse
show manager and secretary,
website design and maintenance
and much more.
Prime Equine LLC—Magna
Wave Therapy
Schelly Bankston, certified practi-
tioner, CESMT, 405-740-3642
Call or text for appt. High voltage,
pulsed, electro-magnetic therapy
for you and your horse. Reduce
pain, increase circulation, reduce
inflammation with no down time or
side effects. Stimulate acupunc-
ture points and lymphatic system
for immediate results. Also eq-
uine sports massage sessions
available.
Reiterhof
Susan and Richard Howard
Training of horses and riders; clin-
ics; competition management;
judging and technical delegate
services; extensive network in US
and abroad to match riders with
their dream horses; equestrian-
themed tours. 512.423.4424 or
512.288.0767
Sandy Vennemann, Ph.D. Psychology for Equestrians: Clin-ics, Speaker, Coaching SunshineStables.net 361-293-1728 As seen at 2016 USDF National Convention! USDF/USEA Nation-al level award winner. Lifetime teaching certificate in secondary education. Tools for show nerves; how your horse learns; goal set-ting and motivation. Tex-Over Farms, Inc. Paul Kathen & John Mason German Certified Instructor/Trainers [email protected] www.tex-overfarms.com 13217 Kidd Road, Conroe, TX 936.273.2416 (Office) 361-215-5087 (John) Boarding, Training, Lessons are provided in a park like setting lo-cated off of I-45 between The Woodlands and Conroe.
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Oak Hill Ranch
Specializing in Danish Warm-bloods P.O. Box 957, Folsom, LA 985-796-3650 [email protected] www.oakhillranch.com
Reiterhof Stables
Dutch Warmblood Sporthorses specializing in dressage lines Richard and Susan Howard [email protected] 512.288.0767 or 512.423.4424
Top Flight Farms Dutch Warmblood Sporthorses Cean Embrey [email protected] www.TopFlightFarms.com 11805 Trails End Rd. Leander, TX 78641 512-267-1774 Dutch Warmblood Sporthorse Breeders
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Babcock, Dinah (S) 13595 Silver Creek Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 736 - 7919 [email protected] Darnell, Joan (S) USDF L Faculty Member 5008 Foxtrail Dr. NE Olympia, WA 98516 (512) 818 – 2897 (cell) [email protected] Gosling, Betsy (R) 809 Old Metairie Drive Metaire, LA 70001 (504) 390 - 5239 [email protected] Howard, Richard (r) 8403 Zyle Road Austin, TX 78737 (512) 288 – 0767 (512) 658 – 4820 [email protected] Kehr, Fran (S) 32118 Old Hempstead Road Magnolia, TX 77355 (713) 703 – 9433 [email protected] Kulifay, Marilyn (r) P. O. Box 3452 Houston, TX 77253-3452 (713) 861 - 0761 [email protected]
Madriguera, Julie (r) 1301 Blackjack Rd. East Pilot Point, TX 76258 (281) 253-8822 [email protected] Malone-Casey, Sue (S) 3045 Lakeside Drive Highland Village, TX 75077 (214) 674 - 2765 [email protected] Meyer, Donna (r) Western Dressage (R) 6811 Honeysuckle Lane Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 739 - 8607 [email protected] Paulk, Bobbie A. (R) 2300 Hwy 304 Smithville, TX 78957 (512) 360 - 5113 [email protected] Martin, Sarah Jane Connemara & Friesian (r), Welsh (R) P.O. Box 910 Montgomery, TX 78737 (936) 443 – 5811 [email protected]
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Gail Abele * (E) 3003 Creek Haven Drive Highland Village, TX 75077 (469) 261-4592 [email protected] Jana Armstrong * 5216 East 90th St. Tulsa, OK 74137 (920) 229-4024 [email protected]
Lisa F. Avila * 793 CR 2240 Ivanhoe, TX 75447 (903) 664-3207 [email protected] Amanda Bailey * Jonesboro, AR (870) 897-1927 [email protected]
Cooper, Bob (R/M)**r 1409 Blair Court Allen, TX 75002 214.495.0344 Home 214.532.6738 Cell [email protected] www.bobcooperequine.com
Henglein-Mobley, Mary (r/M) 1417 Woodlands Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 813.245.9444 Cell [email protected]
Howard, Susan (R/M) 8403 Zyle Road Austin, TX 78737 512.228.0767 Home 512.423.4424 Cell [email protected]
Kulifay, Marilyn (r/M) P.O. Box 3452 Houston, TX 77253 713.861.0761 Home [email protected]
Martin, Sarah Jane (R/M)* P.O. Box 910 Montgomery, TX 77356 936.443.5811 Cell [email protected]
VandenBerg, Carolyn (R/M) 112 Eden Ranch Drive Canyon Lake, TX 78133 830.226.5006 Home 210.215.2423 Cell [email protected]
Region 9 USEF Licensed Technical Delegates
Notes: M Measurement certification ** Combined Training Technical Delegate * C1 & C2 steward
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Judy Barrett * 5920 Bellview Road Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 621-0364 [email protected] Gerlinde Beckers Independence, LA Gloria Beduhn (E) 2400 Dixie Road Sadler, TX 76264 (214) 537-1018 [email protected] Lisa Blackmon * 631 Cullins Rd. Rockwall, TX 75032 (940) 367-7499 [email protected] Julie Berry * 15102 Heron Meadow Lane Cypress, TX 77429 (281) 814-5449 [email protected] [email protected] Bess Bruton * (E) Oxford, MS (662) 701-9854 [email protected] Gabrielle Callahan * Jonesboro, AR (870) 931-8384 [email protected] Anartz Chanca (E) 10420 Huffsmith Rd. Tomball, TX 77375 (330) 401-6551 [email protected]
Jill Cheever * 405 Roy Breed Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (425) 890-9572 [email protected] Deborah W. Cinotto (E) 399 County Road 3940 Poolville, TX 76487 (817) 319-9815 [email protected] Roberta A. Clark (E) 16 E 26th Place Tulsa, OK 74114-2420 (918) 605-3263 [email protected] Leslie E. Cummings (E) 12415 Rutgers Park Court Houston, TX 77058 (281) 283-2979 (W) (832) 386-5596 (C) [email protected] Kristin Currie * (E) 7826 CR 802 Burleson, TX 76028 (682) 777-8488 [email protected] www.KLCDressage.com Amy Talley Davis * (E) 12919 Nutty Brown Rd. Austin, TX 78737-9239 (512) 294-0810 [email protected] Bre Dorsett-Tamminga Waxahachie, TX (903) 714-5800 [email protected]
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Nancy Fair P.O. Box 645 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 894-0272 (512) 413-4462 (C) [email protected] Meg Flemming * 951 Longview Circle Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 633-8296 [email protected] Lyn Francik (E) 12317 SE 89th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73150-7007 (405) 412-7982 [email protected] Arlene Boylan Gaitan (E) 8417 FM 1283 Lakehills, TX 78063 (830) 751-2151 [email protected] Amy B. Ganci * (E) 453 Terry Lane Heath, TX 75032 (214) 850 – 5297 [email protected] Pam Fowler Grace (E) P.O. Box 771 Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 785-6498 [email protected] Sherry C. Guess * (E) 18216 S 397th E Avenue Porter, OK 74454-9567 (918) 640-1204 [email protected]
Ashley Hammill (E) 4 Park DeVille San Antonio, TX 78248 (210) 317-1840 [email protected] www.ashleyhammilldressage.com Julia Handt * Wylie, TX (972) 442-7544 [email protected] Grace Harris * (E) 1208 Wilderness Cove Austin TX 78746 (512) 699-6718 [email protected] Laurie J. Hedlund * (E) 21545 Calen Drive Claremore, OK 74019 (918) 342-0024 Hedlunddressage @sbcglobal.net Robin A. Hessel * (E) 5417 York Road Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 747-7121 [email protected] Carolyn Hoekstra 18597 Hwy 51B Coweta, OK 74429 (918) 688-2410 [email protected] Paula Howard 42 West Double Green Circle The Woodlands, TX 77382 (281) 298-4125 (925) 451-1603 (C) [email protected]
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Susan W. Howard * (E) 8403 Zyle Rd. Austin, TX 78737 (512) 423-4424 [email protected] Kay Kamish * (E) 25395 S 4130 Road #B Claremore, OK 74019-0490 (918) 341-5974 (918) 808-6128 (C) [email protected] Anthea C. Kin * 5201 E 211th St South Mounds, OK 74047 -5140 (918) 366-4064 [email protected] Kathy Knappitsch (E) 290 Hampton Court Fairview, TX 75069 (972) 542-5470 (972) 841-8183 (C) [email protected] www.limeridgefarm.com Mary E. Mahler * (E) 13509 Northwest Ct. Haslet, TX 76052 (817) 439- 1254 [email protected] Brenda V. McCall (E) 23650 Round Mountain Circle Leander, TX 78641 (512) 966-0578 [email protected]
Patricia Mojdara (E) 633 Scenic Pass Pipe Creek , TX 78063 (210) 632 -3950 [email protected] www.summersfeldt.com Marie Morgan 12500 Edwina Blvd Houston, TX 77045-4800 (713) 433-9817 [email protected] Clare Morrow 631 Martingale Trail Oak Point, TX 75068 (972) 489-1097 [email protected] Dr. Nancy G. Murray (E) 655 Yale St. #488 Houston, TX 77007 (832) 816-3128 [email protected] Eva Oldenbroek-Tabor * P.O. Box 171 Medina, TX 78055 (210) 410-0688 [email protected] Barbie Piccinni * (E) 10908 Jones Road Manor, TX 78653 (512) 282 -6248 [email protected] Barbara A. Richardson-Lewis * (E) 169 CR 2397 Winnsboro, TX 75494-9556 (903) 439-7717 [email protected]
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Diane Elizabeth Rochau * (E) 812 Parish Road Vinton, LA 70668-3222 (337) 589-3690 (337) 842-4899 (C) [email protected] Suzan A. Saylor (E) 248 Heritage Trail South Bellville, TX 77418-9337 (979) 865-0103 [email protected] Carol Schmickrath * (E) Brookstone Farm 1011 County Rd 104 Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 863-5005 (512) 940-2841 (c) [email protected] Brookstonefarmdres-sage.weebly.com Vickie L. Sharp (E) 716 W Highland Street Tecumseh, OK 74873-3830 (405) 598-5020 [email protected] Carole Ann Smith * 10189 Hwy 9 South Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 591-6291 (870) 615-4677 [email protected] Lori Snider * (E) 9804 Oxaus Lane Austin, TX 78759 (512) 231 -9320 [email protected]
Nancy E. Sobba Lucky Acres Stables 9620 Garvin Lane Jacksonville, AR 72076-8532 (501) 988-2458 [email protected] Emilee Spinelli 8004 Chickasaw Trail McKinney, TX 75070 (469) 867-1857 [email protected] Kim L. Thompson-Hoblit (E) 1391 CR 668 Alvin, TX 77511 (281) 756-8461 [email protected] Judy Campbell Urban 29470 Old Fredericksburg Rd Boerne, TX 78015-4965 (210) 219-5907 [email protected] Aaron Wilson Houston, AR (818) 991- 6640 [email protected] Don Winget * 385 Appaloosa Run Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (512) 826-6730 [email protected]
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Becky Brown Dallas, TX 214.327.5717
Nancy Burba [email protected] 1300 Lawrence Pkwy St. Gabriel, LA 70776 225.642.5749
Sherry Guess Porter, OK 74454 918.640.1204 [email protected] Ashley Hammill [email protected] 4 Park DeVille San Antonio, TX 78248 210.492.6722
Susan Hancock [email protected] Centerline Riding School 232 Cemetery Lane La Vernia, TX 78121.4261 541.231.9438
Patricia Mojdara [email protected] 633 Scenic Pass Pipe Creek San Antonio, TX 78063 210.632.3950
Marie Morgan [email protected] 12500 Edwina Blvd Houston, TX 77045-4800 713.433.9817
Michele Voorhees [email protected] 6809 Stousland Road College Station, TX 77845-6901 979.492.1393
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Region 9 USDF Certified Instructors
Mary E. Mahler [email protected] 13509 Northwest Ct Haslet, TX 76052 817.439.1254
Laurie J. Hedlund www.hedlunddressage.com [email protected] P.O. Box 3176 Claremore, OK 74018 918.342.0024
Associate Instructors
Cindy Franchek Dallas, TX 713.320.1578 http://www.awstables.com
Donna Meyer [email protected] 6811 Honeysuckle Ln. Bryan, TX 77808 979.739.8607
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Dressage Tests
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The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has
interpreted the dressage training scale in the pyramid shown
above. It illustrates the sequential manner in which training
should progress, with rhythm and energy at the base of the
pyramid and collection at its peak.
Despite its appearance, the training scale is not meant to
be rigid or linear. Instead, each level is built on, returned to,
and improved as the horse progresses. For example, the
work of an upper level horse involves as much refining of the
relaxation and connection stages of the pyramid as perfecting
collection.
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USDF Rider Tests
Collective Marks for All Levels (All have a coefficient of 2) Rider’s Position The rider’s ear, shoulder, hip and heel are aligned vertically when sitting at all gaits. When seen from in front or behind the rider is straight and symmetrical with even shoulders, hips and stirrups. The rider sits in harmony with the mechanics of each gait Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids The rider prepares for and performs the movements and transitions using subtle, tactful and effective aids. The horse is appropriately bent through the turns and on circles and is straight when moving on straight lines. The horse responds promptly and willingly to the rider’s aids giving the impression of clear communication between rider and horse. Horse’s Response and Performance The horse’s training appears to be following the principles established by the Pyramid of Training. The horse moves actively forward with a consistent tempo in each gait and is reliably on the bit at all times. The transitions are performed willingly, maintaining an uphill balance. The stride and frame are lengthened and shortened while maintaining the activity and consistent tempo. Rider demonstrates horse’s clear reactivity to both lateral and longi-tudinal aid influence. Accuracy of the Exercises The geometry of the movements is correct in terms of their size, shape and placement in the arena. The circles, half circles and serpentine loops are round, have the correct diameter and they originate and terminate at the letter. Shoulder-in and travers are performed with an appropriate angle and bend. The corners are performed as one quarter of a 10 meter circle. Harmony between Rider and Horse Both horse and rider appear calm, focused and confident. They perform competently at the level and are pleasant to watch. Training Level Purpose: To confirm that the rider sits in the correct posture and alignment and shows correct mechanics in walk, rising trot and canter. The seat is sufficiently independent for the rider to maintain a steady, elastic rein contact and encourage the horse to stretch into that contact. The horse is ridden actively forward showing impulsion and bal-ance required for the level, bends equally to the left and right sides on turns and circles, and makes smooth, willing transitions. Note: All trot work to be ridden rising except for a few steps (4-8) of sitting trot during transitions. Transitions to halt may be performed through the walk. First Level Purpose: To confirm that the rider, in addition to the requirements of training level, shows correct alignment, posture and mechanics in sitting trot, including maintaining a steady, elastic rein contact. In turns on forehand and leg yields the rider remains centered and the horse responds willingly to the aids. The transitions are ridden in a better balance and with more throughness than at training level. In response to the correct application of the rider’s aids, the horse moves actively forward showing a consistent tempo and correct rhythm in each gait, shows appro-priate bending, lengthens and shortens the stride in trot and responds willingly to both longitudinal and lateral aids Note: All trot work to be ridden rising, unless stated. 2nd Level Purpose: To confirm that the rider, having achieved the requirements of first level, is able to ride the horse reliably on the bit with an uphill tendency. The rider lengthens and shortens the horse’s stride in trot and canter while maintaining correct alignment, posture and mechanics. In lateral movements the rider stays centered and demon-strates an appropriate angle and bending of the horse. As a result of the correct application of the rider’s aids, the horse shows a greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage than at first level. f Note: All trot work to be ridden sitting.
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Training Level Rider Test
1. A X C
Enter working trot Halt, Salute Proceed at working trot Track left
Rider’s alignment, symmetry, steady, elas-tic rein contact. Straightness on centerline; smooth transitions to balanced halt and active trot. Bend and balance through turn.
2. E-B Near center line B
Half circle left 20 meters 3-6 steps of walk Proceed working trot Working trot
Rider maintains posture and alignment in turns and transitions. Horse is bent on half circle; shows smooth, forward transitions with a few well-defined walk steps.
3. HXF Change rein, working trot Rider’s posture, symmetry and alignment; correct mechanics in rising trot. Horse is bent through turns and straightened on diagonal; moves with lively activity and is encouraged to reach into the contact.
4. A Near center line
Circle right 20 meters Working canter right lead
Rider maintains balanced, vertical position through transition; shows correct seat mechanics and timing in canter. Horse is bent on circle; makes a balanced transition; moves willingly forward in canter.
5. KXM X
Change rein Working trot
Correct rider mechanics; balanced, vertical position in transition; steady, elastic rein contact. Horse is bent through the turns; straightened on diagonal; performs a smooth, balanced transition to an active trot.
6. C Medium walk Rider maintains posture, vertical alignment and steady, elastic contact; seat follows the horse’s movements in transition and walk. Horse steps actively forward in walk.
7. HXK KA
Free walk Medium walk
Correct rider mechanics. Rider gives com-plete freedom for horse to lengthen the stride while stretching head and neck for-ward and downward. Transitions smooth with obvious difference in length of strides and frame.
8. A Working trot Rider shows correct mechanics in rising trot; steady, elastic rein contact. Horse moves willingly into an active trot.
9. B-E Near center line E
Half circle left 20 meters 3-6 steps of walk Proceed working trot Working trot
Rider maintains posture and alignment in turns and transitions. Horse is bent on half circle; shows smooth, forward transitions with a few well-defined walk steps.
10. A Near center line
Circle left 20 meters Working canter left lead
Rider maintains balanced, vertical position through transition; shows correct seat mechanics and timing in canter. Horse is bent on circle; makes a balanced transition; moves willingly forward in canter.
11. FXH X
Change rein Working trot
Correct rider mechanics; balanced, vertical position in transition; steady, elastic rein contact. Horse is bent through the turns; straightened on diagonal; performs a smooth, balanced transition to an active trot.
12. C Before C C
Circle right 20 meters allow-ing the horse to stretch forward and downward Pick up the reins Working trot
Rider maintains posture and alignment; encourages horse to stretch to a light rein contact. Horse stretches willingly by lower-ing the neck and rounding the topline; shows smooth transitions to longer and shorter rein contact.
13. B-X G
Half circle right 10 meters Halt, Salute
Riders posture, alignment and symmetry; steady, elastic rein contact. Straightness on centerline; smooth transition to balanced halt.
Test Directive Ideas
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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First Level Rider Test
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Test Direc�ve Ideas
1. A X
Enter working trot Halt, Salute Proceed working trot
Rider’s alignment and symmetry; steady, elas�c rein contact. Straightness on center-line; smooth transi�ons to balanced halt and ac�ve trot.
2. C H-B B
Track le/ Change rein, lengthen stride in trot rising Working trot si1ng
Rider maintains posture and alignment in turns and transi�ons; shows correct rising and si1ng mechanics; maintains an elas�c con-nec�on with horse’s mouth. Horse is bent through turns and straight on diagonal; shows moderate lengthening of stride and frame with a consistent tempo.
3. P Over L V
Turn right A few steps of walk Proceed working trot si1ng Turn right
Rider maintains ver�cal posture and correct alignment through transi�ons. Horse per-forms smooth, forward transi�ons with a few well-defined walk steps.
4. E S
Ride toward second track Halt (parallel to and approximately one meter in from track). Turn on forehand le/ Proceed working trot si1ng
Rider maintains posture, balance and steady rein contact in transi�ons. Horse responds willingly to the aids; turns with balanced lateral steps that have a forward inclina�on.
5. E V
Ride toward second track Halt (parallel to and approximately one meter in from track) Turn on forehand right Proceed medium walk.
Rider maintains posture, balance and steady rein contact in transi�ons. Horse responds willingly to the aids; turns with balanced lateral steps that have a forward inclina�on.
6. E-M M
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Rider allows the horse complete freedom to lengthen the stride and to stretch the head and neck forward and downward. Transi�ons smooth with obvious difference in length of strides and frame.
7. C Proceed working trot si1ng Rider shows correct si1ng mechanics with ver�cal posture. Horse responds promptly and willingly to the aids.
8. E E
Working canter le/ lead and circle le/ 20 meters On second half of circle, lengthen stride in canter Straight ahead
Rider is centered, ver�cal and symmetrical; shows correct mechanics and �ming in work-ing and lengthened canter strides; maintains elas�c rein contact. Horse responds willingly to the aids; performs balanced transi�ons; lengthens the stride and frame in a consistent tempo; is bent and balanced on circle.
9. Between E & K Develop working canter Rider shortens the stride while maintaining ac�vity, balance and tempo; maintains ver�-cal posture and correct alignment during transi�on.
10. A Working trot si1ng Rider maintains ver�cal posture and balance; transi�ons seamlessly from canter to trot mechanics; maintains an elas�c contact with the horse’s mouth. Horse performs a clear transi�on.
11. F-X X-I
Leg yield le/ in si1ng trot Working trot si1ng
Rider and horse are aligned and well-balanced in leg yield and on centerline. Horse is reac�ve to the aids; maintains tempo and ac�vity in leg yield.
12. I-R Half circle right in si1ng trot Rider is centered, symmetrical and ver�cal; maintains contact with the horse’s mouth. Horse bends on half circle, maintains tempo and ac�vity.
13. B B
Working canter right lead and circle right 20 meters On second half of circle lengthen stride in canter Straight ahead
Rider is centered, ver�cal and symmetrical; shows correct mechanics and �ming in work-ing and lengthened canter strides; maintains elas�c rein contact. Horse responds willingly to the aids; performs balanced transi�ons; lengthens the stride and frame in a consistent tempo; is bent and balanced on circle.
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First Level Rider Test, continued
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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Test Direc�ve Ideas
14. Between B & F
Develop working canter Rider shortens the stride while maintain-ing activity, balance and tempo; maintains vertical posture and correct alignment during transition.
15. A-C Serpentine of three loops chang-ing lead through trot when cross-ing centerline
Rider shows control of posture and bal-ance; prepares well for transitions and changes of bend; maintains an elastic contact. Horse is obedient, well balanced and shows prompt transitions.
16. C Working trot sitting Rider maintains vertical posture and balance; transitions seamlessly from canter to trot mechanics; maintains an elastic contact with the horse’s mouth. Horse performs a clear transition.
17. M-X X-L
Leg yield right in sitting trot Working trot sitting
Rider and horse are aligned and well-balanced in leg yield and on centerline. Horse is reactive to the aids; maintains tempo and activity in leg yield.
18. L-P Half circle left 10 meters sitting trot Rider is centered, symmetrical and verti-cal; maintains contact with the horse’s mouth. Horse bends on half circle, main-tains tempo and activity.
19. B Before E E
One and a half circles left 20 meters in rising trot allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot
Rider maintains posture, alignment and balance; encourages horse to stretch to a light rein contact. Horse stretches willingly by lowering the neck and rounding the topline; shows smooth transitions to long-er and shorter rein contact.
20. A X
Down centerline Halt, Salute
Rider’s alignment and symmetry; steady elastic contact. Horse is bent in turn and straight on centerline; makes a clear, well-balanced transition to halt.
Second Level Rider Test
Test Direc�ve Ideas
1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, Salute Proceed working trot
Rider’s alignment and symmetry; steady, elas�c rein contact. Straightness on center-line; clear transi�on to halt maintaining uphill balance. Prompt transi�on to trot.
2. C HXF F
Track le/ Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Rider shows correct si1ng mechanics in collected and medium trot; bends and straightens the horse. Horse lengthens and shortens the stride and frame with a con-sistent tempo.
3. (Transi�ons H and F) Rider is stable and well-balance. Horse shows clear reac�vity to subtle aids; well-defined, straight, balanced transi�ons; remains relia-bly on the bit.
4. A D-X
Turn down center line Shoulder-in right
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; uses inside and outside aids to control angle, bend, balance and impulsion in shoulder-in. Horse is reliably on the bit.
5. X Circle right 10 meters Rider sits centered and ver�cal with correct si1ng mechanics. Horse is ac�ve, correctly bent and maintains a consistent tempo. Connec�on of hand to bit remains elas�c and consistent.
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Second Level Rider Test, continued
Test Direc�ve Ideas
6. X-G G
Travers right Straighten
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; uses inside and outside aids to control
the angle, bend, balance and impulsion in travers; straightens the
horse at G. Horse is reliably on the bit. 7. C MXK
K
Track right Change rein, medium trot show-
ing a few clear steps of collected
trot over X Collected trot
Rider shows correct si1ng mechanics in collected and medium trot;
bends, straightens and balances the horse. Horse lengthens and
shortens the stride and frame in a consistent tempo.
8. (Transi�ons M, X and K) Rider is stable and well-balanced. Horse shows clear reac�vity to aids;
transi�ons are well-defined, straight and balanced; remains reliably on
the bit. 9. A D-X
Turn down center line Travers le/
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; uses inside and outside aids to control
the angle, bend, balance and impulsion in travers. Horse is reliably on
the bit. 10. X Circle le/ 10 meters Rider sits centered and ver�cal, with correct si1ng mechanics. Horse is
ac�ve, correctly bent and maintains a consistent tempo. Connec�on of
hand to bit remains elas�c and consistent. 11. X-G G C
Shoulder-in le/ Straighten Track right
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; uses inside and outside aids to control
angle, bend, balance and impulsion in shoulder-in. Horse is reliably on
the bit. 12. Between C &
M Before R
Medium walk
Shorten the stride and half turn
on haunches right Proceed medium walk
Rider sits centered; makes a smooth transi�on to walk; controls bend,
balance, ac�vity and sideways mo�on in turn on the haunches. Horse
steps willingly and fluently with ac�ve hind legs. Maintains a so/
elas�c connec�on to bit.
13. Before C Shorten the stride and half turn
on haunches le/ Proceed medium walk
Rider sits centered; controls bend, balance, ac�vity and sideways
mo�on in turn on the haunches. Horse steps willingly and fluently with
ac�ve hind legs. Maintains a so/ elas�c connec�on to bit. 14. M-E Chnage rein, free walk Rider allows the horse complete freedom to stretch the neck forward
and downward. Horse lengthens the stride and frame in a consistent
tempo. 15. E-K Medium walk Rider shortens the stride and frame without changing the tempo or
rhythm. Horse accepts the shorter rein smoothly and willingly. 16. Before K K
Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter le/ lead
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; shows correct mechanics in walk and
canter. Horse is appropriately reac�ve, straight, in uphill balance and
performs the transi�on without trot steps while maintaining a so/
elas�c connec�on to bit. 17. A-C Three loop serpen�ne with
simple change each �me crossing
the center line
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; shows correct mechanics in canter and
walk; prepares well for each transi�on and bends the horse appropri-
ately on each loop. Horse performs clear, balanced, straight transi�ons
without trot steps. Correct geometry of serpen�ne and accurate
placement of transi�ons. 18. H-P P
Change rein, medium canter Collected canter
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; horse is bent in corner and straight-
ened on diagonal line. Horse lengthens and shortens the stride and
frame in a consistent tempo. 19. (Transi�ons H and P) Rider is stable and well-balanced. Horse shows clear reac�vity to aids;
transi�ons are well-defined, straight and balanced; rider’s rein and seat
aids are accepted without resistance. 20. PFA Counter canter Rider sits centered and ver�cal; bends the horse appropriately; influ-
ences the horse to remain on outside rein. Horse maintains ac�vity,
balance and consistent tempo. 21. A Simple change Rider is stable and well-balanced; prepares well for the transi�ons;
shows dominant influence of outside rein in both canter leads. Horse
remains reliably on the bit. 22. K-R R
Change rein, medium canter Collected canter
Rider sits centered and ver�cal; horse is bent in corner and straight-
ened on diagonal line. Horse lengthens and shortens the stride and
frame in a consistent tempo. 23. (Transi�ons K and R) Rider is stable and well-balanced. Horse shows clear reac�vity to aids;
transi�ons are well-defined, straight and balanced; rider’s rein and seat
aids are accepted without resistance. 24. RMC Counter canter Rider sits centered and ver�cal; bends the horse appropriately; influ-
ences the horse to remain on outside rein. Horse maintains ac�vity,
balance and consistent tempo. 25. C S
Simple change Collected trot
Rider is stable and well-balanced; prepares well for the transi�ons;
shows dominant influence of outside rein in both canter leads. Horse
performs clear transi�ons; remains reliably on the bit. 26. V-L G
Half circle le/ 10 meters Halt, Salute
Rider’s alignment and symmetry; correct si1ng mechanics; straight-
ness on centerline; clear transi�on to halt maintaining uphill balance.
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USDF Introductory Level Tests
This unique series of tests provides an opportunity for the horse and/or rider new to dressage to demonstrate elementary skills. The tests have been designed to encourage correct performance and to prepare the horse for the transition to the USEF tests. 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). 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 center line should be ridden as a half circle, touching the track at a point midway between the center line 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. COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR USDF TESTS • Gaits (freedom and regularity). x1 • Impulsion (desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo). x1 • Submission (acceptance of steady contact, attention and confdence). x2 • Rider’s position (keeping in balance with horse). x1 • Rider’s efectiveness of aids (correct bend and preparation of transi-tions). x1 • Geometry and accuracy (correct size and shape of circles and turns). x1
Tests A and B Requirements
Free walk Medium walk Working trot rising 20 meter circle Halt through walk
Test C Requirements
Free walk Medium walk Working trot rising Working canter 20 meter circle Halt through walk
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Introductory Test A, Walk-Trot
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1 A Between X & C
Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.
Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.
2 C M
Track right. Working trot rising.
Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.
3 A Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.
Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.
4 K-X-M Change rein. Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.
5 C Circle left 20 meters, Working trot rising.
Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.
6 Between C & H
Medium walk. Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.
7 H-X-F Free walk. Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.
8 F-A A
Medium walk. Down centerline.
Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.
9 X Halt and salute. Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.
Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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Introductory Test B, Walk-Trot
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1 A X
Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.
Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot and walk rhythm.
2 C Track left, working trot rising.
Balance and bend in turn.
3 E E
Circle left 20 meters, Working trot rising. Straight ahead.
Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.
4 Between K & A
Medium walk. Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.
5 F-E Free walk. Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straight-ness on the diagonal; ground cover.
6 E-H Medium walk. Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.
7 Between H & C
Working trot rising.
Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.
8 B Circle right 20 meters, Working trot rising.
Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.
9 A X
Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.
Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.
Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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Introductory Test C, Walk-Trot-Canter
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1 A X
Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.
Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot rhythm.
2 C Track right, working trot rising.
Balance and bend in turn.
3 B Circle right 20 meters Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.
4 A Before A
Circle right 20 meters developing working can-ter in first quarter of the circle, right lead. Working trot rising.
Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.
5 (Transition in & out of canter)
Balance and smoothness.
6 K-X-M Change rein, working trot rising.
Trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.
7 E Circle left 20 meters. Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.
8 A Before A
Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead. Working trot rising.
Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.
9 (Transition in & out of canter)
Balance and smoothness.
10 Between F&B
Medium walk. Willing and balanced tran-sition; clear walk rhythm.
11 B-H H
Free walk. Medium walk.
Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cov-er. Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.
12 Between C & M
Working trot rising to A. Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.
13 A G
Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.
Straightness on centerline; willingness, balanced transition and halt.
Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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USEF Training Level Tests
PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 • RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 COMMENTS: All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk. TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Working trot; working canter; medium walk; free walk; 20m circles in trot and canter TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Stretch circle in trot TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: Changing of bend on a shallow loop, canter-trot transition on diagonal
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1 A X
Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2 C E
Track left Circle left 20m
Regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in turn and circle; shape and size of circle
2
3 A Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle
Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
4 A-F-B Working canter Regularity and quality of canter; bend in corner; straightness
5 Between B & M
Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness
6 C Medium walk Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk
7 E-F F
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions
2
8 A Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot
9 E Circle right 20m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
2
10 C Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle
Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
11 C-M-B Working canter Regularity and quality of canter; bend in corner; straightness
12 Between B & F
Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness
13 A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tion; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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1
A X
Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2 C B
Track right Circle right 20m
Regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in turn and circle; shape and size of circle
3 K-X-M Change rein Regularity and quality of trot; straight-ness; bend in corner
4 Between C & H
Working canter left lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness
5 E Circle left 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
2
6 Between E & K
Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness
7 A Before A A
Circle left 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot
Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintain-ing balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions
8 Between A & F F-E
Medium walk Change rein, medium walk
Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk
9 E-M M
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions
2
10 C Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot
11 E Circle left 20m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
12 F-X-H Change rein Regularity and quality of trot; straight-ness; bend in corner
13 Between C & M
Working canter right lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness
14 B Circle right 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
2
15 Between B & F
Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness
16 A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tion; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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1. A X
Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-X-K
Track left One loop
Regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in turn; shape and size of loop; changes of bend; balance
3. Between A & F
Working canter left lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness
4. B Circle left 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; bal-ance
5. H-X-F X
Change rein Working trot
Regularity and quality of gaits; willing, calm transition; straightness; bend in corner
6. A Medium walk Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk
7. K-X-H H
Free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allow-ing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straight-ness; willing, calm transitions
2
8. C M-X-F
Working trot One loop
Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of loop; changes of bend; balance
9. Between A & K
Working canter right lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness
10. E Circle right 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; bal-ance
11. C Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot
12. B Before B B
Circle right 20m in rising trot allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot
Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintain-ing balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions
2
13. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tion; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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USEF First Level Tests
PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit. (All trot work may be rid-den sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk and must be immobile for a minimum of 3 seconds.) COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 • RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 COMMENTS: All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. FIRST LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: 10m half circle at trot; 15m circle in canter; lengthening of stride in trot and canter. FIRST LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Leg yield. FIRST LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: 10m circle at trot; change of lead through trot; counter can-ter.
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1. A X
Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immo-bile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C E-X
Track left Half circle left 10m, returning to track at H
Bend and balance in turn and half circle; regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; straightness
3. B-X Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M
Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straight-ness
4. C Before C C
Circle left 20m rising trot, allow-ing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot
Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions
2
5. S-F F
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions
6. A Medium walk Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk
7. V-R R
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing com-plete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions
2
8. M C
Working trot Working canter left lead
Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corners
2
9. S-V Lengthen stride in canter Willing, clear transition; moderate length-ening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo
10. V Circle left 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle
Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
11. F-X-H X
Change rein Working trot
Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness
12. C Working canter right lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter
13. R-P Lengthen stride in canter Willing, clear transition; moderate length-ening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo
14. P Circle right 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle
Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
15. A Working trot Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness
16. V-M M
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions
17. E X G
Half circle left 10m Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend and balance in half circle; regularity and quality of trot, willing, calm transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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1. A X
Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C M-V V
Track right Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot
Bend and balance in turn; moderate length-ening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions
3. K-D D-L
Half circle left 10m Working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline
4. L-M Leg yield right Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment of horse; balance and flow
5. H-P P
Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions
6. F-D D-L
Half circle right 10m Working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline
7. L-H Leg yield left Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment of horse; balance and flow
8. C Medium walk Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk
9. M-V V
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions
2
10. K A
Working trot Working canter left lead
Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corners
11. P Circle left 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
12. P-M Lengthen stride in canter Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transition
2
13. Between M & C
Develop working canter Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend in corners
14. H-X-F X
Change rein Working trot
Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness
15. F Working canter right lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend in corners
16. V Circle right 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
17. V-H Lengthen stride in canter Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transition
2
18. Between H & C Develop working canter Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend in corners
19. M Working trot Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness
20. B Before B B
Circle right 20m rising trot, allow-ing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot
Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining bal-ance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions
21. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot, willing, calm transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk
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1. A X
Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-X-F F
Track left Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot
Bend and balance in turn; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions
3. K-X Leg yield right Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment of horse; balance and flow
4. X-H Leg yield left Straightness at X; supple change of direction; regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment of horse; balance and flow
5. C Before C C
Circle right 20m rising trot allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten reins Working trot
Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions
2
6. R Circle right 10m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
7. B X E
Turn right Halt Proceed working trot Turn left
Bend and balance in turns; willing, clear transi-tions; straight, attentive halt; immobility
2
8. V Circle left 10m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
9. A Medium walk Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk
10. F-S S
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and down-ward; straightness; willing, clear transitions
2
11. H C
Working trot Working canter right lead
Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner
12. C Circle right 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
13. M-P Lengthen stride in canter Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo
14. P Working canter Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter
15. K-X-H One loop maintaining the right lead Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of loop; positioning; balance
2
16. M-X-K X
Change rein Change of lead through trot
Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness
17. A Circle left 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance
18. F-R Lengthen stride in canter Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo
19. R Working canter Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter
20. H-X-K One loop maintaining the left lead Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of loop; positioning; balance
2
21. A F-X-H H
Working trot Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; con-sistent tempo; willing clear transitions
22. B X G
Half circle right 10m Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend and balance in half circle; regularity and quality of trot, willing, calm transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk
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USEF Second Level Tests
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, especially in the medium gaits; and is reliably on the bit. A greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage is required than at First Level. (Halts must be immobile for minimum of 3 seconds)
COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 • RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 SECOND LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Collected and medium trot and canter, 10m circle at canter; shoulder-in; simple change; rein back. SECOND LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Travers; half turn on haunches SECOND LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: No new requirements
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Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-P P
Track left Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Bend and balance in turn; moderate lengthen-ing of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
3. (Transitions H and P) Consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions 4. K-E E
Shoulder-in right Turn right
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
2
5. B B-M
Turn left Shoulder-in left
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
2
6. C Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps Proceed medium walk
Straight, immobile halt; willing, straight steps with correct count; clear transitions
2
7. C-S Medium walk Regularity and quality of walk
8. S-P P
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; smooth, balanced transitions
2
9. Before F F
Shorten stride in walk Collected canter right lead
Regularity and quality of gaits; clear, balanced transition
10-12. A-C
Serpentine three equal loops, width of the arena, simple changes of lead over cen-terline
10. (Score for first simple change) Clear, balanced, straight transitions; quality of gaits
11. (Score for second simple change) Clear, balanced, straight transitions; quality of gaits
12. (Score for quality of serpentine) Quality and balance of collected canter; cor-rect bend; geometry
13. M-P P
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straight-ness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions
14. A Circle right 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; quality of canter; balance
15. K-B B-M
Change rein Counter canter
Regularity, quality and balance of canter; straightness
16. M Before C C
Medium walk Shorten stride in walk Collected canter left lead
Regularity and quality of gaits; clear, balanced transitions
17. H-V V
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straight-ness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions
18. A Circle left 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; quality of canter; balance
19. F-E E-H
Change rein Counter canter
Regularity, quality and balance of canter; straightness
20. H M-V V
Collected trot Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straight-ness and uphill balance
21. (Transitions H, M and V) Clear, balanced transitions
22. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 sec-onds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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Test Directive Ideas Co 1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C M-V V
Track right Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Bend and balance in turn; moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
3. (Transitions M and V) Consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions 4. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality
of trot
5. B-X X-E
Half circle left 10m Half circle right 10m
Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; balance and quality of trot
6. E-H Travers right Angle; bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
2
7. C M Between G & H
Medium walk Turn right Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right
Clear, balanced transition; regularity and quality of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn
2
8. Between G & M H
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Turn left
Regularity and quality of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn
2
9. (Medium walk) CMG(H)G(M)GHS Regularity and quality of walk 10. S-P P
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straight-ness; smooth, balanced transitions
2
11. F Collected trot Clear, balanced transition; quality of trot 12. K-E Shoulder-in right Angle; bend and balance; engagement and quality
of trot
13. E-X X-B
Half circle right 10m Half circle left 10m
Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; balance and quality of trot
14. B-M Travers left Angle; bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
2
15. C Collected canter left lead Regularity and quality of canter; clear, balanced transition
16. H-V V
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear, bal-anced transitions
17. K-D Half circle left 10m returning to the track at E
Shape and size of half circle; bend; regularity and quality of canter; balance
18. E-S S-R R-B
Counter canter Half circle right 20m Counter canter
Straightness; shape and size of half circle; posi-tioning; quality of canter; balance
19. B Simple change of lead Clear, balanced, straight transitions; quality of gaits
20. K-S S
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear, bal-anced transitions
21. H-G Half circle right 10m returning to the track at E
Shape and size of half circle; bend; regularity and quality of canter; balance
22. E-V V-P P-B
Counter canter Half circle left 20m Counter canter
Straightness; shape and size of half circle; posi-tioning; quality of canter; balance
23. B Simple change of lead Clear, balanced, straight transitions; quality of gaits
24. C H-P P
Collected trot Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
2
25. (Transitions C, H and P) Clear, balanced transitions 26. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-X-F F
Track left Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Bend and balance in turn; moderate length-ening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
3. (Transitions H and F) Consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions
4. K-E Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
5. E Circle right 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; quality of trot; balance
6. E-H Travers right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
7. M-X-K K
Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
8. (Transitions M and K) Consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions
9. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
10. B Circle left 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; quality of trot; balance
11. B-M Travers left Angle; bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot
12. C Halt, rein back 3-4 steps Proceed medium walk
Straight, immobile halt; willing, straight steps with correct count; clear transitions
13. H Between G & M
Turn left Shorten the stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk
Regularity and quality of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn
2
14. Between G & H M
Shorten the stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk Turn right
Regularity and quality of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn
2
15. (Medium walk) CHG(M)G(H)GMR Regularity and quality of walk
16. R-V V
Change rein, free walk Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; smooth, balanced transitions
2
17. Before K K
Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter left lead
Regularity and quality of canter; clear, bal-anced transition
18. F-M M
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
19. (Transitions F and M) Consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions
20. C-A Serpentine three equal loops, width of the arena, no change of lead
Regularity, quality and balance of canter; positioning; geometry
2
21. F-E L E-H-C-M
Change rein Simple change Collected canter
Clear, balanced, straight transitions; quality of gaits
2
22. M-F F
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
23. (Transitions M and F) Consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions
24. A-C Serpentine three equal loops, width of the arena, no change of lead
Regularity, quality and balance of canter; positioning; geometry
25. M-E I E-K
Change rein Simple change Collected canter
Clear, balanced, straight transitions; quality of gaits
2
26. K Collected trot Clear, balanced transition; quality of trot 27. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk
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USEF Third Level Tests
PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and having begun to develop an uphill balance at Second Level, now demonstrates increased en-gagement, especially in the extended gaits. Transitions between collected, me-dium and extended gaits should be well defined and performed with engage-ment. 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. (Halts must be immobile for minimum of 3 seconds)
COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 • RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 THIRD LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Extended gaits; half pass at trot; single flying change. THIRD LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Renvers, release of reins at canter, half pass at canter THIRD LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: No new requirements
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Third Level Test 1
Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co 1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, self carriage and quality of trot; well defined transitions; straight, atten-tive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C S-V
Track left Shoulder-in left
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
3. V-L L-H
Half circle left 10m Half pass left
Shape and size of half circle; alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engage-ment and self carriage
4. R-P Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
5. P-L L-M
Half circle right 10m Half pass right
Shape and size of half circle; alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engage-ment and self carriage
6. H-X-F F
Medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
7. A Halt, rein back 4 steps Proceed medium walk
Straight, immobile halt; willing, straight steps with correct count; clear transitions
8. K-R R
Change rein, extended walk Medium walk
Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; clear transitions
2
9. M Between G & H
Turn left Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk
Regularity and quality of walk; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency
2
10. Between G & M H
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk Track right
Regularity and quality of walk; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency
2
11. (Medium walk) RMG(H)G(M)GHC Regularity and quality of the walk 12. Before C C
Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter right lead
Well defined transition; regularity and self carriage; engagement and quality of canter
13. M-F F
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
14. V Circle right 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; engagement and self carriage
15. V-R Change rein, flying change between centerline and R
Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self carriage
16. H-K K
Extended canter Collected canter
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
17. (Transitions H and K) Well defined maintaining tempo and balance 18. P Circle left 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; engagement
and self carriage
19. P-S Change rein, flying change between centerline and S
Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self carriage
20. C Collected trot Well defined, balanced transition; engage-ment and collection
21. M-X-K K
Extended trot Collected trot
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
22. (Transitions M and K) Well defined maintaining tempo and balance 23. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, self carriage and quality of trot; well defined transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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Third Level Test 2
Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, self carriage and quality of trot; well defined transitions; straight, atten-tive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C M-X-K K
Track right Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
3. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
4. B-M Renvers right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
2
5. H-X-F F
Change rein, extended trot Collected trot
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
2
6. (Transitions H and F) Well defined maintaining tempo and bal-ance
7. K-E Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
8. E-H Renvers left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
2
9. C G-E
Down centerline Half pass right
Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and self carriage
10. A D-E
Down centerline Half pass left
Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and self carriage
11. C M Between G & H
Medium walk Turn right Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk
Transition into walk; regularity and quality of walk; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency
12. Between G & M H
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk Turn left
Regularity and quality of walk; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency
13. (Medium walk) CMG(H)G(M)GHS
Regularity and quality of walk
14. S-P P
Change rein, extended walk Medium walk
Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; clear transitions
2
15. Before F F
Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter right lead
Well defined transition; regularity and self carriage; engagement and quality of canter
16. A D-R
Down centerline Half pass right
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and self carriage
17. Between R & M
Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self carriage
2
18. H-K K
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
19. A D-S
Down centerline Half pass left
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and self carriage
20. Between S & H
Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self carriage
2
21. C Circle right 20m, showing a clear re-lease of both reins for 4-5 strides over centerline
Clear release of reins maintaining bend and collected balance; shape and size of circle
2
22. M-F F
Extended canter Collected canter
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
2
23. (Transitions M and F) Well defined maintaining tempo and bal-ance
24. A L I
Down centerline Collected trot Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, self carriage and quality of gaits; well defined transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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Third Level Test 3
Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, self carriage and quality of trot; well defined transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-X-F F
Track left Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
3. K-E Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
4. E-X X-B
Half circle right 10m Half circle left 10m
Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; engagement and self carriage
5. B-G C
Half pass left Track right
Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and self carriage
2
6. M-X-K K
Change rein, extended trot Collected trot
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
7. (Transitions M and K) Well defined maintaining tempo and bal-ance
8. A Halt, rein back 4 steps Proceed collected trot
Straight, immobile halt; willing, straight steps with correct count; clear transitions
2
9. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self carriage
10. B-X X-E
Half circle left 10m Half circle right 10m
Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; engagement and self carriage
11. E-G C
Half pass right Track left
Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and self carriage
2
12. Between C & H H Between G & M
Medium walk Turn left Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left. Proceed medium walk
Transition into walk; regularity and quality of walk; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency
13. Between G & H M
Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk Turn right
Regularity and quality of walk; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency
14. (Medium walk) CHG(M)G(H)GMR
Regularity and quality of walk
15. R-V V
Change rein, extended walk Medium walk
Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; clear transitions
2
16. Before K K
Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter left lead
Well defined transition; regularity and self carriage; engagement and quality of canter
17. F-X X-I
Half pass left Collected canter
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and self carriage
2
18. I-S S-F
Half circle left 10m Change rein, flying change of lead near centerline
Shape and size of half circle; bend; clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self carriage
2
19. K-X X-I
Half pass right Collected canter
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and self carriage
2
20. I-R R-K
Half circle right 10m Change rein, flying change of lead near centerline
Shape and size of half circle; bend; clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self carriage
2
21. F-M M
Extended canter Collected canter
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
22. (Transitions F and M) Well defined maintaining tempo and bal-ance
23. H Collected trot Well defined, balanced transition; engage-ment and collection
24. E X G
Turn left Turn left Halt, salute
Bend in turns; engagement, self carriage and quality of trot; well defined transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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USEF Fourth Level Tests
PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and has developed suffi-cient suppleness, impulsion and throughness to perform 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.
COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Collected walk; very collected canter; walk pirouettes; multiple flying changes on diagonal FOURTH LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Counter change of hand in trot and canter; tempi changes every fourth stride; working partial pirouettes in canter FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: Reinback series; tempi changes every third stride; 10m half circle in counter canter
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Fourth Level Test 1
Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected canter Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, collection and quality of gaits; well defined transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-X-F Over X F
Track left Change rein, medium trot 6-7 steps collected trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; regularity and activity in collected steps; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
2
3. K-X Half pass right Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and collection
4. X Circle right 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; balance; engagement and quality of trot
5. X-G C
Shoulder-in right Track right
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and collection
6. M-X-K K
Change rein, extended trot Collected trot
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame, engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
7. (Transitions M and K) Well defined maintaining tempo and bal-ance
8. F-X Half pass left Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and collection
9. X Circle left 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; balance; engagement and quality of trot
10. X-G C
Shoulder-in left Track left
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and collection
11. H S-R R
Collected walk Half circle left 20m in extended walk Collected walk
Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; clear transitions
2
12. M Between G & H
Turn left Half pirouette left Proceed collected walk
Regularity; activity of hind legs; bend; fluency; size
2
13. Between G & M
Half pirouette right Proceed collected walk
Regularity; activity of hind legs; bend; fluency; size
2
14. (Collected walk) HS/RMG(H)G
Regularity; suppleness of the back; activity; collection
15. G H
Collected canter left lead Turn left
Precise, fluent transition; engagement and collection
16. S-K K
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
17. A D-E
Down centerline Half pass left
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and collection
18. E-H H
Counter canter Flying change of lead
Straightness, engagement and collection; clear, balanced, fluent flying change
19. M-F F
Extended canter Collected canter
Utmost groundcover with lengthening of frame, engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness
20. (Transitions M and F) Well defined maintaining tempo and bal-ance
21. A D-B
Down centerline Half pass right
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and collection
22. B-M M
Counter canter Flying change of lead
Straightness, engagement and collection; clear, balanced, fluent flying change
23. C Circle left 20m, 5-6 strides of very collected canter between quarterlines
Lowering of haunches in very collected canter; well defined transitions; engage-ment and collection throughout; shape, size of circle; bend
2
24. H-X-F Change rein, three single flying chang-es of lead, near first quarterline, near X, and near last quarterline
Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying changes; engagement; quality of canter
25. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, collection and quality of canter; well defined transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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Fourth Level Test 2
Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected canter Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, collection and quality of gaits; well defined transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C M-B
Track right Shoulder-in right
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and collection
3. B-K K
Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
4. A D-E
Down centerline Half pass left
Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and collection
5. E-G C
Half pass right Track left
Supple change of bend; alignment, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and collection
6. H-E Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and collection
7. E-F F
Change rein, medium trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
8. A K-R
Collected walk Change rein, extended walk
Transition into walk; regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoul-der; stretching to the bit; clear transitions
2
9. R M Between G & H
Collected walk Turn left Half pirouette left Proceed collected walk
Regularity; activity of hind legs; bend; fluen-cy; size
2
10. Between G & M H
Half pirouette right Proceed collected walk Turn right
Regularity; activity of hind legs; bend; fluen-cy; size
2
11. (Collected walk) AK/RMG(H)G(M)GHC Regularity; suppleness of the back; activity; collection
12. C Collected canter right lead Precise, fluent transition; engagement and collection
13. M-F F
Medium canter Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
14. A D-B
Down centerline Half pass right
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and collection
15. B Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and collection
16. B-G C
Half pass left Track left
Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and collection
17. H-X Approaching X Toward M
On diagonal develop very collected canter Working pirouette left toward the letter M Proceed collected canter
Lowering of haunches; bend and balance of working pirouette; straightness, regularity, engagement and collection of canter
2
18. H-K K
Extended canter Collected canter
Utmost groundcover with lengthening of frame, engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness; well defined transitions main-taining tempo and balance
19. F-X-H Change rein, three flying changes every fourth stride
Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying chang-es; engagement; quality of canter
2
20. M-X Approaching X Toward H
On diagonal develop very collected canter Working pirouette right toward the letter H Proceed collected canter
Lowering of haunches; bend and balance of working pirouette; straightness, regularity, engagement and collection of canter
2
21. M Collected trot Well defined, balanced transition; engage-ment and collection
22. R-K K
Change rein, extended trot Collected trot
Utmost groundcover with lengthening of frame, engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness; well defined transitions main-taining tempo and balance
23. A X
Down centerline Halt, salute
Bend in turn; engagement, collection and quality of trot; well defined transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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Fourth Level Test 3
Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X
Enter collected canter Halt, salute Proceed collected trot
Engagement, collection and quality of gaits; well defined transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
2. C H-X-F F
Track left Change rein, extended trot Collected trot
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame, engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance
3. (Transitions H and F) Well defined maintaining tempo and balance 4. A D-X
Down centerline Shoulder-in right
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and collec-tion
5. X-M Half pass right Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and collection
6. C Halt, rein back 4 steps, walk forward 4 steps, rein back 4 steps Proceed collected trot
Straight, immobile halt; willing, straight steps with correct count; clear transitions
2
7. S-V V
Medium Trot Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions
8. A D-X
Down centerline Shoulder-in left
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and collec-tion
9. X-H Half pass left Alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and collection
10. C R-S S
Collected walk Half circle 20m in extended walk Collected walk
Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; clear transitions
2
11. (Collected walk) C-R/S-C Regularity; suppleness of the back; activity; collec-tion
12. C Collected canter right lead Precise, fluent transition; engagement and collection 13. R-I I-S
Half circle right 10m Half circle left 10m
Shape and size of half circles; bend; positioning; engagement and collection
2
14. E Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and collection
15. V-L L-P
Half circle left 10m Half circle right 10m
Shape and size of half circles; bend; positioning; engagement and collection
2
16. F Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and collection
17. K-X-M M
Change rein, medium canter Collected canter and flying change of lead
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions; clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change
18. H-X-F Change rein, three flying changes every fourth stride
Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying changes; engagement and quality of canter
19. K-X Half pass right Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement; collection
20. X Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and collection
21. X-H Half pass left Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and collection
22. H Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and collection
23. M-X Before X
On diagonal, develop very collected canter Working half-pirouette right approximately 3m in diameter Proceed collected canter
Lowering of haunches; size, bend and balance of working pirouette; straightness, regularity, engage-ment and collection of canter
2
24. Before M Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and collection
25. H-K K
Extended canter Collected canter
Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame, engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness
26. (Transitions H and K) Well defined maintaining tempo and balance 27. F-X Before X
On diagonal, develop very collected canter Working half-pirouette left approximately 3m in diameter Proceed collected canter
Lowering of haunches; size, bend and balance of working pirouette; straightness, regularity, engage-ment and collection of canter
2
28. Before F Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying changes; engagement and collection
29. K-X-M Change rein, three flying changes every third stride
Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying changes; engagement; quality of canter
2
30. C Collected trot Well defined, balanced transition; engagement and collection
31. S I G
Turn left Turn left Halt, salute
Bend in turns; engagement, collection and quality of trot; well defined transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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FEI Collective Marks • Paces (freedom and regularity) • Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, supple-
ness of the back and engagement of the hind quarters • Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease
of the movements; acceptance of the bridle and lightness of the forehand)
• Rider’s position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids Note: Submission and rider have a coefficient of 2.
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Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X XC
Enter in collected canter Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot Collected trot
Quality of paces, halt, and transitions. Straightness. Contact and poll.
2. C MXK K KAF
Track to the right Medium trot Collected trot Collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, engagement of hindquarters, lengthening of steps and frame. Both transitions.
3. FB Shoulder-in left Regularity and quality of trot; bend and constant angle. Collection, balance, and fluency.
4. B Volte left (8 m Ø) Regularity and quality of trot, collection, and balance. Bend; size and shape of volte.
5. BG G C
Half-pass to the left On centre line Track to the left
Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, balance, fluency, crossing of legs.
2
6. HXF F
Extended trot Collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Differentiation from medium trot.
7.FAK Transitions at H and F The collected trot
Maintenance of rhythm, fluency, precise and smooth execution of transitions. Change of frame. Collec-tion.
8. KE Shoulder-in right Regularity and quality of trot; bend and constant angle. Collection, balance, and fluency.
9. E Volte right (8 m Ø) Regularity and quality of trot, collection, and balance. Bend; size and shape of volte.
10. EG G
Half-pass to the right On centre line
Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, balance, fluency, crossing of legs
2
11. Before C C H Between G&M
[Collected walk] [Track to the left] [Turn left] Half pirouette to the left
Regularity, activity, collection, size, flexion, and bend of half pirouette. Forward tendency, maintenance of fourbeat.
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12. Between G&H GM
Half pirouette to the right [Collected walk]
Regularity, activity, collection, size, flexion, and bend of half pirouette. Forward tendency, maintenance of fourbeat.
13. The collected walk C-H-G-(M)-G- (H)-G-M
Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, shortening and heightening of steps, self-carriage. Transition into walk.
2
14. MRXV(K)
Extended walk Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, overtrack, freedom of shoulder, stretching to the bit.
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15. Before K K KAF
Collected walk Proceed in collected canter left Collected canter
Precise execution and fluency of transition. Quality of canter.
16. FX X
Half-pass to the left Flying change of leg
Quality of canter. Collection, bal-ance, uniform bend, fluency. Quali-ty of flying change.
17. XM M MCH
Half-pass to the right Flying change of leg Collected canter
Quality of canter .Collection, bal-ance, uniform bend, fluency. Quali-ty of flying change.
18. H Between H&X
Proceed towards X in collected canter Half pirouette to the left
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion, and bend. Correct number of strides (3-4). Quality of canter before and after
2
19. HC C
Counter canter Flying change of leg
Quality and collection of counter canter. Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness of change.
20. M Between M&X
Proceed towards X in collected canter Half pirouette to the right
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion, and bend. Correct number of strides (3-4). Quality of canter before and after.
2
21. MC C
Counter canter Flying change of leg
Quality and collection of counter canter. Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness of change.
22. HXF FAK
On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 4th stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
23. KXM MCH
On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 3rd stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
24. HXF Extended canter Quality of canter, impulsion, lengthening of strides and frame. Balance, uphill tendency, straightness.
25. F FA
Collected canter and flying change of leg Collected canter
Quality of flying change on diagonal. Precise, smooth execu-tion of transition
26. A X
Down the centre line Halt - immobility - salute
Quality of pace, halt, and transition. Straightness. Contact and poll.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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Test Directive Ideas
1. A X XC
Enter in collected canter Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot Collected trot
Quality of paces, halt, and transitions. Straightness. Contact and poll.
2. C HXF F FA
Track to the left Extended trot Collected trot Collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Both transitions. Col-lection.
3. A DX
Down the centre line Shoulder-in right
Regularity and quality of trot; bend and constant angle. Collection, balance, and fluen-cy.
4. X Volte right (8 m Ø) Regularity and quality of trot, collection, and balance. Bend; size and shape of volte.
5. XM MC
Half-pass to the right Collected trot
Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, bal-ance, fluency, crossing of legs.
2
6. C Halt - immobility Rein back 5 steps and imme-diately proceed in collected trot
Quality of halt and transitions. Throughness, fluency, straightness. Accuracy in number of diagonal steps.
7. HX Half-pass to the left Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, bal-ance, fluency, crossing of legs.
2
8. X Volte left (8 m Ø) Regularity and quality of trot, collection, and balance. Bend; size and shape of volte.
9. XD D A
Shoulder-in left On centre line Track to the right
Regularity and quality of trot; bend and constant angle. Collection, balance, and fluen-cy.
10. KR Medium trot Regularity, elasticity, balance, engagement of hindquarters, lengthening of steps and frame. Both transitions. Differ-entiation from extended trot.
11. R RMGH
Collected walk Collected walk
Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, shortening and heightening of steps, selfcar-riage. Transition into walk.
2
12. HB(P) Extended walk Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, overtrack, free-dom of shoulder, stretching to the bit
2
13. Before P P PFA
Collected walk Proceed in collected canter right Collected canter
Precise execution and fluency of transitions. Quality of canter.
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14. A Between D & G G C
Down the centre line 3 half-passes 5 m to either side of the centre line with flying change of leg at each change of direc-tion starting and ending to the right Flying change of leg Track to the left
Quality of canter. Uniform bend, collection, balance, fluency from side to side. Symmetrical execution. Quality of flying changes.
2
15. HXF Extended canter Quality of canter, impulsion, lengthening of strides and frame. Balance, uphill tenden-cy, straightness.
16. F FAK
Collected canter and flying change of leg Collected canter
Quality of flying change on diagonal. Precise, smooth execution of transition.
17. KXM MCH
On the diagonal 5 flying changes of leg every 3rd stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
18. H(B) I
On the diagonal Pirouette to the left
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion, and bend. Correct number of strides (6-8). Quality of canter before and after.
2
19. B Flying change of leg Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness of flying change
20. B(K) L
On the diagonal Pirouette to the right
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion, and bend. Correct number of strides (6-8). Quality of canter before and after.
2
21. K KAF
Flying change of leg Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness of flying change. Quality of canter.
22. FXH HC
On the diagonal 7 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
23. C CM
Collected trot Collected trot
Fluency; precise, smooth exe-cution of transition. Collection.
24. MXK K KA
Extended trot Collected trot The collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, over-track. Lengthening of frame. Both transitions. Collection.
25. A X
Down the centre line Halt - immobility – salute
Quality of pace, halt, and transition. Straightness. Contact and poll.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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FEI Intermediate II
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Directive ideas Co
1. A X XC
Enter in collected canter Halt - immobility - salute Proceed in collected trot Collected trot
Quality of paces, halt, and transitions. Straightness. Contact and poll.
2. C HXF F FA
Track to the left Extended trot Collected trot Collected trot.
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Both transitions. Collection.
3. A DG C
Down the centre line 3 half-passes, 5 m to either side of the centre line, begin-ning and ending to the right Track to the right
Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, balance, fluency from side to side, crossing of legs. Symmetrical execution.
2
4. Between R & B
Transition to Passage
Fluency, promptness, selfcarriage, balance, straightness.
5. B (V) On the diagonal Passage
Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
6. Crossing the center line
Piaffe 8 to 10 steps (1 m forward permitted)
Regularity, taking weight, self-carriage, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Specific number of diagonal steps.
7. In/out of the piaffe
Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
Maintenance of rhythm, collection, self-carriage, balance, fluency, straightness. Precise execution.
8. From piaffe VKA
Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
9. A Piaffe 8 to 10 steps (1 m forward permitted)
Regularity, taking weight, self-carriage, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Specific number of diagonal steps.
10. A Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
Maintenance of rhythm, collection, self-carriage, balance, fluency, straightness. Precise execution.
11. AFP Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
12. PS Extended walk Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, overtrack, freedom of shoulder, stretching to the bit. Transition into walk.
2
13. S SHC
Collected walk Collected walk
Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, shortening and heightening of steps, self-carriage.
2
14. C CM
Proceed in collected canter right Collected canter
Precise execution and fluency of transition. Quality of canter.
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15. MXK K KAFP
Medium canter Collected canter and flying change of leg Collected canter
Quality of canter, lengthening of strides and frame. Balance, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of flying change and transi-tion.
16. PX X
Half-pass to the left Down the centre line
Quality of canter. Collection, balance, uniform bend, fluency.
17. I C
Pirouette to the left Track to the left
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion, and bend. Correct number of strides (6-8). Quality of canter before and after.
2
18. HXF Extended canter Quality of canter, impulsion, length-ening of strides and frame. Balance, uphill tendency, straightness. Differentiation from medium canter.
19. F FAKV
Collected canter and flying change of leg Collected canter
10 Quality of flying change on diag-onal. Precise, smooth execution of transition.
20. VX X
Half-pass to the right Down the centre line
Quality of canter. Collection, balance, uniform bend, fluency.
21. I C
Pirouette to the right Track to the right
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion, and bend. Correct number of strides (6-8). Quality of canter before and after.
2
22. MXK KAF
On the diagonal 7 flying chang-es of leg every 2nd stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
23. FXH HC
On the diagonal 11 flying changes of leg every stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
24. C CM
Collected trot Collected trot
Fluency; precise, smooth execution of transition. Collection.
25. MXK K KA
Extended trot Collected trot The collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Both transi-tions. Collection.
26. A Between D & L LI
Down the centre line Transition to passage Passage
Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Transition to passage.
27. I Halt - immobility - salute Quality of halt and transition. Straightness. Contact and poll.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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Test Directive Ideas Co
1. A X XC
Enter in collected canter Halt - immobility – salute. Proceed in collected trot Collected trot
Quality of paces, halt, and transitions. Straightness. Contact and poll.
2. C HXF FAK
Track to the left Extended trot Collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Both transitions.
3. KB Half-pass to the right Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, bal-ance, fluency, crossing of legs.
2
4. BH HC
Half-pass to the left Collected trot
Regularity and quality of trot, uniform bend, collection, bal-ance, fluency, crossing of legs.
2
5. C Halt - immobility Rein back 5 steps and immediately proceed in collected trot
Quality of halt and transitions. Throughness, fluency, straightness. Accuracy in number of diagonal steps.
6. MV Extended trot Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Transition to extended trot.
7. VKD Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Transition to passage.
8. D Piaffe 12 to 15 steps Regularity, taking weight, self-carriage, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Specific number of diagonal steps.
2
9. D Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
Maintenance of rhythm, collection, self-carriage, balance, fluency, straightness. Precise execu-tion.
10. DFP Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
11. PH Extended walk Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, overtrack, freedom of shoulder, stretching to the bit. Transition into walk.
2
12. HCM Collected walk Regularity, suppleness of back, activity, shortening and heightening of steps, self-carriage.
2
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13. M Proceed in passage Transition collected walk - passage
Fluency, promptness, selfcar-riage, balance, straightness.
14. MRI Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
15. I Piaffe 12 to 15 steps Regularity, taking weight, self-carriage, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Specific number of diagonal steps.
2
16. I Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
Maintenance of rhythm, collection, self-carriage, balance, fluency, straightness. Precise execution.
17. ISE Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
18. E EKAF
Proceed in collected canter left Collected canter
Precise execution and fluency of transition. Quality of canter.
19. FXH HCM
On the diagonal 9 flying changes of leg every 2nd stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
20. MXK Extended canter Quality of canter, impulsion, lengthening of strides and frame. Balance, uphill tenden-cy, straightness.
21. K KA
Collected canter and flying change of leg Collected canter
Quality of flying change on diagonal. Precise, smooth execution of transition.
22. A Between D & G G C
Down the centre line 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 Flying change of leg Track to the right
Quality of canter. Uniform bend, collection, balance, fluency from side to side. Symmetrical execution. Quality of flying changes.
2
23. MXK KA
On the diagonal 15 flying changes of leg every stride Collected canter
Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
2
24. A L
Down the centre line Pirouette to the left
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion and bend. Correct number of strides (6-8). Quality of canter before and after.
2
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25. X Flying change of leg Correctness, balance, fluency, uphill tendency, straightness. Quality of canter before and after.
26. I C CM
Pirouette to the right Track to the right Collected canter
Collection, self-carriage, balance, size, flexion and bend. Correct number of strides (6-8). Quality of canter before and after.
2
27. M MR
Transition to collected trot Collected trot
Fluency; precise, smooth execution of transition.
28. RK K KA
Extended trot Collected trot Collected trot
Regularity, elasticity, balance, energy of hindquarters, overtrack. Lengthening of frame. Both transitions. Collection.
29. A DX
Down the centre line Passage
Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Transition to passage.
30. X Piaffe 12 to 15 steps Regularity, taking weight, self-carriage, activity, elasticity of back and steps. Specific number of diagonal steps.
2
31. X Transitions passage - piaffe - passage
Maintenance of rhythm, collection, self-carriage, balance, fluency, straightness. Precise execution.
32. XG Passage Regularity, cadence, collection, self-carriage, balance, activity, elasticity of back and steps.
33. G Halt - immobility - salute Quality of halt and transition. Straightness. Contact and poll.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein
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USDF Freestyle Tests
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS All compulsory elements must be incorporated into the freestyle program. These are listed on the score sheet under technical execution. Of these, some must be demonstrated on both hands (in both directions). These are so indicated on the score sheet by a dotted line in the column labeled “Preliminary Notes.” The divided space allows judges to score compulsory elements to the left and right. Reins in one hand are allowed. A freestyle may include all elements EXCEPT dressage movements found in tests above the level of that entered or declared. Figures, pat-terns, combination, or transitions composed of elements permitted in the declared level are permitted. Lateral movements must cover a minimum distance of 12 me-ters. SCORING AND JUDGING Two (2) sets of marks are given—one for technical execution and one for artistic impression. Each set of marks is totaled separately, and then those totals are add-ed together and converted to the final percentage score. In the case of two or more judges, scores will be averaged and these averages will comprise the competitor’s final score. Technical Execution The beginning and end of the freestyle must be executed facing C and marked with a halt and salute. Preliminary notes will be given for each execution, in each direc-tion, of each of the compulsory elements. For compulsory elements that must be shown on both hands, “Preliminary Notes” will be given for each hand separately, but all will be considered for the Judge’s Mark. If a required element that need not be shown on both hands is not performed, it will receive a score of zero (0) under “Final Score.” If a required element that must be shown on both hands is not shown at all, it will receive a score of zero (0) under “Final Score.” If a required element that must be shown on both hands is shown on only one hand, it will re-ceive a zero (0) in one of the columns under “Preliminary Notes” (L or R as appro-priate). All marks for the other hand will be considered in the score for that hand. The right and left hand scores will both determine the Judge’s Mark. In addition, omission of a required element or direction may affect the artistic impression. In scoring technical execution, Judge’s Mark must be given in half-points or full points (no tenths). Movements “above the level” (found ONLY in a higher level test) re-ceive a deduction of four points from the total for technical execution for each illegal movement, but not for each recurrence of the same movement. Artistic Impression: In scoring artistic impression, Judge’s Marks may be given in tenths (.1) incre-ments. Elements performed after the time limit has elapsed will not be scored, and a penalty of (1) point will be deducted from the Total Artistic Impression. 1. Harmony between Horse & Rider– 3 2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity-4 3. Degree of Difficulty-2 4. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohesiveness-3 5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics-3
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Training Level Freestyle
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COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Co
1. Walk (20m minimum continuous free walk)
2. Walk (20m minimum continuous medi-um walk)
3. 20-meter circle in working trot L&R
4. Serpentine in trot 2
5. Stretch forward & downward on a 20m trot circle
2
6. 20-meter circle in working canter L&R
7. Transitions 2
8. Halts at beginning and end of test
9. Gaits - rhythm and quality
10. Impulsion - energy, elasticity, and engagement
11. Submission - basic issues of submis-sion, technical aspect of the rider
2
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION Co
1. Harmony between Horse & Rider 4
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
4
3. Degree of Difficulty 1
4. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohe-siveness
3
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
3
First Level Freestyle
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Co
1. Walk (20m minimum continuous free walk)
2. Walk (20m minimum continuous medium walk)
3. 10-meter circle in trot L&R
4. Leg-yield in trot L&R 2
5. Lengthen stride in trot
6. 15-meter circle in canter L&R
7. Change of lead through trot L&R 2
8. Lengthen stride in canter 2
9. Halts at beginning and end of test
10. Gaits - rhythm and quality
11. Impulsion - energy, elasticity, and engagement
12. Submission - basic issues of sub-mission, technical aspect of the rider
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION Co
1. Harmony between Horse & Rider 3
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
4
3. Degree of Difficulty 2
4. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohesiveness
3
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
3 Forbidden: Any movement not found in current USEF/ USDF Tests at or below this level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. Additionally Allowed: Trot-halt-trot, trot-walk-trot, trot-canter-trot (minimum of 20 meters of trot) trot serpentine single loop or larger; serpentine(s) of loops no small-er than 15 meters
Forbidden: Any movement not found in current USEF Tests at or below this level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. Additionally Allowed: Counter-canter, turn on forehand, canter serpentine, leg yield- any con-figuration, lengthen trot or canter on 20-meter circle, trot circle 10 meter circle or larger, canter circle 15 meter circle or larger.
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Third Level Freestyle
Forbidden: Any movement not found in current USEF Tests at or below this level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. (Please note that renvers is included as a possible movement under “Compulsory Elements” since it is basically the same movement as travers.) Additionally Allowed: Half turn on haunches (no more than 180 degrees), trot circle (10m or larger), medium canter and trot on 20- meter circle, medium canter on diagonal.
Forbidden: Any movement not found in current USEF Tests at or below this level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. Additionally Allowed:
Half-pass zigzag in trot, half walk pirouettes, trot and canter circle 10 meters or larger, canter to halt, counter-change of hand in canter (only one change of direction).
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Co 1. Walk (20m minimum continuous free walk)
2. Walk (20m minimum continuous medium walk)
3. Shoulder-in at trot L&R
4. *Travers and/or Renvers at trot L&R 2
5. Medium trot
6. 10-meter circle in canter L&R
7. Simple change of lead L&R 2
8. Counter canter L&R
9. Medium canter
10. Halts at beginning and end of test
11. Gaits - rhythm and quality
12. Impulsion - energy, elasticity, and engagement
13. Submission - basic issues of submis-sion, technical aspect of the rider
*At least one must be shown in both direc-tions.
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION Co 1. Harmony between Horse & Rider 3
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
4
3. Degree of Difficulty 2
4. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohesiveness
3
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
3
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Co 1. Walk (20m minimum continuous medium walk)
2. Walk (20m minimum continuous extended walk)
3. Shoulder-in at trot L&R
4. Trot half-pass L&R 2
5. Extended trot
6. Canter half-pass L&R 2
7. Flying change of lead L&R 2
8. Extended canter
9. Halts at beginning and end of test
10. Gaits - rhythm and quality
11. Impulsion - energy, elasticity, and engagement
12. Submission - basic issues of submission, technical aspect of the rider
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION Co
1. Harmony between Horse & Rider 3
2. Choreography design cohesive-ness, use of arena, balance, creativity 4
3. Degree of Difculty 2
4. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohesiveness 3
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics 3
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Pas de Deux Training - Grand Prix
Forbidden: Any movement not found in current USEF Tests at or below this level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed. Additionally Allowed: Trot and canter circle 8 meters or larg-er, zig-zag in trot and canter. Note that flying changes of lead every third stride and true canter half pirou-ette are permitted.
COMPULSORY ELEMENTS Co
1. Walk (20m minimum continuous collected)
2. Walk (20m minimum continuous extended)
3. Shoulder-in at trot L&R
4. Trot half-pass L&R
5. Extended trot
6. Canter half-pass L&R
7. Flying changes of lead, every fourth stride (3 min.)
2
8. Canter working half-pirouette L&R 2
9. Extended canter
10. Halts at beginning and end of test
11. Gaits - rhythm and quality
12. Impulsion - energy, elasticity, and engagement
13. Submission - basic issues of submis-sion, technical aspect of the rider
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION Co
1. Harmony between Horse & Rider 3
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity
4
3. Degree of Difficulty 2
4. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohesiveness
3
5. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
3
REQUIRED ELEMENTS Co
1. Technical Execution 3 3
2. Performance as a Pair spacing, alignment, synchrony 4
4
3. Gaits – rhythm & quality
4. Impulsion energy, elasticity, engage-ment
5. Submission—basic issues of submis-sion, technical aspect of the riders
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION Co
1. Harmony between Horses & Riders, Fluency of Performance 3
3
2. Choreography design cohesiveness, use of arena, balance, creativity, diffi-culty
4
3. Music suitability, seamlessness, cohesiveness
2
4. Interpretation music expresses gaits, use of phrasing and dynamics
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TECHNICAL MARKS Co
1. Collected walk (minimum 20m)
2. Extended walk (minimum 20m)
3. Half-pass right (collected trot)
4. Half-pass left (collected trot)
5. Extended trot
6. Half-pass right (collected canter)
7. Half-pass left (collected canter)
8. Extended canter
9. Flying changes every 2nd stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)
10. Flying changes every stride (minimum 9 times consecutively)
11. Canter pirouette right 2
12. Canter pirouette left 2
13. Passage (minimum 20 m on one track)
2
14. Piaffe (minimum 10 steps straight) 2
15. Transitions from passage to piaffe and from piaffe to passage
16. The entrance and halts at the begin-ning and the end of the test
ARTISTIC MARKS Co
16. Rhythm, energy and elasticity 4
17. Harmony between rider and horse 4
18. Choreography. Use of arena. Inven-tiveness
4
19. Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks 4
20. Music and interpretation of the music 4
TECHNICAL MARKS Co
1. Collected walk (minimum 20m)
2. Extended walk (minimum 20m) 2
3. Shoulder-in right (collected trot) (minimum 12m)
4. Shoulder-in left (collected trot) (minimum 12m)
5. Half-pass right (collected trot) 2
6. Half-pass left (collected trot) 2
7. Extended trot
8. Half-pass right (collected canter)
9. Half-pass left (collected canter)
10. Extended canter
11. Flying changes every 3rd stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)
12. Flying changes every 2nd stride (minimum 5 times consecutively)
13. Single pirouette in canter right 2
14. Single pirouette in canter left 2
15. The entrance and halts at the begin-ning and the end of the test
ARTISTIC MARKS Co
16. Rhythm, energy and elasticity 4
17. Harmony between rider and horse 4
18. Choreography. Use of arena. Inven-tiveness
4
19. Degree of difficulty. Calculated risks 4
20. Music and interpretation of the music 4
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