DRESSAGE TESTS FOR FIX-A-TEST EVENT

MARCH 11, 2007

BEGINNER NOVICE LEVEL DRESSAGE TESTS

USEF 2006 Beginner Novice Test A
 

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	TEST		DIRECTIVES	POINTS
	1.	A enter in working trot C track right	The regularity, rhythm and straightness. The bend and balance in the turn.	10
	2.	M E change rein working trot on half      diagonal E K straight ahead	The regularity, rhythm and balance in the turns and straightness of half diagonal.	10
	3.	A circle left 20m diameter in working    trot	The regularity of the steps and uniformity of the bend.	10
	4.	Between K & A working canter left    lead	The ease, balance and straightness of the transition.	10
	5.	A circle left 20m diameter working    canter A F B working canter left lead	The regularity of the steps and the uniformity of the bend of the circle.	10
	6.	Between B & M working trot M C H working trot	The ease, balance and straightness of the transition.	10
	7.	H B change rein working trot half      diagonal B F straight ahead	The regularity, rhythm and balance in the turn and straightness on half diagonal.	10
	8.	A circle right 20m diameter working    trot	The regularity of the steps and the uniformity of bend	10
	9.	Between F and A working canter      right lead	The ease and balance of the transition	10
	10.	A circle right 20m diameter working    canter A K E working canter right lead	The regularity of the steps and the uniformity of bend on the circle	10
	11.	Between E & H working trot	The ease and balance of the transition	10
	12.	Between C and M medium walk	The ease and balance of the transition	10
	13.	M to E free walk E medium walk	The regularity of the steps, stretching of the neck downwards and the two transitions	10
	14.	K working trot A down centerline	The ease of the transition and regularity in the turn	10
	15.	X Halt. Salute	The ease of the transition, balance and immobility in the halt	10
	Leave arena at walk at A. All trot work may be performed rising or sitting unless stated otherwise
		COLLECTIVE MARKS:
		Gaits	Freedom and regularity	10
		Impulsion	Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back and engagement of the hind quarters	10
		Submission	Acceptance of the bridle, attention and confidence, harmony, lightness of the forehand, ease of movements	10
		Rider	Position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids.	10
	Total possible points: 190

BEGINNER NOVICE LEVEL DRESSAGE TESTS

USEF 2006 Beginner Novice Test B

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	TEST		DIRECTIVES	POINTS
	1.	A enter in working trot down    centerline C track right	The regularity, rhythm and straightness. The bend and balance in the turn.	10
	2.	B Circle right 20m diameter working    trot	The regularity of the steps and uniformity of the bend.	10
	3.	K X M change rein working trot.	The regularity, rhythm and balance in the turns and straightness on diagonal	10
	4.	E circle left 20m diameter working    trot	The regularity of the steps and the bend and balance on the circle.	10
	5.	Between K & A working canter left     lead	The ease and balance in the transition.	10
	6.	A circle left 20m diameter working canter	The regularity of the steps, the rhythm and uniformity of the bend.	10
	7.	Between B & M  working trot	The balance and ease of the transition	10
	8.	Between C & H  Medium walk	The balance and ease of the transition	10
	9.	H X F  free walk F  medium walk	The regularity of the steps and stretching of the neck and the transitions	10
	10.	A  working trot	The balance and ease of the transition. Straightness on the long side	10
	11.	Between E & H working trot	The ease and balance of the transition	10
	12.	C  circle right 20m diameter working     canter	The regularity of the steps and the uniformity of bend on the circle	10
	13.	Between B & F  working trot	The balance and ease of the transition	10
	14.	K X M  change rein working trot	The regularity of the steps. The bend and balance in the turns and straightness on the diagonal	10
	15.	E Half circle working trot, left to    centerline	Regularity and balance in the half circle, straightness on the centerline	10
	16	Between X & G  Halt. Salute	The transitions and  immobility during the salute
	Leave arena at walk at A. All trot work may be performed rising or sitting unless stated otherwise
		COLLECTIVE MARKS:
		Gaits	Freedom and regularity	10
		Impulsion	Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back and engagement of the hind quarters	10
		Submission	Acceptance of the bridle, attention and confidence, harmony, lightness of the forehand, ease of movements	10
		Rider	Position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids.	10
	Total possible points: 200