DRESSAGE TESTS FOR FIX-A-TEST EVENT

MARCH 11, 2007

 NOVICE LEVEL DRESSAGE TESTS

USEF 2006  Novice Test A

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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 on the turn.	10
	2.	H X F  change rein, working trot	Regularity of the steps. Straightness on the diagonal.	10
	3.	A C serpentine - two loops width of    the arena	The regularity and uniformity of bend on half circles. The change of bend.	10
	4.	Between C & H working canter left    lead	The balance and ease of the transition.	10
	5.	E  circle left 20m diameter working canter	The regularity, rhythm and uniformity of bend.	10
	6.	Between E & K working trot	The ease, balance of the transition.	10
	7.	A C  serpentine - two looks width of     arena	The regularity and uniformity of bend on half circles. The change of bend.	10
	8.	Between C & M  working canter     right lead	The balance and ease of the transition.	10
	9.	B  circle right 20m diameter working canter.	The regularity, rhythm and uniformity of band.	10
	10.	Between B & F working trot	The ease and balance of the transition	10
	11.	A  medium walk	The ease and balance in transition	10
	12.	K X M  change rein, free walk M  medium walk	The regularity of the steps, the stretching of the neck in free walk.	10
	13.	C  working trot	The ease and balance of the transition.	10
	14.	H X F change rein, working trot	Regularity of the steps. Straightness on diagonal.	10
	15.	A Turn down centerline	The regularity bend and balance in the turn, straightness	10
	16	G Halt. Salute.	The transition and immobility	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: 200

 NOVICE LEVEL DRESSAGE TESTS

USEF 2006 Novice Test B

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	TEST		DIRECTIVES	POINTS
	1.	A enter working trot C track left working trot	The regularity, rhythm and straightness. The bend and balance in the turn.	10
	2.	E  turn left working trot X  circle left 20m	The balance in the turn. The regularity, rhythm and uniformity of bend on the circle.	10
	3.	X  circle right 20m working trot X  straight ahead B  turn right	The ease in change of bend. Regularity, rhythm and uniformity of bend on circle. The balance in the turn.	10
	4.	Between F & A  medium walk A K  medium walk	The ease and balance of the transition. The regularity of the walk.	10
	5.	K X M Change rein free walk	The regularity of the steps and stretching of the neck downwards and transitions.	10
	6.	Between M & C  working trot	The ease and balance of the transition.	10
	7.	Between C & H  working canter left     lead	The ease and balance of the transition.	10
	8.	E  circle 20m in working canter left     lead E  straight ahead	The regularity of the steps and uniformity of bend on circle.	10
	9.	Between E & K  working trot	The ease and balance of transition.	10
	10.	F X H  change rein in working trot	Balance in turns and straightness on diagonal.	10
	11.	Between C & H working canter right     lead	The ease and balance of the transition	10
	12.	B  circle 20m in working canter right     lead B  straight ahead	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.	A  turn down centerline	The balance and ease of turn. Straightness on center line.	10
	15.	X  Halt. Salute.	The transition, balance and immobility.	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