Dressage Test 3DE Novice - British Eventing

The british eventing dressage test 3DE - Novice 3 Day Event (1992)

Dressage Tests are subject to change without notice - please ensure you comfirm with the event organiser before competing.

The basic test is listed here as an aide memoir only.

Dressage Test 3DE - Novice
A X	Enter at working trot. Halt. Salute. Proceed at working trot	10
C S	Track left Circle left 10m diameter	10
E B	turn left Track right	10
P FAK	Circle right 10m diameter Working trot	10
VXR R	Change rein and show a few lengthened strides Working trot	10
C	Halt. Rein back 5 steps, proceed at medium walk	10
HBK K	Free walk on a long rein Medium walk	10
A FM M	Working canter left (transition may be progressive) Show some lengthened strides Working canter	10
C	Circle left 15m diameter	10
V H	Half circle left 15m diameter returning o the track at S Working trot	10
C	Working canter right and circle right 15m diameter	10
P MCS	Half circle right 15m, returning to the track at R Working trot	10
SXP P	Change rein and show some lengthened strides Working trot	10
A X G	Down centre line Medium walk Halt. Salute	10
	Leave the arena at walk on a long rein at A
Collective Marks
1. Paces (freedom and regularity)		10
2. Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, and engagement of the hind quarters)		10
3. Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle and lightness of the forehand)		10
4. Position and seat of the rider, correct use of the aids.		10
NOTE: In Pre-Novice Tests, trot work may be executed either sitting or rising at the discretion of the rider.

Table BE.3DE. British Eventing Novice 3 Day Event