BE Dressage Test 120 Novice (2001)

NOVICE DRESSAGE TEST 120 (2001) – British Eventing

Interval between horses 6 mins

20x40 Dressage Arena

Arena 20m x 40m – To be ridden in a snaffle bridle

  1. A Enter at working trot and proceed down centre line without halting
    C Track right ……….10
  2. B Turn right
    E Turn left ……….10
  3. KAF Working trot ……….10
  4. FM One loop 5m in from the track ……….10
  5. HXF Change the rein showing some lengthened strides
    FAK Working trot ……….10
  6. KH One loop 5m in from the track ……….10
  7. MXK Change the rein showing some lengthened strides ……….10
  8. A Medium walk
    FXH Change the rein at free walk on a long rein
    H Medium walk ……….10×2
  9. between H&C Working trot
    between C&M Working canter right ……….10
  10. MBFA Working canter ……….10
  11. A Circle right 20m diameter and
    give and retake the reins for 3 strides over X ……….10
  12. KXM Change the rein
    X Simple change through trot ……….10
  13. C Circle left 20m diameter and
    give and retake the reins for 3 strides over X ……….10
  14. CHEK Working Canter ……….10
  15. K Working trot
    A Turn down centre line ……….10
  16. G Halt. Salute ……….10

Leave arena at walk on a long rein at an appropriate place

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
TOTAL POINTS 210
N.B. In BE NOVICE DRESSAGE TESTS
Trot work may be executed either sitting or rising at the discretion of the rider. NOVICE DRESSAGE TEST 120 (2001) – British Eventing Dressage Tests are subject to change without notice. Please ensure you confirm with the event organiser before competing. The basic test is listed here as an aide memoir only.