NOVICE DRESSAGE TEST 120 (2001) – British Eventing
Interval between horses 6 mins
Arena 20m x 40m – To be ridden in a snaffle bridle
- A Enter at working trot and proceed down centre line without halting
C Track right ……….10 - B Turn right
E Turn left ……….10 - KAF Working trot ……….10
- FM One loop 5m in from the track ……….10
- HXF Change the rein showing some lengthened strides
FAK Working trot ……….10 - KH One loop 5m in from the track ……….10
- MXK Change the rein showing some lengthened strides ……….10
- A Medium walk
FXH Change the rein at free walk on a long rein
H Medium walk ……….10×2 - between H&C Working trot
between C&M Working canter right ……….10 - MBFA Working canter ……….10
- A Circle right 20m diameter and
give and retake the reins for 3 strides over X ……….10 - KXM Change the rein
X Simple change through trot ……….10 - C Circle left 20m diameter and
give and retake the reins for 3 strides over X ……….10 - CHEK Working Canter ……….10
- K Working trot
A Turn down centre line ……….10 - G Halt. Salute ……….10
Leave arena at walk on a long rein at an appropriate place
Collective Marks
- Paces (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 (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle and lightness of the forehand) ……….10
- Position and seat of the rider, correct use of the aids ……….10