Approximate Time 5 minutes
Arena 20m x 40m – To be ridden in a snaffle bridle
- A Enter in working trot, proceed down centre line without halting
C Turn right … 10 - B Circle right 20 metres diameter
BFA Working trot … 10 - A Down the centre line
C Turn left … 10 - E Circle left 20 metres diameter
EK Working trot … 10 - Between
K & A Working canter left
AFB Working Canter … 10 - B Circle left 20 metres diameter … 10
- BCEK Working canter
K Working trot … 10 - A Medium walk
B Half circle left 10 metres diameter to X
X Half circle right 10 metres diameter to E … 10 - E Working trot
Between
H & C Working canter right
CMB Working canter … 10 - B Circle right 20 metres diameter … 10
- BAEH Working canter
H Working trot … 10 - C Medium walk
MXK Change rein in free walk on a long rein
K medium walk
A Down centre line … 10 - D Working trot
G Halt Imobility Salute … 10
Leave arena in a free walk on a long rein where appropriate
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
- Riders position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids … 10
TOTAL POINTS 220
N.B. – British Dressage Tests are subject to change without notice – please ensure you confirm with the event organiser before competing. The basic Prelim 4 Dressage Test (2002) is listed here as an aide memoir only.