LL DRESSGE S LISTED IN LSS ORDER S PER THE LONGREH SHOW SHEDULE 0 Excellent 4 Insufficient 9 Very Good 3 Fairly Bad 8 Good Bad 7 Fairly Good Very Bad 6 Satisfactory 0 Not Executed Equestrian ustralia 5 Sufficient Preparatory (03) LSS 39 Purpose: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles) Instructions: To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle. Transitions into and out of the halt may be made through the walk. ll trot work is sitting or rising. Riders are urged to read Section - Notes for ompetitors in the E rule book Event Effective //3 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 3:45 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 6:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position Section / Division Horse Horse Pony (circle) Rider Open YR JNR (circle) DIRETIVE IDES Judge s REMRKS. Enter at working trot Track right Straightness on centreline; clear trot rhythm. MF Describe loop in working trot F 3. Serpentine 3 loops in working trot (each loop to be a half 0m circle) 4. MBP lear trot rhythm; balance and bend; shape and size of loop lear trot rhythm; balance and bend; shape and size of serpentine; lear trot rhythm; straightness 5. P Half circle right 5 metres diameter returning to the track between R & M 6. HK K Describe loop in working trot lear trot rhythm; straightness; shape and size of half lear trot rhythm; balance and bend; shape and size of loop 7. BR lear trot rhythm; straightness 8. R Half circle left 5 metres diameter returning to the track between P & F 9. K Transition to medium walk 0. KM hange rein in free walk allowing the horse to lower and stretch out head and neck whilst maintaining contact lear trot rhythm; straightness; shape and size of half Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm omplete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm; straightness on diagonal; ground cover. M Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm. HE 3. E Half circle left 0m in working trot Straight ahead lear trot rhythm; straightness lear trot rhythm; straightness; shape and size of half 4. G Halt-Immobility-Salute Balance and bend in turn; straightness on centreline; willing and balanced transition to halt; clear trot rhythm Leave arena in walk on long rein at 03 The Equestrian Federation of ustralia
LSS 39 OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Preparatory Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat, correctness and effect of the aids TOTL MRKS 00 Date: Penalties Minus ourse Errors (umulative) st - Reason: nd - 4 (= -6) 3 rd Elimination Minus Penalties Minus Errors FINL MRK PERENTGE Judge s Name (Print): Judge s Signature: 03 The Equestrian Federation of ustralia
LSS 40 Preliminary. Effective //4 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 5:00 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 7:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position ompetitor / Participant Event Rider Judge Name Horse Open YR JNR (please circle) Date Horse Pony (please circle) Purpose: To confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit Introduces:, working canter, medium walk, free walk, stretch circle in trot Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. ll trot sitting or rising unless stated otherwise. Halts may be through the walk DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS Enter in working trot Halt, Salute Proceed in working trot Straightness on centreline and in halt; immobility; quality of trot; willing; balanced transitions E Track left ircle left 0m Bend and balance in turn; quality of trot; shape and size of 3 FB ircle left 0m, developing left lead canter second half of circle Working canter 4 BE Half circle left 0m 5 6 E & K Before 7 & F 8 FH H ircle left 0m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Free walk on a long rein 9 0 B ircle right 0m KE ircle right 0m, developing right lead canter second half of circle Working canter EB Half circle right 0m 3 4 B & F Down centreline Halt, Salute Leave arena in walk on a long rein at Quality of trot and canter; willing, calm transition; shape and size of Quality of canter; shape and size of half of canter and trot Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; smooth, balanced transitions of trot and walk Reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; quality and regularity of medium walk; willing, balanced transitions; straightness on diagonal of trot Quality of trot; shape and size of Quality of trot and canter; willing, calm transition; shape and size of Quality if canter; shape and size of half of canter and trot Bend and balance in turn, straightness on centreline and in halt; willing balanced transition; immobility
LSS 40 Preliminary : OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids TOTL MRKS 0 Penalties Minus Reason: Minus Penalties ourse Errors (umulative) st - nd - 4 (= 6) 3 rd Elimination Minus Faults FINL MRK Judge Signature: PERENTGE 00 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in ustralia only. Reprinted with the permission of USEF. ll rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by Equestrian ustralia. USEF is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner.
LSS 4 Preliminary :3 Effective //4 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 5:00 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 7:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position ompetitor/participant Event Rider Judge Name Horse Horse Pony (please circle) Open YR JNR (circle) Date Purpose: To confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit Introduces: No new requirements Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. ll trot sitting or rising unless stated otherwise. Halts may be through the walk DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS 3 HK & F Enter in working trot Halt, Salute Proceed in working trot Track left One loop Working canter left lead 4 B ircle left 0m 5 HF hange rein Straightness on centreline and in halt; immobility; quality of trot; willing; balanced transitions Bend and balance in turn; quality of trot; shape and size of loop; changes of bend Willing, calm transition; quality of trot and canter; bend Quality of canter; shape and size of Quality of canter and trot; straightness on diagonal; 6 7 8 9 K KH H MF & K Free walk on a long rein One loop Working canter right lead 0 E ircle right 0m 3 B Before B ircle right 0m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Down centreline Halt, Salute Leave arena in walk on a long rein at of walk Reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; quality and regularity of medium walk; willing, balanced transitions; straight on diagonal Quality of trot; willing, balanced transition; shape and size of loop; changes of bend Willing, calm transition; quality of trot and canter; bend Quality of canter; shape and size of of trot Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; smooth, balanced transitions Bend and balance in turn, straightness on centreline and in halt; willing balanced transition; immobility
LSS 4 OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Preliminary :3 Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids TOTL MRKS 30 Penalties Minus Reason: Minus Penalties ourse Errors st nd 3 rd Minus Faults (umulative) - - 4 (= 6) Elimination FINL MRK PERENTGE Judge Signature: 00 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in ustralia only. Reprinted with the permission of USEF. ll rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by Equestrian ustralia. USEF is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner.
LSS 4 Preliminary : Effective //4 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 5:30 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 8:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position ompetitor/participant Event Rider Judge Name Horse Horse Pony (please circle) Open YR JNR (circle) Date Purpose: To confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit Introduces: No new requirements Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. ll trot sitting or rising unless stated otherwise. Halts may be through the walk DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS Enter in working trot Halt, Salute Proceed in working trot Straightness on centreline and in halt; immobility; quality of trot; willing; balanced transitions B Track right ircle right 0m 3 KM hange rein working trot 4 & H Working canter left lead 5 E ircle left 0m 6 E & K Bend and balance in turn; quality of trot; shape and size of Quality of trot; straightness on diagonal; bend Willing, calm transition; quality of trot and canter; bend through corner Quality of canter; shape and size of of canter and trot 7 Before ircle left 0m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; smooth, balanced transitions 8 9 & F FM M Free walk on a long rein 0 E ircle left 0m FH hange rein working trot 3 & M Working canter right lead 4 B ircle right 0m 5 6 B & F Down centreline Halt, Salute Leave arena in walk on a long rein at of trot and walk Reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; quality and regularity of medium walk; willing, balanced transitions; straightness on diagonal of trot Quality of trot; shape and size of Quality of trot; straightness on diagonal; bending through corners Willing, clam transition; quality of trot and canter; bend Quality of canter; shape and size of of canter and trot Bend and balance in turn, straightness on centreline and in halt; willing balanced transition; immobility
LSS 4 Preliminary : OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids ourse Errors (umulative) st - nd 3 rd - 4 (= 6) Elimination FINL MRK TOTL MRKS 60 Minus Faults PERENTGE Judge Signature: 00 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in ustralia only. Reprinted with the permission of USEF. ll rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by Equestrian ustralia. USEF is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner.
LSS 43 Novice :3 Effective //4 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 5:30 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 8:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position ompetitor/participant Event Rider Judge Name Horse Horse Pony (please circle) Open YR JNR (circle) Date Purpose: To confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirement of Preliminary Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit Introduces: 0m circle at trot, change of lead through trot; and counter canter Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. ll trot sitting or rising unless stated otherwise DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS HF FK Enter in working trot Halt, Salute Proceed in working trot Track left Lengthen stride in trot Sitting trot 3 K Leg yield right sitting trot 4 ircle left 0m sitting trot ircle right 0m sitting trot 5 H Leg yield left sitting trot 6 Before ircle right 0m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Straightness on centreline and in halt; immobility; quality of trot; willing; balanced transitions Bend and balance in turn; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and consistent tempo of trot; willing, balanced transitions; straightness Quality and consistent tempo of trot; alignment of horse, balance and flow of leg yield Shape and size of circles; straightness on centreline showing supple change of bend; quality of trot Quality and consistent tempo of trot; alignment of horse, balance and flow of leg yield Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; smooth, balanced transitions 7 8 9 & M MV VK K Free walk on a long rein Working canter left lead 0 ircle left 5m FM MH HK 3 FH Lengthen stride in canter Working canter One loop maintaining the left lead hange rein hange of lead through trot (3-4 steps) 4 ircle right 5m 5 MF FK 6 KH Lengthen stride in canter Working canter One loop maintaining the right lead and regularity of walk Reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; quality and regularity of medium walk; willing, balanced transitions; straightness Willing, calm, balanced transitions; quality of canter Quality of canter; shape and size of Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and consistent tempo of canter; willing, balanced transitions; straightness Quality and consistent tempo of canter; balance; bend; shape and size of loop Willing, calm, balanced transitions; quality of canter and trot, straightness Quality of canter; shape and size of Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and consistent tempo of trot; willing, balanced transitions; straightness Quality and consistent tempo of canter; balance; bend; shape and size of loop
LSS 43 Novice :3 DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS 7 MK Lengthen stride in trot K Down centreline 8 Halt, Salute Leave arena in walk on a long rein at Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and consistent tempo of trot; willing, balanced transitions; straightness Bend and balance in turn; straightness on centreline; willing, balanced transition; immobility OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids TOTL MRKS 90 Penalties Minus Reason: Minus Penalties ourse Errors st nd 3 rd Minus (umulative) - - 4 (= 6) Elimination Faults FINL MRK Judge Signature: PERENTGE 00 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in ustralia only. Reprinted with the permission of USEF. ll rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by Equestrian ustralia. USEF is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner.
LSS 44 Elementary 3:3 Effective //4 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 6:00 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 8:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position ompetitor/participant Event Rider Judge Name Horse Horse Pony (please circle) Open YR JNR (circle) Date Purpose: To confirm that the horse, having achieved the thrust required in Novice Level, now accepts more weight on the hindquarters (collection); moves with an uphill tendency, especially in the medium paces; and is reliably on the bit. greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage is required than at Novice Level Introduces: Renvers Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. ll trot sitting DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS HF FK Enter in collected trot Halt, Salute Proceed in collected trot Track left Medium trot ollected trot 3 (Transitions at H & F) 4 KE Shoulder-in right 5 6 EH Before H MK KF Renvers left Straighten Medium trot ollected trot 7 (Transitions at M & K) 8 FB Shoulder-in left 9 BM Before M 0 H G & M Renvers right Straighten Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps, proceed in medium walk Turn left Shorten the stride and half turn on haunches left, proceed medium walk Straightness on centreline and in halt; immobile; attentive halt; quality of trot; prompt, balanced transitions Bend and balance in turn; consistent tempo; moderate lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance in medium trot; quality and balance in collected trot Well defined, straight, balanced transitions onsistent tempo, quality of trot, angle, bend and balance in shoulder-in onsistent tempo, quality of trot; change of bend at E; angle, bend and balance in renvers; straightness at H onsistent tempo; moderate lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance in medium trot; quality and balance in collected trot Well defined, straight, balanced transitions onsistent tempo, quality of trot, angle, bend and balance in shoulder-in onsistent tempo, quality of trot; change of bend at B; angle, bend and balance in renvers; straightness at M Square, immobile halt; willingness, straightness and number of diagonal steps in rein back; clarity of transitions Balance and bend in turn; quality and regularity of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs, bend and fluency in half turn on haunches G & H M Shorten the stride and half turn on haunches right, proceed medium walk Turn right Quality and regularity of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs, bend and fluency in half turn on haunches 3 4 5 6 MR RV VK Before K K FM MH () HG(M)G(H)GM Free walk on a long rein Shorten the stride in walk ollected canter left lead Medium canter ollected canter Quality and regularity of medium walk Reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; quality and regularity of medium walk; smooth transition; straightness Quality and regularity of shortened walk strides; clarity, calmness, balance and straightness of transition; quality of walk and canter onsistent tempo, moderate lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance in medium canter; quality and balance in collected canter
LSS 44 Elementary 3:3 DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS 7 (Transitions at F & M) 8 H ircle left 0m 9 0 H & S SV VP PH MF FK Simple change ounter canter Half circle 0m in counter canter hange rein across short diagonal Medium canter ollected canter 3 (Transitions at M & F) 4 K ircle right 0m 5 6 K & V VS SR Simple change ounter canter Half circle 0m in counter canter Well defined, straight, balanced transitions Quality and balance of collected canter; shape and size of circle; bend larity, calmness, balance and straightness of transitions; quality of canter and walk Quality and balance of counter canter; shape and size of half circle; bend Quality and balance of canter; straightness onsistent tempo, moderate lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance in medium canter; quality and balance in collected canter Well defined, straight, balanced transitions Quality and balance of collected canter; shape and size of circle; bend larity, calmness, balance and straightness of transitions; quality of canter and walk Quality and balance of counter canter; shape and size of half circle; bend 7 RK hange rein across short diagonal Quality and balance of canter; straightness 8 L Down centreline ollected trot I Halt; Salute Leave arena in walk on a long rein at Bend and balance in turn; straightness on centreline, prompt, balanced transitions; immobile, attentive halt OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids TOTL MRKS 400 Penalties Minus Reason: Minus Penalties ourse Errors st nd 3 rd Minus (umulative) - - 4 (= 6) Elimination Faults FINL MRK Judge Signature: PERENTGE 00 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in ustralia only. Reprinted with the permission of USEF. ll rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by Equestrian ustralia. USEF is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted materials in an unauthorized manner.
LSS 45 Medium 4:3 Effective //4 rena size 60m x 0m Test Time 6:00 Minutes (from entry at to final halt) Suggested Draw Time 8:00 minutes Bridle No. Judge Position ompetitor/participant Event Rider Judge Name Horse Horse Pony (please circle) Open YR JNR (circle) Date Purpose: To confirm that the horse, having begun to develop an uphill balance at Elementary Level, now demonstrates increased engagement, especially in the extended paces. Transitions between collected, medium and extended paces should be well defined and performed with engagement. The horse should be reliably on the bit and show a greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, thoroughness, balance and self-carriage than at Elementary Level Introduces: No new requirements Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle or a double bridle. ll trot sitting DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS HF FK Enter in collected trot Halt, Salute Proceed in collected trot Track left Medium trot ollected trot 3 KE Shoulder-in right 4 5 6 E B BG MK K Half circle right 0m Half circle left 0m Half pass left Track right Extended trot ollected trot 7 (Transitions at M & K) 8 Halt, rein back 4 steps, proceed in collected trot 9 FB Shoulder-in left 0 3 4 5 B E EG & H H G & M G & H M RV VK Half circle left 0m Half circle right 0m Half pass right Track left Turn left Shorten the stride and half pirouette left Proceed medium walk Shorten the stride and half pirouette right Proceed medium walk Turn right () HG(M)G(H)GMR Extended walk Straightness on centreline; quality of trot; straight, immobile; attentive halt; clarity and balance of transitions onsistent tempo; moderate lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, uphill balance and straightness in medium trot; well defined transitions onsistent tempo, quality of trot, angle, bend and balance in shoulder-in Shape and size of half circles; consistent tempo; engagement and collection of trot; straightness on centreline showing supple change of bend onsistent tempo; engagement and collection of trot; alignment, bend, fluency and lateral reach in half pass; Straightness on centreline; bend and balance in turn onsistent tempo, lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, uphill balance, straightness, and utmost ground cover in extended trot Well defined transitions in uphill balance Square, immobile halt; willingness, straightness and number of diagonal steps in rein back; clarity of transitions; engagement and collection of trot onsistent tempo, quality of trot, angle, bend and balance in shoulder-in Shape and size of half circles; consistent tempo; engagement and collection of trot; straightness on centreline showing supple change of bend onsistent tempo; engagement and collection of trot; alignment, bend, fluency and lateral reach in half pass; Straightness on centreline; bend and balance in turn larity of transition; regularity and bend in turn at H; regularity of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs, bend, fluency and size of half pirouette Regularity of shortened walk strides; activity of hind legs, bend, fluency and size of half pirouette; regularity and bend in turn at M Quality and regularity of medium walk Quality and regularity of extended and medium walk; lengthening of frame and clear overstep maintaining light contact; well defined transitions; straightness
LSS 45 Medium 4:3 DIRETIVE IDES Judges (0) oefficient REMRKS 6 7 8 9 0 Before K K F I I & G MF FK K I I & G HK K Shorten the stride in walk ollected canter left lead Half pass left Straight ahead Flying change of lead Track right Medium canter ollected canter Half pass right Straight ahead Flying change of lead Track left Extended canter ollected canter 3 (Transitions at H & K) 4 Down centerline ollected trot 5 G Halt, Salute Leave arena in walk on a long rein at Regularity of shortened walk strides; clarity, calmness, balance and straightness of transition; quality of walk and canter onsistent tempo; engagement and collection of canter; alignment, bend, fluency in half pass; straightness on centerline Engagement and collection of canter; correctness, straightness, balance and fluency of flying change; bend and balance in turn onsistent tempo, lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, uphill balance and straightness in medium canter; well defined transitions onsistent tempo; engagement and collection of canter; alignment, bend, fluency in half pass; straightness on centerline Engagement and collection of canter; correctness, straightness, balance and fluency of flying change; bend and balance in turn onsistent tempo, lengthening of frame with elasticity, suspension, uphill balance, straightness, and utmost ground cover in extended canter Well defined transitions in uphill balance Bend and balance in turn; straightness on centerline, clarity and balance of transition, engagement and collection of canter and trot Straightness on centreline, prompt, balanced transition; straight, immobile, attentive halt OLLETIVE MRKS Paces (freedom and regularity) Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back and engagement of the quarters) Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle) Rider s position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids TOTL MRKS 370 Penalties Minus Reason: Minus Penalties ourse Errors st nd 3 rd Minus (umulative) - - 4 (= 6) Elimination Faults FINL MRK Judge Signature: PERENTGE 00 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in ustralia only. Reprinted with the permission of USEF. ll rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law. This test is modified with the permission of USEF for use by Equestrian ustralia. USEF is not responsible for any errors or
WD-US Basic Level Test Western Dressage ssociation of ustralia 07 (Test may not be reproduced or used without permission) www.westerndressageaustralia.com.au westerndressageaustralia@gmail.com Date Event lass Rider Horse Points Percentage Place E B Enter in working jog Halt through working walk. Salute. Proceed working jog Track left Turn left Turn right Straightness; quality of jog; smooth transitions; straight calm halt, stillness bend & balance on turn Quality of jog; change of bend; balance 3 ircle right 0m working jog Quality of jog; shape & size of & balance; 4 In the last quarter of the circle Smooth transition develop working lope right lead 5 ircle right 0m working lope Quality of lope; shape & size of & balance 6 7 E B 8 BM H In the last quarter of the circle develop working jog Working jog, straight ahead Turn right Working walk Turn left Free walk Working walk 9 HK Working jog one loop 5m from track Smooth transition; quality of jog Smoothness & balance through transitions & change of bend Quality of walks; overtrack, surrender of reins, relaxation, lowering head & neck in free walk; clear transitions Quality of jog; change of bend; smoothness & balance, shape & size of loop 0 ircle left 0m working jog Quality of jog; shape & size of & balance In the last quarter of the circle develop working lope left lead Smooth transition ircle left 0m working lope Quality of lope; shape & size of & balance 3 4 B E In the last quarter of the circle develop working jog Working jog, straight ahead Turn left Working walk Turn right Smooth transition; quality of jog Smoothness & balance through transitions & change of bend 5 EH Free walk Quality of walk; overtrack, surrender of reins, relaxation, lowering head & neck in free walk 6 M MF 7 Working walk Working jog one loop 5m from the track Down centre line Halt through working walk. Salute Quality of gaits; change of bend; smoothness & balance, shape & size of loop Smooth transitions; straight calm halt, stillness Leave arena at a Free Walk at
WD-US Basic Level Test Western Dressage ssociation of ustralia 07 (Test may not be reproduced or used without permission) www.westerndressageaustralia.com.au westerndressageaustralia@gmail.com Overall Score Directives Points * x omments ttitude - The ideal Western Dressage horse is willingly guided, responsive, attentive, light, smooth and confident x Rideability - The horse s self-carriage and ease of movement developed through its cadence, drive, balance, suppleness and straightness x Finesse - The rider is confident, graceful and proficient. The rider s effectiveness and connection with the horse is established and maintained through a balanced position, feel, timing and correct use of aids x Fluency - The quality of the test making it pleasing to watch and that flows through correct execution of movements and accurate pattern placement x SUB-TOTL OVERLL POINTS SUB-TOTL MOVEMENT POINTS DEDUT ERRORS FINL MOVEMENT POINTS = DD SUBTOTL OVERLL POINTS + FINL TOTL POINTS DIVIDE BY MIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE 50 JUDGE SIGNTURE MULTIPLY BY 00 00 PERENTGE SORE TO DEIML PLES Basic Level - Expectations Horse is calm, obedient, maintains a consistent outline; moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo; transitions are smooth and balanced; accepts a light contact and yields to the rider. The horse s nose may be slightly in front of the vertical and the poll must not be lower than the withers in working paces. Rider is confident, maintains a steady position and demonstrates the ability to control and connect with the horse using correct aids and light contact with the reins. Horse and rider cooperate and appear to have a reasonable understanding of each other so that the execution of movements is more accurate. ll jog may be ridden sitting or rising. dditional Movements Working lope Walk and jog 0m circles Leg Yield in working jog ounter-bend/flexion Backup Progressive transitions
WD-US Introductory Level Test Western Dressage ssociation of ustralia 07 (Test may not be reproduced or used without permission) www.westerndressageaustralia.com.au westerndressageaustralia@gmail.com Date Event lass Rider Horse Points Percentage Place I Movement Directives Points omments Enter at working jog Working walk Track left S ircle left 0m; in the first quarter of the circle develop working jog; in the last quarter of the circle develop working walk 3 S EF 4 F Working walk, straight ahead Free walk on the diagonal Working walk Halt 4 seconds. Proceed working walk 5 V ircle right 0m; in the first quarter of the circle develop working jog; in the last quarter of the circle develop working walk Straightness; quality of paces; smooth transition; bend & balance Quality of paces; shape & size of & balance; smooth transitions Quality of paces; overtrack, surrender of reins, relaxation, lowering head & neck in free walk; clear transitions Smooth transitions; straight calm halt, stillness Quality of paces; shape & size of & balance; smooth transitions 6 V EM Working walk, straight ahead Free walk on the diagonal Quality of paces; overtrack, surrender of reins, relaxation, lowering head & neck in free walk; clear transitions 7 M Working walk lear transition; quality of walk 8 & H Develop working jog Smooth transitions; bend & balance 9 HK Working jog Quality of jog; balance; straightness 0 Down centre line Bend & balance on turn; straightness Before Transition to working walk; walk 4 to 6 strides Smooth transitions; balance; straightness Halt. Salute Smooth transition; straight calm halt, stillness Leave arena at a Free Walk at SUB-TOTL MOVEMENT POINTS
WD-US Introductory Level Test Western Dressage ssociation of ustralia 07 (Test may not be reproduced or used without permission) www.westerndressageaustralia.com.au westerndressageaustralia@gmail.com Overall Score Directives Points * x omments ttitude - The ideal Western Dressage horse is willingly guided, responsive, attentive, light, smooth and confident x Rideability - The horse s self-carriage and ease of movement developed through its cadence, drive, balance, suppleness and straightness x Finesse - The rider is confident, graceful and proficient. The rider s effectiveness and connection with the horse is established and maintained through a balanced position, feel, timing and correct use of aids x Fluency - The quality of the test making it pleasing to watch and that flows through correct execution of movements and accurate pattern placement x SUB-TOTL OVERLL POINTS SUB-TOTL MOVEMENT POINTS DEDUT ERRORS FINL MOVEMENT POINTS = DD SUBTOTL OVERLL POINTS + FINL TOTL POINTS DIVIDE BY MIMUM POINTS POSSIBLE 00 JUDGE SIGNTURE MULTIPLY BY 00 00 PERENTGE SORE TO DEIML PLES Introductory Level Expectations The horse is safe to ride and calmly complies with the rider s commands and moves with purpose and regularity of gaits. The horse s nose may be slightly in front of the vertical and the poll must not be lower than the withers in working paces. The horse s balance and connection through the bridle is reasonably consistent. The rider can confidently control the horse in walk and jog to execute the movements with a fair degree of accuracy. The rider can balance and follow the horse s movement, maintaining a steady rhythm and tempo. ll jog may be ridden sitting or rising. Movements Working walk Free walk Working jog Free jog Halt ircles, figure eights and serpentines (no less than 0m diameter of circle) Loops (5m and 0m from track) Half 0m circles Turns on forehand