5- 2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST B
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| Purpose: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage, confirming that they are beginning to develop an understanding of correct dressage basics. The horse should be ridden freely forward in a steady tempo and clear rhythm, accepting contact with the bit. An understanding of test accuracy and geometry should be demonstrated. |
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Test |
Directives |
Points |
Coeff |
Total |
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| 1 |
A - Enter working trot rising.
X - Halt through medium walk Salute - Proceed working trot rising |
Regularity, qualityof trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) |
5.5 |
1 |
5.5 |
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| 2 |
C - Track left, working trot rising |
Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner |
6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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| 3 |
E - Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising |
Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 4 |
Between K & A - Medium walk |
Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality |
6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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| 5 |
F-E - Free walk |
Regularity, reach, and ground cover with overtrack of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward |
5.5 |
1 |
5.5 |
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| 6 |
E-H - Medium walk |
Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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| 7 |
Between H & C - Working trot rising |
Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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| 8 |
B - Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising |
Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance |
5.5 |
1 |
5.5 |
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| 9 |
A - Down centerline
X - Halt through medium walk, Salute |
Bend and balance in turn; straightness; regularity of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) |
6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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Gaits |
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6 |
1 |
6 |
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Impulsion |
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6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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Submission |
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6.5 |
2 |
13 |
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Rider Position |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Rider Aids |
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6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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Geometery |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Subtotal |
101 |
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Error Points |
0 |
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Final Score |
101 |
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(Maximum Points) |
160 |
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Percentage |
63.125% |
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