03- 2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST C
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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
X - Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising |
Regularity; quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) |
6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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| 2 |
C - Track right, working trot rising |
Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner |
7.5 |
1 |
7.5 |
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| 3 |
B - Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising |
Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 4 |
A - Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead
Before A - Working trot rising |
Regularityof gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 5 |
(Transition in & out of canter) |
Willing and calm transitions |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 6 |
K-X-M - Changerein, working trot rising |
Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corners |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 7 |
E - Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising |
Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance |
7.5 |
1 |
7.5 |
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| 8 |
A - Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead
Before A - Working trot rising |
Regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 9 |
(Transition in & out of canter) |
Willing and calm transitions |
6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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| 10 |
Between F & B - Medium walk |
Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack |
7.5 |
1 |
7.5 |
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| 11 |
B-H - Free walk
H - Medium walk |
Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover with overtrack; allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; Willing,calm transitions |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 12 |
Between C & M - Working trot rising to A |
Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness |
7 |
1 |
7 |
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| 13 |
A - Down centerline
X - Halt through medium walk, Salute |
Bend and balance in turn; regularity of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) |
7.5 |
1 |
7.5 |
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Gaits |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Impulsion |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Submission |
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7 |
2 |
14 |
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Rider Position |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Rider Aids |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Geometery |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Subtotal |
141 |
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Error Points |
0 |
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Final Score |
141 |
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(Maximum Points) |
200 |
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Percentage |
70.500% |
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