WI4- 2022 WDAA INTRODUCTORY TEST 4
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| Purpose: Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of Western Dressage; the horse performs only at the walk and jog. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of the figures. The horse should show relaxation; harmony between horse and rider is important. The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider. The jog should be a natural gait within the horse's scope and should demonstrate a swinging back. |
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Test |
Directives |
Points |
Coeff |
Total |
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| 1 |
A - Enter working jog
X - Halt through the working walk, salute
Proceed working jog |
Straightness; regularity and quality of
the jog and walk; straight, balanced,
immobile halt with smooth transitions. |
5 |
1 |
5 |
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| 2 |
C - Track right working jog
M - F - One loop 5m off the track |
Balance and bend in the turn and
corners; balance and correct changes
of bend on loop; regularity and quality
of the jog. |
5.5 |
1 |
5.5 |
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| 3 |
A - Circle right, 20m, working jog |
Size and shape of circle with inside
bend; regularity and quality of the jog;
straightness; balance and bend in the
corner.
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6 |
1 |
6 |
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| 4 |
E - Turn right, working jog
B - Turn right, working jog |
Balance and bend in the turns;
straightness; regularity and quality of
the jog.
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6.5 |
2 |
13 |
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| 5 |
F- A - K - Continue on the track, working jog |
Balance and bend in the corners;
regularity and quality of the jog. |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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| 6 |
K - Working walk |
Willing, smooth transition;
straightness; regularity and quality of
the walk.
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6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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| 7 |
E - M - Free Walk
M - Working Walk |
Horse willing to freely stretch the neck
forward and down; relaxation; swing
through the back; ground cover;
straightness; willing, smooth
transition; regularity and quality of the
walks; balance and bend in the
corner |
5.5 |
2 |
11 |
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| 8 |
Between C & H - Develop working jog
H - K - One loop 5 meters off the track |
Willing, smooth transition; balance
and correct changes of bend on loop;
regularity and quality of the jog;
balance and bend in the corners. |
5 |
1 |
5 |
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| 9 |
A - Circle left 20 meters, working jog |
Size and shape of circle with inside
bend; regularity and quality of the jog;
straightness; balance and bend in the
corners.
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5.5 |
1 |
5.5 |
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| 10 |
B - Turn left
E - Turn left |
Balance and bend in the turns;
straightness; balance and bend in the
corner; regularity and quality of the
jog.
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5.5 |
2 |
11 |
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| 11 |
A - Down centerline
X - Halt through the walk, salute |
Balance and bend in the turn;
straightness; regularity and quality of
the jog and walk; balance in
downward transition to square,
straight halt, immobility. |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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Gaits |
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7 |
1 |
7 |
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Impulsion |
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5.5 |
1 |
5.5 |
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Rider Position |
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6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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Rider Aids |
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5 |
1 |
5 |
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Harmony |
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5.5 |
2 |
11 |
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Subtotal |
115.5 |
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Error Points |
2 |
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Final Score |
113.5 |
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(Maximum Points) |
200 |
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Percentage |
56.750% |
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