Lines circles halfcircles serpentines zigzags halfpasses loops pirouettes. Dressage illustrated 2019 test books dressage extensions. British dressage novice tests folder 2014 dressage books. Dressage is a test of obedience, but a dressage test cannot be won on obedience alone. Where the letters originated from is not certain, but an article in the british dressage magazine. Create your own dressage exercises, choreograph dressage to music floorplans, and learn your dressage tests the book consists of over 750 blank 20x40 arena diagrams, each with its own space for notes. British carriagedriving members may download and print out the following dressage tests. These laminated books are formatted for callers as well as riders, coaches and spectators in an easy to read print size. This obedience and harmony is what we are aiming for. If you need to look at a diagram of a dressage arena whilst doing this, that is fine. Latest british dressage tests with diagrams from trotonline. The lower level tests include directional arena diagrams for each movement. The dressage test user fee is set annually in october for the following year. Bringing it together is meant to be read and reread, studied, and practiced.
Always dress the part with the correct dressage attire. Please select a category from the table below to sort. Dressage attire tips for the dressage competition local. Latest british dressage tests, including preliminary and novice, up to fei grand prix special, all dressage tests with diagrams from trot online, established in 2006. Buy official laminated british dressage tests with diagrams. Getting your warmup right is a key element in producing your best performance in the dressage arena.
To download the dsa dressage tests please click here to logon to your profile on the dressage sa online database. Riders who learn their test with audios store the test movements in their subconscious, ready for effortless retrieval. If you dont allow long enough, your horse may be too sharp and tense, if you overdo it, he might run out of steam halfway through the test. Riding your first dressage test this publication aims to assist young people who are interested in beginning to ride dressage as a discipline of riding or as a method of training their horses. Open or download the original pdf and prepare for a good score. As guidance, any movement in any test, that does not include a soft feel is likely to score a maximum of 5 points. With an instructional dvd included, through video, clear photos and words, this book illustrates an approach to a lighter and happier dressage horse. Wdaa tests are available in four dressage illustrated collections click each link to view and order. Riders find the diagrams of the written tests a tremendous aid in visualizing the test and riding it correctly. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Each book includes the directive ideas for each test with all coefficient movements double points shaded for easy identification.
When you read each test below, you will see that the great marks for every test is for soft feel. Reaccreditation form and complete an open rule book test orbt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rising trot circle right 20 metres diameter rising trot. Explaination of dressage levels level 4 these tests approximately equate to pony club b level, nzpca novice dressage tests 1996 and 2001 and dressage new zealand level 2 dressage tests 20. Please click on the buttons below to be redirected. For each test, there is a dressage marking sheet as well as a set of movement diagrams. Therefore, a dressage test user fee is applied for competitions using ec national dressage tests. This helps to ensure that the horse and rider build the strong foundation required for the skills needed at higher levels.
Picture yourself riding each movement and piece them together as a whole. Lines circles halfcircles serpentines zigzags halfpasses loops pirouettes turnonhaunches. Please also refer to the pony club health and safety rule book for. This book contains introductory level through fei fei tests are on laminated inserts in rear book pocket. Walk you through the united states dressage federation usdf 2004 training level i test 1. A dressage test companion for memorizing patterns and letters in the standard arena paperback. An example of the test text and diagrams for the usef first level test 2 is shown in the home page footer link diagram book examples. With testdrive you can easily play, watch and learn dressage tests from around the globe. Dressage books british dressage novice test set 2014 british dressage are removing n35 from affiliated competitions for 2014. Dressage tests and score sheets nzridingclubsbridleways. Tests can be created for short or long arenas and consist of one or more steps containing movements which include.
The 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on. The books are sturdy and designed to withstand outdoor use and tack box storage. Its always educational to watch dressage tests while being able to see the judges scores and comments. Every test book features text and graphic diagrams of the tests, with directive ideas for each movement, collective marks with definitions, directional arena diagrams of test movements and a key for graphic icons.
Attention freestyle riders, the prerequisite to ride a musical freestyle will change effective 12. The first step is to read through your test a few times while visualising it. Walk and trot dressage test b name and age of rider if 18 or under name and age of horse judged by. Instructors dressage test book american horse shows association on.
Separate books are available in intro, training and first level to fourth level. This will help you get a good feel for the overall flow of the test. Improving your presentation at a dressage competition. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Official laminated british dressage tests with diagrams. Preliminary, novice, elementary, medium and advanced. Mark judges mark comments 1 a enter at working trot c track left 10 2 h x f change the rein working trot 10 3 a medium walk to e 10 4 e half circle right 10m to x.
This is partly because dressage is an elegant sport and competitors attire should reflect this. They match the timing of a ridden test like a live caller. Dressage tests seniors prix stgeorges pdf xml edition 2009 update 2018 intermediate i pdf xml edition 2009 update 2020 intermediate a pdf xml edition 2015 update 2020 intermediate b pdf xml edition 2020 intermediate ii pdf xml edition 2014 update 2020 grand prix pdf xml edition 2009, revision 2014 update 2020 grand prix special pdf xml edition 2009, revision. Please note that with immediate effect the pony rider medium tests have been altered to give the option of flying or simple changes. National tests competed at local competition, state competition and national competition is.
The dressage tests are quite hard to find if you do not know where you are looking, so i have pointed you in the right direction. Whinny widgets instructors dressage test book laminated customers also shopped for. Usef usdf dressage tests are now available and published online through usdf here. Dressage tests serve as a measure of the horse and riders schooling. Mar 12, 2012 its always educational to watch dressage tests while being able to see the judges scores and comments. Dressage tests seniors prix stgeorges pdf xml edition 2009 update 2018 intermediate i pdf xml edition 2009 update 2020 intermediate a pdf xml edition 2015 update 2020 intermediate b pdf xml edition 2020 intermediate ii pdf xml edition 2014 update 2020 grand prix pdf xml edition 2009, revision 2014 update 2020 grand prix special pdf xml. Dressage nz acknowledges the usef, usdf and the efadressage australia and the dressage directory for their assistance in the production of the 2019 esnz dressage tests and diagrams from introductory through to level 6. Ea national dressage rules 01012019 7 p a g e definitions below is a list of definitions of commonly used terms. The equestrian australia national dressage rules may also be found. Tests are ridden in an arena that is either 20 meters x 40 meters or 20 meters x 60 meters and has letters that mark certain points of the arena.
Online diagrams of dressage tests from fei, riding for the disabled, british dressage, british eventing, us dressage, riding clubs, pony club. Test max marks judges marks remarks 1 a x c enter in rising trot. They judge only your horse on its suitability to do dressage so itll be all gaits. Depending on the size of the class they might have you show some lengthenings, may very well have you back up etc. Tests usdf, your connection to the american dressage. Western dressage tests trafalgar square books blog. Dressage lite from mogsoft lets you design dressage diagrams on your android phone or tablet which means that wherever you ride your horse or pony you can have your tests available. The books are printed doublesided on a rugged, waterproof, synthetic paper with permanent ink. The 2015 tests will be effective december 1, 2014 through november 30, 2018. Dressage tests and score sheets nz riding clubs and. These tests sheets with diagrams adjacent to each movement, are designed to help the rider to understand and learn the. Online diagrams of dressage tests from fei, riding for the disabled, british dressage, british eventing, us.
Free dressage diagrams to help you memorize you tests. The figures asked in dressage tests are the voltes, the serpentines and the figures of eight. These tests sheets with diagrams adjacent to each movement, are designed to help the rider to understand and learn the movements of the dressage test more. Black spiral binding plasticized pages tests through to grand prix level. Tests usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. Dressage audios mp3 files are a dressage test learningaid for riders competing at all levels.
Dressage nz acknowledges the usef, usdf and the efa dressage australia and the dressage directory for their assistance in the production of the 2019 esnz dressage tests and diagrams from introductory through to level 6. The horses should give the appearance that they are effortless in carrying out the movements of the dressage test and the riders, should ultimately have the appearance of doing nothing to produce the test. All dressage tests are available in their corresponding discipline within the menu your roleorganisers. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. Sep 28, 2016 the first step is to read through your test a few times while visualising it. Dressage attire tips for the dressage competition local riding. To introduce the rider andor horse to the sport of dressage. Dressage tests seniors prix stgeorges pdf xml edition 2009 update 2018 intermediate i pdf xml edition 2009 update 2020 intermediate a pdf xml.
The united states dressage federation is the only national membership organization dedicated to dressage, a method of horse training in existence since ancient greece and an olympic sport since the inception of the modern olympics in the late 1800s. Each dressage illustrated 2019 test book contains the current standard usdf and usef tests for individual levels. Each level builds upon the preceding levels principles. Esnz dressage tests updated to version 2019 on 1819. Although you are not marked for your dressage attire, it is still important to project the right image when competing. Dressage rules book 2019 dressage test book 202019 dressage tests 202018 individual i. While focused on dressage, the teaching in this book is useful for every discipline of fine horsemanship. The diagrams clearly show the gaits and patterns of each movement and the location of the transitions between gaits. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with. The development of soft feel is a critical part of these dressage tests and our goals in light hands equitation. Equestrian sports new zealand these dressage tests cannot be reproduced in whole, or in part without the.
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