What is the introductory dressage test?

What is the introductory dressage test?

The introductory level is comprised of 3 tests. Tests A & B include walk and trot work. They contain mainly straight lines and 20m circles in medium walk, free walk and rising trot. Introductory test C has approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of a 20 meter canter circle in each direction.

What are the different levels of dressage tests?

National level dressage competition is governed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). USEF/USDF creates the five levels of “national” tests: Training Level, First Level, Second Level, Third Level and Fourth Level. International level tests can also be ridden at national level competitions.

What is in an elementary dressage test?

As you move up the levels in dressage, the movements get more challenging to test your horse’s level of training. At elementary you’ll see new movements introduced, including shallow loops, leg-yield, simple changes (canter-walk-canter), collected trot and canter, 10m canter circles and rein back.

What is the lowest level dressage test?

Introductory classes feature only walk and trot (no canter) and are the lowest level of competition. Grand Prix tests feature very advanced movements and are the levels of tests you see at big international competitions like the World Equestrian Games or World Championships.

What sport is dressage?

equestrian sport
As an equestrian sport defined by the International Equestrian Federation, dressage is described as “the highest expression of horse training” where “horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements.”

How do you score well in dressage?

Ten Tips to Improve Your Score on Your Next Dressage Test

1. Choose your test carefully.
2. Know your test by heart—study and visualize it.
3. Give a good impression as you circle the arena.
4. Master your entrance and halt.
5. Focus on accuracy.
6. Refocus and move on if you make a mistake.
7. Don’t change a thing in competition.

How do you call a dressage test?

Tips for Calling a Dressage Test

1. Familiarize yourself with the test beforehand.
2. On show day, check the ride time and test version with the ring steward.
3. Stand at E or B.
4. Start reading the test when the bell rings.
5. Enunciate, speak loudly and be aware of where the rider is in the movement.
6. Call each movement just once.

What is a good dressage test score?

60-70%
What is a good dressage score? On average overall scores of 70% or over for a dressage test are considered very good, scores of 60-70% are considered good and if a horse and rider are consistently scoring 60%+ at a level of dressage competition this indicates they may be ready to move onto the next level.

What does cadence mean in dressage?

marked accentuation of the rhythm
Cadence: The marked accentuation of the rhythm and (musical) beat that is a result of a steady and suitable tempo harmonizing with a springy impulsion—USDF Glossary of Dressage Judging Terms. Some horses have natural cadence because they are loose in their backs and have more suspension by nature.

What is the easiest elementary dressage test?

Introductory is the easiest level where you perform your test in walk and trot. Canter comes in at Prelim and at Novice, lengthened strides come.