2013 dressage test book

At the 20 fei world breeding championships for dressage young horses, charlotte jorst and vitalis finished th. Levels 678 by equestrian canada learn to ride program. They are made available thanks to the work of the dressage directory and can be downloaded here. Section 11 notes for competitors in the ea rule book. Introductory level dressage test book laminatedpocket size. The date of amendment will be included on the right hand corner of the test so that is is clear which is the most up to date test. From 112018 the only fei tests which are valid and to be used by clubs and organising committees are the fei tests as in the link below. See here in the dressage new zealand offical test book 20, beside each movement there is a directive comment. Alos check with your local area dressage group, many of whom stock the test books.

Small 40m x 20m or large 60m x 20m average ride time. 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. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with. This helps to ensure that the horse and rider build the strong foundation required for the skills needed at higher levels. For those allaround dressage enthusiasts, tsb also has dressage illustrated books for usef tests, training. Instructors dressage test book spiralbound january 1, 1999 by american horse shows association author 5. Fei dressage rules 2021 25th edition, updates effective 1 january 2021 markup version updated march 2021.

Where the letters originated from is not certain, but an article in the british. Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests big print dressage test book new 2019 tests larger size 8 12 x 11 big print dressage test books feature extralarge type. Horse council bcs huge collection of purchasable equestrian books. 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. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. Levels 12 by equestrian canada learn to ride program. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. The fifth annual western dressage world show had more than 800 rides during the.

Each level builds upon the preceding levels principles. Dressage tests seniors prix stgeorges pdf xml edition 2009 update 2021 intermediate i pdf xml edition 2009 update 2021 intermediate a pdf xml edition 2015 update 2021 intermediate b pdf xml edition 2020 update 2021 intermediate ii pdf xml edition 2014 update 2021 short grand prix pdf xml edition 2021 only world cup shows season 20212022 grand prix pdf xml. Coefficient movements are highlighted, required gaits and movements are explained. Dressage tests serve as a measure of the horse and riders schooling. Bucs equestrian rules for league matches in accordance with. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. For all cdi events please use the fei dressage tests located on the link below. Ea dressage tests with diagrams are not published by equestrian australia. The canter lengthenings follow suit, with the pattern asking for a. Sep 28, 2017 the ahsa writes new dressage tests on a fouryear cycle, and new tests for training through fourth levels are now in effect. Mr jackson was reserve champion show hunter and i won champion rider at orange show. The diagrams clearly show the gaits and patterns of each movement and the location of the transitions between gaits. Effective december 1, 20, western dressage will be removed from the morgan chapter of the usef rule book and become an independent discipline with its own chapter. Essential reading books, the latest edition of the essential manual of horsemanship, novels by clare balding, valegros story in his own words, nick skeltons biography, dressage test command sheets and colouring books, over 100 items to explore.

For example in the new zealand dressage test book for 20, the purpose of level 1 test is to confirm that the horse has developed and maintains a rounded natural outline without restriction, moves freely forward without collection but with active hindquarters whilst maintaining a steady rhythm and contact with the bit without tension or. Phase 1 entries accepted may 24 june 5, 2021 phase 2 videos submission accepted when entry accepted above june 18, 2021 phase 3 judging and score board. The dressage chronicles by karen mcgoldrick may 14, 20. The alchemy of lightness home horse and rider books. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Western dressage tests trafalgar square books blog. Improving your dressage basics understand what judges look for.

Vitalis and jorst complete final test at 20 fei world breeding championships for dressage young horses. Dressage illustrated has the largest collection of judges diagram books for the current usea, fei, and wdaa tests. We published our first horse book, centered riding by sally swift, in 1985, and since then have continued to strive to produce highquality equestrian books and videos for the good of the horse. Tests usdf, your connection to the american dressage. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. Dressage show etiquette frederick area dressage shows. Dressage test books beat the elements expert advice on.

Email email protected alos check with your local area dressage group, many of whom stock the test books. He qualified for championships at training level dressage. For level 2 the dressage new zealand official 20 test book states to confirm that the horse has developed an established rounded outline without restriction, moves freely forward without collection but with active hindquarter and achieved a degree of balance, straightness and throughness. The usdf guide to dressage is going to be our text book for the next few months. Ea prep test c queensland pinto horse association inc.

What is dressage and how do you get started with the basics. A typical dressage arena is 20m x 60m, which translates in feet to 66 ft x 198 ft. Each dressage illustrated 2019 test book contains the current standard usdf and usef tests for individual levels. They were devised through a collaborative effort on the part of member feedback, the evaluation of respected horse people, and equine organizations and then revised and edited by a special division of our education committee. Therefore, a dressage test user fee is applied for competitions using ec national dressage tests.

Before entering a dressage competition, study the rule book carefully. Although horses and riders are competing against each other, tests are completed by one horse and rider combination at a time, and horses and riders are judged against a common standard, rather than having their performance scored relative to the. Pony club publications and essential reading books harry. Dressage illustrated 2019 test books dressage extensions. Dressage tests and score sheets nz riding clubs and bridleways. Jul 31, 20 wdaa tests are available in four dressage illustrated collections click each link to view and order. It is a well written book going over the basics of riding and showing dressage. Each book includes the directive ideas for each test with all coefficient movements double points shaded for easy identification. Dressage tests are the formalized sequence of a number of dressage movements used in competition. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. I found the usdf guide to dressage to be the best for our needs, at least right now. For example, if youre performing first level test 3, your next step of training at home will be practicing second level test 1 movements. Shop the extensive range of pony club publications. Includes e40, e42, e43, e44, e45, e49, e50, e53, e57, e59.

Separate books in intro, training and 1st to 4th levels. Please note there will be no discount taken off tests. Western dressage rules and tests are based on dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. The books are sturdy and designed to withstand outdoor use and tack box storage. All judges dressage diagram books dressage illustrated. Dressage levels scoring, concepts, and movements required. Dressage pyramid of training and what each level means. Tests usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. For club use these are not official tests and should be used for trainingclub days only. See here in the dressage new zealand offical test book 20, beside each. Wdaa tests are available in four dressage illustrated collections click each link. In first level the trot lengthenings in the first two tests will be on short diagonals, for example from s to f.

These books are optimized and produced for use by dressage judges. Dressage competition tests act as a check on the progress of the horse as it moves up the levels. Contact hallye griffin, managing director of dressage. So once you have mastered the art of memorising your test look into the finer details of each movement and work on what the judges are actually.

Please note that ec andor the provincialterritorial sport organizations ptsos are required to pay a fee for the use of nationallevel dressage tests introductory to fourth level. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. Riders all over the country are memorizing new dressage tests and trying to remember to turn left at c where before they turned right, or to halt at g instead of x. Downing was riding the arabian geldings kma papi chulo and kma angelo. Riders find the diagrams of the written tests a tremendous aid in visualizing the test and riding it correctly. To introduce the rider andor horse to the sport of dressage. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The 2021 wdaa western dressage world championship show will be held in guthrie, ok at the lazy e arena, sept 29thoct 3rd. Please find all dressage ireland tests available to download below. Introductory level dressage test book laminatedpocket. Price new from used from spiralbound, january 1, 1999 please retry spiral.

The books are printed doublesided on a rugged, waterproof, synthetic paper with permanent ink. We had many dressage rider jokes and were probably the slowest by far but did 3 clear rounds. Brc style jumping criteria 2017 the riding test will be different to previous years. All dressage tests can be found on the dressage test page.

All the current british dressage tests at elementary level. Understanding these will help you with your test riding and how you ride each movement. Includes directive ideas, directional arena diagrams and definitions of collective marks. 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. Whinny widgets instructors dressage test book 20192023. Pony club publications and essential reading books harry hall. I have certainly ridden my share of dressage tests and the last couple of seasons. Wdaa western dressage online international challenge.

Western dressage is now a recognized usef sportget the. As an equestrian sport defined by the international equestrian federation, dressage is described as the highest expression of horse training. With that change the western dressage association of america wdaa will become the usef recognized affiliate for western dressage. No prizes for the slowest jumper but rio came 2nd in both 1. At the finals of the easter bunny league at the finals. Therefore, a 20 m circle is the biggest circle that can be produced in the arena. Improving your dressage basics understand what judges. See the example of the riders and judges diagrams available in the home page footer. Featured in the waco tribuneherald local achievements. Regarding the new 2015 tests for first level, janet foy writes in the february 2015 issue of dressage today. Max gahwylers book gives great explanations for dressage ideas.