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BRITISH EVENTING’S INTRO DRESSAGE TEST 100 (2001)
New Video Training Series
(Members Only)
A new eventriders.com video feature is now available to help you learn your dressage tests with ease. Instead of just reading and trying to remember your test, why not learn whilst you watch the test being performed with expert commentary and tips from dressage judge Sue Carson.

Watch and Learn BE Intro Dressage Test 100 Video
Interval Between Horses - 6 minutes
Arena 20m x 40m
To be ridden in a snaffle bridle.
A
Enter at working trot.
Proceed down centre line without halting
10
C
B
Track right
Circle right 20m diameter
10
BFK
Working trot
10
KXM
MC
Change the rein
Working trot
10
Between
C&H

Working Canter Left
10
E
EA
Circle Left 20m diameter
Working Canter
10
A
AFB
Working trot
Working trot
10
B
Circle left 20m diameter
10
HXF
FA
Change the rein
Working trot
10
Between
A&K
Working canter right
10
E
EC
Circle right 20m diameter
Working canter
10
C
M
Working trot
Medium Walk
10
MBXEK
Medium Walk
10X2
K
A
AG
Working trot
Down centre line
Working trot
10
G
Halt, Salute
10
 
Leave the arena at walk on a long rein at A
 
 
Collective Marks
1. Paces (freedom and regularity) 10
2. Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, and engagement of the hind quarters) 10
3. Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; acceptance of the bridle and lightness of the forehand) 10
4. Position and seat of the rider, correct use of the aids 10
N.B. In INTRO TESTS, trot work may be executed either "sitting" or "rising" at the discretion of the rider.