BRITISH EVENTING’S INTRO DRESSAGE TEST 103
(2005)
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Interval
Between Horses - 71/2 minutes
Arena 20m x 60m
To be ridden in a snaffle bridle.
A
C
Enter
at working trot and proceed down centre line without halting
Track Left
10
S
SE
Circle left
20m diameter
Working Trot
10
EF
Change
rein at working trot
10
V
VS
Circle Right 20m diameter
Working trot
10
S RV
VKA
Half
circle 20m diameter to R with transition to walk across the
centre line
Change the rein free walk on a long rein
Medium walk
10x2
A
AFB
Working trot
and commence 20m circle left with transition to working canter
across centre line
Working canter
10
B
20m circle left,
between centre line and B working trot
10
BH
Change the rein
in working trot
10
C CMB
Circle right
20m with transition to working canter at centre line
Working canter
10
B
Circle right
20m diameter between centre line and B working trot
10
BK
Change
rein in working trot
10
A
G
Down centre
line
Halt. Immobility. Salute
Leave the arena on a long rein
10
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.
