BRITISH EVENTING’S
NOVICE DRESSAGE TEST 121 (2001)
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
CA
Track right
Working trot
10
A
Serpentine 3 loops, each loop to go to the
side of the arena finishing at C
10
between C&M
Working canter right
10
B
Circle right 20m diameter
10
BAE
Working canter
10
before H
K
Half circle right 15m diameter returning to
the track between E&K
Working trot
10
A
Serpentine 3 loops, each loop to go to the
side of the arena finishing at C
10
Between C&H
Working canter left
10
E
Circle left 20m diameter
10
EAB
Working canter
10
Before M
F
Half circle left 15m diameter returning to
the track between B&F
Working trot
10
FK
KXM
M
Working trot
Change rein and progressively show a few lengthened trot strides
Working trot
10
C
HXF
F
Medium walk
Change rein at free walk on a long rein
Medium walk
10 x 2
FA
A
Medium walk
Turn down centre line
10
D
G
Working trot
Halt. Immobility. 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 NOVICE TESTS, trot work may be executed either "sitting"
or "rising" at the discretion of the rider.
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