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BRITISH EVENTING’S NOVICE DRESSAGE TEST 123 (2001)
Interval Between Horses - 6 minutes
Arena 20m x 40m
To be ridden in a snaffle bridle.
A

C

Enter at working trot.
Proceed down centre line without halting
Track left

10

CV
V

Working trot
Circle left 10m diameter returning to the track at S
10
S
R
Half circle right 20m diameter returning to the track at R
Working trot
10
P Half circle right 10m diameter returning to the track at R
10

R
S

Half circle left 20m diameter to S
Working trot
10
SF
F
Change rein and progressively show some lengthened strides
Working trot
10
VM
M
Change rein and progressively show some lengthened strides
Working trot
10
C
HB
Medium walk
Change rein at free walk on a long rein
10 x 2
B
P
PA
Medium walk
Working trot
Working trot
10
A

Halt. Immobility 4 seconds
Proceed at working trot

10

K
E

Working canter right
Circle right 15m diameter

10

ECB

Working canter
10
B
before x
Turn right
Working trot
10
before E
E
Working canter left
Turn left
10
EAB Working canter
10
B
BCH

Circle left 15m diameter
Working canter

10

H
E
Working trot
Turn left
10
X
X
G
Turn left
Down centre line
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 NOVICE TESTS, trot work may be executed either "sitting" or "rising" at the discretion of the rider.
     

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