Usdf Introductory Level - Test C 2011: (Walk-Trot-Canter)
Usdf Introductory Level - Test C 2011: (Walk-Trot-Canter)
Usdf Introductory Level - Test C 2011: (Walk-Trot-Canter)
2011 (Walk—Trot—Canter)
PURPOSE: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understand-
REQUIREMENTS:
ing of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent,
Free walk
Medium walk steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena
Working trot rising with correct bend (corners and circles).
COEFFICIENT
Working canter
20 meter circle
NO.
POINTS
Halt through walk
TOTAL
TEST DIRECTIVE IDEAS REMARKS
1. A Enter working trot rising. Straightness on centerline and in
transition. Clear trot rhythm.
X Halt through medium walk.
Salute - Proceed working trot
rising.
2. C Track right working trot rising. Balance and bend in turn.
6. K-X-M Change rein, working trot rising. Trot rhythm and straightness on
diagonal. Bend through corners.
COLLECTIVE MARKS:
Gaits (freedom and regularity).
Geometry and accuracy (correct size and shape of circles and turns).
200
FURTHER REMARKS:
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SMALL ARENA (20 meters x 40 meters) United States Dressage Federation, Inc. USDF
Introductory
movement 3, 4, 7, 8 Level Test
2011
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL — TEST C C
Walk—Trot—Canter
This unique series of tests provides an opportunity for the horse and/or rider new to dressage to
demonstrate elementary skills. The tests have been designed to encourage correct performance and
to prepare the horse for the transition to the USEF tests.
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