Para Novice Freestyle - Grade IV

Edition 2023, max points 400
  Place Movement Coeff
Marks
1 Entrance and halt at the beginning of the test.
2 Halt at the end of the test.
3 Medium walk (minimum 20m)
4 In medium walk, letting the horse stretch on a longer rein (minimum 20m) 2.0
5 Volte left (10m) in working trot
6 Volte right (10m) in working Trot
7 1 loop along the long side through X (10m) in working trot left rein 2.0
8 1 loop along the long side through X (10m) in working trot right rein 2.0
9 Show at least 3 to 5 continual lengthened trot steps
10 Circle left (20m) in working canter
11 Circle right (20m) in working canter
12 Change of canter lead through 5-7 trot steps, from left to right 2.0
13 Change of canter lead through 5-7 trot steps, from right to left 2.0
14 Show at least 3 to 5 continual lengthened canter strides
15 Transitions within and /or between paces
1 Rhythm, energy and elasticity 4.0
Paces (freedom and regularity),
activity/impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of steps, suppleness of the back and engagement of hindquarters)
2 Harmony 4.0
Submission (attention and confidence),
lightness and ease of movements, straightness, contact
(acceptance of the bridle and lightness of the forehand)
3 Riding Skills 4.0
Equestrian feel and skill of the rider, accuracy, clarity and fluency of movements
4 Choreography 4.0
Use of arena. Inventiveness. Creativity. Suitability for the horse.
5 Music and interpretation of music 4.0
Eight (8) points to be deducted each time a not allowed movement is shown
Other Penalties – Technical Faults: 0.5% (percentage points) to be deducted per fault
Time penalty: 0.5% to be deducted if longer than 4’30’’ or shorter than 4’00’’
Riding in a lower Grade – 10% deducted from final percentage score (Art. 8429.3.1). Use of incorrect Compensating Aids – 10% deducted from final percentage score (Art. 8421.4.3).