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