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2011 First Level Test 3

Total Points:
(Max: 310)
Subtotal:

Errors:
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Name of Competition

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Date of Competition
1

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Name and Number of Horse
ease of movements, acceptance of the bridle, lightness of
SUBMISSION (attention and confidence, lightness and
IMPULSION (desire to move forward, elasticity of the

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steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the

Name of Rider

Final Score
RIDER'S correct and effective use of the aids

HARMONY between rider and horse

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GAITS (freedom and regularity)

Points Percent
RIDER'S position and seat

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FURTHER REMARKS:
COLLECTIVE MARKS:

Name of Judge
the forehand)
hindquarters)

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Signature of Judge

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 2011 First Level Test 3 NO.

Purpose: To confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirements of CONDITIONS:

Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and Arena: Standard
throughness and to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit.
Average Ride Time: 5:30
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. (from entry at A to final halt)
Introduce: 10m circle at trot; change of lead through trot; and counter canter. Maximum Possible Points: 310
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read.
Coefficient
TEST DIRECTIVE IDEAS POINTS TOTAL REMARKS
1 A Enter working trot Straightness on centerline and in
X Halt, Salute halt; immobility; quality of trot;
willing, balanced transitions.
Proceed working
trot
2 C Track left Bend and balance in turn; moderate
HXF Lengthen stride lengthening of frame and stride;
in trot quality and consistent tempo of trot;
F-K Working trot willing, balanced transitions;
straightness.
3 K-X Leg yield right Quality and consistent tempo of trot;
alignment of horse, balance and
flow in leg yield.
4 X Circle left 10m Shape and size of circles;
straightness on centerline showing
X Circle right 10m 2
supple change of bend; quality of
trot.
5 X-H Leg yield left Quality and consistent tempo of trot;
alignment of horse, balance and
flow in leg yield.
6 C Circle right 20m Forward and downward stretch over
rising trot, allowing the back into a light contact
the horse to stretch 2
maintaining balance and quality of
forward and
trot; bend; shape and size of circle;
downward
smooth, balanced transitions.
Before C Shorten the reins
C Working trot
7 Between Medium walk Willing, balanced transition; quality
C&M and regularity of trot and walk.
8 M-V Free walk Reach and ground cover of free
Medium walk walk allowing complete freedom to
V-K
stretch the neck forward and
downward; quality and regularity of
2
medium walk; willing, balanced
transitions; straightness.
9 K Working trot Willing, calm, balanced transitions;
Working canter quality of trot and canter.
A
left lead
10 A Circle left 15m Quality of canter; shape and size of
circle; bend.
11 F-M Lengthen stride Moderate lengthening of frame and
in canter stride; quality and consistent tempo
of canter; willing, balanced
2
M-H Working canter
transitions; straightness.
12 HXK One loop Quality and consistent tempo of
maintaining the canter; balance; bend; shape and
left lead size of loop.
13 FXH Change rein Willing, calm, balanced transitions;
X Change of lead quality of canter and trot;
through trot straightness.
14 C Circle right 15m Quality of canter; shape and size of
circle; bend.
15 M-F Lengthen stride Moderate lengthening of frame and
in canter stride; quality and consistent tempo
F-K Working canter of canter; willing, balanced
transitions; straightness.
16 KXH One loop Quality and consistent tempo of
maintaining the canter; balance; bend; shape and
right lead size of loop.
17 C Working trot Moderate lengthening of frame and
stride; quality and consistent tempo
MXK Lengthen stride 2
of trot; willing, balanced transitions;
in trot
straightness.
K-A Working trot
18 A Down centerline Bend and balance in turn;
Halt, Salute straightness on centerline; willing,
X
balanced transition; immobility.
Leave arena at A in walk on a long rein

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