Gaited Dressage – Level C Test 2019

Print Version C-01 [2012] – REV 1 Enter Test

Tölt.Club Gaited Dressage – C-01 [2012]
Arena 20mx40m Time approx 3.30mins

WALK, TROT, TÖLT & CANTER

The purpose of the Gaited Dressage Test Level C is to measure and observe the horse and rider and to demonstrate that the horse moves freely and forward with steady rhythm and an introduction to the start of lateral work. The horse must have a degree of balance and self carriage while accepting the aids and maintaining contact with the bit. The rider applies the principles of Dressage riding. The rider must ride in TROT and TÖLT.

Try and ride in a light steady contact with the exception of free walk where your horse should be ridden in a long rein with freedom to stretch and lower head. We are looking for regularity in the gaits and impulsion, ease of movement and acceptance of the aids, the rider should have a good position and use of the aids and remember to breathe and a smile will get you extra marks.

Scale of marks is standard UK marking, see table below. Where not specified continue in the gait you are in to the indicated marker for the next part of the test.

Excellent-10	Fairly Good-7	Insufficient-4	Very Bad-1
Very Good-9	Satisfactory-6	Fairly Bad-3	Not Performed-0
Good-8	Sufficient-5	Bad-2

“A” Accuracy Marks

	Marker	Test	Guidelines	Max Mark
1	A X	Enter at working WALK Halt, Salute Proceed in WALK	Straightness down the centre line Quality of halt & transition	10
2	C MXK Between A & F	Track right TÖLT WALK	Quality of turn Balance & regularity of gait, bend, transition	10
3	FB BX	WALK WALK Half circle left 10m	Balance & regularity of gait, position, fluidity, bend	10
4	X to K	Leg yield right in WALK	Quality & consistent tempo, alignment of horse, balance & flow	10
5	Between A & F Between F & B	TROT Working CANTER, left lead	Willing, calm, balanced transitions, quality of CANTER	10
6	B	Circle left 20m in CANTER	Quality of CANTER, shape & size of circle, bend	10
7	Between B & M	TROT	Transitions, Acceptance of aids, balance	10
8	C to H	TROT	Consistent tempo, balance	10
9	HXF	Change the rein	Quality of gait, Transition, Rhythm, straightness	10
10	A	WALK	Willing, balanced, transitions, regularity	10
11	KXM MC	Free WALK Medium WALK	Lengthening of frame, tempo, balance, transition, ground cover & reach	10×2
12	C	TÖLT	Balance & relaxation rhythm & quality of gaits	10
13	At E Before E E-K-A	Circle left 20m WALK WALK	Bend, tempo, freedom in stride, tempo balance & size of circle	10
14	A to X	WALK down Centre Line	Balance & regularity of gait, position, fluidity, bend	10
15	X to H	Leg yield left in WALK	Quality & consistent tempo, alignment of horse, balance & flow	10×2
16	H to C	TROT	Willing, calm, balanced transition, quality of CANTER	10
17	C	CANTER & Circle right 20m	Quality of gait, Transition, Rhythm, bend, shape & size of circle	10
18	Between C & M M to F	TROT TROT	Balance, rhythm, willingness	10
19	Between F & A	WALK	Transition, acceptance of aids	10
20	KXM C	TÖLT Change Rein WALK	Tempo, regularity of the gait, responsiveness to aids, execution of figure	10
21	HXF FA	Free WALK on a Long Rein WALK	Transition, responsiveness to aids	10×2
22	A X	Down the centreline Halt, salute	Straightness, transitions, immobility at halt	10
			“A” Subtotal	250

“B” – Performance Marks

Gaits – freedom & steadiness	10X2
Impulsion- willingness to step forward, suppleness of back & steps	10X2
Submission – Lightness & ease of movements, acceptance of the bit, attention & confidence	10X2
Rider’s position & seat, effectiveness of aids, correctness	10X2
“B” Subtotal	80

Total Marks [A+B Total – Errors] this is given as a percentage of available marks.

Errors are deducted on a fixed scale up to a maximum deduction:
1st error – 2 Pts, 2nd error – 4 Pts, 3rd error – 8 Pts, 4th error ELIMINATION