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
This test has been compiled under FEIF rules.
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