ALL Equestrian Australia Dressage Test For TEF 2015

Bridle
No.
Preliminary 1.1
Effective 1/1/14
Judge Position
Arena size 60m x 20m Test Time 5:00 Minutes (from entry at A to final halt)
Suggested Draw Time 7:00 minutes
Competitor / Participant
Event____________________________________________________________________ Horse ________________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)

_
Rider ____________________________________________________________________ Open | YR | JNR (please circle)
Judge Name ______________________________________________________________ Date _________________________________________
TEST
Enter in working trot
Halt, Salute
Proceed in working trot
Track left
Circle left 20m
Circle left 20m, developing

left lead canter second
half of circle
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Straightness on centreline and in

halt; immobility; quality of trot;
willing; balanced transitions
Bend and balance in turn; quality of
trot; shape and size of circle; bend
Quality of trot and canter; willing,

calm transition; shape and size of
circle; bend
AFB
Working canter
BE
Half circle left 20m
Quality of canter; shape and size of

half circle; bend
Between
E&K
Working trot
Willing, balanced transition; quality

of canter and trot
6
Before A
Circle left 20m rising trot,

allowing the horse to
stretch forward and
downward
Shorten the reins
Working trot
Between
A&F
Medium walk
Forward and downward stretch over

the back into a light contact
maintaining balance and quality of
trot; bend; shape and size of circle;
smooth, balanced transitions
Free walk on a long rein
HC
Medium walk
Working trot
10
Circle right 20m
Reach and ground cover of free walk

allowing complete freedom to stretch
the neck forward and downward;
quality and regularity of medium
walk; willing, balanced transitions;
straightness on diagonal
of trot
Quality of trot; shape and size of
circle; bend
Circle right 20m,

developing right lead
canter second half of
circle
Quality of trot and canter; willing,

calm transition; shape and size of
circle; bend
11
AKE
Working canter
12
EB
Half circle right 20m
Quality if canter; shape and size of

half circle; bend
13
Between
B&F
Working trot

of canter and trot
14
Down centreline
Halt, Salute
Leave arena in walk on a long rein at A

of trot and walk
FXH
Judges
Marks
(10)
Coefficient
Purpose: To confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit
Introduces: Working trot, working canter, medium walk, free walk, stretch circle in trot
Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. All trot sitting or rising unless stated otherwise. Halts may be through the walk
Bend and balance in turn,

straightness on centreline and in
halt; willing balanced transition;
immobility
Total
REMARKS
Preliminary 1:1
COLLECTIVE MARKS
Paces (freedom and regularity)
Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the back
and engagement of the quarters)
Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the

movements; acceptance of the bridle)
Riders position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids
TOTAL MARKS
Penalties Minus 2
Course Errors
(Cumulative)
Reason:
220
Minus Total Penalties
1st
2nd
3rd
-2
- 4 (= 6)
Elimination
FINAL MARK
Minus Total Faults
Judge Signature: _______________________
PERCENTAGE
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Novice 2:1
Bridle
No.
Effective 1/1/14
Judge Position
Competitor/Participant
Event__________________________________________________________________
Horse ___________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)
Rider __________________________________________________________________
Open | YR | JNR (circle)
Judge Name ____________________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________
TEST
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
A
X
Enter in working trot

Halt, Salute
Proceed in working trot
Straightness on centreline and in halt;

immobility; quality of trot; willing;
balanced transitions
Track left
EX
Half circle left 10m
XB
Half circle right 10m
Bend and balance in turn; shape of

half circles; straightness on centreline
showing supple change of bend;
quality of trot
KXM
Lengthen stride in trot
MC
Working trot
C
4
Before C
7
8
9
Circle left 20m rising trot,

allowing the horse to
stretch forward and
downward
Shorten the reins
Working trot
Between
C&H
Medium walk
HP
PF
Medium walk

quality and regularity of medium walk;
willing, balanced transitions;
straightness
Working canter right lead
Willing, balanced transition; quality of

trot and canter
Circle right 15m

circle; bend
MP
Lengthen stride in canter
Between
P&A
Develop working canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and

stride; quality and consistent tempo
of canter; willing, balanced
transitions; straightness
Working trot
11
Working canter left lead
12
Circle left 15m
FR
Lengthen stride in canter
13
Between
R&C
Develop working canter
14
Working trot
HXF
Lengthen stride in trot
FA
Working trot
Down centreline
Halt, Salute

trot and walk
Working trot
16
Forward and downward stretch over

the back into a light contact
maintaining balance and quality of
trot; bend; shape and size of circle;
smooth, balanced transitions
Change rein
15

of trot; willing, balanced transitions;
straightness
KXM
10
Judges
Marks
(10)
Coefficient
Purpose: To confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirement of Preliminary Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and to maintain a
more consistent contact with the bit
Introduces: 10m half circle in trot, 15m circle in canter, and lengthening of stride in trot and canter
Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. All trot sitting or rising unless stated otherwise

canter and trot; straightness
canter
circle; bend

of canter; willing, balanced
transitions; straightness
trot
of trot; willing, balanced transitions;
straightness
Bend and balance in turn;
straightness on centreline; willing,
balanced transition; immobility
Total
REMARKS
Novice 2:1
COLLECTIVE MARKS
Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the

back and engagement of the quarters)
Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of

the movements; acceptance of the bridle)
TOTAL MARKS
Penalties Minus 2
Course Errors
(Cumulative)
Minus Total
Penalties
Reason:
1st
-2
270
2nd
- 4 (= 6)
FINAL MARK
3rd
Elimination
Minus Total
Faults
Judge Signature: _______________________
PERCENTAGE

Medium 4:1
Bridle
No.
Effective 1/1/14
Judge Position
Event___________________________________________________________________
Horse __________________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)
Rider ___________________________________________________________________
Judge Name _____________________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________________
TEST
3
4
5
Enter in collected trot
Halt, Salute
Proceed in collected trot
Track left
SV
Shoulder-in left
VL
Half circle 10m
LS
Half pass left
RP
Shoulder-in right
PL
Half circle 10m
LR
Half pass right
HXF
Medium trot
FA
Collected trot
Halt, rein back 4 steps,

proceed in medium walk
AK
Medium walk
10
KR
Extended walk
RM
Medium walk
Turn left
Between
G&H
Shorten stride, half

pirouette left
Proceed medium walk
Between
G&M
Shorten stride, half

pirouette right
Track right
HC
Medium walk
(Medium walk)
RMG(H)G(M)GHC
11
12
13
14
Before C
Shorten the stride in walk
Collected canter right lead
MF
Medium canter
Collected canter
Circle right 10m
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Judges
Marks
(10)
Coefficient
Purpose: To confirm that the horse, having begun to develop an uphill balance at Elementary Level, now demonstrates increased engagement, especially in the extended paces.
Transitions between collected, medium and extended paces should be well defined and performed with engagement. The horse should be reliably on the bit and show a greater
degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, thoroughness, balance and self-carriage than at Elementary Level
Introduces: Extended paces; half pass at trot; single flying change; walk pirouettes
Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle or a double bridle. All trot sitting
Straightness on centreline; quality of

trot; straight, immobile; attentive halt;
clarity and balance of transitions
Consistent tempo; engagement and
collection of trot, angle, bend and
balance in shoulder-in
Shape and size of half circle;
consistent temp; engagement and
collection of trot; alignment, bend,
fluency and lateral reach in half pass
Consistent tempo, engagement and
collection of trot, angle, bend and
Shape and size of half circle;
consistent tempo; engagement and
collection of trot; alignment, bend,
fluency and lateral reach in half pass
Consistent tempo; moderate
lengthening of frame with elasticity,
suspension, uphill balance and
straightness in medium trot; well
defined transitions
Square, immobile, attentive halt;
willingness, straightness and
number of diagonal steps in rein
back; clarity of transitions; regularity
of walk
Regularity, lengthening of frame and

clear overstep
Regularity and bend in turn at M;

quality and regularity of shortened
walk strides; activity of hind legs,
bend, fluency and size of half
pirouette
Quality and regularity of shortened

walk strides; activity of hind legs,
bend, fluency and size of half
pirouette; regularity and bend in turn
at H;
Quality and regularity of medium

walk
Quality and regularity of shortened
walk strides; clarity, calmness,
balance and straightness of
transition; quality of walk and canter
Consistent tempo, moderate
suspension, uphill balance and
straightness in medium canter; well
defined transitions in uphill balance
collection of canter; shape and size
of circle; bend
Total
REMARKS
TEST
15
16
VR
Change rein; flying

change between
centreline and R
HK
Extended canter
KP
Collected canter
18
Circle left 10m
19
PS
Change rein; flying

change between
centreline and S
20
Collected trot
MXK
Extended trot
KA
Collected trot
21
(Transitions at M & K)
22
23
Engagement and collection of

canter; correctness, straightness,
balance and fluency of flying change
Consistent tempo, lengthening of
frame with elasticity, suspension,
uphill balance, straightness, and
utmost ground cover in extended
canter
Well defined transitions in uphill
balance
collection of canter; shape and size
of circle; bend
canter; correctness, straightness,
balance and fluency of flying change
Clarity and uphill balance of
transition; engagement and
collection of trot
uphill balance, straightness, and
utmost ground cover in extended trot
Well defined transitions in uphill
balance
Bend and balance in turn; quality of
trot; straightness on centreline,
prompt, balanced transition; straight,
immobile, attentive halt
(Transitions at H & K)
17
Judges
Marks
(10)
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Down centreline
Halt; Salute
Coefficient
Medium 4:1
Total
REMARKS

COLLECTIVE MARKS



2
TOTAL MARKS
360
Minus Total
Penalties
Penalties Minus 2
Reason:
Course Errors
(Cumulative)
1st
2nd
3rd
-2
- 4 (= 6)
Elimination
FINAL MARK
Minus Total
Faults
Judge Signature: _______________________
PERCENTAGE

Elementary 3:1
Bridle
No.
Effective 1/1/14
Judge Position
Event___________________________________________________________________
Horse ___________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)
Rider ___________________________________________________________________
Judge Name _____________________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________
TEST
Enter in collected trot
Halt, Salute
Track left
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Straightness on centreline and in

halt; immobile; attentive halt; quality
of trot; prompt, balanced transitions
Halt, rein back 3 to 4

steps, proceed medium
walk
Bend and balance in turn; consistent

tempo; moderate lengthening of
straightness and uphill balance in
medium trot; quality and balance in
collected trot
Well defined, straight, balanced
transitions
Consistent tempo, quality of trot,
angle, bend and balance in
shoulder-in
Bend in turn, consistent tempo,
quality of trot, angle, bend and
Square, immobile halt; willingness,
straightness and number of diagonal
steps in rein back; clarity of
transitions
CH
Medium walk
Quality and regularity of walk
HP
PF
Medium walk
HXF
Medium trot
FK
Collected trot
(Transitions at H & F)
3
4
5
10
KE
Shoulder-in right
Turn right
Turn left
BM
Before F
Shorten the stride in walk
Collected canter right lead
AC
ME
11
12
13
Between
quarterline
&E
V
Serpentine three equal

loops width of arena, no
change of lead
Change rein
Simple change of lead
Circle left 10m
VF
Collected canter
FR
Medium canter
RC
Collected canter
(Transitions at F & R)
14
15
Shoulder-in left
CA
Serpentine three equal

loops width of arena, no
change of lead
Judges
Marks
(10)
Coefficient
Purpose: To confirm that the horse, having achieved the thrust required in Novice Level, now accepts more weight on the hindquarters (collection); moves with an uphill tendency,
especially in the medium paces; and is reliably on the bit. A greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage is required than at Novice
Level
Introduces: Collected trot; collected canter; 10m circle at canter; medium paces; shoulder-in; simple change; rein back
Instructions: To be ridden in a snaffle. All trot sitting

quality and regularity of medium
walk; smooth transitions;
straightness
Regularity of shortened walk strides;
clarity, calmness, balance and
straightness of transition; quality of
walk and canter
Quality and balance of collected
canter and counter canter; bend;
geometry of serpentine
Clarity, calmness, balance and
straightness of transitions; quality of
canter and walk
canter; shape and size of circle;
bend
suspension, straightness and uphill
balance in medium canter; quality
and balance in collected canter
transitions
canter and counter canter; bend;
geometry of serpentine
2
2
Total
REMARKS
TEST
FE
Change rein
16
Between
quarterline
&E
17
Circle right 10m
MP
Medium canter
PA
Collected canter
18
Collected trot
KXM
Medium trot
Collected trot
(Transitions at A, K &
M)

transitions
Turn left
Turn left
Halt, Salute
Bend and balance in turns;

straightness on centreline, prompt,
balanced transition; immobile,
attentive halt
(Transitions at M & P)
21
22
Clarity, calmness, balance and

straightness of transitions; quality of
canter and walk
Simple change of lead

canter; shape and size of circle;
bend
balance in medium canter; quality
and balance in collected canter
transitions
Consistent tempo, quality and
balance in collected trot moderate
balance in medium canter;
19
20
Judges
Marks
(10)
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Coefficient
Elementary 3:1
Total
REMARKS
COLLECTIVE MARKS


2
TOTAL MARKS
Penalties Minus 2
Course Errors
(Cumulative)
Reason:
1st
-2
330
Minus Total
Penalties
2nd
- 4 (= 6)
3rd
Elimination
FINAL MARK
Minus Total
Faults
Judge Signature: _______________________
PERCENTAGE

Advanced 5:1
Bridle
No.
Effective 1/1/14
Judge Position
Event___________________________________________________________________
Horse __________________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)
Rider ___________________________________________________________________
Judge Name _____________________________________________________________
Date ___________________________________________
TEST
Enter in collected canter
Halt, Salute
Track left
HXF
Medium trot, over X, 6-7

steps of collected trot
FK
Collected trot
KX
Half pass right
Circle right 10m
XG
Shoulder-in right
Track right
MXK
Extended trot
KF
Collected trot
(Transitions at M & K)
FX
Half pass left
Circle left 10m
XG
Shoulder-in left
Turn left
Collected walk
SR
Half circle 20m in

collected walk
10
11
12
13
RS
Half 20m circle in

extended walk
SE
Collected walk
Half pirouette left, proceed

in collected walk
Half pirouette right,

proceed in collected walk
SE
Collected walk
Collected canter left lead
Down centreline
DE
Half pass left
14
15
16
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Judges
Marks
(10)
Coefficient
Purpose: To confirm that the horse has developed sufficient suppleness, impulsion and throughness to perform the Advanced Level tests which have a medium degree of difficulty.
The horse remains reliably on the bit, showing a clear uphill balance and lightness as a result of improved engagement and weight-carrying by the hind quarters. The movements
are performed with greater straightness, energy and cadence than at Medium Level
Introduces: Collected walk; very collected canter; shoulder-in on centreline
Instructions: To be ridden in a double bridle. All trot sitting unless
Straightness on centreline; quality of

canter and trot; straight, immobile;
attentive halt; clarity and balance of
transitions
Consistent tempo; moderate
lengthening of frame with elasticity
and suspension, straightness,
engagement and self-carriage
throughout; well defined transitions

cadence of trot; alignment, bend,
fluency, lateral reach and selfcarriage in half pass
Engagement and cadence of trot;
shape and size of circle; bend; selfcarriage
cadence of trot; angle, bend and
frame with elasticity, suspension and
utmost ground cover; straightness,
throughout
Well defined transitions maintaining
straightness, engagement and selfcarriage
cadence of trot; alignment, bend,
fluency, lateral reach and selfcarriage in half pass
Engagement and cadence of trot;
shape and size of circle; bend; selfcarriage
cadence of trot; angle, bend and
Clarity and balance of transition;
regularity and energy of the
shortened and heightened steps of
collected walk; shape and size of
half circle
Well defined transition; regularity,
lengthening of frame and clear
overstep maintaining light contact
shape and size of half circle
Well defined transition; quality,
regularity of shortened and
heightened steps of collected walk;
activity of hind legs, bend, fluency
and size of half pirouette
Activity of hind legs, fluency and size
of half pirouette; quality, regularity
and energy of shortened and
heightened steps of collected walk
Clarity, calmness, straightness and
self-carriage in transition; collection
of walk and canter
Consistent tempo; bend and balance
in turn; engagement and cadence of
canter; alignment, bend and selfcarriage while moving fluently
forward and sideways
Total
REMARKS
TEST
17
18
19
20
21
22
EC
Counter canter
Flying change of lead
MF
Medium canter
FA
Collected canter
Down centreline
DB
Half pass right
BC
Counter canter
Flying change of lead
Circle left 20m, 5-6 strides

of very collected canter
between quarterlines
HK
Extended canter
KA
Collected canter
24

counter canter; correctness,
straightness, clarity, fluency and
self-carriage in flying change
lengthening of frame with elasticity
and suspension, straightness,
throughout; well defined transitions
Consistent tempo; bend and balance
in turn; engagement and cadence of
canter; alignment, bend and selfcarriage while moving fluently
forward and sideways
counter canter; correctness,
straightness, clarity, fluency and
self-carriage in flying change
canter; well defined transitions; selfcarriage with lowered hindquarters in
very collected canter; shape and
size of circle; bend
frame with elasticity, suspension and
utmost ground cover; straightness,
throughout
Well defined transitions maintaining
straightness, engagement and selfcarriage
Quality of canter; straightness on
centreline; prompt, balanced
transition; straight, immobile,
attentive halt
(Transitions at H & K)
23
Judges
Marks
(10)
DIRECTIVE IDEAS
Down centreline
Halt, Salute
Coefficient
Advanced 5:1
Total
REMARKS

COLLECTIVE MARKS

1
Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of

the back and engagement of the quarters)
Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of

the movements; acceptance of the bridle)

2
TOTAL MARKS
Penalties Minus 2
Course Errors
(Cumulative)
Minus
Total
Penalties
Reason:
1st
-2
330
2nd
- 4 (= 6)
3rd
Elimination
Minus
Total
Faults
Judge Signature: _______________________
FINAL MARK
PERCENTAGE


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Bridle

Event____________________________________________________________________ Horse ________________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)

Enter in working trot

Circle left 20m

Circle left 20m, developing

Straightness on centreline and in

Quality of trot and canter; willing,

Half circle left 20m

Quality of canter; shape and size of

Willing, balanced transition; quality

Circle left 20m rising trot,

Forward and downward stretch over

Free walk on a long rein

Circle right 20m

Reach and ground cover of free walk

Circle right 20m,

Quality of trot and canter; willing,

Half circle right 20m

Quality if canter; shape and size of

Willing, balanced transition; quality

Leave arena in walk on a long rein at A

Willing, balanced transition; quality

Bend and balance in turn,

Paces (freedom and regularity)

Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of the

Riders position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids

Minus Total Penalties

Minus Total Faults

Judge Signature: _______________________

2010 United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) for use in

Horse ___________________________________ Horse | Pony (please circle)

Open | YR | JNR (circle)

Judge Name ____________________________________________________________

Enter in working trot

Straightness on centreline and in halt;

Half circle left 10m

Half circle right 10m

Bend and balance in turn; shape of

Lengthen stride in trot

Circle left 20m rising trot,

Free walk on a long rein

Reach and ground cover of free walk

Working canter right lead

Willing, balanced transition; quality of

Circle right 15m

Quality of canter; shape and size of

Lengthen stride in canter

Develop working canter

Moderate lengthening of frame and

Working canter left lead

Circle left 15m

Lengthen stride in canter

Develop working canter

Lengthen stride in trot

Leave arena in walk on a long rein at A

Willing, balanced transition; quality of

Forward and downward stretch over

Moderate lengthening of frame and

Willing, balanced transition; quality of

Moderate lengthening of frame and

Paces (freedom and regularity)

Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, relaxation of the

Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of

Event____________________________ Horse Horse | Pony (please circle)