2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 INTRODUCE ENTRY NO:
PURPOSE
Conditions:
To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and
Working trot; working ARENA SIZE: Standard or Small
moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting
canter; medium walk; AVERAGE RIDE TIME: 5:00 (Std.) or 4:00 (Small)
contact with the bit.
free walk; 20m circles in (from entry at A to final halt)
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Suggested to add at least 2 min. for scheduling purposes
Halts may be through the walk. trot and canter
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read. MAXIMUM PTS: 260
TEST DIRECTIVES POINTS COEFFICIENT TOTAL REMARKS
A Enter working trot Regularity and quality of trot;
X Halt, salute willing, calm transitions;
1. straightness; attentiveness;
Proceed working trot
immobility (min. 3 seconds)
C Track left Regularity and quality of trot;
2. Circle left 20m shape and size of circle; bend; 2
E balance
A Circle left 20m developing left Willing, calm transition;
3. lead canter in first quarter of circle regularity and quality of gaits;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance
A-F-B Working canter Regularity and quality of
4. canter; bend and balance in
corner; straightness
Between Working trot Willing, calm transition;
5. regularity and quality of 2
B&M gaits; straightness; bend and
balance in corner
Willing, calm transition;
6. C Medium walk regularity and quality of walk; 2
bend and balance in corner
E-F Change rein, free walk Regularity and quality of
F Medium walk walks; reach and ground cover
of free walk allowing complete
7. freedom to stretch the neck 2
forward and downward;
straightness; willing, calm
transitions
A Working trot Willing, calm transition;
regularity and quality of trot;
8. bend and balance in corner;
straightness
Regularity and quality of trot;
9. E Circle right 20m shape and size of circle; bend; 2
balance
C Circle right 20m developing right Willing, calm transition;
10. lead canter in first quarter of circle regularity and quality of gaits;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance
C-M-B Working canter Regularity and quality of canter;
11. bend and balance in corner;
straightness
Willing, calm transition;
Between Working trot regularity and quality of
12. B&F gaits; straightness; bend and 2
balance in corner
A Down centerline Bend and balance in turn;
X Halt, salute regularity and quality of
13. trot; willing, calm transition;
straightness; attentiveness;
immobility (min. 3 seconds)
Leave arena at A in free walk.
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2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
COLLECTIVE MARKS
GAITS (Freedom and regularity) 1
IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the 2
back; engagement of the hindquarters)
SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance 2
of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)
RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; 1
following mechanics of the gaits)
RIDER'S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; 1
accuracy of test)
FURTHER REMARKS:
SUBTOTAL:
1st Time = 2 points ERRORS: (- )
To be deducted 2nd Time = 4 points
Errors of the course and omissions are penalized 3rd Time = Elimination
TOTAL POINTS:
(Max Points: 260)
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2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
Points
Name and Number of Horse
Final Score
Name of Competition
Maximum Pts: 260
Date of Competition
Signature of Judge
Name of Judge
Name of Rider
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Percent
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