Maine Combined Training Association
2000 Elementary Dressage Test
(for Horse Trials and Combined Tests)
Bridle: A plain snaffle bridle with regular, drop, flash, or crossed
Caveson/noseband made entirely of leather should be used.
Arena: 20m x 40m (Small); Ride time: 3:30 Small arena.
Test Directives Max Points
1 A
C Enter working trot rising.Track right 10
2 M-F-AA Working trot risingCircle right 20 meters diameter 10
3
Before A
Develop working canter, right lead and immediately
of the circle
A Circle right 20 meters
4 Between A & K Working trot rising 10
5 K-H Working trot rising 10
6 BetweenH & C Working walk 10
7 C-M-B Working walk 10
8 B-K Free walk on long rein across short diagonal 10x2
9 K-A Working walk 10
10 A Working trot rising 10
11 A-F-M-C
Working trot rising.
C Circle left 20 meters diameter 10
12
Before C
Develop working canter left lead and immediately
of the circle
C Circle left 20 meters diameter
13 BetweenC & H Working trot rising 10
14 H-K Working trot rising 10
X & G Halt. Salute
Leave arena in free walk on long rein. Exit at A
Collective Marks: .
16 Gaits: Freedom and regularity 10
17 Impulsion: Desire to move freely forward in a clear and steady tempo 10
18 Submission:
Obedience, confidence and relaxed acceptance of the aids;
horse should be ridden on a light but steady contact. 10
19 Rider: Correctness of position; balance and harmony with horse;
effectiveness and use of aids 10