Arena Diagram
20m x 60m Large Arena
Small. No S, R, P or Vs. Diagram later.
| Letter | Movement |
|---|---|
| A |
Enter at working trot |
| X |
Halt. Salute and proceed at working trot |
| C |
Track right |
| B |
Cirle right 20m |
| K X M |
Change rein |
| Between C & H |
Working canter left lead |
| E |
Circle left 20m |
| Between E & K |
Working trot |
| A |
Circle left 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward |
| Before A |
Shorten reins |
| A |
Working trot |
| F |
Medium Walk |
| F-E |
Change rein, medium walk |
| E-M |
Change rein, free walk |
| M |
Medium walk |
| C |
Working trot |
| E |
Circle left 20m |
| F-X-H |
Change rein |
| Between C & M |
Working canter, right lead |
| B |
Circle right 20m |
| Between B & F |
Working trot |
| A |
Down centerline |
| X |
Halt, salute. |
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk. Essentially same test as 2015 with minor phrasing changes.
To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit.
Stretch circle in trot
Arena Diagram
20m x 60m Large Arena