Letter | Movement |
---|---|
A |
Enter at working trot |
X |
Halt. Salute and proceed at working trot |
C |
Track left |
H-X-F |
Change rein |
A-C |
Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena |
Between C & M |
Working canter right lead |
B |
Circle right 20m |
A |
Working trot |
Before K |
Medium walk |
K-E |
Medium walk |
E-M |
Change rein, free walk |
M |
Medium walk |
C |
Working trot |
C-A |
Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena |
Between A-F |
Working canter left lead |
B |
Circle right 20m |
C |
Working trot |
E |
Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing horse to stretch forward and downward, while maintaining contact |
Before E |
Shorten the reins |
E |
Shorten the reins |
A |
Down centerline |
X |
Halt, salute. |
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk. NOTE: Sighificant changes from 2015 test, completely new test.
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.
Serprentine in trot
Arena Diagram
20m x 60m Large Arena