The Classes
Our Icelandic Horse classes are designed to accommodate riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. Whether you're new to competition or looking to show off your skills we have something for everyone including oval track classes, dressage, track and trail and of course the beer tolt! We will also be offering classes for virtual entrants so everyone can join in.
Tölt
All tölt classes start with the letter T followed by a number.
In all T classes you will only need to show tölt, returning to walk for changes of rein.
Some classes are ridden with other competitors on the track at the same time known as a group class (test), and others are ridden with a single competitor on the track known as a individual class (test).
Four Gait
All four gait classes start with the letter V followed by a number.
In all V classes you will need to show, walk, trot, tölt and canter
Some classes are ridden with other competitors on the track at the same time known as a group class (test), and others are ridden with a single competitor on the track known as a individual class (test).
Five Gait and Pace
All five gait classes start with the letter F followed by a number. Pace classes start with either P or PP
In all F classes you will need to show, walk, trot, tölt, canter and pace.
Some F classes are ridden with other competitors on the track at the same time known as a group class (test), and others are ridden with a single competitor on the track known as a individual class (test)
Pace classes have a different format.
The Scottish Open Dressage Tests
Dressage Test A - Walk and Tölt or Trot
Dressage Test B - Walk, Tölt or Trot and Canter
Dressage Test C - Freestyle
Download A and B test to practice.
Download C test to create your test including diagrams and re-submit here.
Dressage: DWTT and DWTTC
Traditional style dressage tests.
- Dressage Walk, Trot and Tölt (DWTT)
- Dressage Walk, Trot, Tölt and Canter (DWTTC)
Dressage: FS
There are some Dressage classes labeled as FS followed by a number and a descriptive word.
FS1 Free Style
FS2 Dressage
FS3 In-hand
Dressage: Figures
Figures tests start with the letters FG followed by a number.
FG1 and FG2 can be completed in either trot or tölt.
FG3 is completed in tölt with tempo changes.
Scottish Open Track & Trail
There are different versions of Track and Trail at different events. The Scottish Open has it's own version.
The Scottish Open non-alcoholic beverage Tölt (Beer Tölt)
Our version of beer Tölt, complete with fancy dress with touch of tartan theme
Oval Track
Gaited tests that have walk, trot, tölt, canter and sometimes pace are ridden on an oval track. The performance of horse and rider is judged, mainly through the quality of the gaits. If you have never ridden on an oval track the first time can be a little scary but, never fear we have a 'what to expect' guide here.
