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Dressage Test A

The purpose of the Icelandic Test Level A is to introduce the horse and rider to the basic principles of Dressage riding and to show the horse moving freely forward with balance, rhythm and suppleness. Where test asks for Tölt/Trot you choose which gait but you must use that gait throughout the test rather than riding both Tölt and Trot . Speed of Tölt is at the rider’s discretion.

Dressage Test B

The rider may ride in either Tölt or Trot but not both. We are not expecting to see Valegro but try and ride in a light steady contact with the exception of free walk  where your horse should be ridden in a long rein with freedom to stretch and lower head. Judges are looking for regularity in the gaits and impulsion, ease of movement and acceptance of the aids, the rider should have a good position and use of the aids and remember to breathe. 

Dressage Test C

A minimum of 8 elements a maximum of 12
Each element can only be shown once with the exception of canter, leg yielding and turn on the forehand where shown on both reins.
The rider must create a plan of the test including diagrams.