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Welcome to the USDF Region 9 2019 Omnibus

23rd Edition

The production of this Omnibus is only possible due to the dedication and hard work of many people.

Special Thanks . . . To Arlene Gaitan, Veronica Moody and Nettie Olsen, who de-signed, formatted, put together, proofed, collected money, and handled the ads, printing, mailing, etc. Region 9 is fortunate to have members with the organizational skills and technical knowledge who are willing to put this book together .

Thanks also go to the following people for specific contributions:

Anne Kuhns Youth Opportunity page

Carolyn VandenBerg Technical delegate listing

Sarah Jane Martin SWDC page

Marilyn Kulifay Judges, “L” Grads

Tracy Augustine NAYC page

Nicole Miller PDF version on the website

Thanks to GMOs, shows, and advertisers for supporting our region.

Additional copies of this Omnibus are available as for $25.00 each. The order form is on the Region 9 website, www.usdfregion9.org and on page 14 of this book. Also, on page 15, there is an Advertising Form for the 2020 Omnibus. Please consider supporting this book with an advertisement. Every effort is made to ensure correct information is in this Omnibus. Region 9, its Omnibus Committee, and its Board members and chairs, accept no responsibility for incorrect information or misprints.

For USEF information and rules, go to: http://www.usef.org

For USDF information and rules, go to: http://www.usdf.org

Region 9 Director Sherry Guess

18216 S. 397th E. Avenue Porter, OK 74454

918.640.1204 [email protected]

http://www.usdfregion9.orghttp://www.usef.orghttp://www.usdf.org

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Adult Education & Awards Donna Meyer [email protected] Competition Management Jan Colley [email protected] FEI Junior/Young Rider Tracy Augustine [email protected] Freestyle Susan Howard [email protected] GMO Jennifer Jarvis [email protected] Horse Person of the Year Carolyn Vandenberg [email protected] Judges and “L” Grads Marilyn Kulifay [email protected] Nominating Alecia Daniel [email protected] Omnibus Advertising Veronica Moody [email protected] Omnibus Editor Arlene Gaitan [email protected]

Regional Championship Kathy Jones [email protected] Secretary Sarah Jane Martin [email protected] Teaching Excellence Award Meg Flemming [email protected] Technical Delegates Carolyn Vandenberg [email protected] Treasurer Nettie Olsen 1505 Lakeview Dr Keller, TX 76248 [email protected] Webmaster/e-Newsletter/Historian Nicole Miller [email protected] Youth Programs Anne Kuhns [email protected] Membership Leslie Rohrer [email protected] Sporthorse Regina Milliken [email protected]

USDF Region 9 Board of Directors

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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USDF Region 9 Omnibus

Alphabetical List of Contents

Contents Page

Advertiser’s Index .................................................................................. 9

Breeders Listing ................................................................................... 57

Competition Listing by date ................................................................. 19

Dressage Arena Diagrams .................................................................. 69

Dressage Tests .................................................................................... 70

USDF Introductory Level ........................................................... 70

USEF Training Level ................................................................ 74

USEF First Level ...................................................................... 78

USEF Second Level ................................................................. 82

USEF Third Level ..................................................................... 87

USEF Fourth Level ................................................................... 91

FEI Tests .................................................................................. 95

USDF Freestyles .................................................................... 104

FEI Freestyles ......................................................................... 108

GMO Contact Information .................................................................... 16

Instructors Listing ................................................................................. 55

NAYC Program .................................................................................... 13

Omnibus 2020 Advertising Information ............................................... 15

Omnibus Order Form (2019 edition)..................................................... 14

Professional Services Listing ............................................................... 57

Pyramid of Training .............................................................................. 67

Region 9 Board of Directors ................................................................... 8

Region 9 Horse Person of the Year ....................................................... 8

Region 9 Information ............................................................................ 11

Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award ................................................. 10

SWDC Championship Scores ............................................................ 51

GAIG/USDF Regional Championship Scores …………………………. 52

Trainers Listing .................................................................................... 55

USDF Certified and Associated Instructors Listing ............................. 64

USDF “L” Graduates ............................................................................ 59

USEF Licensed Judges ....................................................................... 58

USEF Licensed Technical Delegates .................................................. 59

Welcome ................................................................................................ 5

Youth Information Page ........................................................................ 12

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Congratulations!

Barbara Harty

2017 Region 9 Horse Person of the Year

Past Region 9 Horse Persons of the Year

2016 Leslie Rohrer

2015 Inez Campbell and

Ed LaVallee

2014 Bess Bruton

2013 Kathy Jones

2012 Vera Muckleroy

2011 Meg Flemming

2010 Evie Tumlin

2009 Lyndon T. Rife

2008 Sally Chionsini

2007 Kathryn Kyle

2006 No nominations

2005 Sarah Jane Martin

2004 Michele Voorhees

2003 Burnis Foy

2002 Bee Pape

2001 Kathleen George

2000 Molly Wallin

1999 Leigh Olejer

1998 Larualyn Bushager

1997 Paul Kathen

1996 Sherry Arndt

1995 Charlotte Kerr

1994 Fran Dearing and

Lurena Bell

1993 Becky Snell

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Advertisers’ Index

Advertiser Page

Alamo Dressage Association Shows ................................................... 31 Alamo Dressage Symposium……………………………………………..36 Animal Chiropractic .............................................................................. 46 Austin Dressage Unlimited ................................................................... 26 Becky Brown ......................................................................................... 40 Black Star Sport Horses…………………………………………………….4 Blue Hair Special Show ........................................................................ 27 Brookstone Farm……..…………………………………………………….46 Central Plains Shows ........................................................................... 30 Covered Riding Arenas of Texas ………...………………………………56 Dallas Dressage Club Shows ................................................... 39, 43, 49 Emerald Classic Shows……………………………………………………25 Equine Express………………………………………….Inside Front Cover First Dance at Amen Corner Show……………………………………….28 Fort Worth Dressage Club Shows ........................................................ 29 Great American/USDF Region 9 and Southwest Dressage Championships ............................................ 48 Green Country Dressage Shows.......................................................... 42 Great Southwest Equestrian Center Shows ................................... 37, 45 Hans Boone .......................................................................................... 24 Hedlund Dressage ................................................................................ 40 Houston Dressage Society Shows ............................... 23, 33, 41, 44, 48 Le Bon Temps Show……………………………………………………….38 Oak Hill Ranch……………………………………………………………….3 Oklahoma Dressage Society Shows .............................................. 34, 35 Olva Stewart Pharo .............................................................................. 21 Southwest Dressage Championship ................................................... 50 Superior Equine Sports Massage Therapy………...…Inside Back Cover Taylor, Harris Insurance Services (THIS) Donna Meyer ...................... 46 Texas Rose Dressage Classic Shows .......................................... 32, 47 Tex-Over Farms ................................................................................... 22

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To learn how to qualify for or to contribute to this award, go to www.usdfregion9.org

Congratulations

To the 2017 Recipient of the

USDF Region 9

Dressage Teaching Excellence Award

Martin Arnold

The Teaching Excellence Award,

which includes a grant of $5,000,

is awarded to a

Region 9 instructor for excellence

in the teaching of dressage.

Past Recipients :

2016 Yvonne Kusserow

2015 Becky Brown

2014 Fran Kehr

2013 Whit Watkins

2012 Susan Hancock

2011 Ashley Hamill

2010 Paul Kathen

2009 Marie Morgan

http://www.usdfregion9.org

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Region 9 Information

Check us out: www.usdfregion9.org

E-newsletters with important regional news are emailed monthly. Sign up on the Region 9 Website to receive this newsletter .

All regional members receive e-blast monthly from the USDF office.

Region 9 and sales of this Omnibus support the following:

Adult Educational fund to help GMO’s finance events geared toward adults.

Youth Educational fund to help GMO’s finance events geared toward youth.

FEI Jr/YR funds, to offset expenses for attending NAJYRC.

A travel fund for smaller GMOs to help send one of their board members to the regional summer meeting, and/or the USDF National Convention.

Continuing educational programs for USEF licensed judges and USDF “L” grads. Attendance is open to all regional members, not just judges.

Funds to help Region 9 PM delegates attend the USDF National Convention

Funds to help the volunteer regional board, and committee chairs attend the regional summer meeting and the USDF National Convention.

Funds to finance the regional website.

Funds to purchase the Region 9 Bench, located in the courtyard at the USDF National Educational Center in Lexington, KY.

Funds for the “Region 9 Horseperson of the Year” award.

Funds to help sponsor the USDF National Convention when held in Region 9.

Thanks for your support!

If you are interested in advertising in the 2020 Omnibus, please see page 15 of this book.

http://www.usdfregion9.org

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North American Youth Championships 2018 Region 9 Junior Team

Elisabeth Martin and Aarakon

Coach

Christian Garweg

Chef d' Equipe:

Benjamin Pfabe

For many young riders, the NAJYRC offers the opportunity of a lifetime:

to compete in an international event. Competition is stiff—only the top

four riders from each region are invited to compete on teams in the

championship. For some riders it is a stepping stone toward an equestrian

career while for others it serves as the peak of their riding careers.

Donations and sponsorship are critically important to help our region

develop a successful team and to offset the costs of competition fees,

travel, training and education. Donations are appreciated. For more infor-

mation on this program, please contact Tracy Augustine at

[email protected].

Special Thanks to Our 2018 Sponsors! Great Southwest Equestrian Center & Dallas Dressage Club

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USDF Region 9

2019 Omnibus Order Form

First Name: ______________________________________ Last Name: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: _____________________ ZIP Code: _________ Phone 1: _______________________________________ Phone 2: _______________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

Mail personal checks, cashier’s check or money order (made out to “USDF Region 9 Omnibus”) to:

Nettie Olsen

1505 Lakeview Dr

Keller, TX 76248

[email protected]

Amount Quantity Total Hardcopy book $25.00 X ___________ = ___________ GRAND TOTAL = ___________

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GMO Contact Information

Alamo Dressage Association Arlene Gaitan, President [email protected] www.alamodressage.org Arkansas Dressage Society Jennifer Landers, Treasurer [email protected] www.arkansasdressage.org Austin Dressage Unlimited Michael Jones, CEO [email protected] www.austindressageunlimited.net Brazos Association for Classical Horsemanship Julie Brown, President [email protected] Gwen Levine, newsletter [email protected] www.bachdressage.org Central Plains Dressage Society Christine Cashel, President [email protected] www.centralplainsdressage.org Central Texas Dressage Society Tina Zehnder, President [email protected] www.centexdressage.org Dallas Dressage Club Becky Brown, President [email protected] [email protected] www.dallasdressage.org

Fort Worth Dressage Club Barbara Harty, President [email protected] Carrie Alexander, newsletter [email protected] www.fortworthdressageclub.com Houston Dressage Society Christine Renne, President [email protected] Flo Edelman, newsletter [email protected] www.houstondressagesociety.org Memphis Area Dressage & Eventing Society Kristen Harmon, President [email protected] North East Texas Dressage Club Denise Fowler, President [email protected] www.netxdressageclub.com Oklahoma Dressage Society Pam DeVore, President [email protected] Melissa Furman, Editor [email protected] www.dressageoklahoma.org Southern Eventing & Dressage Association Nicole Miller, President [email protected] [email protected] www.sedariders.org Tri-State Dressage Society Amy Rokaw President [email protected] www.tristatedressagesociety.com

http://www.alamodressage.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.austindressageunlimited.nethttp://www.bachdressage.orgmailto:[email protected]://www.centexdressage.orgmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.dallasdressage.orgmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.fortworthdressageclub.commailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.houstondressagesociety.orghttp://www.dressageoklahoma.orghttp://www.sedariders.orghttp://www.tristatedressagesociety.com

Competitions

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Calendar of Advertised Competitions

January

19-20 Houston Dressage Society Winter Shows I & II Katy, TX

March

2-3 Emerald Classic I & II Katy, TX 16-17 Blue Hair Special I & II Dripping Springs, TX 16-17 First Dance Folsom, LA 23-24 Fort Worth Dressage Club Cowtown Dressage I & II Glenn Rose, TX 30-31 Alamo Dressage Assoc. Spring Dressage I & II Uvlade, TX 31 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK

April

5-7 Texas Rose Dressage Classic I & II Tyler, TX 25-28 Houston Dressage Society CDI2*/1*/Am/YH/Y/J/P/ CH/U-25 and Spring Shows I & II, Katy, TX 27-28 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK

May

4-5 Oklahoma Dressage Society Shows 1 & 2 Tulsa, OK 18-19 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK 25-26 GSEC Diamond Classic Shows I & II, Katy TX 25-26 Le Bon Temps Dressage I & II & Breed Show. Folsom, LA

June

1-2 Dallas Dressage Club Spring I & II 8-9 Houston Dressage Society Summer Shows I & II Katy, TX 15-16 Green Country Dressage Classic I & II Claremore, OK 22-23 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK

July

August

10-11 Dallas Dressage Club Lemonade Daze I & II Athens , TX 24-25 Houston Dressage Society Laborious Day I & II Katy, TX

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September

8/31-1 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK 7-8 GSEC Platinum Classic Shows I & II, Katy, TX

20-22 Texas Rose Dressage Fall Classic I & II, Tyler, TX

October

3-6 Great American/USDF Region 9 & Southwest Dressage Championships & Houston DS Autumn Classic Katy, TX 26-27 Central Plains Dressage Stillwater, OK

November

2-3 Dallas Dressage Club Yellow Rose Festival I & II


Calendar of Advertised Competitions (Cont.)

To all Omnibus advertisers,

Thank You! Your support of this Region 9 project is greatly appreciated.

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San Antonio Spring Dressage I & II

March 30 -31, 2019

NEW LOCATION!

Uvalde Fairplex, Uvalde, TX http://www.uvaldecountyfairplex.com/

Opening date: February 3, 2019 Closing date: March 13, 2019

Recognition: USEF/USDF 2163 and 317107

Official Qualifying Competitions for 2019 GAIG/USDF Regional

Dressage Championship 2019 Southwest Dressage Championship

AQHA Recognized Dressage Show USEF Level 3 Dressage Shows

National Dressage Pony Cup Partner Show

Judges: Cesar Torrente FEI 4* (Columbia)

Sarah Michael “S” (MI)

Show Secretary: Susan Peacock

405-749-9777 | www.showsecretary.com

Introducing...

The Rebecca Snell Musical

Freestyle High-Point

Award

Awards include: $1,000

Prize Money &

Custom medal designed by Olva Stewart

Pharo Learn More about ADA! www.alamodressage.org Or visit us on Facebook!

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Save the Date!

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214-718-0562 [email protected]

BECKY BROWN CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTOR

U.S. Dressage Federation U.S. Hunter/Jumper Association

U.S. Eventing Association The British Horse Society

"L" Graduate with Distinction

www.BeckyBrownHorsemanship.com

Region 9

Professional Listing

USEF Judges

USEF Technical Delegates

USDF “L” Graduates

USDF Certified Instructors

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Professional Listings

Belleterrehorse Lurena Bell [email protected] www.belleterrehorse.com 12035 Anderson Lane Willis, TX 77318 936-443-6522 or 936-890-1028 Lessons, clinics, adult camps Brookstone Farm Carol Schmickrath [email protected] 1011 Patriot Way Georgetown, TX 78626 512.863.5005 Instructing beginners through Grand Prix; USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist; “L” graduate with distinction Sherry Guess Dressage [email protected] sherryguessdressage.com Instructing beginners through PSG. "L" graduate with distinction USDF Bronze Medalist and USDF Certified Instructor

On the Bit Farm Donna Meyer www.onthebitfarmtexas.com/ 6811 Honeysuckle Lane Bryan, TX 77808 979-739-8607 Boarding, Training, Lessons, Clinics Beginners thru Advanced FEI Rider/Trainer, USEF Judge

Premier Dressage Carolyn Hoekstra [email protected] www.premierdressage 18597 Highway51B Coweta, OK 74429 918-688-2410 Training, clinics, USDF "L" Graduate with distinction, USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist Tex-Over Farms, Inc. Paul Kathen & John Mason German Certified Instructor/Trainers [email protected] www.tex-overfarms.com 13217 Kidd Road, Conroe, TX 936.273.2416 (Office) 361-215-5087 (John) Boarding, Training, Lessons are pro-vided in a park like setting located off of I-45 between The Woodlands and Conroe.

Waterloo Dressage Grace Harris [email protected] www.waterloodressage.net 1208 Wilderness Cover Austin, TX 78746 512.699.6718 Instruction, training, and sales; USDF Bronze Medalist, USDF “L” Graduate

Trainers and Instructors

http://www.tex-overfarms.com/mailto:[email protected]

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Windy Knoll Farm Fran Kehr [email protected] www.windyknolldressage.com 32118 Old Hempstead Rd Magnolia, TX 77355 713.703.9433 Lessons-boarding-training-judging

Trainers and Instructors (Continued)

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Celeste O. Brown

L Graduate with Distinction

Bronze & Silver Medalist

Looking for new, fresh & positive

judging for your schooling show -

book your date now for the 2019

show season. 518-366-6971

5154 FM 2484, Salado, Texas

76571

Sarah Jane Martin, EA Income Tax Services SCORPS, CCORPS, Partner-ships, Schedule C, Judges, Farms, Farriers 936-443-5811 [email protected] Houston TX area

Superior Equine Sports Massage Therapy Brett Shayler 682-286-4467 www.SuperiorEquineMassage.com

Your barn or at the show! Includ-ing Kinesiology taping, Vitafloor Therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy and more!

Tex-Over Farms, Inc. Paul Kathen & John Mason German Certified Instructor/Trainers [email protected] www.tex-overfarms.com 13217 Kidd Road, Conroe, TX 936.273.2416 (Office) 361-215-5087 (John) Boarding, Training, Lessons are provided in a park like setting lo-cated off of I-45 between The Woodlands and Conroe.

Professional Services

Breeders and Facilities

Brookstone Farm Carol Schmickrath [email protected] 1011 Patriot Way Georgetown, TX 78626 512.863.5005

BlackStar Sport Horses Rockwall, TX 940-367-7499 BlackStarSportHorses.com

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Dinah Babcock (S) 13595 Silver Creek Rd. Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 736 - 7919 [email protected] Betsy Gosling (R) 809 Old Metairie Drive Metaire, LA 70001 (504) 390 - 5239 [email protected] Richard Howard (r) 8403 Zyle Road Austin, TX 78737 (512) 288 – 0767 (512) 658 – 4820 [email protected] Fran Kehr (S) 32118 Old Hempstead Road Magnolia, TX 77355 (713) 703 – 9433 [email protected] Marilyn Kulifay (r) P. O. Box 3452 Houston, TX 77253-3452 (713) 861 - 0761 [email protected] Julie Madriguera (r) 1301 Blackjack Rd. East Pilot Point, TX 76258 (281) 253-8822 [email protected]

Sue Malone-Casey (S) 3045 Lakeside Drive Highland Village, TX 75077 (214) 674 - 2765 [email protected] Donna Meyer (r) Western Dressage (R) 6811 Honeysuckle Lane Bryan, TX 77808 (979) 739 - 8607 [email protected] Bobbie A. Paulk (R) 2300 Hwy 304 Smithville, TX 78957 (512) 360 - 5113 [email protected] Sarah Jane Martin Connemara & Friesian (r), Welsh (R) P.O. Box 910 Montgomery, TX 78737 (936) 443 – 5811 [email protected]

Region 9 USEF Licensed Judges

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Gloria Beduhn 2400 Dixie Road Sadler, TX 76264 (214) 537-1018 [email protected] Lisa Blackmon * 631 Cullins Rd. Rockwall, TX 75032 (940) 367-7499 [email protected]

Celeste Brown * 5154 FM 2484 Salado, Texas. 76571 (518)366-6971 Www.pinemeadowfarm.com Bess Bruton * Oxford, MS (662) 701-9854 [email protected]

Bob Cooper (R/M)**r 1409 Blair Court Allen, TX 75002 214.495.0344 Home 214.532.6738 Cell [email protected] www.bobcooperequine.com

Mary Henglein-Mobley (r/M) 1417 Woodlands Dr. Kyle, TX 78640 813.245.9444 Cell [email protected]

Susan Howard (R/M) 8403 Zyle Road Austin, TX 78737 512.228.0767 Home 512.423.4424 Cell [email protected]

Marilyn Kulifay (R/M) P.O. Box 3452 Houston, TX 77253 713.861.0761 Home [email protected]

Sarah Jane Martin (R/M)* P.O. Box 910 Montgomery, TX 77356 936.443.5811 Cell [email protected]

Carolyn VandenBerg (R/M) 112 Eden Ranch Drive Canyon Lake, TX 78133 830.226.5006 Home 210.215.2423 Cell [email protected]

Region 9 USEF Licensed Technical Delegates

Notes: M Measurement certification ** Combined Training Technical Delegate * C1 & C2 steward

Region 9 USDF “L” Graduates Current USDF Members

Completed USDF education requirement *Denotes graduate with distinction

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Gabrielle Callahan * Jonesboro, AR (870) 931-8384 [email protected] Anartz Chanca 10420 Huffsmith Rd. Tomball, TX 77375 (330) 401-6551 [email protected] Jill Cheever * 405 Roy Breed Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (425) 890-9572 [email protected] Deborah W. Cinotto 399 County Road 3940 Poolville, TX 76487 (817) 319-9815 [email protected] Roberta A. Clark 16 E 26th Place Tulsa, OK 74114-2420 (918) 605-3263 [email protected] Kristin Currie * 7826 CR 802 Burleson, TX 76028 (682) 777-8488 [email protected] www.KLCDressage.com Amy Talley Davis * 12919 Nutty Brown Rd. Austin, TX 78737-9239 (512) 294-0810 [email protected]

Bre Dorsett-Tamminga Waxahachie, TX (903) 714-5800 [email protected] Lyn Francik 12317 SE 89th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73150-7007 (405) 412-7982 [email protected] Arlene Boylan Gaitan 8417 FM 1283 Lakehills, TX 78063 (830) 751-2151 [email protected] Amy B. Ganci * 453 Terry Lane Heath, TX 75032 (214) 850 – 5297 [email protected] Pam Fowler Grace P.O. Box 771 Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 785-6498 [email protected] Sherry C. Guess * 18216 S 397th E Avenue Porter, OK 74454-9567 (918) 640-1204 [email protected] Ashley Hammill 4 Park DeVille San Antonio, TX 78248 (210) 317-1840 [email protected] www.ashleyhammilldressage.com

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Julia Handt * Wylie, TX (972) 442-7544 [email protected] Grace Harris * 1208 Wilderness Cove Austin TX 78746 (512) 699-6718 [email protected] Laurie J. Hedlund * 21545 Calen Drive Claremore, OK 74019 (918) 342-0024 Hedlunddressage @sbcglobal.net Robin A. Hessel * 5417 York Road Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 747-7121 [email protected] Susan W. Howard * 8403 Zyle Rd. Austin, TX 78737 (512) 423-4424 [email protected] Kay Kamish * 25395 S 4130 Road #B Claremore, OK 74019-0490 (918) 341-5974 (918) 808-6128 (C) [email protected] Anthea C. Kin * 5201 E 211th St South Mounds, OK 74047 -5140 (918) 366-4064 [email protected]

Kathy Knappitsch 290 Hampton Court Fairview, TX 75069 (972) 542-5470 (972) 841-8183 (C) [email protected] www.limeridgefarm.com Jamie Lawrence* Hernando, MS (618) 971-8002 [email protected]

Mary E. Mahler * 13509 Northwest Ct. Haslet, TX 76052 (817) 439- 1254 [email protected] Kerrie Matesich* 2804 Meadowbrook Dr. Plano, TX 75075 (614) 519-5782 [email protected] www.dressageconsult.com Brenda V. McCall 23650 Round Mountain Circle Leander, TX 78641 (512) 966-0578 [email protected] Patricia Mojdara 4592 Ranger Creek Boerne, TX 78006 (210) 632 -3950 [email protected] www.summersfeldt.com



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Marie Morgan 12500 Edwina Blvd Houston, TX 77045-4800 (713) 433-9817 [email protected] Eva Oldenbroek-Tabor * P.O. Box 171 Medina, TX 78055 (210) 410-0688 [email protected] Barbara A. Richardson-Lewis * 169 CR 2397 Winnsboro, TX 75494-9556 (903) 439-7717 [email protected] Diane Elizabeth Rochau * 812 Parish Road Vinton, LA 70668-3222 (337) 589-3690 (337) 842-4899 (C) [email protected] Shelley Rosenberg 3019 Eagle Lake Dr. Pearland, TX 77581 (520) 419-6467 [email protected] www.myhorsesmyhealers.com Suzan A. Saylor 248 Heritage Trail South Bellville, TX 77418-9337 (979) 865-0103 [email protected]

Carol Schmickrath * Brookstone Farm 1011 County Rd 104 Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 863-5005 (512) 940-2841 (c) [email protected] Brookstonefarmdressage.weebly.com

Vickie L. Sharp 716 W Highland Street Tecumseh, OK 74873-3830 (405) 598-5020 [email protected] Lori Snider * 9804 Oxaus Lane Austin, TX 78759 (512) 231 -9320 [email protected] Danielle “Dani” Stout-Criswell 13908 Alliance Ct. Haslet, TX 76052 (817) 319-8245 [email protected] Kim L. Thompson-Hoblit 1391 CR 668 Alvin, TX 77511 (281) 756-8461 [email protected]



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Region 9 USDF “L” Graduates Have not completed USDF education requirement

Or are not current USDF members *Denotes graduate with distinction

Gail Abele * 3003 Creek Haven Drive Highland Village, TX 75077 (469) 261-4592 [email protected] Lisa F. Avila * 793 CR 2240 Ivanhoe, TX 75447 (903) 664-3207 [email protected] Amanda Bailey * Jonesboro, AR (870) 897-1927 [email protected] Judy Barrett * 5920 Bellview Road Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 621-0364 [email protected] Leslie E. Cummings 102 Gray Vervain Court Montgomery, TX 77316-1620 (832) 386-5596 (C) [email protected] Nancy Fair P.O. Box 645 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 894-0272/(512) 413-4462 (C) [email protected] Paula Howard 42 West Double Green Circle The Woodlands, TX 77382 (281) 298-4125 (925) 451-1603 (C) [email protected]

Clare Morrow 631 Martingale Trail Oak Point, TX 75068 (972) 489-1097 [email protected] Dr. Nancy G. Murray 655 Yale St. #488 Houston, TX 77007 (832) 816-3128 [email protected] Carole Ann Smith * 10189 Hwy 9 South Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 591-6291 (870) 615-4677 [email protected] Nancy E. Sobba Lucky Acres Stables 9620 Garvin Lane Jacksonville, AR 72076-8532 (501) 988-2458 [email protected] Emilee Spinelli 8004 Chickasaw Trail McKinney, TX 75070 (469) 867-1857 [email protected] Judy Campbell Urban 29470 Old Fredericksburg Rd Boerne, TX 78015-4965 (210) 219-5907 [email protected] Aaron Wilson Houston, AR (818) 991- 6640 [email protected]

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Becky Brown Dallas, TX 214.327.5717 [email protected] www.BeckyBrownHorsemanship.com

Nancy Burba [email protected] 4511 Noble Road Stillwater, OK 74075 225.938.0390

Sherry Guess Porter, OK 74454 918.640.1204 [email protected] Ashley Hammill [email protected] 4 Park DeVille San Antonio, TX 78248 210.492.6722

Susan Hancock [email protected] Centerline Riding School 232 Cemetery Lane La Vernia, TX 78121.4261 541.231.9438 Patricia Mojdara [email protected] 633 Scenic Pass Pipe Creek San Antonio, TX 78063 210.632.3950

Marie Morgan [email protected] 12500 Edwina Blvd Houston, TX 77045-4800 713.433.9817

Michele Voorhees [email protected] 6809 Stousland Road College Station, TX 77845-6901 979.492.1393

Certified Training through First/Second Level


Region 9 USDF Certified Instructors

Mary E. Mahler [email protected] 13509 Northwest Ct Haslet, TX 76052 817.439.1254

Laurie J. Hedlund www.hedlunddressage.com [email protected] P.O. Box 3176 Claremore, OK 74018 918.342.0024

Associate Instructors

Cindy Franchek Dallas, TX 713.320.1578 http://www.awstables.com

Donna Meyer [email protected] 6811 Honeysuckle Ln. Bryan, TX 77808 979.739.8607

Certified Training through Fourth Levels

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USDF, USEF and FEI

Dressage Tests

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The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has

interpreted the dressage training scale in the pyramid shown

above. It illustrates the sequential manner in which training

should progress, with rhythm and energy at the base of the

pyramid and collection at its peak.

Despite its appearance, the training scale is not meant to

be rigid or linear. Instead, each level is built on, returned to,

and improved as the horse progresses. For example, the

work of an upper level horse involves as much refining of the

relaxation and connection stages of the pyramid as perfecting

collection.

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The Dressage Arenas (1 m = ~3.3 feet)

H

E

K

B

M G

A

D

X

F

Small Arena 20 x 40 m

6m

6m

14m

14m

10m 10m

C

Standard Arena 20 x 60 m

H

E

V P

K

B

M

S R

G

I

L

A

D

X

F

10m 10m

C

6m

12m

12m

12m

6m

12m

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USDF Introductory Level Tests

This unique series of tests provides an opportunity for the horse and/or rider new to dressage to demonstrate elementary skills. The tests have been designed to encourage correct performance and to prepare the horse for the transition to the USEF tests. PURPOSE: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles). INSTRUCTION: • All trot work to be ridden rising. Transitions from walk to trot and trot to walk may be performed through sitting trot with the objective of performing a smooth transition. • Turns from center line to long side and long side to center line should be ridden as a half circle, touching the track at a point midway between the center line and the corner, and vice versa. COMMENT: • Horses should be ridden on a light but steady contact, with the exception of the free walk in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward. COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR USDF TESTS • Gaits (freedom and regularity). x1 • Impulsion (desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo). x1 • Submission (acceptance of steady contact, attention and confdence). x2 • Rider’s position (keeping in balance with horse). x1 • Rider’s effectiveness of aids (correct bend and preparation of transi-tions). x1 • Geometry and accuracy (correct size and shape of circles and turns). x1

Tests A and B Requirements

Free walk Medium walk Working trot rising 20 meter circle Halt through walk

Test C Requirements

Free walk Medium walk Working trot rising Working canter 20 meter circle Halt through walk

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Introductory Test A, Walk-Trot

©Reprinted with the permission of the USDF.

Test Directives COE

1 A Between X & C

Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.

Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.

2 C M

Track right. Working trot rising.

Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.

3 A Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.

Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.

4 K-X-M Change rein. Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.

5 C Circle left 20 meters, Working trot rising.


6 Between C & H

Medium walk. Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.

7 H-X-F Free walk. Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.

8 F-A A

Medium walk. Down centerline.

Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in cor-ner and turn. Straightness on centerline.

9 X Halt and salute. Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.

Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.

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Introductory Test B, Walk-Trot


Test Directive Ideas COE

1 A X

Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.

Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot and walk rhythm.

2 C Track left, working trot rising.

Balance and bend in turn.

3 E

Circle left 20 meters, Working trot rising.


4 Between K & A

Medium walk. Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.

5 F-E Free walk. Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.

6 E-H Medium walk. Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.

7 Between H & C

Working trot rising.

Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.

8 B Circle right 20 meters, Working trot rising.


9 A X

Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.

Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.


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Introductory Test C, Walk-Trot-Canter


Test Directives COE

1 A X

Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.

Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot rhythm.

2 C Track right, working trot rising.

Balance and bend in turn.

3 B Circle right 20 meters Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.

4 A Before A

Circle right 20 meters devel-oping working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead. Working trot rising.

Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.

5 (Transition in & out of canter) Balance and smoothness.

6 K-X-M Change rein, working trot rising.

Trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.

7 E Circle left 20 meters. Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.

8 A Before A

Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead. Working trot rising.

Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.

9 (Transition in & out of canter) Balance and smoothness.

10 Between F&B

Medium walk. Willing and balanced transi-tion; clear walk rhythm.

11 B-H H

Free walk. Medium walk.

Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover. Willing and balanced transi-tion; clear walk rhythm.

12 Between C & M

Working trot rising to A. Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.

13 A X

Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.

Straightness on centerline; willingness, balanced transition and halt.


Readers Note: Anything in parentheses should not be read.

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USEF Training Level Tests

PURPOSE: 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. COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1

RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 COMMENTS: All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk. TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Working trot; working canter; medium walk; free walk; 20m circles in trot and canter TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Stretch circle in trot TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: Serpentine in trot

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Training Level Test 1



TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1 A X

Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot

Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)

2 C E

Track left Circle left 20m

Regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in turn and circle; shape and size of circle

2

3 A Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

4 A-F-B Working canter Regularity and quality of canter; bend in corner; straightness

5 Between B & M

Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness

2

6 C Medium walk Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk

2

7 E-F F

Change rein, free walk Medium walk

Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions

2

8 A Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness

9 E Circle right 20m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

2

10 C Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quar-ter of circle

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

11 C-M-B Working canter Regularity and quality of canter; bend in corner; straightness

12 Between B & F

Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness

2

13 A X

Down centerline Halt, salute

Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tion; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)

Leave arena at A in free walk.

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TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1

A X


Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)

2 C B

Track right Circle right 20m

Regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in turn and circle; shape and size of circle

3 K-X-M Change rein Regularity and quality of trot; straight-ness; bend in corner

2

4 Between C & H

Working canter left lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness

2

5 E Circle left 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

6 Between E & K

Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness

7 A Before A A

Circle left 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot

Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintain-ing balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions

8 Between A & F

F-E

Medium walk

Change rein, medium walk

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk

2

9 E-M M


Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions

2

10 C Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot

11 E Circle left 20m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

12 F-X-H Change rein Regularity and quality of trot; straight-ness; bend in corner

2

13 Between C & M

Working canter right lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness

2

14 B Circle right 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

15 Between B & F

Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness

16 A X


Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tion; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)


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TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1.

A X


Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; atten-tiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2. C

H-X-F Track left Change rein

Regularity and quality of trot; straight-ness; bend and balance in turns

3. A-C Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the

arena Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; ge-ometry; balance

2

4.

Between C & M

Working canter right lead

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness

5.

B Circle right 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; bal-ance

6.

A Working trot Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner

2

7. Before K

K-E

Medium walk Medium walk

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk 2

8.

E-M

M


Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allow-ing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straight-ness; willing, calm transitions; bend and balance in corner

2

9.

C Working trot

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness

10. C-A Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the

arena Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; ge-ometry; balance

2

11.

Between

A-F Working canter left lead

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness

12.

B Circle left 20m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; bal-ance

13.

C Working trot

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness

2

14.

E

Before E

E

Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing horse to stretch forward and down-ward, while maintaining contact Shorten the reins Working trot

Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, main-taining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; will-ing, calm transitions

2

15.

A

X


Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transi-tion; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)


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USEF First Level Tests

PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent con-tact with the bit.

COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1

RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 COMMENTS: All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. FIRST LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: 10m half circle at trot; 15m circle in canter; lengthening of stride in trot and canter. FIRST LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Leg yield. FIRST LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: 10m circle at trot; change of lead through trot; counter can-ter.


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First Level Test 1

Test Directives Co

1. A X


Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2. C E-X

Track left Half circle left 10m, returning to track at H

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straight-ness

3. B-X Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straight-ness

4. C Before C C

Circle left 20m rising trot, allow-ing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact Shorten the reins Working trot

Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, clear transitions

2

5. H-P P

Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions, bend and balance in corner

6. A Medium walk Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in cor-ner; straightness

2

7. V-R R


Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing com-plete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions

2

8. M C

Working trot Working canter left lead

Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners

2

9. H-V Lengthen stride in canter Willing, clear transition; moderate length-ening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo

10. V Circle left 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle

Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

11. F-X-H X

Change rein Working trot

Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner straightness

12. C Working canter right lead Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner

2

13. M-P Lengthen stride in canter Willing, clear transition; moderate length-ening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo

14. P Circle right 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle

Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

15. A Working trot Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner

16. K-R R


Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corners

17. E X G

Half circle left 10m Down centerline Halt, salute

Bend and balance in half circle; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

Leave arena at A in free walk. ©Reprinted with the permission of the USEF.

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First Level Test 2


Test Directives COE 1. A X


Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness;

immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2. C M-V V

Track right Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot

Bend and balance in turns; moderate length-ening of frame and stride; regularity and

quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo

3. K-D D-L

Half circle left 10m Working trot

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on

centerline

4. L-M Leg yield right Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow

2

5. H-P

P


Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear

transitions; straightness; consistent tempo

6. F-D D-L

Half circle right 10m Working trot

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on

centerline

7. L-H Leg yield left Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow

2

8. C Medium walk Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk,bend and balance in corner

2

9. M-V V


Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete

freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transi-tions

2

10. K A

Working trot Working canter left lead

Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners

11. P Circle left 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

12. P-M Lengthen stride in canter Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthen-ing of frame and stride; regularity and quality

of canter; straightness; consistent tempo

2

13. Between M & C

Develop working canter Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend in corners

14. H-X-F X

Change rein Working trot

Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness

15. F Working canter right lead Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend in corners

16. V Circle right 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

17. V-H Lengthen stride in canter Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthen-ing of frame and stride; regularity and quality

of canter; straightness; consistent tempo

2

18. Between H & C Develop working canter Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners

19. M Working trot Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot, straightness

20. B

Before B B

Circle right 20m rising trot, allow-ing the horse to stretch forward

and downward while maintaining contract Shorten the reins Working trot

Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and

quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, clear transitions

2

21. A X


Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition;

straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

Leave arena at A in free walk

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First Level Test 3


Test Directives COE

1.

A

X

Enter working trot Halt, salute

Proceed working trot

Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transi-tions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3

seconds)

2.

C H-X-F

F

Track left Change rein, lengthen stride in trot

Working trot

Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent

tempo

3. V-I Leg yield right Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo;

alignment; balance and flow 2

4.

I I

C

Circle left 10m Straight ahead

Track left

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of

circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline

5. S-L Leg yield left Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo;

alignment; balance and flow 2

6. L L

A

Circle right 10m Straight ahead

Track right

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of

circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline

7. E

Before E

E

Circle right 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact Shorten the reins

Working trot

Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, clear

transitions

2

8. H Medium walk Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of

walk; bend; balance; straightness 2

9.

M-V

V

Free walk

Medium walk

Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straight-

ness; willing, clear transitions

2

10. K

A

Working trot

Working canter, left lead

Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of

gaits; bend and balance in corner

11. F-X-M One loop maintaining left lead Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of

loop; positioning; balance 2

12. C Circle left 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of

circle; bend; balance

13. H-V Lengthen stride in canter

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regulari-ty and quality of canter; willing, clear transition;

straightness; consistent tempo

14. V Working canter Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of

canter; bend and balance in corners

15 F-X-H

X

Change rein

Change of lead through trot

Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of

gaits; straightness

16 M-X-F One loop maintaining right lead Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of

loop; positioning; balance 2

17 A Circle right 15m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of


18. K-S Lengthen stride in canter Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regulari-ty and quality of canter; willing, clear transition;


19. S Working canter Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of

canter; bend and balance in corner

20. C Working trot Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of

trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner

21. M-X-K

K

Lengthen stride in trot

Working trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regulari-ty and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions;


22. A

X

Down centerline

Halt, salute

Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentive-

ness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)


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USEF Second Level Tests

PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and having achieved the thrust required in First Level, now accepts more weight on the hindquarters (collection); moves with an uphill tendency, especially in the medium gaits; and is reliably on the bit. A greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage is required than at First Level.

COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 • RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 SECOND LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Walk-canter transitions; collected and medium trot and can-ter, 10m circle at canter; shoulder-in; rein back SECOND LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Travers; half turn on haunches; simple changes SECOND LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: Counter canter in serpentine


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Second Level Test 1

TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1.

A

X

Enter collected trot Halt, salute

Proceed collected trot

Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straightness; attentive-

ness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2.

C H-P

P

Track left Change rein, medium trot

Collected trot

Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity,

suspension, straightness and uphill balance

3. P-K (Transitions H and P) Collected trot

Clear, balanced transitions; consistent tempo

4. K-E

E

Shoulder-in right

Turn right

Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality

of trot 2

5. B

B-M

Turn left

Shoulder-in left

Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality

of trot 2

6.

C Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps

Proceed medium walk

Immobility; willing steps back with correct rhythm

and count; straightness; clear transitions 2

7. C-S Medium walk Regularity and quality of walk 2

8.

S-F

F

Change rein, free walk

Medium walk

Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straight-

ness; clear, balanced transitions 2

9. Before A

A

Shorten stride in walk

Collected canter right lead

Clear, balanced transition; regularity and quality of

gaits

10.

K-S

S

Medium canter

Collected canter

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear bal-

anced transitions

11. C Circle right 10m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of


12. M-E

E-V

Change rein

Counter canter

Regularity, quality and balance of canter; straight-

ness 2

13. V

K

Collected trot

Medium walk

Regularity and quality of gaits; clear, balanced

transitions

14. Before A

A

Shorten stride in walk Collect-

ed canter left lead


gaits

15.

F-R

R

Medium canter

Collected canter

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear bal-

anced transitions

16. C Circle left 10m Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of


17. H-B

B-P

Change rein

Counter canter

Regularity, quality and balance of canter; straight-

ness 2

18. P

F

Collected trot

Medium walk

Regularity and quality of gaits; clear, balanced

transitions

19. Before A

A

Shorten stride in walk Collect-

ed canter right lead


gaits

20. E

E-H-C-M

Collected trot

Collected trot

Clear, balanced transition; quality of trot; con-

sistent tempo

21. M-V

V

Change rein, medium trot

Collected trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness

and uphill balance

22. V-A (Transitions M and V) Collect-

ed trot Clear, balanced transitions; consistent tempo

23.

A X Down centerline Halt, salute Bend and balance in turn; engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transi-tion; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min.

3 seconds)



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Second Level Test 2

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TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1.

A

X

Enter collected trot Halt, salute

Proceed collected trot

Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straight-ness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3

seconds)

2. C

M-B

Track right

Shoulder-in right

Angle, bend and balance; engagement and

quality of trot

3.

B-X

X-E

Half circle right 10m

Half circle left 10m

Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; balance and

quality of trot

4. E-K Travers left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and

quality of trot 2

5. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and

quality of trot

6.

B-X

X-E

Half circle left 10m

Half circle right 10m

Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; balance and

quality of trot

7. E-H Travers right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and

quality of trot 2

8.

M-V

V

Change rein, medium trot

Collected trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension,

straightness and uphill balance

9.

V-K-A

(Transitions M & V)

Collected trot

Clear, balanced straight transitions; quality

of trot; consistent tempo

10. A Halt, rein back 3 to 4 steps Proceed medium

walk

Immobility; willing steps back with correct rhythm and count; straightness; clear

transitions 2

11. F-S

S

Change rein, free walk

Medium walk

Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing com-plete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; clear, bal-

anced transitions

2

12.

H Between

G&M

Turn right Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right

Proceed medium walk

Quality of shortened walk strides; tempo and regularity; activity of hind legs; bend

and fluency in turn

13.

Between G&H

M

Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk Turn left

Quality of shortened walk strides; tempo and regularity; activity of hind legs; bend

and fluency in turn

14. (Medium walk) [SHG(M)G(H)GMC] Regularity and quality of walk 2

15. Before C

C

Shorten stride in walk

Collected canter left lead

Clear, balanced straight transition; regulari-

ty and quality of gaits

16.

H-V

V

Medium canter

Collected canter

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent

tempo; clear, balanced transitions

17.-19. A-C Serpentine 3 equal loops, width of arena,

simple changes of lead over centerline

17. (Score for first simple change) Clear, balanced straight transitions; regu-

larity and quality of gaits

18. (Score for second simple change) Clear, balanced straight transitions; regu-


19. (Score for quality of serpentine) Regularity and quality of gaits; positioning;

geometry

20. H-B

B-F

Change rein

Counter canter

Regularity, quality and balance of canter;

straightness 2

21.

F Before A

A

Medium walk Shorten the stride of walk

Collected canter right lead

Clear, balanced straight transitions; regu-


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Second Level Test 2, cont...

TEST DIRECTIVES COE

22.

K-S

S

Medium canter

Collected canter

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent

tempo; clear, balanced transitions

23. M-E

E-K

Change rein

Counter canter

Regularity, quality and balance of canter;

straightness 2

24. K Collected trot Clear, balanced straight transition; regular-

ity and quality of trot; consistent tempo

25. A

D-I

Down centerline

Medium trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; clear,

26. I Collected trot Clear, balanced straight transition; regular-

ity and quality of trot; consistent tempo

27. G Halt, salute Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear balanced transition; straight-ness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3


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Second Level Test 3

TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1.

A

X

Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot

Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straightness; atten-tiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2.

C H-X-F

F

Track left Change rein, medium trot Collected trot

Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthen-ing of frame and stride with engagement, elastic-ity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance

3. F-A-K

(Transitions H and F) Collected trot

Clear, balanced transitions; regularity and quality of gait; consistent tempo

2

4. K-E Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot

5. E Circle right 10m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

6. E-H Travers right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot

7.

M-X-K

K

Change rein, medium trot Collected trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance

8. K-A-F

(Transitions M and K) Collected trot

Clear, balanced transitions; regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo

2

9. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot

10. B Circle left 10m Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

11. B-M Travers left Angle; bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot

12. C Halt, rein back 3-4 steps Proceed

medium walk Immobility; willing steps back with correct rhythm and count; straightness; clear transitions

2

13.

H Between G

& M

Turn left Shorten the stride, half turn on haunch-es left Proceed medium walk

Quality of shortened walk strides; tempo and regularity; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn

2

14.

Between G & H

M

Shorten the stride, half turn on haunch-es right Proceed medium walk Turn right


2

15. (Medium walk) [CHG(M)G(H)GMR] Regularity and quality of walk

16. R-V

V


Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and down-ward; straightness; clear, balanced transitions

2

17. Before K

K

Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter left lead

Clear, balanced straight transition; regularity and quality of gaits

18.

F-M

M

Medium canter Collected canter


19. M-C (Transitions F and M) Collected canter

Clear, balanced straight transitions; regularity and quality of canter; consistent tempo

20. C-A Serpentine 3 equal loops, width of the arena, no change of lead

Regularity, quality and balance of canter; posi-tioning; geometry

21. F-E L

E-H-C-M

Change rein Simple change Collected canter

Clear, balanced, straight transitions; regularity and quality of gaits

2

22.

M-F

F



23. F-A (Transitions at M and F) Collected canter

Clear, balanced, straight transitions; regularity and quality of canter; consistent tempo

24. A-C Serpentine 3 equal loops, width of the arena, no change of lead

Regularity, quality and balance of canter; posi-tioning; geometry

25.

M-E I

E-K

Change rein Simple change Collected canter

Clear, balanced, straight transitions; regularity and quality of gaits 2

26. K Collected trot Clear, balanced straight transition; regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo

27. A

X


Bend and balance in turn; engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear balanced transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)


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USEF Third Level Tests

PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and having begun to develop an uphill balance at Second Level, now demonstrates increased engagement, especially in the extended gaits. Transitions between collect-ed, medium and extended gaits should be well defined and performed with engagement. The horse should be reliably on the bit and show a greater degree of straightness, bending, suppleness, throughness, balance and self-carriage than at Second Level.

Note: Double Bridle Optional COLLECTIVE MARKS FOR ALL USEF TESTS: • GAITS (freedom and regularity) x1 • IMPULSION (Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hindquarters) x2 • SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of bit and aids, straightness, lightness of forehand and ease of movements) x2 • RIDER’s POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits) x1 • RIDER’s CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test) x1 THIRD LEVEL TEST 1: Introduce: Extended gaits; half pass at trot; single flying change. THIRD LEVEL TEST 2: Introduce: Renvers, release of reins at canter, half pass at canter THIRD LEVEL TEST 3: Introduce: Reinback to trot


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Third Level Test 1


TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1.

A X Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot

Engagement, self-carriage and quality of trot; well defined transitions; straightness; atten-tiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2. C

S-V Track left Shoulder-in left

Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self-carriage

3.

V-L L-H

Half circle left 10m Half pass left

Shape and size of half circle; alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engage-ment and self-carriage

2

4. R-P Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self-carriage

5. P-L L-M

Half circle right 10m Half pass right

Shape and size of half circle; alignment, bend, fluency and crossing of legs; engagement and self-carriage

2

6. H-X-F

F Medium trot Collected trot

Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straight-ness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; well defined transitions

7. A Halt, rein back 4 steps Proceed medium walk

Immobility, willing steps back with correct rhythm and count; straightness; clear transi-tions

2

8.

K-R R

Change rein, extended walk Medium walk

Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; clear transitions

2

9.

M Between G

& H

Turn left Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk


10.

Between G & M H

Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk Track right


11. (Medium walk) [RMG(H)G(M)GHC] Regularity and quality of the walk 2

12. Before C C

Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter right lead

Well defined transition; regularity and self- carriage; engagement and quality of canter

13.

M-F F



14. V Circle right 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; engagement and self-carriage

15. V-R Change rein, flying change of lead between centerline and R

Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self-carriage

2

16.

H-K K

Extended canter Collected canter

Utmost ground cover with lengthening of frame; elasticity, engagement, suspension; straightness and uphill balance

17. K-A-P

(Transitions H and K) Collected canter

Well defined maintaining tempo and balance

18. P Circle left 10m Shape and size of circle; bend; engagement and self-carriage

19. P-S Change rein, flying change of lead between centerline and S

Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self-carriage

2

20. C Collected trot Well defined, balanced transition; engage-ment and collection

21.

M-X-K K

Extended trot Collected trot


22. K-A

(Transitions M and K) Collected trot


23. A X


Bend and balance in turn; engagement, self-carriage and quality of trot; well defined transition; straightness; attentiveness; immo-bility (min. 3 seconds)


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Third Level Test 2


TEST DIRECTIVES COE

1. A X

Enter collected trot Halt, salute Proceed collected trot

Engagement, self-carriage and quality of trot; well defined transitions; straightness; atten-tiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2. C M-X-K

K

Track right Change rein, medium trot Collected trot


3. F-B Shoulder-in left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self-carriage

4. B-M Renvers right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self-carriage

2

5. H-X-F F

Change rein, extended trot Collected trot


2

6. F-A-K

(Transitions H and F) Collected trot


7. K-E Shoulder-in right Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self-carriage

8. E-H Renvers left Angle, bend and balance; engagement and self-carriage

2

9.

C M

Between G & H

Medium walk Turn right Shorten stride, half turn on haunches right Proceed medium walk


10. Between G

& M H

Shorten stride, half turn on haunches left Proceed medium walk Turn left


11.

(Medium walk) [CMG(H)G(M)GHS] Regularity and quality of walk 2

12. S-P P

Change rein, extended walk Medium walk

Regularity; suppleness of back; activity; overtrack; freedom of shoulder; stretching to the bit; well-defined transitions

2

13. Before F F

Shorten the stride in walk Collected canter right lead

Well defined transition; regularity and self-carriage; engagement and quality of gaits

14. A D-R

Down centerline Half pass right

Alignment and bend while moving fluently forward and sideways; engagement and self-carriage

15. Between R & M

Flying change of lead Clear, balanced, fluent, straight flying change; engagement and self-carriage

2

16. H-K K


Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement; elasticity; suspension

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