Introductory Level Test Call Sheets

    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).

Test A   

Test B

Test C

Training Level Test Call Sheets

    Purpose: To confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit.

Training 1

Training 2

Training 3

First Level Test Call Sheets

    Purpose: To confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirements of training level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit.

First 1

First 2

First 3

Second Level Test Call Sheets

    Purpose: To confirm that the horse, having achieved the thrust required in first level, now accepts more weight on the hindquarters (collection); moves with an uphill tendency, especially at 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.

Second 1

Second 2

Second 3

Third Level Test Call Sheets

    Purpose: To confirm that the horse, having begun to develop an uphill balance at second level, now demonstrates increased engagement, especially in the extended gaits.  Transitions between collected, 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.

Third 1

Third 2

Third 3

Fourth Level Test Call Sheets

    Purpose: To confirm that the horse has developed sufficient suppleness, impulsion and throughness to perform the fourth level tests which have a medium degree of difficulty. The horse remains reliably on the bit showing a clear uphill balance and lightness as a result of improved engagement and weight-carrying by the hindquarters.  The movements are performed with greater straightness, energy and cadence than at third level. 

Fourth 1

Fourth 2

Fourth 3

USEF and USDF Score Sheets

You must be a current member of USEF and USDF, login to your account and follow the link for 2011 dressage tests.

FEI Tests

http://www.fei.org/disciplines/officials-organisers/organisers/dressage/dressage-tests

Musical Freestyle Tests

Artistic Impression

First Level Technical

Second Level Technical

Third Level Technical

Fourth Level Technical

Quadrille Tests

Basic Level

Training Level

First Level

Second Level

Third Level