What does first level dressage include?
First Level: The three tests of First Level include walk, trot and canter on smaller circles, half-circles, and figure eights. They also contain leg yielding, lengthened strides in the trot and canter, and lead changes through trot to demonstrate the horse’s balance and responsiveness in a more uphill frame.
What movements are in each level of dressage?
Preliminary – walk, trot and canter, 20m circle. Novice – serpentines, rein back, lengthened trot and canter, 15m circle. Elementary – leg yields, simple changes and counter canter, stretch in canter.
How many levels are there in dressage?
National level dressage competition is governed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). USEF/USDF creates the five levels of “national” tests: Training Level, First Level, Second Level, Third Level and Fourth Level. International level tests can also be ridden at national level competitions.
What is 2nd level dressage?
Second level dressage adds another element to the horse’s training by starting collected work. This shows that the horse is able to accept weight on the hind quarter, thus giving him the more “uphill” carriage required for pirouettes in his later training.
What is the hardest dressage movement?
Derived from the French word ‘piaffer’, piaffe means to prance and it certainly is one of the most difficult movements in advanced dressage! To the eye the horse trots on one place and this requires collection.
What is intro a dressage test?
The purpose of the Introductory Level is 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.
Do you have to sit the trot in second level?
The Short Answer Riders are required to sit the trot beginning in the USEF/USDF Second Level dressage tests.
What colour gloves do you wear for dressage?
At most competitions you will be required to wear gloves. These can be any colour but stick to something neutral, no crazy patterns allowed. Most riders will choose white or a dark colour to complement their outfit.
How long does a dressage test take?
Approx. time 4 1/2 minutes. All trot work to be executed ‘sitting’ or ‘rising’. The test will be conducted and judged in accordance with The Pony Club Dressage Rules.