Note: The 2021 Dressage Illustrated FEI Eventing Judges book has an error in 5* Test A M20. The circle should be ridden in working canter. US Equestrian (USEF) and the United States Eventing Association (USEA) have announced the publication of the new 2022 USEF Eventing Dressage Tests for Beginner Novice through Advanced which will be used from December 1, 2021 through November 30, 2025. Lexington, Ky.- During the presentation of the 2022 USEF Eventing Dressage Tests at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, changes were discussed to help further clarify the movement requirements in the tests. Marilyn Payne, chair of the Test Writing Task Force, worked with the USEF to clarify the language used within the movements, without substantive changes to the movements themselves. Be your own horse! Find an open space such as your barn aisle, a conference room, an empty tennis court, or a patch of sand on the beach. Mark out a mini dressage arena with a 1:3 dimension ratio. Walk, trot and canter your test in your mini arena. Ignore the looks you get from the people around you! Late requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed to receive approval prior to the start of the competition.

Dressage arena diagrams (for large and small arenas) show each complete test movement with its test text and directive from the Judges POV. FEI has made minor changes to all their classic dressage test forms such as Seniors, Childrens, Juniors, etc., particularly those labeled "Updated 2022" regarding penality scoring and/or horse information which do not affect the diagrams. Some of the test movements and Collective Marks have coefficients associated with them which means they are worth two times the pointsThe sheets are A4 in size and laminated making them water, wind and tear-proof and ideal for outdoor use what ever the weather. Currently we offer tests from The Pony Club, British Eventing, British Dressage, British Riding Clubs and USA Dressage. We also provide an express delivery service for The Pony Club, British Eventing and British Dressage test sheets. The app provides all four tests (1,2,3,4) in a Level for the 2022 WDAA Dressage Tests Introductory Level through Level 5, Freestyle tests for all levels, and Equitation tests. The clear and concise visual diagrams make it easier to switch between dressage tests and to refresh the test in your mind before riding it. If you are a visual learner it may be hard to memorize your dressage test from only a call sheet. I find that by diagramming the test side-by-side with the movement description, it helps me memorize the test better. I hope it helps you too.

Search for videos online of people riding your test and watch the pattern (don't judge the riding :-) ). Key information such as the new requirements, average ride time, and maximum points are provided for each test. The WDAA 2017 tests were retired March 1, 2022. Only WDAA 2022 tests can be used in western dressage classes. Level 5 Test 1: 12/10/2021 Added "Left Lead" to movement #1 to clarify the lead to take from the halt. These dressage tests sheets with diagrams adjacent to each movement, are designed to help the rider to easily understand and learn the movements of the dressage test.Get instant access to diagrams of tests from US Dressage Federation, The Pony Club, British Eventing, British Riding Clubs and British Dressage. Dressage test designers and kur competitors can also create and print their own dressage tests. Level 2 Test 2: 3/30/2022 Movement 15 clarification that the collect jog begins at V. Changed sidepass from 4 steps to 4 strides. What can you expect from these new tests? One change is the addition of a Test C at the Modified through Intermediate level, allowing competitions the opportunity to utilize three different tests throughout the competition season.

The 2022 USEF Intermediate Test C, which is written for use in a 20x40 arena, may only be used for eventing competitions that demonstrate a topographical or logistical hardship which renders the venue unable to assemble a 20x60 arena in the designated competition area. The process to request permission to use this test can be found here.

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Western Dressage Equitation Tests: 12/1/2022 Added using the new Walk-Jog, Intermediate, and Advanced categories. FEI has made minor changes in their 2022 Eventing tests in CCI 1* M3,9, 5*A M12,14,19, 5*B M16 for clarification that do not affect the diagrams. If you have a relatively flat outdoor space you would like to use for a dressage arena, here is a Facebook post I did about how I set up an arena in one of our fields. The following tests have been updated for the 2023competition season. Tests include the version date to ensure you are in possession of the latest update. Tests remain in effect for at least 4 years from the “Title Year” printed on each Test. These tests can be used for training or showing purposes. Western Dressage Rules and Tests are based in Dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the Working Western Horse. Our Western Dressage Tests are designed with progressive elements to showcase the developing skill of horse and rider.

There are also five marks given at the end of each test called the Collective Marks: Gaits, Submission, Impulsion, Rider’s Seat and Position, and Rider's Correct and Effective Use of Aids. The 2022 USEF Intermediate C Dressage Test, which is written for use in a 20x40 arena, may only be used for Eventing Competitions that demonstrate a topographical or logistical hardship which renders the venue unable to assemble a 20x60 arena in the designated competition area. Note: FEI Prix St Georges, Int I and Int I Freestyle and all FEI Young Rider Tests will be Level 7 from 1/9/19.

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Every test has an associated score sheet created with a series of boxes, where the judge assigns a score and often a comment for the movement performed. Level 2 Freestyle: 1/7/2022 Movement 10 has had the verbiage "through the jog" removed. And now states only "Simple change of lead". Level 5 Test 3: 12/10/2021 Added "Left Lead" to movement #1 to clarify the lead to take from the halt.