Z1 Level – Test 26 Entry #

4 B Circle left 8 meters Quality of trot, bend and
collection, correctness of
circle
5 B-G
C
6 H-X-F
F
Half pass left
Turn left
Change rein extended trot
Collected trot
7 A Halt, rein back 4 steps
Continue collected trot
Quality of trot, balance ,
bend, regularity, collection
Extension of the stride and
frame, regularity and
balance of trot, transitions
Quality of halt, rein back and
transitions
8 K-E Shoulder-in Quality of trot, the angle,
bend, and collection
9 E Circle right 8 meters Quality of trot, bend and
collection, correctness of
circle
10 E-G
C
11 R
Between I
and S
12 Between I
and R
Half pass right
Turn right
Turn right, after turn
collected walk
Half turn on the haunches
right
Proceed collected walk
Half turn on the haunches
left, proceed extended
walk
Quality of trot, balance ,
bend, regularity, collection
Quality of transition,
regularity of walk during half
turn, activity of hind legs,
bend and smoothness of turn
Regularity of walk during half
turn, activity of hind legs,
bend and smoothness of turn
13 (R-I-S-I-R-I) (Collected walk) Quality and regularity of
collected walk
14 I-S-E-F
F-A
Extended walk
Collected walk
The extension stride and
frame, regularity of walk,
15 A Collected canter right lead Ease and straightness of
canter depart, quality of
canter
16 V Circle right 8 meters Quality of canter, bend and
balance, correctness of circle
17 E
X
B
Turn right
Simple change
Turn left
Quality of canter, bend and
balance in turns, balance and
ease of transition
18 R Circle left 8 meter Quality of canter, bend and
balance, correctness of circle
19 H-P
P
Change rein medium
canter
Collected canter
The extension of frame and
stride, regularity of canter,
uphill tendency and balance
clarity of transition
20 P-F-A Counter canter Quality of counter canter,
balance and straightness
21 A Simple change Quality of canter, balance
and ease of transition
22 K-H
H
23 M-V
V
Extended canter
Collected canter
Change rein medium
canter
Collected canter
The extension of frame and
stride, regularity of canter,
clarity of transition
The extension of frame and
stride, regularity of canter,
uphill tendency and balance,
clarity of transition
24 V-K-A Counter Canter Quality of counter canter,
balance and straightness
25 A Simple change Quality of canter, balance
and ease of transition
26 F-M
M
27 E-X
I
Z1 Level – Test 26
CONDITIONS:
Purpose: This test is designed to evaluate the aptitude of the horse in dressage. This test is based on Z1 level Horse: Minimum 6 years of age in
the Netherlands and is equivalent to USEF Third Level dressage tests – with the exception of flying changes.
Arena: Standard (60m x 20m)
Accordingly, movement should be judged with the same expectation as with any USEF Third Level test.
Average Time: 6:00 min
There are no coefficient movements or multipliers for collective marks. Each section is scored from 0 to 10. Otherwise, Maximum Possible Points: 340
all USEF dressage judging rules apply (i.e. errors, elimination).
*Double Bridle Optional*
Test Directive Ideas Points Corr. Remarks
1 A-X
Enter collected trot Quality of trot, halt,
X
Halt and salute
transitions, straightness and
continue collected trot turn at C
C
Turn right
2 M-X-K Change rein extended trot Extension of the stride and
K
Collected trot
frame, regularity and
balance of trot, transitions
3 F-B Shoulder-in Quality of trot, the angle,
bend, and collection
Extended canter
Collected canter
Half circle 10 meter
Halt and Salute
Leave Arena at Walk
The extension of frame and
stride, regularity of canter,
uphill tendency and balance
clarity of transition
Quality of canter, bend and
balance, correctness of half
circle, straightness on
centerline, quality of halt
Entry #

28 Walk Rhythm, relaxation, activity,
ground cover
29 Trot Rhythm, suppleness,
elasticity, swinging back,
ground cover, willingness to
collect
30 Canter Rhythm, suppleness,
elasticity, natural balance, ,
ground cover, uphill tendency
31 Impulsion and Collection Desire to move forward,
elasticity, suppleness of back,
engagement of the hind
quarters
32 Submission Lightness and ease of
movements, acceptance of
bridle, obedience, ability to
self-carry
33 Position and Seat of Rider
34 Correctness and effect of
Rider aids
Further Remarks:
Subtotal: ________
Errors: (_______)
Total Points: ________ (max. 340)