THAILAND EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION

NOVICE TEST 1
PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse, in addition to the requirements of Preliminary, has developed thrust (pushing power) and achieved a degree of balance and throughness. INSTRUCTIONS: To be ridden in an ordinary snaffle, all trot sitting unless stated otherwise.

Arena 60 m x 20m Average Time : 6 minutes Maximum Points : 270

No.
NO. 1

Horse
Points TEST DIRECTIVE IDEAS

Rider
Judge's Marks Coefficient Total REMARKS

A X

Enter working trot Halt, Salute Proceed working trot Track left

Straightness on centerline, quality of trot, halt and transitions Quality of turn at C, quality of

10

C EX

10

Half circle 10 m returning to the trot, uphill balance and straightness track at H Half circle 10 m returning to the Quality of trot, bend and size of figure track at M
10

BX

HXF F

Lengthen stride in trot, rising Working trot sitting

The lengthening of frame and stride, regularity of trot, balance and straightness, transitions execution of figure

10

AC

3 loop serpentine width of arena Quality of trot, bend,

10

Medium walk

Balance and smoothness of transition from trot, quality of medium walk

10

ME

Free walk on long rein, allowing Quality of free walk and straightness the horse to lower and stretch out head and neck whilst maintaining control Medium walk
Quality of medium walk and straightness

10

EF

10

(Transition from free walk to medium walk at E)

Submission to shortening the reins while maintaining rhythm, tempo, and activity of walk Calmness and smoothness of transitions, quality of trot and canter

10

10

F A

Working trot Working canter right lead Circle right 15 m

10

11

Quality of canter, roundness and size of circle, bend, corners and straightness K-E and E-H Straightness, quality of canter and trot, balance and smoothness of transition Calmness and smoothness of depart, quality of canter

10

12

MXK X

Change rein Working trot Working canter left lead

10

13

10

14

Circle left 15 m

Quality of canter, roundness and size of circle, bend, corners and straightness F-B and B-M Straightness, quality of canter and trot, balance and smoothness of transition

10

15

HXF X

Change rein Working trot

10

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No.
16

Horse KXM Lengthen stride in trot, rising

The lenghtening of frame and stride, regularity of trot, balance and smoothness of transitions Quality of stretch over back, forward and downward into a light contact while maintaining balance and quality of trot Quality of trot, quality and bend of half circle E-X, straightness on centerline, quality of transition and halt
10

Rider

M
17

Working trot sitting Circle left 20 m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward Shorten the reins Working trot sitting Half circle 10 m to X Straight ahead Halt, Salute
10 2

Before C
18

C E X G

10

Leave arena at walk on a long rein at A COLLECTIVE MARKS

10

1. Paces (freedom and regularity)

2. Impulsion (desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, engagement of the hind quarters)

10

3.Submission (attention and confidence; harmony, lightness and ease of movements, acceptance of the bridles, lightness of the forehand).

10

4.Rider's position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids.

10

Course Errors: 1st Error 2

2nd Error - 4

3rd Error = Elimination

TOTAL MARKS

270

Judge's Marks

Minus Total Errors

Judge's Signature:

Final Mark

Percentage
Position: Date:

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Printed on 20-12-10