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     ICD Office Username: Ihdtcoffice Registered: 01-2003 |
I hope the information below is helpful. Indoor Driving Paces and Precision. Each movement is marked and written on test sheet, due to the shortness of the test and time allowed remarks are not made but you can always ask the judges to explain your marks at the end of the P&P phase. The Paces judge starts off with 10 marks for each movement and deducts marks for lack of defined pace as required in the written test. The Precision judge starts off with 10 marks for each movement and deducts marks for every inaccuracy. So, if you get a mark of 6 or less maybe you should get to know the arena layout. Know where the centre line (10m) is – where the quarter line is (5m) where each marker is which are spaced 8.33 m apart in a 20m x 50m arena. If there is time before the competition starts walk the arena, work out where the centre and quarter lines are, line them up with something in the arena, a banner or post, anything that helps see where the lines are. The halt and rein back are judged on accuracy as well. All movement start and finish when the pony/horse’s NOSE is in line with the marker that the test dictates. PRECISION = Accuracy – Correctness, roundness and correct size of figures and lines (including corners) as asked in the Test. Precision is marked purely of accuracy, if the test asks for a 20m circle it means a circle not an egg shape, 20m means just that, if you cut the circle short you will lose marks, if you do not use the whole arena including going into the corners you will lose marks. In other words, PACES. Each movement must be of the pace required on the written test. The definition of paces - movements will apply to all types and breeds of Horses. Start and Finish of test. The test starts as the turnout enters the Arena at A, unless otherwise stated, and Finishes with the final salute. Tests are not timed. The turnout will leave the Arena at a trot. Listed below the FEI definition of Paces. Halt The Horse must stand square, straight and motionless, remaining on the bit. Walk With a regular four-beat movement, the Horse, remaining in a light contact, walks energetically, supple, with even and determined strides with the hind feet touching the ground in front of the foot prints of the fore feet and stretching forwards downwards. Working Trot A forward, active regular trot, with the Horse on the bit, carrying himself in balance and rhythm with even, elastic steps, good hock action and clear impulsion. The steps of the hind feet must at least be touching the ground in the footprints of the fore feet. Collected Trot The Horse remains on the bit and moves energetically forward with a greater degree of engagement, leading to an increased flexion of the hocks and fetlock joints and raising up with the forehand, thus allowing for more mobility and elevation of the strides. The neck will be raised and more arched, with the poll the highest part. The nose should not be behind the vertical, or the neck restricted. The hind legs should take more weight and cadence should be visible. Extended Trot The Horse lengthens his stride to cover as much ground as possible as a result of greater impulsion from the hindquarters. The Athlete allows the Horse, remaining “on the bit” without leaning on it, to lengthen its frame to gain ground, with the nose slightly in front of the vertical. The hind feet must clearly over track the prints made by the fore feet. The Horse must remain in balance while maintaining the same rhythm with strides of equal size. Hurried strides are not asked for, and constitute a severe fault. Reinback The Horse must walk backwards in a straight line, with the legs being lifted and set down in diagonal pairs. The Horse must remain on the bit, straight and not evade or resist the contact, the poll should remain the highest point. Transition to the next movement must be immediate and smooth divided among the legs. On curved lines the hindlegs need to follow the footprints of the fore feet (no escaping or swinging out). | ||
| Rachel Smith Username: Rachelsmith Registered: 01-2016 |
Could someone please point me in the correct direction for dressage scoring/precision ect. I am struggling to improve my score, although feeling I am doing better? Just need some written guidence. What would be helpful is written feed back on score sheets. | ||
| Fiona Powell Username: Fionap Registered: 12-2003 |
Oh, dear, I am sorry to hear this: this is exactly what we did not want to happen. There are (long story) two dressage tests: version 5 of the original and the Alternate test. Read the bottom right-hand text on the P&P sheet to see which version it is. Remember there is 'from A' and a 'from C' set of diagrams for each test.  Some areas are already using one test and some are using the other - the same test is used at each area for all competitors: please read the event information to see which test is being used in your area. Ask your local organiser if you are not sure. Sorry - again - it's all my fault! | ||
| Fiona Powell Username: Fionap Registered: 12-2003 |
Oh, dear, I am sorry to hear this: this is exactly what we did not want to happen. There are (long story) two dressage tests: version 5 of the original and the Alternate test. Read the bottom right-hand text on the P&P sheet to see which version it is. Remember there is 'from A' and a 'from C' set of diagrams for each test.  Some areas are already using one test and some are using the other - the same test is used at each area for all competitors: please read the event information to see which test is being used in your area. Ask your local organiser if you are not sure. Sorry - again - it's all my fault! | ||
| Lindsey Doran Username: Lindseyd Registered: 04-2010 |
Please please please can all other test be deleted... one test all areas.. this is causing so much confusion.. |