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2023-24 Qualifiers Test
ICD Test (2023-24) diagrams from A and C and text
This will be the same test for all classes at qualifier events.
This same test will be used at the championships, with variations to pace for open classes.
Video and commentary on the test
Click here for mp3 (audio) commentary on the test
2022-23 Arena UK Championships P&P tests
Open, multiples and intermediate classes
There is an amended open P&P test for the open, multiples and intermediate classes only. This is the 2022-23 season qualifier test with some paces changed. Two circles are now in collected trot and the diagonal is in extended trot.Organisers may offer this test as an option for these classes at the last event of the season.
novice classes, veteran, all small pony singles and small pony pairs
All novice classes, veteran, and all small pony singles and small pony pairs will drive the same ICD 2022-23 test that has been used throughout this winter season at qualifying events:ICD Test (2022-23) diagram from A and text , diagram from C
2022-23 Qualifiers Test
ICD Test (2022-23) diagram from A and text , diagram from C
This will be the same test for all classes at qualifier events.
This same test will be used at the championships, with variations to pace for open classes.
Latest update - V3 8th August 2022 - On movement 6 the halt is front axle on X, in movement 10 the halt is (leading) horse's nose on G
Advice and guidance
Advice and guidance notes (pdf) please read!
Videos and commentary on the test
The commentary is given as if an instructor was on the backstep rather than a judge or a repeat of the test text.ICD is very grateful to Lucy Scott for driving this demonstration test and Caroline Douglas for her commentary. Many thanks to them and everyone who helped.
This is an example of a good driver driving the test. Please note it cannot be perfect - no drivers score all 10/10, so if you can do perfectly circular circles and serpentines that are exactly over "I" then you are going to get great precision scores! These videos were taken during development of the test, since when the halt in movement 6 has been very slightly altered so the halt is front axle on X. In movement 10 the halt is (leading) horse's nose on G. This is to allow room for tandems and teams. The diagram and text show this and are definitive. Please be positive in any comments.
Aerial view from above the arena:
Aerial view, following the driver
Click here for mp3 (audio) commentary on the test
Judging guidelines:
April 2022 Championships Tests
Open, multiples and intermediate classes: Championship 2021/2022 Open, Intermediate and Multiples.This is the 2021-22 season's qualifier test with some changes of pace. Deviations are now in collected trot and the two diagonals are in extended trot: please see the new diagram.
All novice classes, veteran, and all small pony singles and small pony pairs:
ICD Test (2021-22) diagram from C diagram from A
This is the same test which has been used in the 2021-22 qualifiers.
2021-22 Qualifiers Test
ICD Test (2021-22) diagram from C diagram from A (A thanks to Ade MacLeod)
2020-21 Qualifiers Test
ICD Test (2020-21) diagram from A, diagram from C
2020-21 Alternate Qualifiers Test
ICD Alternate Test (2020-21) diagram from A, diagram from C
2020 National Championships tests
These were the tests to be driven at Keysoe April 2020.All Novice classes do the Novice test.
All other classes - Intermediate, Open, Multiples, Small - do the Open test.
ICD Test (2020) Novice: diagram from A, diagram from C
ICD Test (2020) Open: diagram from A, diagram from C
2019-20 Qualifiers Test
ICD Test (2019-20) diagram from A, diagram from C
This will be the same test for all classes.
2019 Championships tests
These are the tests to be driven at Keysoe 2019.All Novice classes do the Novice test.
All other classes - Intermediate, Open, Multiples, Small - do the Open test.
ICD Test (2019) Novice: diagram from A, diagram from C
ICD Test (2019) Open: diagram from A, diagram from C
2018-19 Qualifiers Test
ICD Test (2018-19) text, diagram from A, diagram from C
2018 Championships tests
ICD Test (2018) Novice: text , diagram from C , diagram from AICD Test (2018) Open: text , diagram from C , diagram from A
2017-18 Test
ICD Test (2017-18) Same test for all classes.
If your local organiser specifies walk into the arena (AD) owing to arena size/layout (e.g. at Wix), please use this copy:
ICD Test (2017-18) - walk in Same test for all classes.
2017 championships tests
ICD Test (2017) NoviceICD Test (2017) Open
2016-17 Test
ICD Test (2016-17) Same test for all classes.
If your local organiser specifies walk into the arena (AD) owing to arena size/layout (e.g. at Wix), you can use this copy:
ICD Test (2016-17) - walk in Same test for all classes.
2015-16 Tests
Novice Test (2015-16), diagram
Open and Multiples Test (2015-16), diagram
2014-15 season's Precision and Paces test
Novice Test 7 (2014-15)Open and Multiples Test 7 (2014-15)
2014 Keysoe championships tests
Keysoe novice, intermediate, young drivers, small ponies, veterans Test 2014Keysoe open and multiples Test 2014
2013-14 season's Precision and Paces test
Qualifier events: Test 2013-2014National Championships Precision and Paces tests 2013
Open classes (includes multiples), test/diagram: Open Championships Test 2013.
Intermediate, Junior, Veteran and Novice classes, test/diagram: Championships Test 2013.
Notes on the tests National Championships Precision and Paces tests 2012
Open classes, test and diagram: Test A - 2012.
Junior and Novice classes, test and diagram: Test B - 2012. If you'd like to see a test from a previous year, click on the test you want:
Test 1, Test 1t, Test 2, Test 3, Test 4, Test 5, Test 5f, Test 6 (2002), Test 8, Test 10, Test 11, Test 6 (2008), Test 2009-10, Test 7 - 2011, Test 2B - 2011, Test 2013
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