2018 NAWD TRAIL Intro "Foundation" Test 1

RIDER AND

Foundation Level: VIDEO LINK An introduction to the discipline of ▸Rhythm, relaxation, and freedom of movement are key ▸An elementary attempt at bend and balance is shown ▸Basic acceptance of the aids, obedience

DATE NAME OF SHOW

POSTING IS ALLOWED CORNERS: MAX 10 METER BEND AVERAGE TIME: PENDING

OBSTACLES REQUIRED: "GATE", 4 CENTERLINE GROUND POLES, GROUND POLES FOR "L", 2 BARRELS, SUNGLASSES/BINOCULARS

ARENA SIZE: SMALL 20X40 METERS

TEST DIRECTIVES Score Coeff Total REMARKS

Enter working walk through an 1 A Straightness. Quality of gait 1 open gate, down centerline

Willing, balanced, immobile halt. 2 D Halt, Salute 1 Smooth transition Proceed working jog down Straightness on centerline. Rhythmic 3 D-C 1 centerline over poles & clean strides over poles

4 C Track right working jog Balance in turns 1

Circle right 20 meters working Size and shape of circle, direction of 5 B 1 jog bend, quality of gait Willing transition. 6 A Working walk 1 Quality of gait

7 Q2 Turn right working walk Balance in turn 1

Proceed working walk through Rhythm of walk through 'L' without 8 QL 2 'L' poles touching poles. Balance in turn

9 K Turn right working walk to E Balance in turn. Quality of gait 1

Halt through the walk. Pickup binoculars Willing, balanced, immobile halt. 10 E 2 (sunglasses) top of barrel. Look Relaxation and Patience at C. Replace binoculars Working walk to H. Halt Quality of gait(s). Willing, balanced, 11 H through the walk, stand 4 1 immobile halt. Relaxation seconds. Proceed working jog Balance in turn. Straightness on Track right down centerline 12 C centerline, Rhythmic & clean strides 1 working jog over ground poles over poles

13 A Track left Balance in turn 1

Circle left 20 meters working Size and shape of circle, direction of 14 B 1 jog bend, quality of gait Btw M- Willing transition. 15 Develop working walk 1 C Quality of gait Willingness to stretch the neck H-K Free Walk forward and down, relaxation, 16 2 K Working walk lengthening of stride, straightness on diagonal. Willing transition Balance in turns. Straightness on 17 A Down centerline over poles centerline and clean strides over 1 poles Willing, balanced, immobile halt. 18 G Halt. Salute 1 Smooth transition COLLECTIVE MARKS Score Coeff Total REMARKS GAITS 1 2 (purity, quality, elasticity, and regularity of tempo and rhythm) SUPPLENESS & RELAXATION 2 2 (looseness, flexibility, softness and balance) RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS & HARMONY 3 2 (the horse’s willingness to receive the rider’s aids) RIDER - use and position of HANDS 4 3 (quality of connection, lightness) RIDER position 5 3 (balance, position and independence of seat and legs) ACCURACY 6 2 (geometry, timing, execution of transitions) Dressage score meanings (for rider's convenience) Subtotal 0- not executed 6- satisfactory Less: Errors (Enter as a Positive Number) Describe errors below: 1- very bad 7- fairly good TOTAL 2- bad 8- good Possible 350 3- fairly bad 9- very good 4- insufficient 10- excellent Percentage 5- sufficient The NAWD Objective judging system provides guidance for participants and judges. NAWDhorse.org

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Judge Signature Tests are available for educational use without restriction. For use in competition, email [email protected] © North American 2018-2021, all rights reserved. Authors: Amanda Lane-Sommer, Jen Johnson 2018 NAWD TRAIL Intro "Foundation" Test 2

RIDER AND HORSE

Foundation Level: VIDEO LINK An introduction to the discipline of dressage ▸Rhythm, relaxation, and freedom of movement are key ▸An elementary attempt at bend and balance is shown ▸Basic acceptance of the aids, obedience

DATE NAME OF SHOW

POSTING IS ALLOWED CORNERS: MAX 10 METER BEND AVERAGE TIME: PENDING

OBSTACLES REQUIRED: "GATE," 4 CENTERLINE GROUND POLES, GROUND POLES FOR "L", 2 BARRELS, SUNGLASSES/BINOCULARS

ARENA SIZE: SMALL 20X40 METERS NEW MOVEMENTS: Jog one-handed on rail, 180° TOF, look at C behind you

TEST DIRECTIVES Score Coeff Total REMARKS Enter working walk through 1 A an open gate, down Straightness. Quality of gait 1 centerline Willing, balanced, immobile halt. Halt, Salute. Proceed Smooth transition. Straightness on 2 D working jog down centerline 1 centerline. Rhythmic & clean strides over poles over poles 3 C Track left working jog Balance in turns 1

Half 20m circle left working Size and shape of circle, direction of 4 E-B 1 jog bend, quality of gait Halt through the walk, 180° Willing balanced, immobile halt. 5 M 2 TOF right Balance, accurate footfalls Willingness to stretch the neck M-F Proceed Free Walk forward and down, relaxation, 6 1 F Working walk lengthening of stride, straightness on diagonal. Willing transition Willing transition. 7 Q1 Working jog 1 Quality of gait Balance in turns. Straightness on Down centerline working jog 8 A centerline. Rhythmic & clean strides 1 over ground poles over poles

9 C Track left working jog Balance in turns. Quality of gait 1

Halt through the walk, pickup sunglasses and look Willing, balanced, immobile halt. 10 E 2 at C. Replace sunglasses, Relaxation and Patience proceed working walk Turn left and walk through K Balance in turns. Rhythm of walk 11 "L" poles Turn 1 Q2 through 'L' without touching poles right and continue back to K Willing transition. 12 K Working jog 1 Quality of gait Half 20m circle right working Size and shape of circle, direction of 13 E-B 1 jog bend, quality of gait Halt through the walk, 180° Willing balanced, immobile halt. 14 F 2 TOF left Balance, accurate footfalls Willingness to stretch the neck F-M Proceed Free Walk forward and down, relaxation, 15 1 M Working walk lengthening of stride, straightness on diagonal. Willing transition Willing transition. 16 C Working jog 1 Quality of gait Jog horse one-handed. May Straightness and steadiness. Quality 17 H-E-K 2 resume two handed at K of gait Balance in turn. Straightness on Down centerline working jog 18 A centerline. Rhythmic & clean strides 1 over ground poles over poles Willing, balanced, immobile halt. 19 G Halt through the walk, Salute 1 Smooth transition COLLECTIVE MARKS Score Coeff Total REMARKS GAITS 1 2 (purity, quality, elasticity, and regularity of tempo and rhythm) SUPPLENESS & RELAXATION 2 2 (looseness, flexibility, softness and balance) RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS & HARMONY 3 2 (the horse’s willingness to receive the rider’s aids) RIDER - use and position of HANDS 4 3 (quality of connection, lightness) RIDER position 5 3 (balance, position and independence of seat and legs) ACCURACY 6 2 (geometry, timing, execution of transitions) Dressage score meanings (for rider's convenience) Subtotal 0- not executed 6- satisfactory Less: Errors (Enter as a Positive Number) Describe errors below: 1- very bad 7- fairly good TOTAL 2- bad 8- good Possible 370 3- fairly bad 9- very good 4- insufficient 10- excellent Percentage 5- sufficient The NAWD Objective judging system provides guidance for participants and judges. NAWDhorse.org

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Judge Signature Tests are available for educational use without restriction. For use in competition, email [email protected] © North American Western Dressage 2018-2021, all rights reserved. Authors: Amanda Lane-Sommer, Jen Johnson 2018 NAWD TRAIL Basic "Progression" Test 1

RIDER AND HORSE

Progression: VIDEO LINK Tests incorporate movements that further develop suppleness and balance ▸Rhythm, relaxation, and freedom of movement are key ▸Balance, Straightness, and Suppleness are developing ▸Horse shows greater acceptance of the aids and less resistance to the

NAME OF SHOW

POSTING IS ALLOWED CORNERS: MAX 10 METER BEND AVERAGE TIME: PENDING

OBSTACLES REQUIRED: "GATE," 4 CENTERLINE GROUND POLES, "L" POLES, 2 BARRELS, SUNGLASSES/BINOCULARS, 5 CONES

ARENA SIZE: SMALL 20X40 METERS New Movements: Jog over ground poles, walk through "L", pick up sunglasses

TEST DIRECTIVES Score Coeff Total REMARKS A Open gate right handed. Enter 1 Willing, balanced turns. Straightness 1 working walk down centerline Willing, balanced, straight, immobile Halt, Salute. Proceed working walk X halt. Smooth transition. Straightness 2 over ground poles. 1 Bfr G on centerline. Rhythm, balance, Develop working jog clean strides over poles. Bend & Balance in turns. Quality of 3 C Track left working jog 1 gait(s) Circle left 20 meters working jog Size and shape of circle, bend and 4 E one handed. May resume two balance. 2 handed at E Quality of gait Willing balanced, straight, immobile Halt through the walk. 90° TOH left halt. Balance, accurate footfalls. 5 K 1 and walk through "L" poles Balance in turns. Rhythm of walk through 'L' without touching poles Balance, accurate footfalls. Quality 6 Q2 90° TOF left, walk to A 1 of the walk Willing, smooth transition. 7 A Working jog 1 Quality of gait Turn down Quarterline and weave Q1 Bend & Balance in turns. Accuracy. 8 shallow serpentine around cones. 2 Q4 Quality of gait Track left Willing, smooth transition. 9 H Working walk 1 Quality of gait Willingness to stretch the neck Half 20m circle left Free E-B forward and down, lengthening of 10 Walk 2 B stride. Size and shape of 1/2 circle. Working walk Willing & smooth transition Willing, smooth transition. 11 M Working jog 1 Quality of gait Circle Left 20m Size and shape of circle, bend and Develop working lope left lead in 12 C balance, quality of gaits, willing 1 first quarter of circle. transitions Before C, working jog Halt through the walk, pickup Willing, balanced, straight, immobile sunglasses and look right, left, up halt. Relaxation and Patience. 13 E 2 and behind you. Replace Willing and smooth transitions. sunglasses, proceed working jog Quality of gait(s) Down centerline working jog over Bend & Balance in turns. A 14 ground poles. Track Straightness on centerline. 1 C right working jog Rhythmic, clean strides over poles Circle right 20 meters working jog Size and shape of circle, bend and 15 B one handed. May resume two 2 balance. Quality of gait handed at B Quality of stretch, B-E Half 20m circle right Free Jog Size and shape of circle 16 2 E Working jog WIlling and smooth transitions. Quality of gait(s)s Circle right 20m Size and shape of circle, bend and Develop working lope right lead in 17 C balance, quality of gaits, willing 1 first quarter of circle. transitions Before C, working jog Willing, smooth transition. 18 Bfr B Working walk 1 Quality of gait Half 10m circle left working walk Size and shape of circle, bend and 19 B-X 1 over ground poles balance, quality of gait Willing, balanced, straight halt, 20 G Halt. Salute 1 Immobility

COLLECTIVE MARKS Score Coeff Total REMARKS GAITS 1 2 (purity, quality, elasticity, and regularity of tempo and rhythm) SUPPLENESS & RELAXATION 2 2 (looseness, flexibility, softness and balance) RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS & HARMONY 3 2 (the horse’s willingness to receive the rider’s aids) RIDER - use and position of HANDS 4 3 (quality of connection, lightness) RIDER position 5 3 (balance, position and independence of seat and legs) ACCURACY 6 2 (geometry, timing, execution of transitions) Dressage score meanings (for rider's convenience) Subtotal 0 0- not executed 6- satisfactory Less: Errors (Enter as a Positive Number) Describe errors below: 1- very bad 7- fairly good TOTAL 2- bad 8- good Possible 400 3- fairly bad 9- very good 4- insufficient 10- excellent Percentage 5- sufficient The NAWD Objective judging system provides guidance for participants and judges. NAWDhorse.org

JUDGE'S REMARKS

Date Judge Signature Tests are available for educational use without restriction. For use in competition, email [email protected] © North American Western Dressage 2018-2021, all rights reserved. Authors: Amanda Lane-Sommer, Jen Johnson 2018 NAWD TRAIL "Progression" Test 2

RIDER AND HORSE

Progression: VIDEO LINK Tests incorporate movements that further develop suppleness and balance ▸Rhythm, relaxation, and freedom of movement are key ▸Balance, straightness, and suppleness are developing ▸Horse shows greater acceptance of the aids and less resistance to the bridle

NAME OF SHOW

POSTING IS ALLOWED CORNERS: MAX 10 METER BEND AVERAGE TIME: PENDING

OBSTACLES REQUIRED: "GATE," 4 CENTERLINE GROUND POLES, "L" POLES, 2 BARRELS, SUNGLASSES/BINOCULARS, 5 CONES

ARENA SIZE: SMALL 20 x 40 METERS New Movements-Free walk one loop, backing

TEST DIRECTIVES Score Coeff Total REMARKS A Open gate right handed. Enter Willing, balanced turns. 1 2 working walk down centerline Straightness. Willing, balanced, straight, immobile Halt, Salute. Proceed working X halt. Smooth transition. Straightness 2 walk over ground poles. 1 Bfr G on centerline. Rhythm, balance, Develop working jog clean strides over poles. Bend and balance in turns. Quality 3 C Track right working jog 1 of gait. Half 20m circle right working Size and shape of circle, bend and 4 B-E 1 jog balance. Quality of gait. Halt through the walk, pickup sunglasses and look right, left, Willing, balanced, straight, immobile 5 H 2 up and behind you. Replace halt. Relaxation and patience. sunglasses. Willingness, straightness, balance, Back 4-6 steps, proceed 6 H accurate footfalls. Willing and 2 working jog smooth transitions. Quality of gait. Quality of stretch, size and shape of Circle right 20m Free Jog. circle, bend & balance 7 C Before C gather reins; proceed 2 WIlling and smooth transitions. working jog. Quality of gait. Turn down quarterline and Q4 weave shallow serpentine Bend and balance in turns. Accuracy. 8 1 Q1 around cones. Quality of gait. Track right Willing, balanced, straight, immobile Halt through the walk. 90° TOH halt. Balance, accurate footfalls. 9 Q2 right and walk through "L" 1 Balance in turns. Rhythm of walk poles through 'L' without touching poles. 90° TOF right continue to E Balance, accurate footfalls. Quality 10 K working walk. Before E, of the walk. Willing, smooth 1 working jog. transition & quality of jog. Circle right 20m, develop Size and shape of circle, bend and 11 E working lope right lead in first balance, quality of gaits, willing 1 quarter of circle transitions. Willing, smooth transition. 12 H Working jog 1 Quality of gait. Bend and balance in turns. C Down centerline over ground 13 Straightness on centerline. Rhythm, 1 A poles Track left balance, clean strides over poles. Circle left 20m, develop Size and shape of circle, bend and 14 B working lope left lead in first balance, quality of gaits, willing 1 quarter of circle transitions. Willing, smooth transition. 15 M Working jog 1 Quality of gait. Willing, smooth transition. 16 C Working walk 1 Quality of gait. Willingness to stretch the neck One loop 5m off track Free H-K forward and down, lengthening of 17 Walk Working 2 K stride, smooth transitions, bend and walk balance. Willing, smooth transition. 18 Q2 Working jog 1 Quality of gait. Bend and balance in turn. Down centerline over ground 19 A Straightness on centerline. Rhythm, 1 poles balance, clean strides over poles. Willing, balanced, straight, immobile 20 G Halt through the walk, Salute 1 halt. Smooth transition.

COLLECTIVE MARKS Score Coeff Total REMARKS GAITS 1 2 (purity, quality, elasticity, and regularity of tempo and rhythm) SUPPLENESS & RELAXATION 2 2 (looseness, flexibility, softness and balance) RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS & HARMONY 3 2 (the horse’s willingness to receive the rider’s aids) RIDER - use and position of HANDS 4 3 (quality of connection, lightness) RIDER position 5 3 (balance, position and independence of seat and legs) ACCURACY 6 2 (geometry, timing, execution of transitions) Dressage score meanings (for rider's convenience) Subtotal 0- not executed 6- satisfactory Less: Errors (Enter as a Positive Number) Describe errors below: 1- very bad 7- fairly good TOTAL 2- bad 8- good Possible 390 3- fairly bad 9- very good 4- insufficient 10- excellent Percentage 5- sufficient The NAWD Objective judging system provides guidance for participants and judges. NAWDhorse.org

JUDGE'S REMARKS

Date Judge Signature Tests are available for educational use without restriction. For use in competition, email [email protected] © North American Western Dressage 2018-2021, all rights reserved. Authors: Amanda Lane-Sommer, Jen Johnson 2018 NAWD TRAIL Level 1 "Connection" Test 1

RIDER AND HORSE

VIDEO LINK Connection: Tests incorporate movements ▸ that develop connection as energy from the Rhythm, Relaxation, Steady Tempo hindquarters travels through the back & to ▸Consistent Bend and Balance the bit ▸Straightness, engagement, & impulsion are developing ▸Energy flows from engaged hindquarters through a supple back to a soft, steady connection to rider's hand NAME OF SHOW

POSTING IS ALLOWED CORNERS: MAX 10 METER BEND AVERAGE TIME: PENDING

OBSTACLES REQUIRED: "GATE," 4 CENTERLINE GROUND POLES, GROUND POLES FOR "L," 2 BARRELS, BUCKET, 5 CONES

ARENA SIZE: SMALL 20 x 40 METERS New Movements: Open & close gate, carry bucket, lope 15m circle

TEST DIRECTIVES Score Coeff Total REMARKS Open and close gate: right-hand Willing, balanced turns, accurate 1 A push. Proceed working walk footfalls. Relaxation and patience. down centerline Straightness 1 Smooth transition. Straightness on D Working jog over poles centerline. Rhythm, balance, clean 2 G Halt. Salute strides over poles. Willing, square, immobile halt. 1 Bend and balance in turns. Quality 3 C Track left working jog of gait 1 Quality of stretch, size and shape of Circle left 20m Free Jog. Before E circle, bend and balance. 4 E gather reins, proceed working WIlling and smooth transitions. jog Quality of gaits 2 Willing, smooth, balanced transition. 5 K Working walk Quality of gait 1 Bend and balance in turns. Rhythm, Turn left and walk through "L" to balance, clean strides without 6 Q2 K. Halt and back through "L" to touching poles. Straightness, Q2 willingness, balance and accurate footfalls 2 90⁰ TOH right. Balance, accurate footfalls. Quality 7 Q2 Working walk to A of gait. 1 Willing, smooth, balanced transition. 8 A Working jog Quality of gait 1 Turn down quarterline and Bend and balance in turns. Accuracy, Q1 weave shallow serpentine 9 smooth changes of bend. Quality of Q4 around cones. gait Track left 1 Willing, square, immobile halt. Halt & pick up bucket on barrel, 10 H Relaxation and Patience. Willing and proceed working walk to E smooth transitions. Quality of gaits 1 Willing, square, immobile halt. Halt, stand 4 seconds, replace Relaxation and Patience. Willing and 11 E bucket, back 4-6 steps, proceed smooth transitions. Straightness, working jog willingness, balance and accurate footfalls. Quality of gaits 2 Down centerline working jog Bend and balance in turns. A 12 over ground poles Straightness on centerline. Rhythm, C Track right working jog balance, clean strides over poles 1 Willing, smooth, balanced transition. 13 M Working lope right lead Quality of gait 1 Size and shape of circle, bend and 14 B Circle right 15m working lope balance, quality of gait 1 F Working jog Willing, smooth, balanced 15 A Working walk transitions. Quality of gaits 1 Willingness to stretch the neck KXH Free Walk forward and down, lengthening of 16 H Working walk stride, smooth transitions, bend and balance 2 Willing, square, immobile halt. Halt. 180° TOF left, proceed 17 C Balance, accurate footfalls. Quality working jog of gait 1 Willing, smooth, balanced transition. 18 H Working lope left lead Quality of gait 1 Size and shape of circle, bend and 19 E Circle left 15m working lope balance, quality of gait 1 Willing, smooth, balanced transition. 20 K Working jog Quality of gait 1 Bend and balance in turn. A Down Centerline Straightness on centerline, rhythm 21 X Halt, Salute and clean strides over poles. Willing, square, immobile halt. 1

COLLECTIVE MARKS Score Coeff Total REMARKS GAITS 1 (purity, quality, elasticity, and regularity of tempo and rhythm) 2 SUPPLENESS & RELAXATION 2 (looseness, flexibility, softness and balance) 2 RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS & HARMONY 3 (the horse’s willingness to receive the rider’s aids) 2 RIDER - use and position of HANDS 4 (quality of connection, lightness) 3 RIDER position 5 (balance, position and independence of seat and legs) 3 ACCURACY 6 (geometry, timing, execution of transitions) 2 Dressage score meanings (for rider's convenience) Subtotal 0 0- not executed 6- satisfactory Less: Errors (Enter as a Positive Number) Describe errors below: 1- very bad 7- fairly good TOTAL 0 2- bad 8- good Possible 390 3- fairly bad 9- very good 4- insufficient 10- excellent Percentage 5- sufficient The NAWD Objective judging system provides guidance for participants and judges. NAWDhorse.org

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Judge Signature

Tests are available for educational use without restriction. For use in competition, email [email protected]

© North American Western Dressage 2018-2021, all rights reserved. Authors: Amanda Lane-Sommer, Jen Johnson 2018 NAWD TRAIL Level 1 "Connection" Test 2

RIDER AND HORSE

VIDEO LINK Connection: Tests incorporate movements ▸ that develop connection as energy from the Rhythm, Relaxation, Steady Tempo hindquarters travels through the back & to ▸Consistent Bend and Balance the bit ▸Straightness, engagement, & impulsion are developing ▸Energy flows from engaged hindquarters through a supple back to a soft, steady connection to rider's hand NAME OF SHOW

POSTING IS ALLOWED CORNERS: MAX 10 METER BEND AVERAGE TIME: PENDING

OBSTACLES REQUIRED: "GATE", 4 CENTERLINE GROUND POLES, GROUND POLES FOR "L", 2 BARRELS, BUCKET, 5 CONES

ARENA SIZE: SMALL 20X40 METERS New Movements-Jog 10m circle, weave cones at Free Walk, jog one-handed over poles

TEST DIRECTIVES Score Coeff Total REMARKS Open and close gate: right-hand push. Willing, balanced turns, accurate footfalls. 1 A Proceed working walk down centerline Relaxation and patience. Straightness 1 Smooth transition. Straightness on D Working jog over poles centerline and clean strides over poles. 2 Halt. Salute 1 G Willing, square, immobile halt. Size and shape of circle, bend and balance, Circle right 10m working jog 3 G quality of gait 1

4 C Track right Bend and balance in turns. Quality of gait. 1

Quality of stretch, Circle right 20m Free Jog, before B 5 B Size and shape of circle 2 gather reins WIlling and smooth transitions. Quality of gait. Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Working walk 6 A Quality of gait. 1 Willing, square, immobile halt. Balance, Halt. 90° TOH right. 180° TOF left and accurate footfalls. Rhythm, balance, clean 7 Q2 back "L" 2 strides without touching poles Balance, accurate footfalls. Quality of the 90⁰ TOH left, working walk to E 8 K walk 1 Willing, square, immobile halt. Relaxation Halt. Pick up bucket from barrel, and Patience. Willing and smooth 9 E working walk to H 1 transitions. Quality of gait. Willing, square, immobile halt. Relaxation and Patience. Willing and smooth Halt, stand 4 seconds, replace bucket, transitions. Straightness, willingness, 10 H back 4-6 steps, proceed working jog 2 balance and accurate footfalls Quality of gait.

Btw Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Size Working lope right lead. H&C and shape of circle, bend and balance, 11 Circle right 15m working lope 1 C quality of gait Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Working jog 12 B Quality of gait. 1

Bend and balance in turns. Straightness on A Down centerline. Ride one handed D-G. centerline. Rhythm, balance, clean strides 13 Track left 2 C over poles Willing, square, immobile halt. Relaxation H Halt. Pick up bucket from barrel, and Patience. Willing and smooth 14 working walk to E 1 transitions. Quality of gait. Willing, square, immobile halt. Relaxation and Patience. Willing and smooth Halt, stand 4 seconds, replace bucket, transitions. Straightness, willingness, 15 E back 4-6 steps, proceed working jog 2 balance and accurate footfalls Quality of gait. Size and shape of circle, bend and balance, Circle left 10m working jog 16 K quality of gait. 1 Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Working walk 17 A Quality of gait. 1 Down quarterline Free Walk and weave Bend and balance in turns. Willing, smooth, 18 Q1 shallow serpentine around cones. 2 Working walk at final cone and turn to balanced transitions. Quality of free walk. M Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Working jog 19 M Quality of gait. 1

Btw Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Size Working lope left lead Circle M&C and shape of circle, bend and balance, 20 left 15m working lope 1 C quality of gait. Willing, smooth, balanced transition. Working jog 21 E Quality of gait. 1 Bend and balance in turns. Straightness on A Down Centerline centerline. Rhythm, balance, clean strides 22 Halt, Salute 1 X over poles. Willing, square, immobile halt.

COLLECTIVE MARKS Score Coeff Total REMARKS GAITS 1 2 (purity, quality, elasticity, and regularity of tempo and rhythm) SUPPLENESS & RELAXATION 2 2 (looseness, flexibility, softness and balance) RESPONSIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS & HARMONY 3 2 (the horse’s willingness to receive the rider’s aids) RIDER - use and position of HANDS 4 3 (quality of connection, lightness) RIDER position 5 3 (balance, position and independence of seat and legs) ACCURACY 6 2 (geometry, timing, execution of transitions) Dressage score meanings (for rider's convenience) Subtotal 0- not executed 6- satisfactory Less: Errors (Enter as a Positive Number) Describe errors below: 1- very bad 7- fairly good TOTAL 2- bad 8- good Possible 420 3- fairly bad 9- very good 4- insufficient 10- excellent Percentage 5- sufficient The NAWD Objective judging system provides guidance for participants and judges. NAWDhorse.org

JUDGE'S REMARKS

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Judge Signature

Tests are available for educational use without restriction. For use in competition, email [email protected]

© North American Western Dressage 2018-2021, all rights reserved. Authors: Amanda Lane-Sommer, Jen Johnson