| The US Equestrian Federation dressage protective-headgear rule has passed and takes effect March 1, 2011. Helmets to be required at and below Fourth Level at USEF/USDF shows, and for all youth. Interesting Change in Scale of Marks in the USEF rules The narrative for judge's numerical mark of 5 has been changed from "sufficient" to "marginal" DR122 Execution and Judging of Tests. [Chapter DR. Dressage Division] Effective 12/1/08: The scale of marks is as follows: 10 Excellent 9 Very Good 8 Good 7 Fairly Good 6 Satisfactory 5 Sufficient Marginal 4 Insufficient 3 Fairly Bad 2 Bad 1 Very Bad 0 Not executed Complete United Stated Equestrian Federation (USEF) dressage competition rules can be found at USEF 2010-2011 Rules http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleBook/2011/08-DR.pdf |
| NEW TESTS AND 2007 SHOWING INFORMATION Whether you plan to show or not, the dressage show tests are a useful tool in your training program. They can set goals for your training and offer patterns of movements for schooling your horse. If you are a veteran shower, you likely know where to find show information. If you are new or returning to showing, the information compiled below may be of help. The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Connections magazine that you receive as a member of MDS, repeats every month in the back of the magazine what registrations, memberships, etc. that you need to enter USDF/US Equestrian Federation recognized shows. It is also posted on www.usdf.org website. Go to the “Competitions/Awards” drop-down menu, then click on the button “What I Need To Know About Showing”. New 2007 Training Level through Fourth Level Dressage Tests Posted Online. On the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) website are the new 2011 Dressage Tests in abridged format. USEF is responsible for training level through fourth level tests. http://www.usef. org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/2011dressageTests.aspx The abridged format only has the number of the movement(s), the letters and movements to be executed at those letters, and any score multiplier coefficient. A booklet of the 2011 tests is available from USEF for $5.00 per booklet plus shipping. The order form is at http://www.usef. org/documents/disciplines/dressage/2011DressageBookletOrderForm.pdf Introductory A, B and C Tests on USDF Website US Dressage Federation (USDF) is the source of the Introductory A, B and C tests, Freestyle content and scoring requirements, the Quadrille tests, and Pas De Deux scoring sheets. Tests are on the www.usdf.org website. Go to the “Competitions drop-down menu; then to Forms and Documents under which is a button for Tests http://www.usdf.org/downloads/forms/index.asp?TypePass=Tests |
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