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T5 – Tölt

Eligible horses
Horses starting in this test are excluded from other tölt tests at the same event.

Preliminary round
The test is ridden with two or more riders on the oval track. The horses show the
sections as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2. They start on the rein as
set in the starting list.
Sections:
1. slow tölt
Return to walk and change rein.
2. fast tölt on the long sides, slow tölt on the short sides.

Final round
Sections:
see preliminary round.

T6 – Tölt

Eligible horses
Horses starting in this test are excluded from other tölt tests at the same event.

Preliminary round
The test is ridden with two or more riders on the oval track. The horses show the
sections as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2. They start on the rein as
set in the starting list.
Sections:
1. slow to medium speed tölt
Return to walk and change rein.
2. slow to medium speed tölt, on the long sides holding both reins in one hand
clearly showing no rein contact with the horse’s mouth.

Final round
Sections:
see preliminary round.

T7 – Tölt

Eligible horses
Horses starting in this test are excluded from other tölt tests at the same event.

Preliminary round
The test is ridden with two or more riders on the oval track. The horses show the
sections as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2. They start on the rein as
set in the starting list.
Sections:
1. slow tölt
Return to walk and change rein.
2. any speed tölt

Final round
Sections:
see preliminary round.

V2 - Four gait

Eligible horses
Horses starting in this test are excluded from other four- and five-gait tests at the
same event.

Preliminary Round
The test is ridden with two or more riders on the oval track. The horses show the four
gaits as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2. They ride on the rein as set
in the starting list.
Sections:
1. slow tölt
2. slow to medium speed trot
3. medium walk
4. slow to medium speed canter
5. fast tölt

Final Round
The horses show the four gaits as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2.
They ride on the rein agreed upon and in the order selected by the majority of the
riders. In the event of a draw the vote of the preliminary round’s winner is doubled.
If no other agreement is made, the order will be as follows:
1. slow tölt
2. slow to medium speed trot
3. medium walk
4. slow to medium speed canter
5. fast tölt 

V4 – Four Gait

Eligible horses
Horses starting in this test are excluded from other gait tests at the same event.

Preliminary round
The test is ridden with two or more riders on the oval track. The horses show the four
gaits as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2. They ride on the rein as set
in the starting list.
Requirements:
1. medium walk
2. any speed tölt
3. transition of walk/tölt and tölt to walk, separately ridden as instructed by the
speaker
Change rein
4. slow to medium speed trot
5. slow to medium speed canter; the start into canter and the stop after canter into
walk is shown separately by each rider as instructed by the speaker

Final round
The horses show the same sections as in the preliminary round as instructed by the
speaker as described in 5.4.2. They ride on the rein agreed upon and in the order
selected by the majority of the riders. In the event of a draw the vote of the
preliminary round’s winner is doubled.
If no agreement is made, the order will be as follows:
1. medium walk
2. any speed tölt
3. transition of walk/tölt and tölt to walk, separately ridden as instructed by the
speaker
Change rein
4. slow to medium speed trot
5. slow to medium speed canter; the start into canter and the stop after walk is shown
separately by each rider as instructed by the speaker.

General remarks
The test is meant mostly to judge the style of riding and the seat of the rider and not
mostly the gaits of the horse. What also matters is the harmony between rider and
horse, the correctness of the performance and the obedience of the horse.
What is asked for:
.. Rider: Good seat, soft and sensitive handling of the reins, nearly invisible use
of aids. Correct and quiet carrying out of the exercises, considerate behaviour
towards the other riders.
.. The horse should be keen and relaxed in all gaits. Good composure, obedient
in all exercises. Minor faults in the beat influence the marks only slightly as
long as the riders’ aids are correct. The highness and width of the horse’s
movements do not influence the marks awarded.

F2 - Five gait

Eligible horses
Horses starting in this test are excluded from other four- and five-gait tests at the
same event.

Preliminary Round
The test is ridden with two or more riders on the oval track. The horses show the five
gaits as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2. They ride on the rein as set
in the starting list.
Sections:
1. slow to medium speed tölt
2. slow to medium speed trot
3. medium walk
4. slow to medium speed canter
5. racing pace.
The horses may show racing pace 3 times on one long side. The riders choose the
long side by majority vote. In the event of a draw a draw of lots by the speaker will
decide. The marks for tölt and pace will be doubled.

Final Round
The horses show the five gaits as instructed by the speaker as described in 5.4.2.
They ride on the rein agreed upon and in the order selected by the majority of the
riders. In the event of a draw the vote of the preliminary round’s winner is doubled.
If no other agreement is made, the order will be as follows:
1. slow to medium speed tölt
2. slow to medium speed trot
3. medium walk
4. slow to medium speed canter
5. racing pace
The horses may show racing pace 3 times on one long side. The riders choose the
long side by majority vote. In the event of a draw the vote of the preliminary round’s
winner is doubled. The marks for tölt and pace will be doubled.

PP2 – Pace Test

Track
This test is performed on a track suitable for pace tests. The track itself has a length
of 170 m. Please refer to the drawing enclosed. Every combination should participate
in at least two, and maximum three runs (the third run is at its choice); however, only
the marks of the two best runs do count.

Starting order
Before the first run, lots are drawn to set the starting order. The starting order is the
same in the first, second and third run.

Start
As soon as the starting flag is raised, the horse moves off in a gait of free choice.
Between the starting line and the 50 m mark (beginning of the timed stretch) change
into racing pace. On crossing the 50 m mark time keeping starts at a visual signal.
After the 120 m mark (end of the timed stretch) and before the end marker at 170 m,
the horse has to have returned to tölt, trot, slow pace or walk.
The average of the marks of the two best runs decides the placing. In case of equal
marks for the first place, the best time will decide the winner. If the time is also equal,
the results of the third run are taken into account. If the placing is still equal, the
horses shall be taken for one extra run and after knowing the time, the judges shall
show the ranking.

Judging
The judges score openly from 0-10 with half points.
.. The first judge judges the changeover into pace.
.. The second judge judges the pace between the 50m and 85m mark.
.. The third judge judges the pace between the 85m and 120m mark.
.. The fourth judge judges the downward transition between the 120m marker
and the end of the track at 170 m.
.. The starter (who must be a judge) stands at the 50 m mark and indicates to
the three timekeepers at the 120 m mark with the flag that the horse has
passed the 50m mark. The starter also indicates with a red flag if the horse is
not in pace at the 50m mark.
.. At the 120m mark a judge will show a red flag if the horse is not in pace when
crossing the 120m line.
The judges choose their places in order to get the best possible view over their
respective areas. When the horse has passed the area concerned, judges one to
four show their marks. If the horse falls out of pace during the timed section, the
relevant judge(s) show(s) a red flag and no marks for time shall be given.
A maximum of 40 points for style and a maximum of 20 points for time can be
obtained according to the table of marks. The final sum is to be divided by 6.

Marks
If a horse gets the mark 0 from judge 2 or 3 and/or a red flag from the judge at the
starting line or the judge at the finishing line, there will be given no scores for the
time. If 3 judges give 0 in the same run, then the run is marked zero.

FR1 – Flag race

Track
The test is conducted on a pace track of 200 m. When needed, an oval track may be
used.
The start line and finish line should be clearly marked. An even number of buckets
filled with sand standing on a barrel must be available on the track. Before the start of
any rider, a flag on a pole should be placed in every odd bucket (1/3/5 ...). It must be
easy to take the flag out of a bucket and to put it back in the next bucket (2/4/6 ...).

Starting order
Before the first run, lots are drawn to set the starting order. The starting order is the
same in the first and second run. Every combination is entitled to two runs. However,
only the best run counts.

Start
Only one horse at the start at the time. After an acoustic and visible signal given by
the starter (who must be a judge), the horse starts in a free gait. At every odd bucket
(1/3/5 ...) the rider takes the flag out of the bucket and puts it back in the next bucket
(2/4/6 ...). After the last bucket the horse passes the finish line. The visible signal
indicates to the three timekeepers at the finish line that the horse has started.

Judging
A judge monitors every pair of buckets. If a flag falls out of a bucket during the test
after being placed into the right bucket, 15 penalty seconds are added to the time of
the specific run.

Disqualification
If a rider makes a turn or fails to put a flag into the right bucket, the run is marked
zero.

Marks
The fastest combination (after adding penalty seconds) gets a mark of 6.0. Every
next combination will be marked with 0.2 less, so the second combination will get 5.8,
the third 5.6 and so on. However, the lowest mark possible is 0.0.
All marks are rounded to one decimal following the common arrhythmic rules.

TR1 – Trail

Track
The test is conducted in a suitable area. No element should have such hazard to
cause danger to horse or rider. A test should have at least 5 elements.

Start
Only one horse at the start at the time. Up to three horse are allowed in the track at
the time.

Judging
The judges use a scale of marks from 0.0 to 10.0 (inclusive), with half points for each
required section. The final mark is the arrhythmic mean of all sections. All final marks
are rounded to one decimal following the common arrhythmic rules.

Requirements
The following elements could be included:
.. Open gate from horseback, go through and shut it
.. Poles on the ground, the horse must step over them
.. Water - must be ridden through
.. Bridge (min. width 90 cm, min. length 1,50 m) must be ridden over
.. Circle of sawdust (diameter around 5 m), let the horse wait in the circle, the
rider must go outside around it (ground tying)
.. Poncho or something like it - placed on a pole: take it from one side, ride at
least 5 m and put it down the other side
.. Barrel, ride in slalom in tölt or trot
.. Leading of the horse
.. Mount and dismount horse
.. Walk with loose reins - min. 40 m
.. Canter - min. 100 m on one rein, no sharp bends
.. Load into a trailer - the trailer must be of a solid construction with a nonslippery
floor. The horse must be led into the trailer and stand there min. 10
sec. quiet, unloading
.. Gate with ribbons (width 90 cm, height around 1,90 m) must be ridden
through/ridden under
.. Step backwards - out of a lane of poles (about 5 m long)
.. Seesaw/”Wippe” (min. width 90 cm, min. length 1,50 m) must be ridden over
.. Labyrinth of poles lying on the ground - must be ridden through in walk
.. Drag something along (e.g. a filled sack)
.. Riding through a narrow gap in a wall or fence
.. Polo over a certain distance
.. Softball transport (min. 5 balls)
.. Super slalom around 4 poles, distance of 80 cm to 1 m / 4 m width
.. Slalom around barrels without touching reins
Additional tests, suitable for Icelandic horses, can be added.

CR1 – Countryside riding

Start
Only one horse at the start at the time.

Judging
The judges use a scale of marks from 0.0 to 10.0 (inclusive), with half points for each
required section.
If there are timed sections, the fastest combination (after adding penalty seconds)
gets a mark of 6.0. Every next combination will be marked with 0.2 less, so the
second combination will get 5.8, the third 5.6 and so on. However, the lowest mark
possible is 0.0.
The final mark is the arrhythmic mean of all sections. All marks are rounded to one
decimal following the common arrhythmic rules.

Requirements
The length of the test and the test itself depends on the local possibilities. The
difficulty of the trail used should not exceed the standards for normal countryside
riding. It is allowed to dismount the horse.
The following elements can be included:
.. uphill - downhill, the requirements can have different difficulties
.. canter on right/left rein
.. racing canter (in a timed stretch)
.. jumping fences (e.g. a log), also easier possibilities, max. height 60 cm
.. passing special situations (e.g. a tractor)
.. narrow passages
.. riding through water
.. riding different gaits in different stretches

General remarks
Length of test: 15 to 50 minutes. The test is conducted in the countryside.
The main emphasis should be the harmony between horse and rider and also the
rider’s handling of the horse when passing difficult situations which could happen
while riding in the countryside.

FS2 - Riding in the dressage arena

Requirements
Number of elements minimum 8, maximum 12. Length of test about 5 minutes.
The rider shall create the program of the test. The test (including diagrams) is to be
submitted in writing on the required forms before the start of the competition to the
competition secretary. The ridden dressage elements should be chosen out of the
following examples:
.. halt from walking and/or trot/tölt
.. move off into walk and/or trot/tölt
.. serpentine loops, circle change of rein from circle to circle - walk, trot or tölt
.. figure of eight in walk or trot/tölt
.. canter right and left around the outside/or circle
.. turn on the forehand
.. leg-yielding (walk) at any place
.. change of gait (tölt-trot-tölt) at any place
Each element can only be shown once (exception: canter right and left, leg-yielding
right and left, turn on the forehand right/left).

Restrictions
FIPO-rules about dressage arena tests apply.

Music
Suitable music is to be provided by the rider on cassette or on CD. More than one
cassette or more than one CD is only allowed when a representative of the rider is
available to play the music in the right order on the equipment provided by the
organiser of the competition.

Judging
3 Judges score individually and separately.
The individual test elements as well as the general impression (divided into: 1. regularity
of the gaits, 2. impulsion, 3. obedience, 4. seat and use of aids) will be
judged with a scale of marks from 0.0 to 10.0 (inclusive) with half points. There are
no separate marks for the music (but music is obligatory).
When getting zero for one or more individual test movements, points will be deducted
from the sum of the marks in the following manner:
�� 1st zero   3 points
�� 2nd zero  8 points (total: 11)
�� 3rd zero   17 points (total: 28)
�� 4th zero   disqualification
The total to be reached consists of the sum of the marks for the individual test
elements plus the four marks for the general impression minus deductions divided by
the number of individual test elements plus four, thus ranging from 0.0 to 10.0
(inclusive), rounded to one decimal.
In case of equal marks for the first place, the judges shall show the final ranking.

FS3 - In-hand showing in the dressage arena

Free choice of presentation. The horse is shown from the ground.

Requirements
Number of elements minimum 5, maximum 8. Length of test about 5 minutes.
The program of the test shall be created by the rider. The test (including diagrams) is
to be submitted in writing on the required forms before the start of the competition to
the competition secretary.
Possible elements:
�� training on the ground
�� lunging the horse
�� lunging with 2 reins
�� free dressage “from the ground”
�� driving from the ground
�� long reins
�� without reins or longe contact
Other elements which can be done without riding the horse are allowed.

Restrictions
It is allowed to show the horse without any equipment. Clothing of the rider should
correspond with the test. Otherwise FIPO-rules about dressage arena tests apply.

Music
Suitable music is to be provided by the rider on cassette or on CD. More than one
cassette or more than one CD is only allowed when a representative of the rider is
available to play the music in the right order on the equipment provided by the
organiser of the competition.

Judging
3 Judges score individually and separately.
The individual test elements as well as the general impression will be judged with a
scale of marks from 0.0 to 10.0 (inclusive) with half points. There are no separate
marks for the music (but music is obligatory).
When getting zero for one or more individual test movements, points will be deducted
from the sum of the marks in the following manner:
�� 1st zero 3 points
�� 2nd zero 8 points (total: 11)
�� 3rd zero 17 points (total: 28)
�� 4th zero disqualification
The total to be reached consists of the sum of the marks for the individual test
elements plus the four marks for the general impression minus deductions divided by
the number of individual test elements plus four, thus ranging from 0.0 to 10.0
(inclusive), rounded to one decimal.
In case of equal marks for the first place, the judges shall show the final ranking.