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2015 First Level Test 1

Introduces 10m half circle at trot; 15m circle in canter; lengthening of stride in trot and canter

2015 First Level Test 2

Introduces Leg Yield

2015 First Level Test 3

Introduces 10m circle at trot; change of lead through trot; counter canter

2015 Fourth Level Test 1

Introduces Collected walk; very collected canter; walk pirouettes; multiple flying changes on diagonal *Double Bridle Optional* (Note: Correction was made in Movement #1 on November 7, 2014)

2015 Fourth Level Test 2

Introduces Counter change of hand in trot and canter; tempi changes every fourth stride; working partial pirouettes in canter *Double Bridle Optional*

2015 Fourth Level Test 3

Introduces Reinback series; tempi changes every third stride; 10m half circle in counter canter *Double Bridle Optional*

2015 Second Level Test 1

Introduces Collected and medium trot and canter, 10m circle at canter; shoulder-in; simple change; rein back

2015 Second Level Test 2

Introduces Travers; half turn on haunches

2015 Second Level Test 3

No New Requirements

2015 Third Level Test 1

Introduces Extended gaits; half pass at trot; single flying change *Double Bridle Optional*

2015 Third Level Test 2

Introduces Renvers, release of reins at canter, half pass at canter *Double Bridle Optional*

2015 Third Level Test 3

No New Requirements *Double Bridle Optional*

2015 Training Level Test 1

Introduces Working trot; working canter; medium walk; free walk; 20m circles in trot and canter

2015 Training Level Test 2

Introduces Stretch circle in trot

2015 Training Level Test 3

Introduces Changing of bend on a shallow loop & canter-trot transition on diagonal

Arena Patterns - Training level Test 1

80 x 40 meter & 100 x 40 meter

CPD Driven Dressage - Intermediate Level Test Patterns

The drawn patterns for the Intermediate Level tests can be found here. USEF extends a great thank you to the USEF Carriage Pleasure Driving Committee and to Vici Surr for their work and dedication to the creation of these drawn patterns.

CPD Driven Dressage - Preliminary Level Test Patterns

The drawn patterns for the Preliminary Level tests can be found here. USEF extends a great thank you to the USEF Carriage Pleasure Driving Committee and to Vici Surr for their work and dedication to the creation of these drawn patterns.

CPD Driven Dressage - Training Level Test Patterns

The drawn patterns for the Training Level tests can be found here. USEF extends a great thank you to the USEF Carriage Pleasure Driving Committee and to Vici Surr for their work and dedication to the creation of these drawn patterns.

Dressage Test Booklet Order Form

2015 - 2018 Training - Fourth Levels Test Book

FEI Dressage Test for 5-Year Old Horses - Final

The FEI Five-Year-Old Tests are equivalent to Second Level.

FEI Dressage Test for 6-Year Old Horses - Final

The FEI Six-Year-Old Tests are equivalent to Third Level.

FEI Dressage Test for 7-Year Old Horses - Final

The FEI Seven-Year-Old Tests are equivalent to Fourth Level.

FEI Preliminary Dressage Test for 5-Year Old Horses

The FEI Five-Year-Old Tests are equivalent to Second Level.

FEI Preliminary Dressage Test for 6-Year Old Horses

The FEI Six-Year-Old Tests are equivalent to Third Level.

FEI Preliminary Dressage Test for 7-Year Old Horses

The FEI Seven-Year-Old Tests are equivalent to Fourth Level.

First Level Test 1

Introduces 10m half circle at trot; 15m circle in canter; lengthening of stride in trot and canter

First Level Test 2

Introduces Leg Yield

First Level Test 3

Introduces 10m circle at trot; change of lead through trot; counter canter

Four-Year-Old Dressage Test

The USEF Four-Year-Old Test is equivalent to First Level.

Fourth Level Test 1

Introduces Collected walk; very collected canter; walk pirouettes; multiple flying changes on diagonal *Double Bridle Optional* (Note: Correction was made in Movement #1 on November 7, 2014)

Fourth Level Test 2

Introduces Counter change of hand in trot and canter; tempi changes every fourth stride; working partial pirouettes in canter *Double Bridle Optional*

Fourth Level Test 3

Introduces Reinback series; tempi changes every third stride; 10m half circle in counter canter *Double Bridle Optional*

Rider Test - Second Level

To confirm that the rider, having achieved the requirements of first level, is able to ride the horse reliably on the bit with an uphill tendency. The rider lengthens and shortens the horse’s stride in trot and canter while maintaining correct alignment, posture and mechanics.

Second Level Test 1

Introduces Collected and medium trot and canter, 10m circle at canter; shoulder-in; simple change; rein back

Second Level Test 2

Introduces Travers; half turn on haunches

Second Level Test 3

No New Requirements

Third Level Test 1

Introduces Extended gaits; half pass at trot; single flying change *Double Bridle Optional*

Third Level Test 2

Introduces Renvers, release of reins at canter, half pass at canter *Double Bridle Optional*

Third Level Test 3

No New Requirements *Double Bridle Optional*

Training Level Test 1

Introduces Working trot; working canter; medium walk; free walk; 20m circles in trot and canter

Training Level Test 2

Introduces Stretch circle in trot

Training Level Test 3

Introduces Changing of bend on a shallow loop & canter-trot transition on diagonal

USDF Dressage Tests

Introductory, Training - Fourth Level Freestyles, Pas de Deux & Quadrille, and Sport Horse Tests

USEF Driven Dressage Preliminary level

Combined Driving Preliminary - Test 1 *updated 8/14/20 with clarification

USEF Driven Dressage Training level

Combined Driving Training - Test 1

USEF Four-Year-Old Dressage Test (Effective December 1, 2014)

The USEF Four-Year-Old Test is equivalent to First Level.

**NEW** USEF Rule Change Process Timeline

In 2019 USEF changed the way we get rule changes processed and approved, from the Affiliate or Committee Level all the way through to the Board Floor, see the lifespan of a USEF Rule Change.

2014 Preliminary Three Day Event Test

2014 Preliminary Three Day Event Test (Test will remain unchanged for 2018)

2018 Advanced Eventing Test A

2018 Advanced Eventing Test A