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USDF 2023 TEST
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WDAA 2023 TEST
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SCORE SHEET
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How are USDF Dressage Tests Scored?
A dressage test involves riding a prescribed pattern and sequence of movements. Each movement gets a mark of 0-10 points. Certain parts of the test will be designated as coefficients, meaning they count double. It’s important to know what part of the test is the coefficient so that it can be prioritized when practicing for the test. There are also scores given at the end of the test, called collective marks. In USDF competitions, collective marks are scores for gaits, submission, impulsion, rider’s position, and correct and effective use of aids. Your movements and collective marks determine your overall scores. All points are added together, divided by the total possible points, and multiplied by 100 to create a percentage score. The rider and horse with the highest percentage is the winner of the class. The dressage scores are assigned by the dressage judges on a scoring scale of 0-10 as follows: 0 – not performed 1 – very bad 2 – bad 3 – fairly bad 4 – insufficient 5 – sufficient 6 – satisfactory 7 – fairly good 8 – good 9 – very good 10 – excellent What is Considered a Good Dressage Score? A dressage score should be 60% and above to be considered appropriate. This means that you scored a scale of 6.0 on each movement the horse makes. Thus, if you have a 60% or more score, your score may range between satisfactory and excellent. What is the Dressage Pyramid of Training and What does Each Level Mean? The dressage pyramid is listed principles required in training a horse to understand the dressage basics. The pyramid of training is vital in the proper exercise of the horse at all levels of the sport. According to the U.S. Equestrian Federation, dressage of pyramid training has several levels, including:
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How are WDAA Test Scored?SCORING
10-Excellent 9-Very good 8-Good 7-Fairly good 6-Satisfactory 5-Marginal 4-Insufficient 3-Fairly bad 2-Bad 1-Very bad 0-Not performedWestern Dressage is trained and shown in specific levels which build on each other and which reflect the development of the skills and abilities of both the horse and rider. The tests ridden in shows are used as a measure of the correctness of the horse’s (and rider’s) schooling. The collective marks are based on:
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