2021 USEA American Eventing Championships Program
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2025 AEC PROGRAM 60 2022 USEA STARTER TEST For use in tests below Beginner Novice level. Trot rising or si ng Purpose: To show an understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elas c contact with independent steady hands and balanced seat. Small Arena: 20m x 40m . Time: Approximately 4:00. Add 2 minutes for scheduling. TEST DIRECTIVE IDEA 1. A-X-M M Enter working trot Track le Quality and regularity of trot; straightness on center line, balance on turns. 2. E Circle le 20 meters Quality and regularity of trot; bend and balance; size and shape of circle. 3. A Circle le 20 meters, developing le lead canter in first quarter of circle Willing, calm transi on, quality and regularity of gaits; size and shape of circle; bend and balance. 4. Between A and B Working trot Willing, calm transi on; quality and regularity of gaits; balance. 5. Between M and C Medium walk Willing, calm transi on; quality and regularity of gaits. 6. H-X-F Change rein free walk Quality and regularity of walk with reach and ground cover; allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward. 7. Between F and A Develop medium walk Willing, calm transi on; quality and regularity of walk. 8. Between A and K Working trot Willing, calm transi on; quality and regularity of gaits. 9. E Circle right 20 meters Quality and regularity of trot; size and shape of circle; bend and balance. 10. C Circle right 20 meters, developing right lead canter on first quarter of circle Willing, calm transi on, quality and regularity of gaits; size and shape of circle; bend and balance. 11. Between C and B Working trot Willing, calm transi on; quality and regularity of gaits; balance. 12. K-X-G Onto centerline Quality and regularity of trot; straightness on center line; balance and bend on turn. 13. G Halt through the walk, salute. Willing, calm transi ons; straight, a en ve halt; immobility (min. 3 seconds). Leave arena free walk at A. All trot work may be done rising or si ng. COLLECTIVE MARKS Harmony of athlete and horse A confident partnership created by adhering to the scale of training. 10 2 TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 150 © Copyrighted 2022