AEC Program

2026 USEA AMERICAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 68 2026 USEF MODIFIED DRESSAGE TEST C UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION | 4001 WING COMMANDER WAY | LEXINGTON, KY | 40511 © COPYRIGHTED 2025 1. A C TEST DIRECTIVE IDEA Quality and regularity of trot; straightness on centerline; bend and balance on turn. 2. H-P P Quality and regularity of trot; consistent tempo; alignment, balance, and flow. 3. A L-H 4. C Willing, clear transitions; balance and straightness; immobility (min. 3 seconds); quality and regularity of walk. 5. M-V Quality and regularity of walk with reach and ground cover, allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward. 6. V K Willing, clear transitions; quality and regularity of gaits. 7. A L-M Quality and regularity of trot; consistent tempo; alignment, balance, and flow. 8. H Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of gaits. 9. S E-B Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; consistent tempo; quality and regularity of canter; bend, balance, size and shape of half circle. 10. Between R and M Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of canter. 11. H-X-F X Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of gaits; straightness on diagonal; bend and balance in corners. 12. A Before A Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend, size, and shape of circle; willing, clear transitions. 13. K Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of gaits. 14. V E-B Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; consistent tempo; quality and regularity of canter; bend, balance, size and shape of half circle. 15. Between P and F Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of canter. Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and regularity of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo. Enter working trot. Track left. Change rein, lengthen stride in trot. Working trot. Turn right down centerline. Leg yield left. Halt; proceed medium walk. Change rein free walk. Medium walk. Working trot. Turn left down centerline. Leg yield right. Working canter left lead. Lengthen stride in canter. Continue lengthening on half circle left 20m, continue lengthening to R. Develop working canter. Change rein. Working trot. Circle 20 meters rising trot, allowing horse to stretch forward and downward. Shorten reins. Working canter right lead. Lengthen stride in canter. Continue lengthening on half circle right 20m, continue lengthening to P. Develop working canter. Leave arena free walk on long rein at A. All trot work may be done rising or sitting unless stated otherwise. 16. A Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of gaits. Working trot. 17. K-R R Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and regularity of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo. Change rein, lengthen stride in trot. Working trot. 18. S Half circle left 10 meters to centerline. 19. G Willing, clear transition; straight, attentive halt; immobility (min 3 seconds). Halt; salute. Quality and regularity of trot; bend and balance on half circle; straightness on centerline. Effective December 1, 2025 CONDITIONS: Bridle: A plain snaffle bridle, made entirely of leather or leather like material, with either a regular cavesson, a dropped noseband, a flash noseband or crossed noseband. For drawings of permitted bits and nosebands please see Annex 1. Large Arena: 20m x 60m Time: Approximately 4:30 Suggested to add at least 2 minutes for scheduling purposes. TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: COLLECTIVE MARKS Harmony of athlete and horse. A confident partnership created by adhering to the scale of training. 210 2 Points Coefficient 10

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