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2026 USEA AMERICAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 70 2026 USEF PRELIMINARY 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; bend and balance on turn. 2. H-P P Quality and regularity of trot; alignment, balance and flow; bend, size, and shape of half circle. 3. K-X X I-R 4. P L Willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility of halt (min. 3 sec). 5. L V Willing, straight steps with correct count; clear transitions; quality and regularity of trot. 6. F-X X I-S Quality and regularity of trot; alignment, balance and flow; bend, size, and shape of half circle. 7. E Before E 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. 8. V L P Quality and regularity of gaits; willing, clear transition; accuracy, bend, and balance on turns. 9. P B-E Quality and regularity of walk with reach and ground cover, allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; size and shape of half circle. 10. E V Willing, clear transitions; quality and regularity of gaits. 11. A Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of gaits. 12. F-R Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; consistent tempo; willing, clear transition. 13. R-S Willing, clear transition; consistent tempo; quality and regularity of canter; balance; size and shape of circle. 14. S-P P-F Quality and regularity of canter; balance and positioning. 15. F A Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; quality and regularity of trot; willing, clear transitions. Enter working trot. Track left. Change rein, lengthen stride in trot. Working trot. Leg yield right. Straight ahead. Half circle right 10 meters. Turn right. Halt. Rein back 3-4 steps; proceed working trot. Track left. Leg yield left. Straight ahead. Half circle left 10 meters. Circle left 20 meters rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward. Shorten reins. Turn left. Medium walk. Track left. Free walk. Continue free walk on half circle left 20 meters. Medium walk. Working trot. Working canter left lead. Lengthen stride in canter. Develop working canter on 20 meter half circle left. Change rein. Counter canter. Working trot. Working canter right lead. Leave arena free walk on long rein at A. All trot work may be done rising or sitting unless stated otherwise. 16. K-S Willing, clear transitions; quality and regularity of gaits. 18. R-V V-K Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; consistent tempo; willing, clear transition. Lengthen stride in canter. Quality and regularity of canter; balance and positioning. Change rein. Counter canter. 20. X Willing, clear transition; straight, attentive halt; immobility (min 3 seconds). Halt; salute. 17. S-R Willing, clear transition; consistent tempo; quality and regularity of canter; balance; size and shape of circle. Develop working canter on 20 meter half circle right. 19. K A Working trot. Down centerline. Willing, clear transition; quality and regularity of trot; bend and balance on turn; 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. 220 2 Points Coefficient 10

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