Current competition test — Class 7
Founding Open Ridden Test — Walk, Trot & Canter
The authoritative test for Class 7 of The Founding Online Horse Show. A formal dressage arena is not required and improvised markers are permitted.
This is the authoritative test for Class 7 of the current Online Horse Competition event. Ride exactly this sequence for your entry. View the class.
- Paces
- Walk, trot and canter, including canter on both reins
- Difficulty
- 3 of 5
- Working area
- 20 m × 40 m preferred (a reasonably similar safe rectangle is fine)
- Movements
- 8
The test, movement by movement
Ride the movements in order. Select “Show movement” beside any line to see its route drawn on the arena — the written instruction is complete on its own.
| No. | Marker | Movement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A–X | Enter in working trot and halt at X What the judge looks for: Straightness, balance, immobility at the halt, salute Bring the horse to a square, still halt in the middle of the arena, pause, then ride forward again. |
| 2 | — | Working trot, track left, 20 m circle left What the judge looks for: Rhythm, bend, accuracy of the circle Example 20 m circle. The competition test does not specify a fixed arena letter for this movement. |
| 3 | — | Working canter left, 20 m circle left What the judge looks for: Quality of the transition, balance and rhythm in canter Example 20 m circle. The competition test does not specify a fixed arena letter for this movement. |
| 4 | Diagonal | Working trot, medium walk across the diagonal What the judge looks for: Clear transitions, quality of the walk Example diagonal routes. The competition test does not specify a fixed diagonal for this movement. |
| 5 | — | Working trot, track right, 20 m circle right What the judge looks for: Rhythm, bend, accuracy of the circle Example 20 m circle. The competition test does not specify a fixed arena letter for this movement. |
| 6 | — | Working canter right, 20 m circle right What the judge looks for: Quality of the transition, balance and rhythm in canter Example 20 m circle. The competition test does not specify a fixed arena letter for this movement. |
| 7 | — | Working trot, then free walk on a long rein What the judge looks for: Stretch over the back, ground cover, relaxation The competition test does not specify a fixed arena letter for this transition. |
| 8 | A–X | Working trot down the centre line, halt and salute What the judge looks for: Straightness, balance, immobility Turn at A and ride the straight line A – D – X – G – C through the middle of the arena. |
Select a movement to see its route
Tap “Show movement” on any line of the test and the route is drawn here.
What the judge is looking for
- — Rhythm and regularity of each pace
- — Accuracy — movements happening at the named markers
- — Straightness and the shape of circles and lines
- — Calm, willing transitions
- — A relaxed, happy horse throughout
Horse welfare comes first at all times. Ride only what is comfortable for your horse on the day, on safe, even ground. If in doubt, stop.
A formal dressage arena is not required. Safe improvised markers — cones, buckets, poles or feed bags — are permitted. Where a competition class sets stricter requirements, the class rules take precedence.
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This is an original Online Horse Competition test. It is not an official federation dressage test, and we are not affiliated with or approved by any governing body.