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General
Information for Lead Line Division
About 5 years ago, ECRDA introduced the Lead Line Division. This division
offers an opportunity for our young juniors to participate in the sport
of dressage with a little assistance.
Other equine disciplines offer Lead Line divisions, as well, but ECRDA
designed ours a little differently. Like the higher levels of dressage,
we designed Lead Line "tests". We encourage show organizers
to offer these tests at any ECRDA-sanctioned show.
The first Lead Line test is Walk Only. The second test is Walk and Trot.
We also offer two year-end awards, one for Lead Line Walk, one for Lead
Line Walk Trot. Only the ECRDA Lead Line tests will count for ECRDA
Year-End Awards.
Like the Starter Rider Division, once a rider wins a year-end championship
at Lead Line Walk, the rider must move up to Lead Line Walk Trot. After
winning a year-end championship at Lead Line Walk Trot, the rider must
move up to Starter.
Below are the latest versions of the two Lead Line tests. Both are performed
in half the arena. As printed, the directives are for a small arena. Letters
in parentheses show changes for riding in a large arena.
ECRDA gives permission to photocopy these tests for use in any ECRDA-sanctioned
show. If you would like larger-sized versions, please contact me at
jpwc@optonline.net
or call me at 732-833-0255.
ECRDA looks forward to seeing more young riders
in the Lead Line Division in 2003!
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1999 ECRDA Lead Line Walk |
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To be performed in small arena |
Max 190 Points |
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(directions for large arena in parentheses) |
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Walk Down Center Line |
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Halt, salute; proceed at the walk |
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Track right; Circle 20 meters |
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Proceed straight ahead on track
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B (R)
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Turn right
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X (I)
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Turn right onto center line
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C
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Track left; Circle 20 meters
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Proceed straight ahead on track
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E (S)
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Turn left
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X (I)
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Turn left onto center line
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Halt, salute
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| Collective Remarks: |
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| 1. Gaits (freedom and regularity) |
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2. Impulsion (desire to move freely forward
in a clear, steady tempo) |
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3. Submission (obedience, confidence, and
relaxed acceptance of aids) |
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4. Rider (correctness of position, balance,
and harmony with horse; effective use of aids) |
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1999 ECRDA Lead Line Walk Trot |
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To be performed in small arena |
Max 190 Points |
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(directions for large arena in parentheses) |
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Trot Down Center Line |
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Halt, salute; proceed at the Trot |
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Track left; Circle 20 meters at trot |
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Walk
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E (S)
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Turn Left
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X (I)
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Turn left onto center line
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Trot; Track right; Circle 20 meters
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Walk
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B (R)
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Turn right
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X (I)
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Turn right onto center line
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Halt, salute
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| Collective Remarks: |
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| 1. Gaits (freedom and regularity) |
_____ X 2 |
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2. Impulsion (desire to move freely forward
in a clear, steady tempo) |
_____ X 2 |
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3. Submission (obedience, confidence, and
relaxed acceptance of aids) |
_____ X 2 |
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4. Rider (correctness of position, balance,
and harmony with horse; effective use of aids) |
_____ X 2 |
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Lead Line is a division of its own.
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