What are the different levels of individual dressage?
The most basic level, seldom offered at large competitions, is Introductory Level. The two introductory tests call for only walking and trotting movements. From there, the levels increase steadily in difficulty. Note: not all tests at a level include all the movements indicated on this list. * Training Level- 4 tests: medium & free walk, working trot, & working canter * First Level- 4 tests: all above plus lengthenings & leg yields * Second Level- 4 tests: all above plus collections, rein backs, countercanter, medium gaits, shoulder-ins, travers (haunches-in) turns on the haunches, & simple changes of lead * Third Level- 3 tests: all above plus half-passes, extensions & flying lead changes * Fourth Level- 3 tests: all above plus half pirouettes at walk & canter and 3 flying changes of lead every 3rd & 4th strides * Fifth Level- 4 tests: equivalent to Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Grand Prix * FEI Young Riders: 3 tests (Preliminary, team, & individual) equivalen
