source for diagrams of dressage tests?

[Natalie_A]

I’m spatially challenged and trying to memorize my dressage tests… before I give up and draw them myself (which I will probably end up doing, I learn well that way), anyone have a different source for visual drawings of Intro B and C? I’ve found small versions from thedigitalhorse (seem to be the right ones, from a comparison of the tests…) but their site seems to be down and I’m not sure how these will print.

Any other sources? I’ll have a reader but want to know them anyway. First dressage show. :eek:

[ArabDiva]

I have the EquiTests app on my phone.
It has all of the diagrams and you can step through them, one by one. They use different colors for the different gaits.
It’s a little pricey for an app, but I find it an invaluable tool.
It is great to have the tests on my device so I can just pull them out at the show to go over my test between classes, or have it at the ready if I want to ride a test during my lesson.

[MissAriel]

I also like the Equitest app. When you average the cost over the time period between test updates, it isn’t too bad, and its cheaper than any of the hard copy versions available. It is great for flicking through the tests any time you have a few minutes. (Dr’s office, picking up kids…)

I still drew my own (I learn well that way too). It also helped to learn the tests backwards so you practice the last movements the most. Intro A has 9 scored movements.

Learn 8-9, then 7-8-9, then 6-7-8-9, then 5-6-7-8-9 and so on.

[CobJockey]

Also spatially challenged, I pretty much can’t memorize a test any other way than with the apps. Feels like a crutch, but I’m crippled. Just make sure you still read the text descriptions too!

[Crash_Helmet]

Another vote for the EquiTests app–it’s worth the $$!

[Velvet]

Really? Before the apps I used to just draw small diagrams of arenas on pieces of legal paper and practice them that way. I would draw dots for the trot, dashes for the canter, curved short lines for the shoulder in, etc., and a continuous line for the walk. Worked great! I also did that when I started judging and wanted a visual for the tests to show the beginning and end of the movements I was judging. Heck, you can draw your own on your computer using PowerPoint and then print out blanks and do your own.

[caper]

Digitalhorse.com. I believe you now have to join and become a member but could be beneficial.

[farriersgirl]

http://www.dressage.net.au/natestdia.html

Printable blank panels for large and small arenas…can laminate and use over and over again with whiteboard markers!

[Dressage_Strider]

[QUOTE=MissAriel;8858633]
I also like the Equitest app. When you average the cost over the time period between test updates, it isn’t too bad, and its cheaper than any of the hard copy versions available. It is great for flicking through the tests any time you have a few minutes. (Dr’s office, picking up kids…)

I still drew my own (I learn well that way too). It also helped to learn the tests backwards so you practice the last movements the most. Intro A has 9 scored movements.

Learn 8-9, then 7-8-9, then 6-7-8-9, then 5-6-7-8-9 and so on.[/QUOTE]

What is the reasoning behind learning teh test backwards?

[TwoRoads]

If all you need are the intro tests USDF has those on etrak. I never really drew them out but the old test books that were long and tall that had the tests in them were great for tracing my finger on the back, then flipping the book back open if I had to check.

[Natalie_A]

Thanks everyone, I don’t know why my first search didn’t turn up the actual USDF site! Exactly what I am looking for.