DL-Shed some light?? Dressage Level

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 02-27-2006, 06:53 PM

I'm looking into entering another dressage show(schooling, will be doing Intro

and jumping)...

But one of the later shows in their series has Training Level Prix Caprilli. What level is this compared to the other levels? And what types of movements are in the tests?

I don't think I've ever heard of this level...

Cavalier · 02-27-2006, 07:58 PM

I'm not DL, but I can shed some light for you

A prix caprilli test includes 2 jumps, which are usually no higher than 2 foot. If it specifies that its a 'training level' prix caprilli, then the movements are similar to that of training level.

Eg, it would go something like, A enter working trot, X halt salute, C track left, E circle left 20mtrs, after A turn down the 3 quarter line and over the jump, then medium walk at C, HXF change rein in free walk on a long rein, before F med walk, F trot between A and K working canter right leg, canter 20mtre circle at E, trot at H, turn down the 3 quarter line after C and go over jump etc.

So same as a simple training test but with a few little jumps.

They aren't used in official comps (at least not in oz) but mainly at PC and fun training day or small unofficial comps.

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 02-28-2006, 04:23 PM

That's so cool! There's a training one at the show...But shows don't always follow the rules...Thank you!!

Xena_n_joss · 02-28-2006, 05:12 PM

we had something like that here. It was called a trail dressage test. There was a small jump, trot poles, a gate and you had to get something from a mail box... It was fun.

trotplease · 03-07-2006, 09:36 AM

The Prix Caprilli is an actual test that can be found on the USDF website - show organizers will have to purchase copies of the test from USDF for the show, so you can be sure they will follow the rules.

It really is very simple and a lot of fun. It compares to Training Level Test 1 or 2 in terms of difficulty and the jumps really are tiny.

Dressage Trail is a fun class that shows offer to showcase the versatility of your horse, but it is an informal class created by the group running the event and there is no "official" test involved.

alr001 · 03-08-2006, 09:07 PM

I have a quick question for this and excuse me if its dumb.

Would you use a dressage or close contact saddle for this test. If I used my dressage saddle I would BARELY be able to help my horse out at the jump at all. It really sucks me deep into the seat...

Thanks

honeydoozy · 03-08-2006, 09:24 PM

That's a good point - I'm not sure I could be a very effective rider (ie. get off my poor horse's back!) in a dressage saddle. Maybe that's why you don't see these classes very often?

02-27-2006, 06:53 PM	#1
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 11,058 Images: 424	DL-Shed some light?? Dressage Level I'm looking into entering another dressage show(schooling, will be doing Intro and jumping)... But one of the later shows in their series has Training Level Prix Caprilli. What level is this compared to the other levels? And what types of movements are in the tests? I don't think I've ever heard of this level... __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

02-28-2006, 04:23 PM	#3
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 11,058 Images: 424	That's so cool! There's a training one at the show...But shows don't always follow the rules...Thank you!! __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

02-28-2006, 05:12 PM	#4
Xena_n_joss Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eastern Ontario Posts: 213 Images: 2	we had something like that here. It was called a trail dressage test. There was a small jump, trot poles, a gate and you had to get something from a mail box... It was fun. __________________ "When something goes wrong in a show, it's actually the best time because you learn from it. You ask yourself 'what can I do better?' When everything goes OK, you don't ask yourself that question."Anky Van Grunsven

03-08-2006, 09:07 PM	#6
alr001 Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 1,267 Images: 75	I have a quick question for this and excuse me if its dumb. Would you use a dressage or close contact saddle for this test. If I used my dressage saddle I would BARELY be able to help my horse out at the jump at all. It really sucks me deep into the seat... Thanks __________________ ~Angie~ Last edited by alr001; 03-08-2006 at 09:32 PM.

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02-27-2006, 07:58 PM	#2
Cavalier Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,698 Images: 236 Blog Entries: 18	I'm not DL, but I can shed some light for you A prix caprilli test includes 2 jumps, which are usually no higher than 2 foot. If it specifies that its a 'training level' prix caprilli, then the movements are similar to that of training level. Eg, it would go something like, A enter working trot, X halt salute, C track left, E circle left 20mtrs, after A turn down the 3 quarter line and over the jump, then medium walk at C, HXF change rein in free walk on a long rein, before F med walk, F trot between A and K working canter right leg, canter 20mtre circle at E, trot at H, turn down the 3 quarter line after C and go over jump etc. So same as a simple training test but with a few little jumps. They aren't used in official comps (at least not in oz) but mainly at PC and fun training day or small unofficial comps.

03-07-2006, 09:36 AM	#5
trotplease Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 379 Images: 36	The Prix Caprilli is an actual test that can be found on the USDF website - show organizers will have to purchase copies of the test from USDF for the show, so you can be sure they will follow the rules. It really is very simple and a lot of fun. It compares to Training Level Test 1 or 2 in terms of difficulty and the jumps really are tiny. Dressage Trail is a fun class that shows offer to showcase the versatility of your horse, but it is an informal class created by the group running the event and there is no "official" test involved.

03-08-2006, 09:24 PM	#7
honeydoozy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: sunny so. california Posts: 1,765 Images: 51	That's a good point - I'm not sure I could be a very effective rider (ie. get off my poor horse's back!) in a dressage saddle. Maybe that's why you don't see these classes very often?