Testing the Rider

SSE 12.0 Testing the Rider

1. Alternatively known as Traditional Tests 1-16, now arranged by Complexity Skill Sets going from Low to High.

2. Each pattern skill set has a recommended scoring range. When a judge is selecting a pattern, the skillset of the riders in the class should be heavily weighed. Dropping of stirrups must not be selected for 13& under and Adult riders.

3. It’s recommended that complex skill sets be reserved for Championships and used with the more skilled riders. Judges may elect to combine multiple patterns from variable skill levels. Per pattern execution should not take more than 60-90 seconds per rider.

4. Judges must post patterns at least 2 hours before the start of the session if a pattern is going to be posted.

5. One pair of riders may be asked to exchange horses to execute patterns or perform rail work as a tie breaker.

6. Traditional Tests 1-15 conversion chart to Skill Sets 1-15 with Minimum Age requirement to execute. Below chart are Skill Set testing instructions. Traditional Test No. Brief Description Skill Set No. Complexity by Minimum Age Traditional Test 1 Trotting Circle Skill Set M Medium Complexity 11 & Over Traditional Test 2 Line Trot Skill Set L Low Complexity 11 & Over Traditional Test 3 Line Canter Skill Set L Low Complexity 11 & Over Traditional Test 4 Ring Performance Skill Set H High Complexity 13 & Over Traditional Test 5 Line Up Iron Drop Skill Set L Low Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 6 Diagonals Changes Skill Set M Medium Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 7 Trotting Serpentine Skill Set M Medium Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 8 Backup Skill Set L Low Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 9 Trotting Figure 8 Skill Set M Medium Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 10 Cantering Circle Skill Set M High Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 11 Cantering Serpentine Skill Set H High Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 12 Cantering Figure 8 Skill Set H High Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 13 Cantering Lead Changes Skill Set H High Complexity 11yo & Over Traditional Test 14 Iron Recovery Skill Set H High Complexity 14yo & Over Traditional Test 15 Rider Choice Skill Set H High Complexity 14yo & Over Traditional Test 16 Exchange Horses Skill Set H Extreme Complexity