Helgstrand Micro Tour2* (pony)
The purpose of Helgstrand Micro Tour2 * (pony) is to make inexperienced riders and ponies more familiar with the most basic principles of dressage. The test should give both you and your pony a solid base to build on before you move on to the more challenging exercises.
What do we look at in the test? To get well through the test, you need to have good self-control so that you can control and help your pony through the exercises. You must focus on your pony being willing, relaxed, and confident. It is also important that the pony accepts the bit, and that the edge of the nose is slightly in front of the vertical line. Your pony must also be in a good balance, work in an unforced position and move forward with good energy throughout the test. The gaits must be natural, in a clear rhythm both on a straight and curved line.
The most important is not how precise you are in the exercises. It is more important that you focus on having a good connection to the bit and having the right posture, as well as that the gaits are correct.
Enjoy!
Indicated duration: 4 min. 0 sec.
1
1
A – C
A – C
Enter and forward in working trot.
Straightness and quality of the trot.
Straightness and quality of the trot.
(C)
(C)
Circle to the left.
Quality of the trot.
Quality of the trot.
2
2
(C) – H – E
(C) – H – E
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
E – B – E
E – B – E
Circle (20 m).
Bending and balance of the horse as well as the size and shape of the circle.
Bending and balance of the horse as well as the size and shape of the circle.
E – K – A
E – K – A
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
3
3
A – C
A – C
Serpentine with two equal loops.
The energy, bending, suppleness and balance of the pony, rhythm of the trot as well as the size and shape of the loops.
The energy, bending, suppleness and balance of the pony, rhythm of the trot as well as the size and shape of the loops.
4
4
Mellem C og M
Mellem C og M
Medium walk
Energy and submission of the pony, lengthening of the neck and contact on the bit as well as the rhythm and quality of the walk.
Energy and submission of the pony, lengthening of the neck and contact on the bit as well as the rhythm and quality of the walk.
5
5
M – X – (K)
M – X – (K)
Medium walk for longer reins.
Energy of the pony, straightening of the neck, contact on the bit and relaxation.
Energy of the pony, straightening of the neck, contact on the bit and relaxation.
Før K
Før K
Shortening of the reins.
Clarity in the shortening of the reins.
Clarity in the shortening of the reins.
6
6
Mellem K og A
Mellem K og A
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Mellem A og F
Mellem A og F
Working canter to the left.
The balance, submission and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
The balance, submission and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
7
7
F - B
F - B
Working canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
B – E – B
B – E – B
Circle (20 m).
Bending and balance of the pony as well as the size and shape of the circle.
Bending and balance of the pony as well as the size and shape of the circle.
B – M – C
B – M – C
Working canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
8
8
Mellem C og H
Mellem C og H
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
9
9
H – E
H – E
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
(E)
(E)
Turn left.
Energy and relaxation of the pony.
Energy and relaxation of the pony.
Mellem X og (B)
Mellem X og (B)
Working canter to the right.
The balance, submission and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
The balance, submission and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
(B)
(B)
Turn right.
Energy and relaxation of the pony.
Energy and relaxation of the pony.
B – F – A – E
B – F – A – E
Working canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
10
10
E – B – E
E – B – E
Circle (20 m).
Bending and balance of the pony, quality of the canter as well as the size and shape of the circle.
Bending and balance of the pony, quality of the canter as well as the size and shape of the circle.
E – H – C
E – H – C
Working canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
The balance, energy and suppleness of the pony as well as the rhythm of the canter.
11
11
Mellem C og M
Mellem C og M
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, the transition as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, the transition as well as the rhythm of the trot.
M – B – F
M – B – F
Working trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
Energy and suppleness, as well as the rhythm of the trot.
12
12
(A)
(A)
Down the center line.
Balance of the pony and the quality of the trot.
Balance of the pony and the quality of the trot.
X
X
Transition to walk.
Balance of the pony and the transition.
Balance of the pony and the transition.
First time - 2 points
Second time - 4 points
Third time - disqualification