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Preparation Guide:
Feel Ready & Confident

The goal of this page is to help you feel completely prepared for your bridleless test. Success in the arena starts with a solid foundation of fitness, readiness, and understanding.

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Test Levels

Level 1

Perfect for new pairs or green horses. This focuses on a consistent tempo, clear stops, and accurate geometric figures while highlighting the duo's bond in walk only.

Introduces trot alongside walk movements, requiring greater balance, accuracy and communication. Suitable for partnerships that are confidently established in the basics and ready to demonstrate consistency through simple transitions and figures.

Level 2

Introduces canter and transitions between all three paces. Designed for established partnerships capable of demonstrating harmony, accuracy and confident communication throughout more demanding movements and patterns.

Level 3 
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Top Tips for a Successful Test

Want to give yourself the best chance of success? Here are a few of our top tips.

Record various attempts and pick the video that best captures your partnership.
Watch your video before submitting to check that the whole test has been recorded clearly.
Ask a friend or family member to film for you if possible.
Check your camera battery and storage space before you start.
Aim for accuracy, but don't forget that harmony and partnership are just as important.
Remember that judges are looking for communication, trust, balance, and horsemanship,  not perfection.
Most importantly, relax, enjoy the experience, and celebrate the partnership you have built with your horse.
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