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DRESSAGE TESTS FOR 2026
New 2026 versions of some BC tests are now available, with updated diagrams and marking sheets. If you have any questions, please contact the BC office.
Tests available to download in PDF format.
For each test, there is a dressage marking sheet and a set of movement diagrams.
All tests in 80x40 arena unless stated.
COMPETITION CLASSES Download test PDF
Gateway Newcomers
Updated for 2026		 BC Gateway Newcomers
(2026)
Gateway Allcomers
Updated for 2026		 BC Gateway Allcomers
(2026)
Pre-Novice BC Pre Novice
(2025)
Small Equines
Very Small Equines		 BC Novice A
(2025)
Novice (entry test) BC Novice A
(2025)
Novice (exit test)
Updated for 2026		 BC Novice B
(2026)
Open Single (entry test) BC Open Singles A
(2025)
Open Single (exit test) FEI Test 2* HP1
(2021)
Advanced Single FEI Test 3* HP1
(2021)
Open Pairs (entry test) BC Open Pairs A
(2025)
Open Pairs (exit test)
 FEI Test 2* H2 - P2
(2025)
Advanced Pairs FEI Test 3* H2 - P2
(2025)
Tandems
Updated for 2026		 BC Tandems
(2026)
Pony Four-in-Hand
 FEI Test 3* H4 - P4
(2025)
Horse Four-in-Hand
80m x 40m arena
 FEI Test 3* H4 - P4
(2025)
Horse Four-in-Hand
100m x 40m arena		 FEI Test 3*B H4
(2022)
Always check the event schedule to see which test is being used.
Dressage tests for International events and Championships are shown on the FEI Test Page.

Young Drivers
Children (12-14) P1 FEI Test CAICh
(2025)
Juniors (14-18) P1 P2 H1 FEI Test CAIJ
(2025)
Under 25 (<25) P1 H1 FEI Test 2* HP1
(2021)
Under 25 (<25) P2
Updated Apr 2025		 FEI Test 2* H2 - P2
(2025)

Para Driving
Para driving CPEAI FEI Test CAI 1* & CPEAI
2023

FEI dressage tests
All FEI dressage tests for international competitors can be downloaded from the FEI website. FEI DRESSAGE
TEST PAGE

Indoor Driving
Dressage tests for indoor driving are provided by Indoor Carriagedriving UK and updated annually. INDOOR
DRIVING TEST

Dressage Arena Dimensions and Markers

 ARENA DIAGRAM
PDF

Dressage Judging Guidelines

 JUDGING GUIDELINES
PDF

DRESSAGE MOVEMENT DIAGRAMS

British Carriagedriving tests have two sets of diagrams available:
"A" diagram for competitors
As seen by the driver entering at A.		 "C" diagram for judges
As seen by the judge positioned at C.