ESNZ Dressage Tests Effective 2023 & FEI Tests 2024
2023 ESNZ Dressage Tests
Dressage NZ acknowledges the USEF, USDF and the EFA/Dressage Australia, Nick Stanford & DesignFold and the for their assistance in the production of the 2023 ESNZ Dressage Tests from Introductory through to Level 6
All versions of the official 2023 ESNZ Dressage Tests cannot be used either in whole, in part or in principle for the judging of competition or any other purpose unless the Organising Committee (OC) is an official ESNZ Area Group or branch, or is an ESNZ Affiliate, ESNZ Member Organisation or associated event having been granted the appropriate permission by ESNZ. These tests may only be used in conjunction with ESNZ rules and regulations.
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Summary of Changes Tests Effective 1/9/23
Introductory Tests A-D 2023 Level O (non -graded)
Preliminary Tests A -D_2023 Level 1:
Update 31/7/25: PRELIMINARY TEST 1D
Please note the Text for 1D mvmts 7 & 14 in current test book, Page 24 eff 1/9/23, each contain an omission and have been corrected online as below. The diagrams on Page 25 of the Test Book effective 1/9/23 are correct
PAGE 24:
Mvmt 7: Between A & F Working canter left (addition)
FB working canter
Mvmt 14: Between C & M Working Canter right (addition)
MB Working canter
Novice Tests A -C & FS_2023 Level 2
Elementary Tests A-C & FS 2023 Level 3
Medium Tests A – C & FS 2023 Level 4
Advanced Medium Tests A – C & FS 2023 Level 5
Advanced Tests A – C & FS 2023 Level 6
FEI Dressage Tests
All levels can be downloaded and printed from this link. FEI tests are valid until 31/12/25
FEI World Dressage Challenge Tests 2025 _ TBC
NZ YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE 4,5,6 YRS TESTS EFFECTIVE FROM 15/8/21
Eventing NZ Tests – Refer to Eventing
NZPCA Tests: Contact NZPCA
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June 2025 – Update
2023 Dressage Test Sheets: Order Form Updated June 2025
Test Pad Order Form Jun2025
Please note new bank account for payment – please do not make payment until your order is confirmed as correct
This form is a fillable .pdf. which will be sent to Dressage NZ who will confirm the order
All versions of the official 2023 ESNZ Dressage Tests cannot be used either in whole, in part or in principle for the judging of competition or any other purpose unless the Organising Committee (OC) is an official ESNZ Area Group or branch, or is an ESNZ Affiliate, ESNZ Member Organisation or associated event having been granted the appropriate permission by ESNZ. These tests may only be used in conjunction with ESNZ rules and regulations.
2023Test Books:
Test Book Order For Area Groups
Many saddlery stores also stock the test books or can be ordered from the ESNZ Store
2 June 2023:
New Cycle of ESNZ Dressage Tests to be effective 1st September 2023
The Tests are again courtesy of the USDF and are therefore subject to copyright. The NZ version will align with the slightly modified Australian versions as well as including the NZ Medium (Level 4) set of tests which does not include flying changes. The summary sheet is available below. Full tests and diagrams will be posted as soon as possible.
2019 versions may not be used after 1/9/23
Summary of Changes Tests Effective 1/9/23