Para-Equestrian Dressage Tests
View and find the links to the Para Equestrian dressage tests we contest in NZ competition here.
Please refer to Annex 2 of the Para Equestrian Rule book for the scheduling and use of the ESNZ and FEI Para Dressage Tests in ESNZ Para Equestrian Competition.
ESNZ Grassroots Dressage Tests
The ESNZ Grassroots level tests were introduced in 2015 to encourage participation in Para-Equestrian Dressage. These are to only be used at Training (TE) and Local (LE) Level events. Each of the 5 Grades has its own version of the NZ 01 and NZ 02 tests. The additional NZ Grade 6 has two tests at this level also to allow athletes classified Profile 42 to compete in Para Dressage at Training and Local level.
FEI Novice (FEI 1*) Dressage Tests
Each of the 5 Para Equestrian Grades has its own version of FEI Novice Tests. Local Dressage Organising Committees are encouraged to use these FEI Novice tests alongside the FEI Team, Individual and Freestyle tests at local events. This link will take you to the Main Inside FEI Para Dressage website.
FEI Intermediate (FEI 2**) Dressage Tests
Each of the 5 Para Equestrian Grades has its own version of FEI Intermediate tests. They are slightly harder than the Novice tests and not quite as difficult as the FEI Grand Prix. This link will take you to the Main Inside FEI Para Dressage website.
FEI Grand Prix (FEI 3***) Dressage Tests
The FEI Grand Prix A and Grand Prix B and Grand Prix Musical Freestyle tests are contested at Regional (RE) and Pinnacle Level events in NZ (National). They are also the tests used internationally at FEI CPEDI3*, WEG and the Paralympics. Each of the 5 Grades has its own version of the 3 tests. FEI Grand Prix A and FEI Grand Prix B are technical tests and count towards qualification scores. The FEI Grand Prix Musical Freestyle is the creativity with the music and choreography. This link will take you to the Main Inside FEI Para Dressage website.