Introductory A Dressage Test

I got a request a while ago to show my Intro A dressage test....Here it is! I'm no longer doing this level, but I went over the test and rode it for you guys! So if you're doing the intro level this year...this is the *A* test! There is also a B and C test as you all well know :)
Also, this is the new test! It was updated this year! So please take note of that.

My riding is so bad during this! I can't believe how crooked I was going down the centerline! It was terrible!!! So..this is kind of a fail! Just know the test, but don't ride like me! But I should mention this is my first time riding the test....
Yes, I know some people who watch this are going to have their own crit...but if you can't say something nice - don't say anything at all. It you want to crit, it is welcome, but please don't be harsh about how you put it.
I would *LOVE* if this video had some video responses of yourselves riding this test!!!!!! Just so that other viewers can see *better* riders ride it! :D
If you want to see other tests such as Beginner Novice A (or B)Dressage eventing tests or the other Intro tests or Training tests - PLEASE let me know! I'm very willing to make these if you dressage/eventing riders want them!
Also, you can look the eventing tests up on the USEA website :) Same goes with the other dressage test but on the USDF website :)
Kristy+Sona
eventingfreak101

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[Sierra33422]

Thank you. I watch as many videos as I possibly can. I will be competing this year for the first time. I know the tests have changed slightly. I must e-mail this test to my trainer. She insists you cannot enter down center line without saluting judge. I have looked at intro A online and it does not indicate a salute. Am I missing something??

[eventingfreak101]

@Sierra33422 in the beginning of this test, there is no x halt salute IN THIS SPECIFIC TEST . there is at the end. but I wish you the best of luck!! :)

[GraceandLolly]

is this intro a for british dressage or US? is it different? thanks :) well ridden btw!

[eventingfreak101]

@GraceandLolly awww thanks :) and us dressage!!

[eventingfreak101]

@GraceandLolly awww thanks :) and us dressage!!

[clooneylooney]

Does it matter too much if your horse is bad at outlines at this level? as long as it flex's correctly on corners?x

[eventingfreak101]

@clooneylooney I don't think I'm the right person to ask about that because I'm not sure what really matters at this level or not...I kind of skipped it and went on to Training 1 so I'm not sure of all the qualifications but you can check the USDF website or talk to a dressage trainer :) I just made this video to show the test but I am not expert :) Hope that helps! Sorry I can't answer you're question. :(

[polishandgloss]

Thank you for this, super helpful! I will be testing Intro A in April - will the test change by then or will it be this specific test, USDF still has this test posted as of today.

[sashulse]

i did this my last lesson but instead of the 20 c circle or what ever she told me big circle at A .... can you do the dressage test (thingie) B because im going to be working on that over the next couple of months and i want to see how that looks

[eventingfreak101]

@RISSYRACER you're welcome :D glad it helped!!!!!