S econd L evel D ressageSecond level dressage adds another element to the horse's training by starting collected work. This shows that the horse is able to accept weight on the hind quarter, thus giving him the more "uphill" carriage required for pirouettes in his later training. The elements of previous levels are judged more critically now and transitions between medium and collected gaits are more important. This level sees the addition of Counter Canter, Shoulder In , Travers, Simple Lead Changes and Rein-Back , as well as Collection in Trot and Canter.
Second Level is also comprised of 4 tests. The Musical Freestyle is also performed at this level. These tests include walk, trot and canter work. The horse and rider must also demonstrate their ability to perform the Shoulder-In , Travers, Rein-Back , Simple Lead Changes and Collection at both the Trot and Canter. Each second level test is shown below next to its corresponding video clip.
Required movements for second level dressage include:
Freestyle Requirements - maximum of 5 minutes in length - Shoulder-In at trot - must be performed on each rein
New 2011 USDF Tests
Second Level Dressage V ideo C lips & Tests (These tests are based on the 2007 USDF Dressage Tests. )
Video Clips
Second Level Tests
Second Level Dressage - Test 1
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Second Level Dressage - Test 1
A - Enter Collected trotX - Halt, Salute
C - Track LeftHXF - Medium TrotF-K - Collected Trot
Transitions at H & F
K-E - Shoulder-In RightE - Turn Right
B - Turn LeftB-M - Shoulder-In Left
M - Circle Left 10m
C - Halt, Rein Back 3-4 Steps , Proceed Medium Walk
C-H - Medium Walk
H-P - Free WalkP-F - Medium Walk
Before F - Shorten the Stride in WalkF - Collected Canter Right Lead
A-C - Serpentine 3 Equal Loops Width of Arena, No Lead Change
M-E - Change ReinBetween Quarterline & E - Simple Lead Change
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V - Circle Left 10m
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F-R - Medium CanterR - Collected Canter
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Transitions at F & R
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C-A - Serpentine 3 Equal Loops Width of Arena, No Lead Change
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F-E - Change ReinBetween Quarterline & E - Simple Lead Change
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S - Circle Right 10m
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M-P - Medium CanterP - Collected Canter
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Transitions at M & P
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A - Collected TrotKVM - Medium TrotM - Collected Trot
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Transitions at K & M
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E - Turn LeftX - Turn LeftG - Halt, Salute
Leave Arena at A in walk on a long rein
Second Level Dressage - Test 2
A - Enter Collected trotX - Halt, Salute
C - Track RightMXK - Medium TrotK - Collected Trot
Transitions at M & K
F-B - Travers LeftBefore B - StraightenB - Turn Left
E - Turn RightE-H - Travers RightBefore H - Straighten
C - Halt, Rein Back 3-4 Strides, Proceed Medium Walk
C-M - Medium Walk
MXF - Free Walk
F-A - Medium Walk
Before A - Shorten the Stride in WalkA -
Collected Canter
V - Circle Right 10m
E - Turn RightX - Simple Change of LeadB - Turn Left
R - Circle Left 10m
H-K - Medium CanterK - Collected Canter
Transitions at H & K
F-E - Change ReinE-H - Counter Canter
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H - Simple Change of Lead
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M-F - Medium CanterF - Collected Canter
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Transitions at M & F
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K-B - Change ReinB-M - Counter CanterM - Collected Trot
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HXF - Medium TrotF - Collected Trot
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Transitions at H & F
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A - Down Centerline
Leave Arena at A in walk on a long rein
Second Level Dressage - Test 3
A - Enter Collected trotX - Halt, Salute
C - Track LeftHXF - Medium TrotF - Collected Trot
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Transitions at H & F
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K-E - Shoulder-In Right
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E - Circle Right 10m
E-H - Travers RightBefore H - Straighten
MXK - Medium TrotK - Collected Trot
Transitions at M & K
F -B - Shoulder-In Left
B - Circle Left 10m
B - M - Travers LeftBefore M - Straighten
C - Halt, Rein Back 3-4 steps, Proceed Medium Walk
H - Turn LeftBetween G&M - Shorten the Stride and Half Turn on Haunches Left, Proceed Medium Walk
Between G&H - Shorten the Stride and Half Turn on the Hanunches Right, Proceed Medium WalkM - Turn Right
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Medium Walk - CHG(M)G(H)GM
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M-R - Medium WalkR-K - Free WalkK-A - Medium Walk
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Before A - Shorten the Stride in WalkA - Collected Canter Left Lead
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F-M - Medium CanterM - Collected Canter
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Transitions at F & M
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H - Circle Left 10m
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Between H & S - Cimple Change
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S-E - Counter CanterE-F - Change Rein
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K-H - Medium CanterH - Collected Canter
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Transitions between K & H
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M - Circle Right 10m
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Between M & R - Simple Change
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R-B - Counter CanterB-K - Change Rein
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K - Collected TrotA - Down CenterlineX - Halt, Salute
Leave Arena at A in walk on a long rein
Second Level Dressage - Test 4
A - Enter Collected trotX - Halt, Salute
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C - Track RightMXK - Medium TrotK - Collected Trot
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Transitions at M & K
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F-B - Shoulder-In Right
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B-M - Renvers Right
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HXF - Medium TrotF - Collected Trot
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Transitions at H & F
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K-E - Shoulder-In Right
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E-H - Renvers Left
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C - Halt, Rein Back 3-4 Steps, Proceed Medium Walk
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Before R - Shorten Stride in WalkR - Half Turn on the Haunches Right, Proceed Medium Walk
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Before C - Shorten Stride in WalkC - Half Turn on Haunches Left, Proceed Medium Walk
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Medium Walk (CMRMCM)
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M-V - Free Walk
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V-K - Medium WalkBefore K - Shorten Stride in WalkK - Collected Canter Left Lead
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A-C - Serpentine of 3 Equal Loops Width of the Arena, with a Simple Change of Lead Each Time Crossing the Centerline
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Score for first simple change
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Score for second simple change
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Score for quality of serpentine
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H-K - Medium CanterK - Collected Canter
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Transitions at H & K
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A - Down CenterlineL - Circle Left 10m
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X - Simple Change of Lead
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I - Circle Right 10mC - Track Right
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M-F - Medium CanterF - Collected Canter
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Transitions at M & F
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A - Down CenterlineL - Collected Trot
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I - Halt, Salute
Leave Arena at A in walk on a long rein
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