Dressage Arena

Dressage tests are ridden in an arena that is either 20m x 60m (standard or large arena) or 20m x 40m (small arena). They have letters that that mark certain points of the arena. The letters determine the location of dressage test movements. For most shows, one judge is located at letter C. In some shows, there are multiple judges at multiple letters. (USDF)

USDF Introductory level tests and USEF training level tests may be ridding in a small or a standard (large) arena. All other USEF/USDF tests are ridden in a standard (large) arena.

USEA (eventing) starter through training level tests are usually ridden in a small (20m x 40m) arena, although many schooling shows have them in a standard/large (20m x 60m).

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