This foundational assessment in the discipline of dressage serves as an introduction to the sport for both horse and rider. It evaluates the pair’s ability to perform a series of prescribed movements, demonstrating basic obedience, balance, and understanding of elementary aids. For example, the test includes walk, trot, and halt transitions, circles, and straight lines, all executed with a degree of accuracy and calmness.
Successfully completing this initial evaluation provides a critical building block for future advancement within dressage. It establishes a solid foundation of fundamental skills, allowing horse and rider to progress towards more complex movements and higher levels of competition. Historically, this level has represented the starting point for many successful dressage careers, offering a standardized measure of early training.