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Summary of USEF Medal Tests

 

The following is a summary of the USEF Equitation Tests as they apply to GOHJA Medal, Mini-Medal and Pony Medal classes.  This listing is not all-inclusive.  Please refer to the current USEF and GOHJA Rule Books for the complete text of the rules.
 
 

USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Tests (Article 2213)

General:  Equitation tests must not have exhibitors trotting or cantering through the in gate or out gate.
1.  Halt (4-6 seconds) and/or back.
2.  Hand gallop.
3.  Figure eight at trot, demonstrating change of diagonals.
4.  Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating simple change of lead.
5.  Work collectively at walk, trot or canter.
6.  Jump low obstacles at a trot as well as a canter.
7.  Jump obstacles on a figure eight course.
8.  Question(s) regarding basic horsemanship, tack and equipment and conformation.
9.  Ride without stirrups, riders must be allowed option to cross stirrups.
10.  Jump low obstacles at a walk as well as a canter.
11.  Dismount and mount.
12.  Turn on the forehand.
13.  Figure eight at canter on correct lead demonstrating flying change of lead.
14.  Execute serpentine at a trot and/or canter on correct lead demonstrating simple or flying changes of lead.
15.  Change leads on a line demonstrating simple or flying change of lead.
16.  Change horses.  (Note:  this test is the equivalent of two tests.)
17.  Canter on counter lead.
18.  Turn on the haunches from the walk.
 
 
 
 
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