The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has issued new 2004 Dressage Tests for the following levels, effective January 1, 2004:

· Young Rider Preliminary Test
· Young Rider Team Test
· Preliminary Test for Five-Year-Old Horses
· Preliminary Test for Six-Year-Old Horses
· FEI Dressage Test for Five-Year-Old Horses – Finale
· FEI Dressage Test for Six-Year-Old Horses – Finale

Please note the Young Rider Individual Test has been cancelled, and should be replaced with the Prix St. Georges Test (2000). The FEI Junior Tests (2003) have NOT been changed and will remain in effect for 2004. These new test versions must be used by all U.S. Equestrian-recognized dressage competitions beginning January 1, 2004.

Score sheets for these new FEI tests are available for purchase from U.S. Equestrian by submitting the 2004 FEI Dressage Test Order Form, which is available on the Federation website in addition to movements for all FEI tests at, http://www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/international/dressage.php or by calling (859) 258-2472.

For more information please Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager – Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org or (859) 225-2024.

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