Movement-by-Movement Scoring
Each movement in a dressage test is scored from 0 to 10 by one or more judges, then averaged and combined into a final percentage score.
What Judges Look For
Judges evaluate rhythm, suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightness, and collection — the same qualities that define correct training at every level.
Collective Marks
Beyond individual movements, judges award collective marks for gaits, impulsion, submission, and the rider's position and use of aids.
Reading Your Test Sheet
Judges' written comments on the test sheet are often more valuable than the score itself, pointing to specific areas to improve in training.
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