Jan 13, 2022

VIDEO: Run Through the New 2022 USEF Eventing Dressage Tests with Marilyn Payne

By Meagan DeLisle - USEA Staff
USEA/ Leslie Mintz photo.

Marilyn Payne, chair of the Test Writing Task Force, presented the 2022 USEF Eventing Dressage Tests at the 2021 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During her session, Payne discussed reasonings behind certain movements, updates for clarity that were being made (updated tests have since been published and may be reviewed here), and even shared video demonstrations of certain tests to help attendees get a better understanding of what to expect this competition season. Watch Payne's presentations from Convention below:

Starter to Modified

Preliminary to Advanced

About the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by other eventing enthusiasts. The USEA organizes multiple seminars in addition to committee meetings, open forums, and tons of fun! The 2022 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention will at the Hyatt Regency Savannah Hotel in Savannah, Georiga, December 7-11, 2022. Click here to learn more about the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.

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