T1 – Tölt

This test is performed on the oval track.

Eligible horses

Combinations participating in this test are excluded from other tölt tests at the same event.

Preliminary Round

Riders compete individually. The rider has three rounds at his disposal to show the following gaits in the following order:

Sections:

begin at the middle of the short side and ride one round in slow tölt on either rein

Return to walk at the middle of the short side and change rein.

from the middle of the short side ride one round in slow tölt, lengthen stride distinctly on the long sides
from the middle of the short side ride one round in fast tölt

Final Round

The finalists show the required sections on both reins as instructed by the speaker as described in S2.3.2.
The speaker shall instruct the riders to walk their horses in a relaxed manner for a period of 60 seconds at the rein change during the second section (tempo differences) of the final. The speaker shall instruct the riders to walk heir horses for 120 seconds at the rein change during the third section (fast tölt) of the final.

FEIF WorldRanking for T1: Click for complete results
1	Árni Björn Pálsson	9.133
2	Sys Pilegaard	8.757
3	Jóhann R. Skúlason	8.543

Preliminary rounds with one rider on the track

The horse must enter the oval track and proceed directly to either one of the short sides. However, the horse must not pass beyond the end of the short side without beginning the test. Possibilities of entering and beginning the test with the entrance on the long or on the short side are shown on the drawing in S2.4.
The rider must salute the judges visibly by nodding his head, thus indicating the beginning of the test.
The change between the sections should be at the middle of the short side. An exception is in pace, which is shown only on the long sides.
To have marks for any gait, the gait should be shown for the equivalent of the length of a long side. Walk must be shown for the equivalent of half of a long side.
Having finished the last section of the test, the rider must have brought his horse back to walk by the middle of the long side at the latest.
Exit via the oval track. The rider may circle the horse at the gate after the test is completed

Finals

The best five horses from the preliminary round qualify for the final round called the A-final. If two or more horses share the fifth position, all horses involved qualify for the final round.
If there are sufficient participants, the organiser can arrange a final round (6th – 10th place) called B-final. The winner of the B-final can take part in the A-final. If the winner decides not to take part in the A-final, no other can take his place.
The organiser can also arrange a further final round (11th – 15th place) called C-final. The winner of the C-final can take part in the B-final. If the winner decides not to take part in the B-final, no other can take his place.

References in the text refer to the current version of the FEIF Rules and Regulations. Check the complete document for further details.