T6 – Tölt
T6 – Tölt
This test is performed preferably on the oval track.
Preliminary Round
The test is ridden in groups of up to five riders preferably on the oval track. The horses show the sections as instructed by the speaker as described in S2.3.2. They start on the rein as set in the starting list.
Sections:
- any speed tölt
Return to walk and change rein. - slow to medium speed tölt, clearly showing no rein contact with the horse’s mouth on the long sides. Reins may be held in both hands, but must be clearly slack. Handling of the reins on the short sides is neither rewarded nor penalized.
Final Round
The finalists show the required sections including rein changes as instructed by the speaker as described in S2.3.2.
Finals and preliminary rounds with more than one horse on the track
The horses must enter the oval track at the speaker’s command on the rein on which the first section is begun (see S2.4). The riders spread themselves evenly around the oval track. The beginning and the end of each section is directed by the speaker.
During the intervals when the marks are being shown, the horses may only be ridden at walk. In order to spread out, the riders can circle at the request of the speaker, under supervision of the chief judge.
Exit via the gate of the oval track.
Left rein and right rein groups
In preliminary rounds with more than one horse on the track the riders may choose their starting rein when they enter the competition. Starting groups will be created based on the riders’ choice of rein. When no preference is indicated, left rein is assumed to be the preference. Riders will start the preliminary on the rein specified in the starting order.
In finals, the majority of the riders determine the rein on which the first section is begun. In the event of a tie the vote of the preliminary round’s winner is doubled. If this does not break the tie, the decision is made by coin toss.
References in the text refer to the current version of the FEIF Rules and Regulations. Check the complete document for further details.