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The evaluation objective is to assess the suitability of the mare to improve offspring towards the breeding goal of The Trakehner Breeders’ Fraternity: to produce a better riding horse.
The elements of the evaluation are as follows:
Conformation
Three basic paces— walk, trot, canter on both reins (judged under own rider)
Rideability (judged by test rider)
Jumping ability
Marking:
|
10 – Excellent |
6 – Satisfactory |
2 – Bad |
|
9 – Very Good |
5 – Sufficient |
1 – Very Bad |
|
8 – Good |
4 – Deficient |
0 – Not Considered |
|
7 – Fairly Good |
3 – Fairly Bad |
|
Half marks may be awarded
Marks for individual horses are reached as follows:
|
Elements |
Judge 1 |
Judge 2 |
Test rider |
Total |
|
Conformation Basic paces Rideability Jumping |
10 10 5 10 |
10 10 5 10 |
10 20 |
20 30 30 20 |
|
Total |
35 |
35 |
30 |
100 |
The Final Mark is calculated as total marks awarded divided by 10, to two decimal points.
The minimum pass level for the test is 6.5. The Mare Performance Test may be repeated once.
