Prix Caprilli at PEC

PEC has decided to add Prix Caprilli to our Dressage Schooling Shows. It’s something different to the normal dressage test and a bit of fun.

 
So what is a Prix Caprilli test you may ask?? A Prix Caprilli is a dressage test with jumps included.  The tests have the same movements as our dressage tests and include the requirement for horse and rider to trot and/or canter over single jumps. 

The judges will judge this test the same as a normal dressage test that includes technical marks for the movement, impulsion, submission and riding.  The emphasis is not the jumping style of the horse, it is on the horse’s relaxation, obedience and evenness of pace.  It is a dressage test that happens to have jumps in the way and the jumps should not disrupt the standard performance expected in a dressage test. 

 

AT PEC - (all tests to be ridden in 20 meters x 60 meters)

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​Click to get test:

• Prix Caprilli Intro (Walk/Trot) PEC

• Prix Caprilli Training Level PEC

• Prix Caprilli First Level PEC

• Prix Caprilli Second Level PEC

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PRIX CAPRILLI Intro (walk/trot)

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Purpose: For horses with jumping experience showing Training Level Dressage and below - maximum height of crossrails 12". It is understood that in the working gaits, a jumping horse is not expected to be as round on the bit as a competing dressage horse. The horse must softly accept contact with the bit and may show more "roundness" in the parts of the tests separate from the jumps. Trot work to be done posting. Transitions into and out of the halt may be through the walk. Test may be called. Refusals will be penalized as an error of course. Knockdowns will be penalized at the judge's discretion. In the case of a knocked down rail being in the way, the judge will ring the bell for the rider to stop without penalty. After the jump is replaced the bell will be rung again telling the rider to continue where he stopped.

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PRIX CAPRILLI Training Level

 

Purpose: For horses with jumping experience showing Training Level Dressage or above – maximum height of fences 2’. It is understood that in the working gaits, a jumping horse is not expected to be as round on the bit as a competing dressage horse. The horse must softly accept the bit and may show more “roundness” in the parts of the tests separate from the jumps. Trot work to be done posting. Transitions into and out of the halt maybe through the walk. Test may be called. Refusals will be penalized as an error of course. Knockdowns will be penalized at the judge’s discretion. In the case of a knocked down rail being in the way, the judge will ring the bell for the rider to stop without penalty. After the jump is replaced the bell will be rung again telling the rider to continue from where he stopped.

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PRIX CAPRILLI First Level

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Purpose: For horses with jumping experience competing First Level Dressage and above – maximum height of fences 2’6”. It is understood that in the working gaits, a jumping horse is not expected to be as round on the bit as a competing dressage horse. The horse must softly accept the bit and may show more “roundness” in the parts of the tests separate from the jumps. Unless otherwise noted, trot work may be done posting or sitting. When allowed to change leads the horse may do a flying change or change through the trot. The quality of the change is what matters. Test may be called. Refusals will be penalized as an error of course. Knockdowns will be penalized at the judge’s discretion. In the case of a knocked down rail being in the way, the judge will ring the bell for the rider to stop without penalty. After the jump is replaced the bell will be rung again telling the rider to continue from where he stopped.

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PRIX CAPRILLI Second Level

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Prix Caprilli Test for Horses with jumping experience competing First Level and above - maximum height of fences 2'6". It is understood that in the working gaits, a jumping horse is not expected to be as round on the aids as a competing Dressage horse. The horse must softly accept the bit and may show more "roundness" in the parts of the tests separate from the jumps. Unless otherwise noted, trot work may be done posting or sitting. When allowed to change leads the horse may do a flying change or change though the trot. The quality of the change is what matters. Test may be called.

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An article with a sample ride by Holly Covey titled "Prix Caprilli for Dummies"

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Questions?

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Can I use my hunt seat saddle instead of my dressage saddle? Yes

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Can I do this in western attire? Yes, but must wear a helmet.

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