Jr. Western Trail, Sr. Jr. Western Riding, Sr. Jr. Western Pole Bending, Sr. Equitation - Sr. The entire ride is carefully monitored by veterinarians and a ground crew who ensure that both horse and rider are fit enough to continue safely through each subsequent phase.
Dressage tests are similar to compulsory figures in figure skating.
All riders at each level perform the same test, with each movement within the test being scored. The scores for all movements are then totaled, with scores for the attitude of the horse and the effectiveness of the rider being added to the total. Reinsmanship is a pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on ability and skill of the driver. Working is also a pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant drive. Turnout is a class in which entries are judged primarily on performance and quality of each turnout.