Fences are straight forward and solid. Almost every type of dressage move and cross country fence that will be seen at the higher levels is at the prliminary level, in scaled down version. For many horses and riders, going preliminary is the pinnacle of their career and it is no easy feat.
Extensive training goes towards the horse's fitness and obedience for all phases.
The dressage tests combine several difficlt moves, the cross country courses are extremely challenging and the show jumping courses are of international calibre. Riders may compete as Young Riders until the end of the year they turn 21 and as Juniors until the end of their 18th year.