Individual Competition
Compulsory Test
In the Compulsories, vaulters demonstrate their ability to conform to an exacting standard of required exercises.
These are:
* Vault-on
* Basic Seat
* Flag
* Mill
* Scissors
* Stand
* Flank
Each compulsory exercise performed by the vaulters will be scored by a mark of 0 to 10, decimals are allowed. Further a score for the horse will be added. There is no time limit for the Compulsory Test.
Free Style Test (Kür)
In the Free Style the vaulters exhibit their artistic interpretation and overall ability in a flowing series of dynamic movements and static exercises, all performed to instrumental music.
In individual competition, the vaulter has only one minute to complete all exercises in their Free Style. As a minimum of seven exercises must be included, and each static exercise is held for three canter strides, the sequence must flow smoothly and fluidly from one exercise to another to be effective.
For all Free Tests, scoring is based on several factors: Degree of Difficulty, Composition and Performance. Further a score for the horse will be added. Time limit for the Free Style Test is one minute.
Technical Test
In the Technical Test the vaulters have to perform five compulsory exercises within a kind of Free Style. The technical exercises are from the following categories:
* Balance
* Timing/Rhythm
* Strength
* Jump Force
* Suppleness
The Technical Test is performed by all 2* individual vaulters who manage to achieve the second round of a tournament. It is shown instead of a second compulsory.
The five exercises are scored like compulsory exercises. The additional free exercise scoring is based on the factors: Composition and Performance. Additional the horse will be scored.
For the seasons 2006 and 2007 the technical exercises are:
* Reverse Stand with free arm movement;
* Cart wheel from the horse’s neck to the horse’s back;
* Shoulder stand rearways with closed and stretched legs;
* Roll-up mount from the inside to rearways seat on the horse’s neck;
* Needle - sideways, facing inside or outside; on the back of the horse, one hand on top of a grip, other hand flat on top of the back/pad.
Time limit for the Free Style Test is one minute.
Score Sheets
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