2026 Dressage Test Changes

2026 FEI Dressage Tests

FEI is making a change to the Collective Mark in many of their dressage tests for 2026.  Tests with changes are FEI Seniors, GP 16-25, Juniors, Pony Riders, Regional Games, Young Riders, and Young Horse (3 of 10). Dressage Illustrated will be offering new 2026 versions of the above books with the change by January 1, 2026 or

The change can be made to the current tests with a sticky or label.  Write the new Collective Mark below on a sticky or label and stick it on the first inside page of your test book.  Be sure to X out the old mark on each test text page so you remember the change.  Here is old Mark

General Impression (harmonious
presentation of the rider/horse combination;
rider’s position and seat, discreet and effective
influence of the aids)

This is new Mark

Harmony (harmony, cooperation, lightness,
effectiveness, and sensitivity of aids as well
as adherence to the training scale).

2026 US Eventing Dressage Tests

US Eventing (USEA) will have new tests in 2026, updating 23 of the previous tests (including large and small arenas).  Dressage Illustrated is offering a new 2026 USEA Eventing Judges book for 2026  until the next change.  

In addition, Dressage Illustrated will offer a iOS app of the test on the Apple App Store in December (2026 USEA Judges Diagrams)  for judges to use on an iPad while judging (no internet connection required after download)

2025 FEI Eventing Dressage Tests

FEI has made changes to their 2024 Eventing Dressage Tests from changing the ride time to splitting a movement into two movements, increasing the score and minor additions to the Directive Ideas which are not being identified in the FEI pdfs. Dressage Illustrated is offering a new 2025 FEI Eventing Judges book for 2025, 2026, and until the next change.