Common terms used in driving trials:
ADS - American Driving Society
CDE - Combined Driving Event
ADT - Arena Driving Trial
HDT - Horse Driving Trial
VSE - Very Small Equine
A CDE includes a Dressage course,
Hazard trial, and Marathon course.
Al begins his Dressage Test by saluting
the judge
The Hazard course tests the fitness,
agility and obedience of the horse
and the accuracy and skill of the
driver.
Susan and Holiday negotiate the hazard course
Dressage demonstrates the obedience,
freedom, regularity of movement,
impulsion, and correct position and
training of the animals.
Al demonstrates a beautiful shoulder-in turn
The Marathon course tests the fitness,
stamina, and obedience of the horses
and the judgment and capability of the
driver.
