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A is in the middle of the short side where the rider enters the arena, opposite C. In both arenas A is 10 m from each corner.

In the arena

Small arena 20 x 40 m: AA is in the middle of the short side where the rider enters the arena, opposite C. In both arenas A is 10 m from each corner.ACKEHFBMDXG
Small arena 20 x 40 m
Large arena 20 x 60 m: AA is in the middle of the short side where the rider enters the arena, opposite C. In both arenas A is 10 m from each corner.ACKVESHFPBRMDLXIG
Large arena 20 x 60 m
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Good to know

Every dressage test begins by entering at A along the centre line. A is the starting point and lies in both the 20x40 and the 20x60 arena in the middle of the entry short side.

Role in the test

Entry: this is where the horse enters the arena.

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Sources: United States Dressage Federation (USDF) · Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) · Equine World UK.