Volte

A small circle; the smallest circular figure in dressage.

In the arena

Small arena 20 x 40 m: VolteA small circle; the smallest circular figure in dressage.ACKEHFBMDXG
Small arena 20 x 40 m
Large arena 20 x 60 m: VolteA small circle; the smallest circular figure in dressage.ACKVESHFPBRMDLXIG
Large arena 20 x 60 m
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The geometry

A circle of 6, 8 or 10 metres diameter. A figure larger than 10 m is called a circle, up to and including 10 m a volte. The 10-metre volte is the largest, the 6-metre volte the smallest.

Good to know

The volte is a closed circle that returns to its starting point; the smaller the diameter, the sharper the turn. Voltes of 10 m and smaller appear from the medium levels onwards.

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Sources: Wikipedia · British Dressage.