As reported by yourhorse.co.uk, the FEI has launched its series of dressage tests as an app for convenient use on the iPhone or iPod.

This is the first time the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has ventured into the world of mobile applications.

The apps have been developed with Canadian e-learning company Numen Communciations, which has the website EquiApps.com. They are designed to help riders learn, reference and practice the FEI Dressage tests.

Called FEI EquiTests, the apps are available worldwide through the Apple iTunes store under FEI license.

For each test, the application allows iPhone and iPod users to:

• Read the test instructions along with the marking criteria
• View dressage animation diagrams that outline the movements of the test
• Record and play readings of the test that are timed to match the user’s individual horses and the arena in which they are practicing
• Reference the official dressage test score sheet to see where the judges’ emphasis is
• Get better understanding of the FEI Rules as PDFs of the rulebooks on topics such as movement definitions, competition rules, dress code, judging and veterinary inspection are available
• Keep up-to-date with the latest dressage news through the FEI news feed
The first test – FEI EquiTests 1 – is available free of charge so that it can be evaluated by riders and trainers.

Other test series will be charged for, and additional versions, including those for para-equestrian dressage tests, will be launched later this year.

These FEI Apps are an excellent tool for the Dressage enthusiast and can be found at http://www.equiapps.com/