8672-1 Amanda

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles).			RIDER #	8672-1
2							NAME:	Amanda McGinty
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	63.125%
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8	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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11	1	A X	Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.	Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6		6	wiggly centerline. needs balance into halt, quicker out of halt
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	6		6	needs bend and energy thru corner, twists in poll
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	better energy here but losing balance on circle, show more bend
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.	6		6	high headed and against hand into walk and in walk
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	7		7	some nice relaxation and ground cover, very nice turn at F
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	active march, clear transition, needs more relaxed topline
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6		6	willing into trot but from shoulder not hind leg
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	energetic and some bend but inconsistent, tight neck
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.	6.5		6.5	straight but should be quicker into halt, a little against hand into halt
20	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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22		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
23		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
29		Better test with more energy and power. Work on keeping horse more relaxed over the back and reaching to the bridle rather than bracing against it. Keep soft inside bend and flexion.
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34		POINTS:	101
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	101
37		SCORE:	63.125%
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