9707-1 Heather

	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 #	9707-1
2							NAME:	Heather Wilczek
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	58.750%
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7	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Regularity, quality of trot; straightness, willing, calm transition. Regularity, quality, of walk	5.5		5.5	rein steering to enter and hollow to right on c-line, rider failed to look to turn right: horse uncertain of turn at G
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Bend and balance; willing, calm transition	6		6	forearms tight/ parallel : shows isometric tension in fist of hand, hand to be lower together and without tension , rider mostly on right seatbone, horse to be more active in trot
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity;shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	hands need to lower and together right over the front of the saddle pad with elbow and armpit relaxed to allow rider to relax and balance, horse needs relaxed aids and softer steering aids to be rounder to connection and show bend
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5		5	hands causing horse to be above the bit, hand steering thru turn disturbs horse
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	rider r keeps head up but needs to look around to where shes going to give input to the horse and saddle for curved lines, arms to be lower and more r5elaxed ; horse active but above connection and nds bend hand 12-13 inches apart
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	5.5		5.5	posted into transition, needs energy and soft connection in walk
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Regularity, reach and ground cover with over track of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	6		6	high wide hands , difficult for horse to stretch needs longer steps
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Regularity, quality, willing, calm transition, bend and balance in turn Straightness on centerline.	6		6	wobbling as weight shifts left/right, hands to be lower and closer together with forearms and hands soft/relaxed
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7	7
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	active but need back suppleness with correct connection
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	minimal connection possible today with currency arm position and arm tension
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	5		5	balance to be centered on both stirrups and both seat bones evenly ( mostly on right today), hands to be lower, closer together and relaxed thru fist and 4arm
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5.5		5.5	difficulties to today with bend, bal and connection as position/alignment not allowing for good connection and aiding today
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6	will improve with more correct rider balance and equitation
28		what a gorgeous Horse and cheerfully willing! I appreciate this hoses steady forwardness while rider is learning balance. rider work to improve equitation/ alignment and arm position for connection to improve ability to give correct aids . Lots of potential here.. keep going!
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33		POINTS:	94
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	94
36		SCORE:	58.750%
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