8047 Amelia

	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 #	8047
2							NAME:	Amelia Mastalerz
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	62.188%
6	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
7			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
8	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	tilt from left rein, rider more on left stirrup ( not balanced in both stirrups) horse to be straighter
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	7		7	active but slightly hollow in topline, rider slightly behind motion of trot while posting
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	7		7	circle to be rounder ( sl. use of corners)
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6.5		6.5	tempo changed when changing the posting diagonal ( caused by rider timing and blanche)
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	leaning in badly to turn the circle.. needs to be even on stirrups and use outside aids to turn and bend
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	7		7
14	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	6		6	has a correct walk footfall wise but flipping head when stretching
15	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	6		6	unsteady to bridle / going crooked
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	4		4	no halt shown and saluting while moving and going sideways
17	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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19		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
20		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
21		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5
22		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
23		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	sl. chair seat, check stirrup length, weight to be even left /right
24		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6
25		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6	must be stopped while saluting.. halts to be demonstrated
26		this is a pretty horse and I appreciate your correct, traditional turnout.. It is lovely. Work for accuracy and balance for you and your horse.
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31		POINTS:	99.5
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33		SUBTOTAL:	99.5
34		SCORE:	62.188%
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