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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 #8029
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NAME:Heather Johnson
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JUDGE:Ida Norris
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 66.250%
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USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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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.6.56.5rider collapse over left rib cage and leaning left : horse veers right at the halt at shoulders due to weight imbalance . halt almost square but horse not truly in alignment due to rider weight issue. rider leaning left and a lot of leg aids to move forward from halt
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2CTrack left, working trot rising.Balance and bend in turn.77
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3ECircle left 20 meters, working trot rising.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.6.56.5ridera; collapse over left rib cage. leaning on left stirrup to turn circle.. puts horse on inside shoulder / rider__ see your spine is not centered over the horse... impulsion inconsistent and bal to improve
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4Between K & AMedium walk.Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.6.56.5nice attempt to sit down but core not engaged and rider upper body sags While riding the transitions
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5F-EFree walk.Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.6.56.5needs to stretch poll BELOW the wither and to take longer steps( overtrack)
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6E-HMedium walk.Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.66somehow looks reluctant .. need to flow forward with energy
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7Between H & CWorking trot rising.Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.77looked more forward here. posting needs to improve and balance to be equal on both stirrups
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8BCircle right 20 meters, working trot rising.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.6.56.5unsteady to bridle, needs steadier impulsion and hands to be closer together so elbows will be more elastic
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X		Down centerline.

Halt through medium walk. Salute.		Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.77potsing behind motion of horse and elbows tight
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity77
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.6.56.5need steadier energy throughout test
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.6.5213to be more consistent in elastic connection
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse6.56.5posting behind motion of horse, need to get core more in alignment and thigh down and back for stability, arms to be more elastic and much closer together
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions6.56.5rider collapse over left rib cage affecting balance, steering and forwardness
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6Geometry and AccuracyCorrect size and shape of circles and turns77
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this is a lovely horse.. great color and has show ring eye-appeal! this team has a steady start and needs t5o focus on going freely forward and rider more in balance and hands closer together for elastic connection.
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POINTS:106
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ERRORS:
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SUBTOTAL:106
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SCORE:66.250%
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