8355 Debra

	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 #	8355
2							NAME:	Debra Kennedy
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunally
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	61.875%
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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	slightly crooked halt; falls right after X
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	6.5		6.5	good suppleness; improve with more energy
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	correct bend and figure; could be more active
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.	7		7	fluid
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	5		5	no stretch shown; should march on more
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	clear but sluggish steps
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5	some unsteadiness in connection
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	2nd half small; be more forward
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.	6		6	halt not square
20	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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23		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6		6	could be freer in shoulders
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	slow tempo; add energy
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	should stretch into connection
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	leans left; right leg drifts back too far
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	stronger leg aids
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5	straightness on C lines
29		willing horse. Improve this test by adding more energy and activity overall. Develop more bend in the body and encourage the topline to round and stretch to the bit.
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34		POINTS:	99
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	99
37		SCORE:	61.875%
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