8374 Claire

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1				PURPOSE: Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of Western Dressage; the horse performs only at the walk and jog. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of the figures. The horse should show relaxation; and harmony between horse and rider is important. The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider. The jog should be a natural gait within the horse's scope and should demonstrate a swinging back.			RIDER #	8374
2							NAME:	Claire Green
3							JUDGE:	Janice Mumford
4							Max Pts:	200
5							Final Score:	66.000%
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7	2022 WDAA INTRO LEVEL TEST 4
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10	1	A X	Enter working jog Halt through the working walk, salute Develop working jog through the walk Proceed working jog	Straightness; regularity and quality of the jog and walk; straight, balanced, immobile halt with smooth transitions.	6.5		6.5	shoulders fall left in halt
11	2	C M - F	Track right, working jog One loop 5m off the track	Balance and bend in turn and corners; balance and correct bend on loop; regularity and quality of the jog.	6.5		6.5	steady tempo, add energy	Try posting the jog to see if that has a more postive influence on his energy. If the horse does not go off a light aid give a big kick to jog. Go a couple steps then walk. Again ask for jog from a light aid and if he doesn't resposd quickly give a big kick then leave him alone. You want the horse to go forwad until you tell him to walk not nag.
12	3	A	Circle right 20m, working jog, proceed working jog	Size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness; balance and bend in the corner.	5.5		5.5	don't ride in the corners for circle, slight loss of shape	Set cones about 4 giant steps out from the corners. When you are riding around the ring go between the rail and the cone. When riding a circle be to the inside of the cone.
13	4	E B	Turn right, working jog Turn right, working jog	Balance and bend in the turns; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	7	2	14	balanced turns
14	5	F - A - K	Continue on the track, working jog	Balance and bend in the corners; regularity and quality of the jog.	6.5		6.5	fairly steady tempo
15	6	K	Working walk	Willing, smooth transition; straightness; regularity and quality of the walk.	7		7	fluid
16	7	E - M M	Free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; straightness; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walks; balance and bend in the corner	6	2	12	clear intent, needs to lower base of neck and reach to contact	Ride the horse on a 15m circle at a walk. Lenghten the reins asking for a stretch and ask your horse to take 2 steps sideways from your inside leg on the circle. Now ride this new circle which is a little bigger than 15m and once you complete this circle ask for 2 more strides of sideways. Keep enlarging the circles with 2 steps sideways. This exercise ask the horse to step deeper with his inside hind and encourages him to reach down. It is a slow process but a good warm up and cool down exercise.
17	8	Between C & H H - F	Develop working jog One loop 5 meters off the track	Willing, smooth transition; balance and correct changes of bend on loop; regularity and quality of the jog; balance and bend in the corners	7		7	steady tempo
18	9	A	Circle left 20 meters, working jog	Size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness; balance and bend in the corners.	5.5		5.5	circle does not have corners
19	10	B E	Turn left Turn left	Balance and bend in the turns; straightness; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the jog.	7	2	14	balanced turns
20	11	A X	Down centerline Halt through the walk, salute	Balance and bend in the turn; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog and walk; balance in transitions; square straight halt; immobility.	8		8		do not drop bridle with rider on horse
21	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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23		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
24		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5
25		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	develop more energic steps
26		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	7		7
27		4	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Evidenced by the horse's responsiveness; steady elastic connection cultivating athletic expression. Accuracy - precise placement of the figures and transitions, the effectiveness of the rider's aids determines the accurate fulfillment of the required movements of the tests	6		6	Work to develop better bending aids.	At four points of a circle ask the horse to flex/give in his jaw/poll to show clear bend.
28		5	Harmony	The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider with attention, relaxation and confidence; and demonstrates a willing partnership between horse and rider resulting in a free flowing performance	7	2	14	quiet willing horse
29		Further Remarks: Lovely turnout and well matched pair. Work to develop better energy with less prodding of riders legs.
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34		POINTS:	132
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	132
37		SCORE:	66.000%
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