6932 Trista

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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 #	6932
2							NAME:	Trista Schroeder
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Max Pts:	200
5							Final Score:	56.250%
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7	WDAA INTRO LEVEL TEST 3						judged 4/09/21
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10	1	A X	Enter working jog Halt through the working walk, salute Develop working jog through the walk	Straightness; regularity and quality of the jog and walk; balance in transitions; square straight halt; immobility; willingness.	6.5		6.5	fell to the right of the centerline at the halt / recovered after halt rider collapse over left rib cage/ weight not even in seat bones and booth stirrups
11	2	C M - X - K	Track right, working jog Change rein, working jog	Balance and bend in the turn and corners; straightness on diagonal; regularity and quality of the jog.	5.5		5.5	horse not stepping past his stifles in working jog/ short tracking by 8 inches or more / inactive needs impulsion / horse unable or unwilling to extend front legs forward
12	3	A	Circle left 20m, working jog	Balance and bend on the circle; regularity and quality of the jog.	5.5		5.5	irregular short steps in the front while turning / horse needs energy and impulsion for the working jog to be a 'natural gait with swinging back"
13	4	F - X - H	Change rein, working jog	Straightness on diagonal; regularity and quality of the jog; balance and bend in corners.	6	2	12	working jog needs impulsion and ground cover/ energy horse exhibiting some irregular steps / steps nearly ground bounds
14	5	C	Circle right 20m, working jog	Balance and bend on the circle; regularity and quality of the jog.	5		5	some lack of suspension in the jog, right fore dragging on ground in the forward reach of the swing - affecting correct 2 beat rhythm .
15	6	Between C & M	Develop working walk	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the walk.	6		6	walk rhythm to be clearer and longer strides encouraged
16	7	M - X - K K	Change rein, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; regularity and quality of the walks; balance and bend in corner; willing, smooth transition.	6.5	2	13	attentive and quiet, needs swing in the back and freedom of reach front and back legs
17	8	A	Halt 4 seconds, proceed working walk	Balance in transition to square, straight halt; immobility; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk; balance and bend in the corner.	7		7	nicely quiet/ not square in front / walk slight tentative in forelegs
18	9	B	Working jog	Willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the jog; balance and bend in the corners.	5.5		5.5	irregular steps in front/ forelegs tentative and lack reach/ do not land heel -toe
19	10	H - X - F	Change rein, working jog	Straightness on diagonal; balance and bend in the corner, regularity and quality of the jog.	5.5	2	11	almost losing jog.. needs energy and activity, right foreleg toe dragging in working jog
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 downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	7		7	some irregular steps and lack of suspension.. horse square and quiet at halt
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	5.5		5.5	irregular throughout most of jog today, walk rhythm could be clearer, fails to land heel first in striding in front legs
25		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	5		5	extremely short tracking in the working jog and many irregular steps, back very tight and hind legs inactive and needs carrying
26		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	6.5		6.5	quiet rider, needs more elastic arms with hands closer together, weight to be clearly centered on both seatbone and both stirrups more evenly
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	5.5		5.5	a quiet rider.. but lacks impulsion to day to fulfill the purpose of the test /
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	6		6	this is a kind horse, trying to please his rider. Possible discomfort and inability to cover ground is affecting adversely a free flowing performance. Please check horse for comfort. ride with energy when and if horse is comfortable.
29		This is an unbelievably beautiful horse.. amazingly kind and tolerant. Horse needs to have energy and impulsion to be correctly active to carry weight on the hocks more. Limited striding from the front and the rear today could indicate discomfort. Please check for comfort. For correct working gaits the horse must cover ground and be more regular in his strides and show energy .
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34		POINTS:	112.5
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	112.5
37		SCORE:	56.250%
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