9387-3 Kathleen

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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; 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.			JUDGE	Ida Norris	Link:	https://youtu.be/O35lCzRFUeM?si=YkmCdnffSTH6ka3v
2							RIDER #	9387-3	Notes:
3							NAME:	Kathleen Kyle
4							Max Pts:	220
5							Final Score:	61.364%
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8	2022 WDAA INTRO LEVEL TEST 1						Horse	Lopin' on Principle
9						August 2023	WDAA Show ID	23-371
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12	1	A C	Enter working jog, proceed down center line without halting Track left, working jog	Straightness; regularity and quality of the jog; balance and bend in the turn.	7		7	fairly straight but needs more energy / balanced on 4 hand
13	2	E - B B	Half circle left 20m, working jog Proceed straight ahead, working jog	Balance and inside bend on the half circle; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	6.5		6.5	very slow :inactive : shorty tracking
14	3	Between M & C	Develop working walk	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corners; regularity and quality of the walk.	6.5		6.5	needs more balance and march in the trans and thru corner
15	4	H - B B	Change rein, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walks.	5.5	2	11	only tracks up, did not stretch, poll never below withers
16	5	F	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.	6.5	2	13	quiet but not square, walk after the halt needs energy
17	6	Between A & K	Develop working jog	Willing, smooth transition; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog	5.5		5.5	clearly behind the leg, many kicks to get started , short tracking, nds impulsion to cover ground and swing thru the back ( quality of jog)
18	7	E - B B	Half circle right 20m, working jog Proceed straight ahead, working jog	Balance and inside bend on the half circle; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	very very slow and short steps, you are exhibiting "pleasure jog" but this is not "working"jog.. need impulsion
19	8	Between F & A	Develop working walk	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the walk.	6		6	very slow walk, needs energy and march tempo. looking for longer steps and softer to hand connection
20	9	K - B B	Change rein, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walks.	6	2	12	did not stretch down- poll never below withers: very slow walk and only tracks up
21	10	M	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.	6	2	12	quiet but not square, hollow topline( i.e. neck up/back down) , walk after lacks energy
22	11	Between C - H H - X - F	Develop working jog Change rein, working jog	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corners; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog	6		6	jog inactive behind and appears to toe drag at times ( barely clearing ground with hind feet) , causing tracking short ( lack of impulsion and back swing) ( quality of jog)
23	12	A X G	Down centerline Working walk Halt, salute	Balance and bend in the turn; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk; balance in downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	6.5		6.5	need impulsion and energy for working jog quality to be correct , starts straight on line and drifts slightly right to halt
24	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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26		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
27		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6		6	freedom
28		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	5.5		5.5	back suppleness, impulsion, energy for free flowing performance today
29		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	slight chair seat, needs leg down and back more under seat for correct leg position to encourage working gaits.
30		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	I appreciate this riders quietness but need to ask horse to be active for working gaits and show more energy. working jog gets you from ranch to ranch - it is not a pleasure jog. it must cover ground.
31		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	6.5	2	13	this appears to be a very willing horse but did not exhibit a free flowing performance today due to lack of forward energy. Impulsion improves ground cover , connection, balance and bend
32		this is a gorgeous horse and I liked this riders quietness! Now work to get the correct working jog to improve the free flowing performance. use energy in the walk and impulsion in the jog to get this horse in a more correct balance .. must use the hocks more and carry his weight forward to come into balance and connection. You can do this.. Lots of potential! Keep going.. you have the correct idea on the accuracy of the geometry!
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37		POINTS:	135
38		ERRORS:	0.000%	Some difficulties today seeing letters. please consider large orange cones or other highly visible letters as these blend in and make evaluation difficult. when I am not sure of accuracy or details I am unable to mark up the score to higher.		thank you for a nice tack check!
39		SUBTOTAL:	13500.000%
40		SCORE:	61.364%
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