9339 Tess

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read			JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky	Link:	https://youtu.be/PYa9yNKYc-s
2							RIDER #	9339	Notes:
3							NAME:	Tess Murray
4							Max Pts:	330
5							Final Score:	67.273%
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8	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
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11	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	8		8	halt could be more prompt- creeps
12	2	C M-V V	Track right Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	7		7	shows ground cover and lift in shoulders but needs to cover more ground
13	3	A LM	Turn down centerline Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness on centerline; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	7	2	14	starts a bit early, loses straightness and fluid sideways at the end
14	4	HP P	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5		6.5	energetic but needs to cover more ground
15	5	A LH	Turn down centerline Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness on centerline; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	7	2	14	supple, begins to brace at end
16	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity, quality, overtrack: bend and balance in corner	6.5	2	13	fluid transition but walk rhythm unclear
17	7	MV V	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover with overtrack of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions	7	2	14	stretches down but needs overtrack, becomes lateral picking up reins
18	8	K A	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	on aids but canter labored
19	9	P	Circle left 15m	Regularity and qualityofcanter;shape and sizeofcircle; bend; balance	7		7	balanced, lacks jump
20	10	PM	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6	2	12	minimal but I like this canter better as your working canter
21	11	Between M-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	7		7	no real transition shown just becomes slower and loses throughness
22	12	HXF X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	8		8
23	13	F	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	7		7	willing but needs to go forward
24	14	V	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	balanced but lacking impulsion
25	15	VH	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	5	2	10	no change in length of stride, flying change
26	16	Between H-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners	5		5	no change
27	17	M	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness	6		6	obedient but on forehand
28	18	B Before B B	Circle right 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact Shorten the reins Working trot	Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, clear transitions	6.5	2	13	obedient stretch but needs to reach more to the hand with better balance
29	19	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7.5		7.5	obedient but on forehand
30	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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32		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
33		1	GAITS (Freedom and regularity)		7	1	7
34		2	IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)		6.5	2	13	better in trot work this test, needs more in canter
35		3	SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)		7	2	14	balance issues in right lead canter
36		4	RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)		8	1	8
37		5	RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)		7.5	1	7.5
38		Such a nice horse! I like the energy in the trot work better in this test but still want more power and ground cover. The horse should track up in the trot and he does not even in the lengthening. Canter this test feels less honest in the over the back- feels more sluggish. Rider is very quiet and elegant.
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42		POINTS:	222
43		ERRORS:	0
44		SUBTOTAL:	222
45		SCORE:	67.273%
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