8820 Bonnie

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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
2							RIDER #	8820
3							NAME:	Bonnie Vezain
4							Max Pts:	350
5							Final Score:	64.571%
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8	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
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)	6		6	crooked halt with backward tendency
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	6		6	modest- hocks trail, needs push and increased ground cover
13	3	K-D D-L	Half circle left 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	7		7	supple
14	4	L-M	Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	7	2	14	starts quite well but then starts to lose outside shoulder and loses position after 1/4 line- ride the whole line- don't stop riding
15	5	H-P 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		6	some lift in front bu not tracking up and hocks out behind
16	6	F-D D-L	Half circle right 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	7		7	farily fluid
17	7	L-H	Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	8	2	16	nicely positnned with good crossing- could be steadier in connection with increased push up and forward with hind legs
18	8	C	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	very crooked with left hind stepping wide every stride
19	9	M-V V	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions	7	2	14	covers ground but could swing more thru the back
20	10	K A	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners	5.5		5.5	disorganized, anticipating
21	11	P	Circle left 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7.5		7.5	laterally balanced but poll low and leaning on shoulders
22	12	P-M	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6	2	12	no real increase in stride length and croup lifts rather than shoulders
23	13	Between M-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	5.5		5.5	no change
24	14	H-X-F X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	6		6	obedient but unbalanced
25	15	F	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	7.5		7.5	prompt to aids
26	16	V	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	behind vertical but nice lateral balance
27	17	V-H	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 length
28	18	Between H-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners	6		6	needs to show more difference
29	19	M	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness	6		6	not balanced but willing
30	20	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	5.5	2	11	curls behind vertical
31	21	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)	5.5		5.5	halt never truly held immobile
32	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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34		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
35		1	GAITS (Freedom and regularity)		7	1	7
36		2	IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)		6.5	2	13
37		3	SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)		6.5	2	13
38		4	RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)		7	1	7
39		5	RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)		6.5	1	6.5
40		Very elegant mare but needs to be able to stretch the nose forward rather than ducking behind the vertical. More power needed to show honest difference in lengthened gaits.
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44		POINTS:	226
45		ERRORS:	0
46		SUBTOTAL:	226
47		SCORE:	64.571%
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