10631 Lauren

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1				PURPOSE: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles).			RIDER #	10631	Link:	https://youtu.be/vfHN80Fqc_g
2							NAME:	Lauren Meck	Notes:
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	67.188%
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8	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
11	1	A X	Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.	Regularity, quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7.5		7.5	nicely straight
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner	6.5		6.5	could be more supple in jaw
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	some tension in neck and back
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	7		7	fluid trans
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Regularity, reach, and ground cover with overtrack of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	6.5		6.5	good stretch, needs more march
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack	6		6	steps could show better clarity and rhythm
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner	7		7	willing trans
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	better bend and suppleness this way
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Bend and balance in turn; straightness; regularity of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7	straight
20	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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23		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5	walk needs freedom and clear steps
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5	walk could be more free
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	7	2	14	obedient and willing
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5	leans forward a bit, posting a little slow
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	work on aids to improve walk and better bend/suppling first direction
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	7		7
29		Very kind and willing horse! Continue to work on clear bend and inside flexion. Experiment with offering more freedom in free walk - horse seems willing to stretch even deeper. As you retake the reins after free walk, try to keep the rhythm the same so the steps don't become slower.
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34		POINTS:	107.5
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	107.50
37		SCORE:	67.188%
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