10668 Kristi

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
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 #	10668	Link:	https://youtu.be/dCsjmkSidEQ
2							NAME:	Kristi Smith	Notes:
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	62.188%
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8	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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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)	6.5		6.5	fairly straight, seat shifts left/right causes some shifting at halt for horse, . halt only immobile possibly one second? neds impulsion in trot
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner	6		6	obedient but needs energy, inactive behind
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	slowing almost walked, arms/ hands to be slightly more independent
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	6.5		6.5	lovely transition,seat sl. too active unfortunately horse came off bit
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	7		7	, work for sl. more stretch needs quieter seat
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack	7		7	work for quieter seat
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner	6		6	needs ipulsion, does not track up , needs energy
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	work to improve rider bal while posting, horse to show more energy
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)	6		6	moved in the hlat and while saluting
20	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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22		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
23		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5	freedom
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	lacks energy, esp in the trot. work to track up with energy
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	sl on 4 hand today
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	needs legs down and back mor correctly under seat, arms to be more independent
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	preparation / impulsion and balance tends to lean to turn
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
29		this team looks very comfortable together... now work to get more energy in the trot and rider more balanced and effective with leg aids and balanced half halts.
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34		POINTS:	99.5
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	99.5
37		SCORE:	62.188%
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