8125 Abigail

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
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 #	8125
2							NAME:	Abigail Bender
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	59.688%
6	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
7			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
8	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	Look at "C" to be straighter, hands to be closer together and lower. horse to be straighter
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6		6	wide hands, started posting before horse was trotting. appreciated the steady energy, needs elastic independent arms
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	rider posting slightly behind motion of horse, hands to be lowers and closer together, work to keep steady circle shape
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6		6	look smoothly around the turn to improve the turn, hands closer together and lower.
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	look around the circle to get a steady arc and keep circle symmetrical , weight to be even on both stirrups
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	5		5	active, noticeable use of the whip when asking for walk.. confusing to horse and inappropriate. minimize use of whip
14	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	5		5	needs energy ( rider to use lower leg) and horse to stretch head and neck down and out / did not get to the rail at F
15	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	6		6	showed better turning here , needs more active walk
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6.5		6.5	could be a bit straighter , showed a clear hand release of rein
17	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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19		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
20		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
21		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6
22		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	willing horse and kindly tolerant
23		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	5.5		5.5	work for lower hands;closer together, work to get posting more correctly balanced ( it is slightly behind the horse motion)
24		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	please minimize whip use. be sure not to hit the horse when you are asking it to slow down or perform a "down" transition
25		.	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6
26		What a beautiful horse and very kind! rider work to ask the horse to go forward more with your lower legs and ankle area. work to keep more in balance with the horse . Keep going... you can do this!
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31		POINTS:	95.5
32		ERRORS:	0
33		SUBTOTAL:	95.5
34		SCORE:	59.688%
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