8272 Sofia

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.			RIDER #	8272
2							NAME:	Sofia Thorn
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	60.517%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6		6	fairly straight, could be quicker into and out of halt with more relaxed frame/topine. head wags to right
11	2	C B	Track right Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	circle poorly placed because it did not start until long past B, add energy and use more leg/seat aids for band- not just hand as this wags the head
12	3	K-X-M	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	line starts at K and ends at M- accuracy matters. add energy and ride horse with steadier connection
13	4	Between C & H	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6	2	12	willing but hollow
14	5	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	nice quality canter but circle is oval rather than round- allow even more forward/ground cover!
15	6	Between E & K	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	6		6	obedient but from front legs- needs to sit not stop with rein
16	7	A Before A A	Circle left 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, calm transitions	7		7	lovely stretch but needs to be picked up
17	8	F F-E	Medium walk Change rein, medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	6	2	12	keep energetic march- don't shut down front end- this is a medium walk not collected walk
18	9	E-M M	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, calm transitions	6	2	12	strides short, walk sluggish, try to push hand forward to horse for him to reach rather than making hands wide and pulling back
19	10	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	hollow but obedient, head wagging
20	11	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	circle shape needs to be rounder, needs better connection less head from side to side, better forward here
21	12	F-X-H	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	straight and active but short, braced neck
22	13	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6	2	12	behind driving aids and crooked
23	14	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	circle not round shape, horse leaning on inside shoulder
24	15	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness	5.5		5.5	almost a haunches in with HQ to the inside
25	16	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6		6	horse falls very left and looks right-
26	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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28		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
29		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6	2	12
31		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
32		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
33		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6
34		Very capable pair with potential for higher scores once horse is moving more freely forward into the rider's softly receiving hand and better off the rider's leg and seat aids. Accuracy lost this ride many points and is easy to fix.
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39		POINTS:	175.5
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	175.5
42		SCORE:	60.517%
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