8672-2 Amanda

	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 #	8672-2
2							NAME:	Amanda McGinty
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	64.688%
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.	7		7	quite straight, walk could be more energetic
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6.5		6.5	could be quicker into trot, trot needs energy
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	circle more oval than round- do not ride into corners, almost loses trot after returning to A- needs forward
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6		6	tempo and connection unsteady. try to use less hand for steering and more leg and seat thru corners so that you don't need to overcorrect
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	more square than circle, keep consistentcy of tempo
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	almost halts- loses forward energy into walk
14	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	6.5		6.5	covers ground but needs relaxation over back
15	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	7		7	clear transition, straight, add march
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	8		8	balanced and immobile
17	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
18		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
19		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
20		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6
21		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
22		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
23		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5
24		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6
25		Attractive pair with potential for higher scores as horse moves more energetically forward into more consistent tempo and connection. Work on shape of circles.
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27		POINTS:	103.5
28		ERRORS:	0
29		SUBTOTAL:	103.5
30		SCORE:	64.688%
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