8094 Violet

	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 #	8094
2							NAME:	Violet Hosier
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	65.625%
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8	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.	Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	falling slightly right at the halt
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	6		6	wobbled left at moveoff, some kicking ( use quiet leg aids)
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	wide high hands, forearms braced, horse needs bend and bal but is fairly steady in connection impul
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	needed preparation, hands to be very close together and lower for elastic connection
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	6		6	steps became quick, lost bal near end,, needs more stretch and some overtrack
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	7		7	wide hands with braced wrist and 4 arms almost parallel to the ground. horse remarkably steady
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	riders right side up and forward ( leading) , weight primarily on right stirrup, horse needs more rider balance for bending to improve
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.	6.5		6.5	work to keep horse still for 3 seconds minimum of immobility, keep fingers of hand closed at halt for more elegant salute and use right hand if you can manage it as it is traditional. horse to be straighter
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	7		7
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	7		7
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	7	2	14	willing
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	wide hands and braced 4 arms and wrists, elbows to have more bend. rider primaily on right leg and rt seatbone
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	do not kcik...quiet leg aids
28			Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
29		What a good horse! work to get this rider more level at the shoulders and seat as well as in the stirrups, Hands to be very close together and much lower for this talented horse.. lots of potential heere
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34		POINTS:	105
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	105
37		SCORE:	65.625%
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40		https://youtu.be/RWlxzZ9Li9w
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42		Elegant Salute tutorial
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