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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 #9907Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f1KaYNIoY-z0lJEmduUoSF3VJgR6ahSD/view?usp=drive_link
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NAME:Aubrey HaasNotes:
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JUDGE:Janice Mumford
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 57.000%
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2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST C
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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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)55halt needs to be more secure in salute
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2CTrack right, working trot rising.Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner55tosses head in turn at C, unsteady after
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3BCircle right 20 meters.Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance5.55.5counter bending 2nd 1/2 of circle, rushed steps
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Before A		Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead.

Working trot rising.		Regularityof gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66horse on inside shoulder, rider dropping inside shoulder
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5(Transition in & out of canter).Willing and calm transitions5.55.5needs better balance in & out of canter
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6K-X-MChange rein, working trot rising.Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corners66shoulder falls right in turn at K, more supple left on short side
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7ECircle left 20 meters.Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66strides quick
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Before A		Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead.

Working trot rising		Regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66balancing on inside shoulder
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9(Transition in & out of canter).Willing and calm transitions55against hand in & out of canter
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10Between F & BMedium walk.Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack5.55.5head tossing
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H		Free walk.





Medium walk.		Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover with overtrack; allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; Willing,calm transitions44no stretch shown
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12Between C & MWorking trot rising to A.Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness5.55.5bit rushed, loss of balance F-A
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X		Down centerline.

Halt through medium walk. Salute.		Bend and balance in turn; regularity of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)5.55.5riders sits right, shoulders right on CL. hold halt for 3 seconds
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity6.56.5
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.66rushed steps causing tight back
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.6212some bracing
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse6.56.5drops inside shoulders on circles & turns, more following arms in canter
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions66weight needs to be more even in saddle to improve horses balance, improved bending aids
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6Geometry and AccuracyCorrect size and shape of circles and turns6.56.5improve correct bend on circles & short side
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Pair seems to rush from movement to movement. Work to slow tempo with slower posting & frequent 1/2 halts with correct bending aids. Much potential with improved balance.
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POINTS:114
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ERRORS:0.000%
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SUBTOTAL:114
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SCORE:57.000%
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