10122-2 Sarah

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
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 #	10122-2	Link:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_mKPCMqLk8
2							NAME:	Sarah Murphy	Notes:
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	60.625%
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7	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Regularity, quality of trot; straightness, willing, calm transition. Regularity, quality, of walk	6.5		6.5	ride leaned left horse bulged rt
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Bend and balance; willing, calm transition	6		6	poll to rail, a lost of tail swishing , needs to be rounder to bridle
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity;shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	slightly above and braced to hand / bend shape of circle
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6		6	needs rounder connection and elastic longer steps ( back swing)
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	looks more on the bit here, needs elastic bend on outside aids
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	6		6	nds prep /bal
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Regularity, reach and ground cover with over track of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	6		6	only tracks up, show more stretch
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Regularity, quality, willing, calm transition, bend and balance in turn Straightness on centerline.	6		6	drifting left off the line
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	5		5	not straight/parallel to long side or on the line, moving while saluting
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	supplenes,back
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	leans to turn, even in stirrups or seat bones, collapse over ribcage
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6
28		Lovey turnout. work this pretty horse to be clearly in front of aids. rider work to be centered and even in seat and thru shoulders/rib cage.
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33		POINTS:	97
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	97
36		SCORE:	60.625%
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