8648 Evelyn

	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 #	8648
2							NAME:	Evelyn Elder
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.	6.5		6.5	fairly straight but leaning on rider's right leg, prepare better for turn at C so it is more fluid
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	7		7	willing into trot and straight with fair energy
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	well shaped circle and good energy but needs consistent inside flexion/bend
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6		6	straight and active but ride from letter to letter- late at K and misses M
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	energetic steps, needs correct inside bend
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	obedient but all from reins pulling back
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		6	relaxed but needs ground cover, ride more accurately letter to letter
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 and straight
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6		6	crooked but immobile
17	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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19		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
20		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
21		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5
22		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13
23		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5
24		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5
25		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
26		Overall well ridden test. Scores will increase with more accurate riding across diagnoals and with bend on circles.
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30		POINTS:	103.5
31		ERRORS:	0
32		SUBTOTAL:	103.5
33		SCORE:	64.688%
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