7997-1 Taryn

	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 #	7997-1
2							NAME:	Taryn Lesoine
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	60.625%
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	got on the centerline.. could be a bit straighter. hands to be quieter while steering
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6.5		6.5	can be steadier in neck / but is active
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	hands /arms to be quieter while posting/hands to be much closer together / weight is shifting from left to right stirrup and back around the circle
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6		6	hands to be much much closer together to gain stability. horse trying to be straight
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	4		4	broke near 'C' rider lost balance / recovered but wobbly
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	hands too far apart, work for stable arms, with riders legs back under her to gain balance / need preparation for transition
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	show more energy and longer steps, try to get horse to stretch
15	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	6		6	could be a bit straighter and on the line
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6.5		6.5	need immobility and square halt
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		6
22		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	very willing horse for this rider!!!!
23		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	5.5		5.5	shair seat, need to get thigh more vertical and back under rider to improve balance and leg aids / hands to be closer together and riens shorter at times
24		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	effect
25		work to get thigh more vertical and back to improve balance .	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6
26		What a good horse for this rider to begin with!!!!! rider get hands and arms very close together and work to keep hands and arms independent from seat and posting. have fun!
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31		POINTS:	97
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33		SUBTOTAL:	97
34		SCORE:	60.625%
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36		https://youtu.be/RWlxzZ9Li9w
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38		Elegant Salute tutorial
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