8511 Claudia

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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 #	8511
2							NAME:	Claudia Yates
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	65.000%
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8	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
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.	7		7	straight and balanced
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	6.5		6.5	sl counterflexion through corner then straighten on long side
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	circle poorly placed- should be centered around X not closer to A end of arena. Needs to be more forward. Shows bend but is tight and short in neck and tends to leg yield on circle rather than truly bending
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.	6		6	transition from hand- hollow and braced
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	7		7	allow even longer rein for longer strides and reach through back
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	active march but against hand
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5	nicely forward into trot with balance in corner but neck up
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	allowing one more inch of rein for horse to reach more through his back into the connection would make this gorgeous! Work on circle placement
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.	6		6	overshot centerline. horse yanks reins in halt
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.	6.5		6.5	better second half
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	too tight and short through topline
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	supple bend, needs softer connection in down transitions
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6	circle placement is poor
29		Expressive horse. The second trot circle started to show the relaxation through the back required at this level. Allow him a longer rein- he has a long neck and encourage him to reach into the bridle- only when he is softly reaching forward should you then think about the frams- and, if you are doing it right, he will be in the frame from his HQ into your soft hand! Good luck with this speical horse.
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34		POINTS:	104
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	104
37		SCORE:	65.000%
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