5206-3 Elise Elman

	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 #	5206-3
2							NAME:	Elise Elman
3							Points Possible:	160
4							Final Score:	69.063%
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6							JUDGE	Karyn Rainey
7	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.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6		6	drift, not on centerline
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6.5		6.5	slow to trot
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	7		7	circle fairly round, some correct connection
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	7		7	fairly straight, could go more forward
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	7.5		7.5	balance improves on circle
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	7		7	more from seat and leg,
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	7		7	needs more downstretch, shows some overstep
17	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	keep march
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	7		7	leans left but square
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	7		7
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5	could consistenly go more forward
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	7	2	14	fairly willing
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
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	7.5		7.5
28		quiet, steady test, pair shows ability to produce more energy. Some lovely moments that need to be maintained through the whole test, very capable pair
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33		POINTS:	110.5
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	110.5
36		SCORE:	69.063%
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