8454-1 Sarah

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1				Tests confirm that the horse is building on the elements from lower levels and is developing more engagement to show sufficient impulsion as the lengthened jog and lope are performed. The horse demonstrates a more consistent, light contact with the bit. These tests introduce some collection, lateral and longitudinal balance, suppleness and emphasize harmony and ride-ability.			RIDER #	8454-1	video at times blurry but judge what you can
2							NAME:	Sarah Knop
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Max Pts:	250
5							Final Score:	59.400%
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7	WDAA LEVEL 1 TEST 1						WDAA Show ID 22-202
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working jog Halt, salute Proceed working jog	Straightness; balanced, square, immobile halt with prompt, smooth jog transitions; regularity and quality of the jog.	5		5	losing clear jog rhythm in entry / before x some scrambling
11	2	C	Track left, working jog	Balance and bend in the turn and corner; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	somewhat ground bound- tight in the back
12	3	E M - C - H	Half circle left 15m Leg yield right, quarter line to between R & M Continue on the track, working jog	Balance and inside bend on the half circle; alignment, fluidity, and crossing of legs in leg yield; balance and bend in the corners; regularity and quality of jog.	6		6	very very short steps, unable to step more than in front of the other foot
13	4	H - R	Change rein, working jog	Balance and inside bend on the corner and turn; straightness; fluid change of bend; regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	neck and poll low, horse on 4 hand and very tight in the back, steps not showing suspension at times
14	5	B	Half circle right 15m, working jog Leg yield left, quarter line to between S & H	Balance and inside bend on the half circle; alignment, fluidity, and crossing of legs in leg yield; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of jog.	6		6	to be more fluid in crossing and longer steps
15	6	C Before C	Circle right 20m, free jog Gather the reins, working jog	Stretch forward and down over the topline; moderate lengthening of stride and frame; maintaining balance and tempo; smooth, willing release and retake of the reins; size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity of the jogs	6	2	12	need to stretch nose forward, jog steps to improve, doesn't track up and tight in back and shoulders
16	7	M	Working walk	Willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk.	6		6	walk rhythm to be clearer
17	8	R - V V	Free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; straightness; willing, smooth transitions; regularity and quality of the walks	7	2	14	appreciated the stretching, needs longer steps
18	9	K A - C	Working jog Serpentine quarter line to quarter line, 3 loops	Willing, smooth transition, balance and bend in the corner; correct and symmetrical placement of serpentine loops, changes of bend on center lines; regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	tight through shoulders and back , steps very short
19	10	C	Working lope left lead; immediately circle left 15m	Willing, smooth transition; size and shape of circle with inside bend; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the lope.	6	2	12	rhythm quality to improve/ needs engagement and impulsion
20	11	H S - F F	Working jog Lengthen the stride in jog Working jog	Moderate lengthening of stride and frame with same tempo as working jog; balanced transitions; balance & bend in the corners; regularity and quality of jogs	4		4	not tracking up in the working jog and the lengthening steps got shorter, horse tight in back and shoulders low
21	12	A - C	Serpentine quarter line to quarter line, 3 loops	Correct and symmetrical placement of serpentine loops, changes of bend on center lines; regularity and quality of the jog	5.5		5.5	losing clear balance and diagonal steps through first turn, and happened again when turning right on the last turn. horse becomes irregular and loses diagonal pairs when turning
22	13	C	Working lope right lead; immediately circle right 15m	Willing, smooth transition; size and shape of circle with inside bend; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the lop	6	2	12	willing and prompt but lope quality ( rhythm ntm) clar 3 beat needs to be improved
23	14	M B	Working jog Halt, back 4-6 steps Proceed working jog	Straightness; square, immobile halt; willing, straight, back with diagonal pairs; willing, smooth transitions; regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	quiet halt, steps not always clearly in diagonal pairs and some dragging
24	15	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Balance and bend in turn; straightness; smooth, willing downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	6.5		6.5	shoulders right at the halt
25	Leave arena at A in a walk with looped or long reins.
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27		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
28		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	5		5	some loses of clear diagonals in the jog, lope not clear always in rhythm today _ check horse for comfort??
29		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	5.5		5.5	back very very tight, steps short in all gaits
30		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	7		7
31		4	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Evidenced by the horse's responsiveness; steady elastic connection cultivating athletic expression. Accuracy - precise placement of the figures and transitions, the effectiveness of the rider's aids determines the accurate fulfillment of the required movements of the tests	6		6	quietly riding but accuracy and rideability affected today
32		5	Harmony	The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider with attention, relaxation and confidence; and demonstrates a willing partnership between horse and rider resulting in a free flowing performance	6	2	12	willing but performance affected greatly today
33		What a pretty horse and it is trying----- these kinds of problems can be caused by discomfort ( check horse for comfort? ) ) Losing clear rhythm in gaits can be a strong indicator of pain at times. today horse clearly had difficulties after turning and bending and steps were short and sometime irregular today.
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38		POINTS:	148.5
39		ERRORS:	0
40		SUBTOTAL:	148.5
41		SCORE:	59.400%
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