Melody 6039

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.			RIDER #	6039
2							NAME:	Melody Closson
3							Points Possible:	260
4							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
5							Final Score:	67.885%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7	fairly straight
11	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5	2	13	good suppleness but circle not quite round
12	3	A	Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	correct figure and bend
13	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7	straight
14	5	Between B & M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14	fluid trans
15	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14	prompt
16	7	E-F F	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions	6.5	2	13	encourage more stretch out and greater energy to improve
17	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
18	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5	2	13	slight tension in the neck at start
19	10	C	Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	could be more supple in the depart and show more bend on the circle
20	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
21	12	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14
22	13	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6		6	slow to establish halt
23	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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25		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
26		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
27		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	7	2	14
28		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	7	2	14
29		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
30		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	some circles culd be centered better at the letters
31		Obedient horse! continue to develop more suppleness in the neck and more stretch to the contact
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36		POINTS:	176.5
37		ERRORS:	0
38		SUBTOTAL:	176.5
39		SCORE:	67.885%
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