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PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit.
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.
READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read		JUDGE:Ida Norris
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RIDER #8828
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NAME:Lindsay Norwick
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Max Pts:350
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Final Score: 59.857%
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USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

X		Enter working trot

Halt, salute
Proceed working trot		Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)5.55.5horse hollow to right and wobbling on centerline, saluting while moving
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2C

M-V

V		Track right

Change rein, lengthen stride in trot

Working trot		Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo66minimal change, needs to be steady to connection
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3K-D

D-L		Half circle left 10m

Working trot		Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline6.56.5falls out thru the turn: needs outside bending aids
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4L-MLeg yield rightRegularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow6.5213began well , became unsteady to connection at end
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5H-P


P		Change rein, lengthen stride in trot

Working trot		Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo6.56.5hocks slightly out behind ; rider leans forward
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D-L		Half circle right 10m

Working trot		Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline66leans in to turn and horse over short line
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7L-HLeg yield leftRegularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow6212some crossing unsteady to hand
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8CMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity
and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner		7214
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9M-V

V		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, clear transitions6.5213liked the stretch: nds longer steps
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10K

A		Working trot

Working canter left lead		Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners4.54.5way above the bit both transitions
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11PCircle left 15mRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66slightly bracing : nds to be rounder to bridle. rider leans in to turn: horse on shoulder
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12P-MLengthen stride in canterWilling, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo6212conservative and flipped head
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13Between M-CDevelop working canterWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners66slightly above the bit, horse and rider leaning in ( lacks bend) ; little trans
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14H-X-F

X		Change rein

Working trot		Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness6.56.5against the hand at canter: trot waws rounder
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15FWorking canter right leadWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners66above bit and leans in, sl. above bit and needs bend on short side
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16VCircle right 15mRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance5.55.5large, sl. above bit, ndes bend on outside aids
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17V-HLengthen stride in canterWilling, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo6212neck pulled in, conservative and bracing neck
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18Between H-CDevelop working canterWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners5.55.5rider having difficulties sitting.. horse still. rushed
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19MWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness66some head flipping
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Before B

B		Circle right 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact

Shorten the reins

Working trot		Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, clear transitions428tight reins: rushing first half- second half some stretch but quick tempo ; broke to canter after circle
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21A

X		Down centerline

Halt, salute		Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)55hollow to right,haunches right and MOVING while saluting
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GAITS (Freedom and regularity)717
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2IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)6.5213
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3SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)6212
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4RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)6.516.5
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5RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)5.515.5accuracy c-lines, halts not established for salute, transitions, short sides, circles . bend
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this looks like a talented horse and rider team. work for much more accurate test. think about straightness . bend to be on outside aids, work for elasticity to support this talented animal to encourage quieter elastic steady connection .
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POINTS:209.5
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:209.5
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SCORE:59.857%
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