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PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, by showing suppleness both laterally and longitudinally, moving freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, and readily accepting contact with the bit. Correct geometry and lines of travel should be shown.RIDER #9191
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NAME:Margaret Shaw
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JUDGE:Robyn Nunnally
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 63.103%
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2023 USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

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Enter working trot

Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)66crooked
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2C

B
Track right

Circle right 20m
Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance662nd half small, could be more supple in jaw
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3KXMChange reinRegularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner6212straight and active, but hollow
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4Between C & HWorking canter left leadWilling, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness6.5213prompt, could be rounder in jaw
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5ECircle left 20mRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66canter needs jump and clearer 1,2,3 rhythm
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6Between E & KWorking trotWilling, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner66maintain canter energy through the trans
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7A





Before A

A
Circle left 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, calm transitions66stretch could be more active downward; some unbalanced steps
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8F

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Medium walk

Change rein, medium walk
Willing, calm transition; regularity, overtrack, and quality of walk7214
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9EM

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Change rein, free walk

Medium walk
Regularity and quality of walks; reach, overtrack, and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions6.5213active, could stretch down more actively
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10CWorking trotWilling, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness6.56.5prompt, could be more secure in the bridle
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11ECircle left 20mRegularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66could be more elastic in connection
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12FXHChange reinRegularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner6212nicely forward but hollow
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13Between C & MWorking canter right leadWilling, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness6.5213be more direct into canter - horse is willing
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14BCircle right 20mRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance6.56.5clearer rhythm this way; improve with more bend and suppleness
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15Between B & FWorking trotWilling, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness; bend and balance in corner77
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16A

X
Down centerline

Halt, salute
Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)6.56.5straight but off c line
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity66canter not always clear 1, 2,3
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.6.5213energetic but needs more bend and suppleness
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.6212connection could be more elastic
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse6.56.5sit taller
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions66dev bending aids
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Obedient and willing horse, looks good for confidence building! Work on straight entry and shaping the neck a little rounder with a softer jaw.
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POINTS:183
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:183
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SCORE:63.103%
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