8417 Caleigh

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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 #	8417
2							NAME:	Caleigh Conlin
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	260
5							Final Score:	60.000%
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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)	6		6	est halt better
11	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6	2	12	neck tense
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	6		6	poll tight
13	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5		5	off the track
14	5	Between B & M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	be straighter
15	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14	ERROR
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	2	12	could March on more
17	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	above bit
18	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5	2	11	show inside bend
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	5.5		5.5	poll high
20	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	falls in
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)	5.5		5.5	halt not established before salute
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.	6	2	12	energetic but needs more bend
28		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	show better acceptance of aids/bit
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	5.5		5.5	clearer bend and better half halts for rounder topline; more organization
31		Further Remarks: capable pair. pony is energetic. a tempo just a little slower may help you prepare and organize your movements better. work for more suppleness, using corners to help with bend and balance
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36		POINTS:	158
37		ERRORS:	2
38		SUBTOTAL:	156
39		SCORE:	60.000%
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41		Extra Comments 8417 and 8417-1 Unfortunately you were eliminated from the Intro C class due to turning the wrong way at the beginning and not correcting it, as well as doing movements out of order the other direction. It’s really important to have your tests correctly memorized! We all go off course occasionally but it can be a little disconcerting when it happens, so best to try to avoid it. Reading your tests is no problem (unless you are at a Championship where readers are not allowed). So a few things to improve from both tests: consider slowing your tempo a bit. Energetic is good but your pony is little too quick. I think a slower tempo will encourage more relaxation and acceptance of the aids. We need to see clearer flexion towards the inside of the figures and turns, with more bend through the pony’s body. When they go too fast, they tend to be very stiff in the body and not show enough bend. Practice doing circles and varying your speed while maintaining a rounder topline. Use your elbows to ask for half halts and shape the neck rounder. Inside leg pushes the ribs to the outside. Once you can find this roundness and suppleness, increase your speed on the circles; go faster and slower (we call this forward and back) while staying bent and supple. I think you will find your pony has better quality gaits with more swing and freedom in the shoulders when more relaxed and a bit slower. Do a little more preparation for your transitions and figures. Use half halts, leg pressure, and energy from your seat to let him know you’re getting ready to ask for something different and give him a moment to prepare. I believe you have a great future in dressage with increased suppleness and relaxation. Good luck as your progress!
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