9653-1 Aubrey

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles).			RIDER #	9653-1
2							NAME:	Aubrey Edwards
3							JUDGE:	Patti Thompson
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	68.125%
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7	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Regularity, quality of trot; straightness, willing, calm transition. Regularity, quality, of walk	8		8	Straight and fluid transition
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Bend and balance; willing, calm transition	7.5		7.5	Obedient and prompt transition. Could be a little more supple in corner
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity;shape and size ofcircle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	circle small and counter bending last 1/4 of circle
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balancein corner	6		6	Fairly straight then stiffens at M and could show clearer bending in corners
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	Could be more supple but better size
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	7		7	Smooth and obedient but use corner better
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Regularity, reach and ground cover with over track of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	6.5		6.5	Tempo varies but clear stretch shown
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Regularity, quality, willing, calm transition, bendand balance in turn Straightness on centerline.	7		7	Fairly steady
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	8		8	Straight and balanced halt
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	7		7	Could be more supple in back
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	Could be more supple in connection at times
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5	Sits to the left slightly at times
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	Could ask for more bend and suppleness
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5	Watch size of circles
28		Steady pair! Rider must make sure to maintain clear bending and suppleness. Well ridden centerlines at the beginning and the end. Pleasure to watch!
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33		POINTS:	109
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	109
36		SCORE:	68.125%
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38		Well ridden test overall. Use your first turn and corner to show how soft and supple your horse. Prepare and make sure the horse is bending correctly. As soon as you halt start to think about the turn and how you are going to ride it and feel what the horse needs to maintain the correct balance. When you go down the longside make sure the horse is balanced and prepare for the corner after F well in advance. This will also set you up for a better circle at A. When you come off the circle at A make sure to ride into the corner so the judge can see a difference between the circle and the corner. Again preparing for the diagonal as soon as the circle is done. Make sure to ride into the corner so you can be straight and balanced once you go across the diagonal as well. On the last half of the diagonal start to prepare for the corner and the circle at C remembering to show a difference between the corner and the circle line. Before you finish the circle start to prepare for the transition to walk and set up a good free walk by riding a good corner, using the corner to get the horse more soft and supple. You may need to rebalance your horse in the free walk. There is actually a ton of work that goes into a good free walk. The best thing is to really prepare them and don't just throw the horse away, same with gathering them back up. Supple them first and then gradually shorten the reins. Towards the end of the free walk, start to think about your corner and turn onto the centerline. Once you are in the corner start to look right away for the centerline. Once you are on the centerline, supple your horse and begin to prepare for your final salute. Thinking if the horse feels balance and supple will help get a good halt. You are already well on your way to riding a good test but I hope this helps. Well done with this ride!
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