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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 to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.JUDGE:Aviva Nebesky
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RIDER #6155
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NAME:Morgan Vaughn
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Max Pts:360
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Final Score:61.806%
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USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 3
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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)77quite straight and balanced into halt then walks out of halt to the right
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2C

H-X-F

F		Track left

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 tempo5.55.5no real increase in length of stride, quickens
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3V - ILeg yield rightRegularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow6212maintains tempo but overbent to inside and pushing through outside shoulder- not straight
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4I

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C		Circle left 10m

Straight ahead

Track left		Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline66nicely balanced but bigger than 10m
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5S-LLeg yield leftRegularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow6212started well then lost HQ
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6L

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A		Circle right 10m

Straight ahead

Track right		Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline66fairly supple but a little tight through topline this direction
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7E





Before E

E		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 transitions5.5211elongates but does not stretch down, uneven and bouncing in connection
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8HMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend; balance; straightness6.5213walks with front legs first, nice march
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9M-V

V		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 transitions6212shows ground cover but not stretch through topline
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10K

A		Working trot

Working canter, left lead		Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner55too tight in frame, behind vertical, wrong lead
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11F-X-MOne loop maintaining left leadRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of loop; positioning; balance6212not all the way to X, overbent left
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12CCircle left 15mRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance77neck could be longer and topline more relaxed
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13H-VLengthen stride in canterModerate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; willing, clear transition; straightness; consistent tempo6.56.5modest length but maintains tempo
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14VWorking canterWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners6.56.5clear
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15F-X-H

X		Change rein

Change of lead through trot		Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness66obedient but falls out of canter, behind vertical
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16M-X-FOne loop maintaining right leadRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of loop; positioning; balance6212get all the way to X
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17ACircle right 15mRegularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance77circle small but well balanced, tight neck
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18K-SLengthen stride in canterModerate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; willing, clear transition; straightness; consistent tempo66minimal increase in stride length
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19SWorking canterWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner77clearly shown
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20CWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner5.55.5falls out of canter very early
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21M-X-K

K		Lengthen stride in trot

Working trot		Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo66modest but does show some length
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22A

X		Down centerline

Halt, salute		Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)7.57.5
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity77
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters6212needs more power from HQ for increase in stride in lengthenings
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3SubmissionWilling cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements6212neck and topline tight, behind vertical at times
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4Rider’s Position and SeatAlignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits77
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsClarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test66
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Capable pair but horse needs to be allowed to come more through the back to better swing and sit on the HQ for lengthenings. Maintain straightness in leg yields don't allow horse to trail HQ or puysh through outside shoulder. Horse needs to be better on the HQ in downward transitions.
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POINTS:222.5
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ERRORS:
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SUBTOTAL:222.5
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SCORE:61.806%
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