9001 Tess

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed improved balance, lateral suppleness and throughness, as well as the thrust to perform lengthenings of strides. The horse should be on the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless otherwise stated			JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
2							RIDER #	9001
3							NAME:	Tess Murray
4							Max Pts:	330
5							Final Score:	65.909%
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8	2023 USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
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11	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	some imbalance in halt
12	2	C 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 tempo	6		6	shows effort; steps could be longer
13	3	A LM	Turn down centerline Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness on centerline; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	6	2	12	HQ leads a bit at start
14	4	HP 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 tempo	6		6	tempo quickens, add power and length of stride
15	5	A LH	Turn down centerline Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness on centerline; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	7	2	14
16	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity, quality, overtrack: bend and balance in corner	7	2	14
17	7	MV V	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover with overtrack of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions	7	2	14
18	8	K A	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	neck stiffens a bit
19	9	P	Circle left 15m	Regularity and quality of center;shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	show better bend around inside leg, HQ falling out
20	10	PM	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6	2	12	shows effort but could be bolder
21	11	Between M-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	7		7
22	12	HXF X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	8		8
23	13	F	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	getting a little tight in connection
24	14	V	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	add jump to canter .
25	15	VH	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6	2	12	modest effort; hind legs should come more under for thrust and power
26	16	Between H-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	vague
27	17	M	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness	7		7
28	18	B 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 transitions	6.5	2	13	allow more rein for deeper stretch, horse appears willing to go lower, quality of trot improves
29	19	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	8		8	nicely straight
30	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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32		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
33		1	GAITS (Freedom and regularity)		7	1	7
34		2	IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)		6	2	12	develop lenthenings
35		3	SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)		6.5	2	13	maintain more supple Jaw in canter
36		4	RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)		7	1	7
37		5	RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)		6.5	1	6.5	add response to leg for power, better half halts in canter
38		Test shows good preparation and execution. Continue to develop strength and balance over the HQ for more dynamic lengthenings
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44		POINTS:	217.5
45		ERRORS:	0
46		SUBTOTAL:	217.5
47		SCORE:	65.909%
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