8405 Donna

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of Western Dressage; the horse performs only at the walk and jog. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of the figures. The horse should show relaxation; and harmony between horse and rider is important. The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider. The jog should be a natural gait within the horse's scope and should demonstrate a swinging back.			RIDER #	8405
2							NAME:	Donna Waldrup
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Max Pts:	180
5							Final Score:	58.889%
6
7	2022 WDAA INTRO LEVEL TEST 2
8
9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working walk Halt, salute Proceed working walk	Straightness; regularity and quality of the walk; straight, balanced, immobile halt with smooth transitions.	6		6	we need to be able to read your sign. must be still for 5 seconds . well to the left of the centerline : see A behind you
11	2	Between X & G C	Develop working jog Track right, working jog	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the turn and corner; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness.	6		6	needs energy and straightness
12	3	B	Circle right 20m, working jog	Balance and bend; size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness.	5.5	2	11	some irregular steps and horse flipping head at times / tempo vaires
13	4	F A	Working walk Halt 4 seconds, proceed working walk	Straightness; balance in transition to square, straight halt; immobility; willing, smooth transitions; regularity and quality of the walk; balance and bend in the corner.	6		6	need perp for transition, horse slightly above control., halt quiet could be more balanced
14	5	K - X - M M	Change rein, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; straightness: willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in corner; regularity and quality of the walks.	6	2	12	needs long steps and stretch neck down and out more
15	6	C	Halt 4 seconds, proceed working walk	Balance in transition to square, straight halt; immobility; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk.	6		6	bracing against the hand, needs to be more balanced ( square)
16	7	Between C & H	Develop working jog	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the jog.	5.5		5.5	head above hands throughout
17	8	E	Circle left 20m, working jog	Balance and bend on the circle and in the corner; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness.	6	2	12	unsteady to connection, tempo changes, river trying to be tactful
18	9	A X G	Down centerline Working walk Halt, salute	Balance and bend in the turn; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk; balance in downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	6		6	flips head and carrying head to the left , avoid military salute
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
20
21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6		6	freedom
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	tempo varied a lot today
24		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	6.5		6.5	alignment , tried to be tactful
25		4	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Evidenced by the horse's responsiveness; steady elastic connection cultivating athletic expression. Accuracy - precise placement of the figures and transitions, the effectiveness of the rider's aids determines the accurate fulfillment of the required movements of the tests	6		6
26		5	Harmony	The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider with attention, relaxation and confidence; and demonstrates a willing partnership between horse and rider resulting in a free flowing performance	5.5	2	11	marginal today but will improve with work
27		rider tried to be tactful with this beginning horse. work to get horses confidence and allow neck to drop down to manageable levels . remember not to talk to reader or camera person ( sometimes considered unauthorised assistance can be eliminated... )n
28
29
30
31
32		POINTS:	106
33		ERRORS:	0
34		SUBTOTAL:	106
35		SCORE:	58.889%
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100