7634 Karin

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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 #	7634
2							NAME:	Karin Loftin
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	58.793%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
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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)	5.5		5.5	to the right of CL, labored trot, unbalanced halt poorly maintained
11	2	C H-X-F	Track left Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in turns	6.5		6.5	steady tempo, straight, fair energy, frame should be rounder
12	3	A-C	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	5.5	2	11	poor geometry- should be 3 20m half circles- loops not even, bracing in changes of bend
13	4	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	willing but not straight or through back
14	5	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	steady tempo, some bend, tight back and neck
15	6	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	pulled into trot, not from hind leg
16	7	Before K K-E	Medium walk Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	6	2	12	transition unclear, braced
17	8	E-M M	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; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	relaxed and stretching down, needs longer strides, resistent and jigs gathering reins
18	9	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	jigging, unclear transition
19	10	C-A	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	6	2	12	better geometry this direction but needs rounder and more relaxed topline
20	11	Between A-F	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	obedient to canter but hollow
21	12	B	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	rider balancing on rein causing horse to brace and tighten back and neck
22	13	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6	2	12	brces and transition is from low shoulder not from HQ
23	14	E Before E E	Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing 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, calm transitions	5.5	2	11	no real stretch
24	15	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)	6		6	straight but falls on forehand to halt and yanks rein from rider
25	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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27		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
28		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5
29		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6	2	12	very tight through back/topline
30		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5.5	2	11	pulling aginst rider, all transitions against hand
31		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	rider needs stronger core and more independent seat
32		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5.5		5.5	transitions need balance
33		Energetic horse with lovely uphill canter. Scores will improve once rider is able to drive horse more from HQ with a softer hand to receive the energy. Horse is currently propelling himself into the rider's hand and rider is bracing to try to control him. LOTS of half halts to teach horse to more honestly carry himself and use his HQ for balance rather than using reins.
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38		POINTS:	170.5
39		ERRORS:	0
40		SUBTOTAL:	170.5
41		SCORE:	58.793%
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