8311 Caleigh

	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 #	8311
2							NAME:	Caleigh Conlin
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	67.813%
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7	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.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	straight but not all the way to C
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	7		7	willing and active into trot, straight, balanced through corners
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	steady tempo, a little against inside leg at times and not always flexed to the inside
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	7		7	lovely, balanced turn at K, well ridden loss of focus at M
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	not near the rail at C, leaning on rider's inside leg, rider posting on wrong diagonal
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	prepare better for transition and ride on the rail and into the corner, counterbent through turn
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	7.5		7.5	relaxed and stretching with some overtrack
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	7.5		7.5	nice transition from FW to MW, quite straight and marching
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	7		7	balanced into halt and immobile
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
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	steadier in connection this test and showing more power from HQ but not as supple on circles
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	8		8	elegant rider
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	use 1/2 halt to better prepare for transitions, straonger leg aids to help with bend
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6	use the rail and the corners
28		I would be happy to work with this rider any time! Lovely position and soft feel. Adding the subtleties of bend and flexion and accuracy will improve scores and take this pair to the next level. Congratualtions!
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32		POINTS:	108.5
33		ERRORS:	0
34		SUBTOTAL:	108.5
35		SCORE:	67.813%
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