5463 Madison

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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 #	5463
2							NAME:	Madison Lower
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	260
5							Final Score:	59.615%
6	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
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8			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
9	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	well to the left of the centerline ( if you can see A behind you... you are not on the line.. use that to help you practise) did not get on the oline and horse hollow to the right
10	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5	2	11	active but slightly above the bit and in counter bend through the circle
11	3	A	Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	needs outside aids ( avoid leaning into turn=horse needs rounder more elastic connection gets horse on 4 hand) , show some counterbend
12	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	above the bit and hollow to the right
13	5	Between B & M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	active trot but against the hand n and counterbend through the short side
14	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	6.5	2	13	shows a clear walk rhythm could be more supple in connection
15	7	E-F F	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	7	2	14	shows some relaxation and stretch with a clear rhythm
16	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	prompt but against the connection and needs bend
17	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6	2	12	needs rounder connection on 4 hand / tends to show some bend in this direction
18	10	C	Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	balance better in this direction because bends in this direction.. work for more 1/2 halts for improved connection
19	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	needs to be more imbalance and straighter
20	12	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	needs outside aids and bend through the turn / in long connection on 4 hand
21	13	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)	5.5		5.5	horse bent right ( see neck especially) and falling left off the line
22	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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24		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
25		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
26		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6	2	12	shows a willing energy to go forward but without clear connection this energy iosd not properly harnessed. ... so the back is not supple
27		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5.5	2	11	unfortunately today.. the horse is often above the bit and bent right while going left. Improve straightness, work for clearer 1/2 halts to begin to affect this horse's connection ( ie lower the neck and come rounder through the back)
28		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	slight chair seat.. need to get thigh down and back for more correct seat and leg support (BDS FB page has 2 tutorials on Chair Seat to correct this and exercises to help) , work to avoid leaning into turn.. need outside aids to influence bend ,
29		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5.5		5.5	need to improve straightness ( horse bent right in both directions) and improve accuracy centerline, needs to be in more connection in transitions to be more balanced with improved connection
30		VEry pretty horse and I really appreciate this horses energy! this team is looking confident with their forward activity so now must begin to address accuracy, straightness and connection. Keep going!! Lots of potential!
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35		POINTS:	155
36		ERRORS:	0
37		SUBTOTAL:	155
38		SCORE:	59.615%
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