8215 Michelle

	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 #	8215
2							NAME:	Michelle Arnold
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	60.938%
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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.	7		7	Fairly straight with steady tempo
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6.5		6.5	could be more accepting of contact but is prompt to trot
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	5.5		5.5	correct shape circle but hollow in connection
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	5		5	above the bit, stiff in neck/jaw/back
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	5		5	should show rounder neck and contact
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	becomes softer to the hand
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		7	shows relaxation and some swing in the steps and back
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	5.5		5.5	stiffens neck and jaw
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6.5		6.5	could be straighter approaching X;straight halt
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.	6		6	active, steady tempo but tight over the topline
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5.5	2	11	should develop more suppleness and rounder response to rder's aids
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	fair alignment, hands could be quieter
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	develop more elasticity through arms and shoulders
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	7		7
28		Accurate geometry. A more consistent connection with elasticity and suppleness will improve performance.
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33		POINTS:	97.5
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	97.5
36		SCORE:	60.938%
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