7517 Emilie

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1				PURPOSE: Tests confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear steady rhythm, accepting light contact with the bit. The horse demonstrates greater understanding of the aids and calm acceptance of the bridle; greater emphasis is placed on relaxation, harmony, rideability and pure gaits. The horse is beginning to develop more impulsion and balance.			JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
2							RIDER #	7517
3							NAME:	Emilie Roy
4							Max Pts:	230
5							Final Score:	66.087%
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7	WDAA BASIC LEVEL TEST 2
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working jog Halt through the walk, salute Proceed working jog	Straightness; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transitions in and out of square, straight halt; immobility; willingness.	8		8	Good straightness
11	2	C H - X - K	Track left One loop, working jog	Balance and bend in the turn; balance and correct bend on loop and in corners; regularity and quality of the jog.	7.5	2	15	clear bend
12	3	K - B B	Continue on the rail, working jog Turn left, working jog	Balance and bend in the corners and turn; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	steady
13	4	X Before X	Circle left 20m, working jog Develop working lope, left lead	Balance and bend on circle; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the lope.	6		6	neck stiffens a bit to lope
14	5	X Before X	Circle left 20m, working lope Develop working jog	Balance and bend on circle; regularity and quality of the lope; willing, smooth transition, regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	some tension in neck in trans
15	6	E A	Turn left, working jog Working walk	Balance and bend in the turn and corners; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk.	6		6	abrupt
16	7	F - X - H H	Change rein, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; regularity and quality of the walks; balance and bend in corner; willing, smooth transition.	5.5	2	11	should stretch more and show more activity
17	8	C B	Working jog Turn right, working jog	Willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the jog; balance and bend in turn.	6.5		6.5	shoulders falling right at C
18	9	X Before X	Circle right 20m, working jog Develop working lope, right lead	Balance and bend on circle; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the lope.	6		6	hollow into lope
19	10	X Before X	Circle right 20m, working lope Develop working jog	Balance and bend on circle; regularity and quality of the lope; willing, smooth transition, regularity and quality of the jog.	6.5		6.5	better elasticity this way in trans
20	11	E E - M	Turn right, working jog Continue on the rail, working jog	Balance and bend in the turn and in corners; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7
21	12	M - X - F	One loop, working jog	Balance and correct bend on loop and in corner; regularity and quality of the jog.	6	2	12	shows bend but did not touch X
22	13	A Between A & X	Down centerline Develop working walk for 6-8 steps, then develop working jog	Balance and bend in the turn; straightness; willing smooth transitions; regularity and quality of the walk and jog.	7		7
23	14	G	Halt through the walk, salute	Straightness; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition to walk; balance in downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	7		7
24	Leave arena at A in a walk with looped or long reins.
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26		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
27		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
28		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5	transitions
29		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	7		7
30		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	6.5		6.5	better prep for trans
31		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	7	2	14
32		Further Remarks: willing and honest horse. Work to be more supple in your transitions to improve this performance.
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37		POINTS:	152
38		ERRORS:	0
39		SUBTOTAL:	152
40		SCORE:	66.087%
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42		EXTRA FEEDBACK I enjoyed watching your test. Your horse appears to very obedient and willing and is certainly on the correct training path. Good job! Do a little suppling before your transitions to maintain some elasticity in the connection. Ask for more bend from your inside leg and rein. Instead of stiffening the neck as your leg comes on, your horse should soften and round to it. Practice asking a little sooner, and a little softer. Think of maintaining a steady tempo and forward energy all the way through each transition. Another area to improve is your free walk. It should show active steps, with the hind hooves overtracking the front, or at least stepping up. The stretch also should be very active, with the horse reaching down and out for the bit as the reins are lengthened. Use your seat to enourage both the forward energy and stretch. I found your position to be well aligned. Your arms are somewhat stiff, so practice really using your elbows to do your half halts. At home, exaggerate the following motions of the walk to get your arms moving. To be effective, our arms must move and follow the bit, yet remain soft. Keeping your elbows bent with your upper arms back a little will help you find this elasticity in the contact.
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