6267 Sheryl

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.			JUDGE:	Ida Norris
2							RIDER #	6276
3							NAME:	Sheryl Miller
4							Max Pts:	360
5							Final Score:	63.889%
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8	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 3
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11	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	4.5		4.5	overshot centerline and fell right a lot need to hold halt 3 seconds immobility and WALKED OUT OF THE HALT
12	2	C H-X-F F	Track left Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6		6	need zoom sooner : Horse slow to develop lengthening and little shown
13	3	V - I	Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	4.5	2	9	lost parallel and crossing by the quarter line: then rode on diagonal
14	4	I I C	Circle left 10m Straight ahead Track left	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	6		6	circle too large : overshot centerline 6
15	5	S-L	Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	5.5	2	11	slow to begin/ little crossing : rider weight incorrectly positioned
16	6	L L A	Circle right 10m Straight ahead Track right	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	6.5		6.5	circle size correct but fell left off centerline after the circle
17	7	E Before E E	Circle right 20m rising trot, allowing the 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, clear transitions	7	2	14	lost balance at the end but did a good job on the first 1/2
18	8	H	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend; balance; straightness	7	2	14
19	9	M-V V	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, clear transitions	7	2	14	stretch poll below withers and show more grd cvr
20	10	K A	Working trot Working canter, left lead	Willing, calm transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner	6.5		6.5	braces and lifts neck in canter depart.. not truly through or submissive to the connection
21	11	F-X-M	One loop maintaining left lead	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of loop; positioning; balance	7	2	14	wide hands and heels drawn up
22	12	C	Circle left 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	large more like 18 meters / needs to be ridden on the outside aids; hands wide and bracing
23	13	H-V	Lengthen stride in canter	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; willing, clear transition; straightness; consistent tempo	6		6	conser54vative hard to see a difference in grd cover NEED zoom
24	14	V	Working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	6		6	looks like BIG working canter on the short side.. nice but NO TRANSITION SHOWN
25	15	F-X-H X	Change rein Change of lead through trot	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	7		7	obedient but needs balance in thr trot steps /
26	16	M-X-F	One loop maintaining right lead	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of loop; positioning; balance	6.5	2	13	did not get to x balance is ok
27	17	A	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	need zoom: riders heels drawn up
28	18	K-S	Lengthen stride in canter	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; willing, clear transition; straightness; consistent tempo	5.5		5.5	almost imperceptible if any difference
29	19	S	Working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner	5.5		5.5	the working canter itself is probably a 7 but the problem is that if you do not go forward to lengthening then you don't perform a transition .. if there is no transition then this score is LOW
30	20	C	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6.5		6.5	bouncing left and right on the stirrups / needs core balance to have horse balance in transition
31	21	M-X-K K	Lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	7		7	horse shows some real talent here; rider leaning well to left ( see left shoulder) puts horse on 4 hand and poll drops
32	22	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	8		8
33	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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36		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
37		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters	7	2	14	has talent need improved leg position for more correct leg contact for impulsion and bending
38		3	Submission	Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements	6.5	2	13	ease of movements and throughness
39		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits	6		6	slight chair seat, needs core use and independent arms
40		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test	6.5		6.5	Needs thigh down and back and lower leg in more correct contact, arms to be more independent and clo9ser together for this talented horse to come through
41		I think this is a well suited team... this horse is talented and calm for a developing rider! this horse has talent and this team is working harmoniously-- now work on ACCURACY.. Lost a lot of points there today. next focus on noticeable lengthenings and transitions. YOu can do it!
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46		POINTS:	230
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49		SCORE:	63.889%
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