10470 Jessie

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, by showing suppleness both laterally and longitudinally, moving freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, and readily accepting contact with the bit. Correct geometry and lines of travel should be shown.			RIDER #	10470	Link:	https://youtu.be/H0jP2ksNwGo?si=OEnekhRHTCe3fzVe
2							NAME:	Jessie St. John	Notes:	requires extra
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	64.655%
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7	2023 USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
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10	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)	6		6	nicely straight entry. Tossing head X to C
11	2	C B	Track right Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	tempo varies. could be steadier in connection
12	3	KXM	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6.5	2	13	maintain consistent speed. A little fussy in contact
13	4	Between C & H	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7	2	14
14	5	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	correct shape circle. Needs more bend and to be more thru the back with freer strides
15	6	Between E & K	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5		5.5	crooked. Almost walked
16	7	A Before A A	Circle left 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, calm transitions	5		5	very little stretch seen
17	8	F FE	Medium walk Change rein, medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity, overtrack, and quality of walk	6	2	12	slow and fussy at start, then activity and connection improves
18	9	EM M	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach, overtrack, and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions	7	2	14	fairly active march and stretch out. Improve with more downward stretch to lift the back
19	10	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
20	11	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	could be more forward and steady
21	12	FXH	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6.5	2	13	straight; tempo varies
22	13	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7	2	14
23	14	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7
24	15	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness; bend and balance in corner	7		7
25	16	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)	7		7
26	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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28		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
29		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7	canter needs more jump; trot could be more free in shoulders
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5	2	13	energy varies; could show clearer bend at times
31		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	could be steadier to rein aids
32		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5	consider posting for more freedom
33		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	develop more effective aids for elastic connection and stretchy trot
34		Well matched pair. Continue to develop reliable connection with less fussy head/neck. Canter will benefit from more energy overall. Work on keep leg aids on and more effective during downward transitions.
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39		POINTS:	187.5
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	187.5
42		SCORE:	64.655%
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