8137 Melissa

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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 #	8137
2							NAME:	Melissa Goida
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	60.625%
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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.	6		6	active with energy, neck pulled slightly left and falling left
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6.5		6.5	needs to sit before the trans and be straighter on cline; horse nose to wall on long side
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	liked the energy: need to be balanced on both stirrups- a lot of weight on inside stirrup and seatbone ie leaning in to turn : needs bend
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6		6	turn slightly abrupt and neck not straight on the diagonal; needs centered weight on both stirrups ; hands to be more independnet
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	5.5		5.5	hands beginning to bounce and horse begins to twist neck
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	wide hands and needs to sit first before tran istion
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	6		6	work to assk horse to strtech poll below withers and get a little straighter on the line ,
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	falling left aned very crooked: horse not cooperating
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6		6	be sure halt is completed and try for immobility: avoid saluting while moving
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.	6.5		6.5	looks energetic
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	willing but needs improved connection, bend
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	weight to be more even on both stirrups, work for elastic arms closer together
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	wrok to improve bnlance and steering aids
27			Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6	accuracy and steering to improve
28		Further Remarks: What a cool horse!~ I so appreciate this horses energy! this team so avoid leaning to turn, Hands to be lower and closer together with more elastic elbows. Shows a steady start on DR.. keep going!
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33		POINTS:	97
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	97
36		SCORE:	60.625%
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