8455 Lisa

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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 maintains a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.			JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
2							RIDER #	8455
3							NAME:	Lisa Longtin
4							Max Pts:	290
5							Final Score:	61.552%
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7	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
8			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
9	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)	7		7	fairly straight
10	2	C E-X	Track left Half circle left 10m, returning to track at H	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness	6.5		6.5	overshot X
11	3	B-X	Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness	7		7
12	4	C Before C C	Circle left 20m in 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	6	2	12	stretch the poll deeper to lift the back
13	5	H-P P	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corner	6.5		6.5	shows some effort but needs longer steps
14	6	A	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7	2	14
15	7	V-R R	Change rein, 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	6.5	2	13	active steps, could stretch lower
16	8	M C	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner	5	2	10	above bit
17	9	H-V	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	5		5	very crooked, not much lengthening
18	10	V	Circle left 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5		5	circle very large and not centered at V
19	11	F-X-H X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6.5		6.5	be more supple
20	12	C	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	hollow
21	13	M-P	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	5.5		5.5	hq falls in, show more difference
22	14	P	Circle right 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	large, falling in, show more bend in the body
23	15	A	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	7		7
24	16	K-R R	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	neck a little tense
25	17	E X G	Half circle left 10m Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in half circle; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	connection could be straighter on turns
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
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters	6	2	12	develop lengthenings
31		3	Submission	Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements	6	2	12	straightness, connection could be more elastic
32		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits	7		7
33		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test	6		6	response to Bending aids
34		Further Remarks impressive horse with much potential as straightness, power, and balance develop
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39		POINTS:	178.5
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	178.5
42		SCORE:	61.552%
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44		Extra Feedback Lovely impressive horse! First level is all the lengthenings, so here is an area where you can improve. Practice going forward and back on a circle (trot or canter). Slow the gait down, make the horse really wait to go forward. Supple with half halts on both reins, really push the ribcage out using your inside leg. Pushing the ribcage over gives the hind legs a safe place to come underneath the body. Once the horse is supple and bending, increase your posting energy emphasizing the UP part of the post and applying both calves. Only add as much energy as you can still maintaining suppleness and bend. Gradually increase the energy and power as the balance and thrust develop. As your lengthenings improve on the circle, start trying them on short straight lines; if the HQ falls in, go back to the circle and power down until you can keep it all under control. Work on more elastic connection overall. A little rounder topline. Think tiny leg yield to really get in the corners to help with bend and also right before your transitions. In the stretchy trot and free walk, the poll needs to come even lower, low enough to lift the back and enhance swing. The horse needs to reach out and down to the bit. I believe all 3 of these area will be improved simultaneously as you concentrate on them.
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