8665 Selah

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
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 #	8665
2							NAME:	Selah Walker
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	63.750%
6	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
7			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
8	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6		6	energetic but needs straightness and to be on centerline
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6.5		6.5	prompt into trot- don't try to go so deep into corner at M, straight on rail and better corner at F
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	starts well then runs through outside shoulder- good riding using outside aids to keep horse in arena rather than just pulling on inside rein!
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6		6	don't oversteer corners
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	nice energy, better circel but shape could be rounder
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	7		7	willing and forward transition
14	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	5.5		5.5	keep your eyes focused on where you want to go so line stays straight- nice quality FW but line loses straightness
15	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	7.5		7.5	active march and very straight
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	8		8	balanced
17	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
18		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
19		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
20		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5
21		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
22		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6
23		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6
24		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6		6
25		Nice pair with potential for higher scores as rider becomes a little bit more subtle about turning aids so she doesn't need to make corrections. Work on sitting back a little to help balance the horse better. Nice energy in trot work and clear understanding of sophisticated outside aids. Well done! please note that in licensed competition the horse must have a noseband
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28		POINTS:	102
29		ERRORS:	0
30		SUBTOTAL:	102
31		SCORE:	63.750%
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