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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.RIDER #7567
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NAME:Leah Patrick
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JUDGE:Charlotte Trentelman
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Max Pts:410
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Final Score: 65.366%
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USDF SECOND LEVEL TEST 2
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

X
Enter collected trot

Halt, salute; Proceed collected trot
Engagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear, balanced transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) 88
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2C

M-B
Track right

Shoulder-in right
Angle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot66Needs more bend and energy.
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3B-X

X-E
Half circle right 10m

Half circle left 10m
Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; balance and quality of trot6.56.5Loops don't appear equal.
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4E-KTravers leftAngle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot7.5215
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5F-BShoulder-in leftAngle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot6.56.5Needs uphill balance.
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6B-X

X-E
Half circle left 10m

Half circle right 10m
Shape and size of half circles; supple change of bend on centerline; balance and quality of trot6.56.5Second loop large.
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7E-HTravers rightAngle, bend and balance; engagement and quality of trot6.5213Add bend.
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8M-V

V
Change rein, medium trot

Collected trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance77
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9V-K-A(Transitions M & V)
Collected trot
Clear, balanced straight transitions; quality of trot; consistent tempo77
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10AHalt, rein back 3 to 4 steps
Proceed medium walk
Immobility; willing steps back with correct rhythm and count; straightness; clear transitions6.5213Steps should show more lift.
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11F-S

S
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;
clear, balanced transitions
7214Clear rhythm. Could show more reach.
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12H

Between G & M
Turn right

Shorten stride, half turn on
haunches right
Proceed medium walk
Quality of shortened walk strides; tempo and regularity; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn77
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M
Shorten stride, half turn on
haunches left
Proceed medium walk
Turn left
Quality of shortened walk strides; tempo and regularity; activity of hind legs; bend and fluency in turn7.57.5
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14(Medium walk)
[SHG(M)G(H)GMC]
Regularity and quality of walk6212Rhythm loses clarity.
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15Before C

C
Shorten stride in walk

Collected canter left lead
Clear, balanced straight transition; regularity and quality of gaits77
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16H-V

V
Medium canter

Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions66Needs ground cover.
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17-19A-CSerpentine 3 equal loops, width
of arena, simple changes of
lead over centerline
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17(Score for first simple change)Clear, balanced straight transitions; regularity and quality of gaits44No walk steps.
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18(Score for second simple
change)
Clear, balanced straight transitions; regularity and quality of gaits44No walk steps.
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19(Score for quality of
serpentine)
Regularity and quality of gaits; positioning; geometry77
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20H-B

B-F
Change rein

Counter canter
Regularity, quality and balance of canter; straightness7214
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21F

Before A

A
Medium walk

Shorten the stride of walk

Collected canter right lead
Clear, balanced straight transitions; regularity and quality of gaits55Trot steps down. Walk rhythm not clear.
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22K-S

S
Medium canter

Collected canter
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; consistent tempo; clear, balanced transitions66Needs ground cover.
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23M-E

E-K
Change rein

Counter canter
Regularity, quality and balance of canter; straightness6212Balance on forehand.
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24KCollected trotClear, balanced straight transition; regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo77
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25A

D-I
Down centerline

Medium trot
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride with engagement, elasticity, suspension, straightness and uphill balance; clear, balanced straight transition7.57.5Straight with energy.
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26ICollected trotClear, balanced straight transition; regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo77
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27GHalt, saluteEngagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear balanced transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)6.56.5Not balanced in front.
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity6.56.5Walk loses clarity.
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.6.5213Canter needs more suppleness.
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3SubmissionEngagement, uphill balance and quality of trot; clear balanced transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)6.5213Needs more consistent engagement for the level.
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4Rider’s Position and SeatAlignment, posture, stability, weight placement, following mechanics of the gaits7.57.5
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsClarity, subtlety, independence, accuracy of test66Simple changes not performed correctly. Aids need to create more activity in canter.
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Willing horse. But, must be asked to take more weight over hindquarters to improve engagement. Check rules for simple changes at this level.
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POINTS:268
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ERRORS:
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SUBTOTAL:268
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SCORE:65.366%
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