8092 Juliana

	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 #	8092
2							NAME:	Juliana Lehman
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	63.438%
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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.	7		7	fairly straight
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	7		7	hand to be more independent, horse steady
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	tempo and energy changing, circle to be more regular in shape
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6.5		6.5	horse steady rider at times lowing balance, hands and arms stiff
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	circle to be more regular in shape, some kicking with leg
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	needs preparation
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	needs stretch and more energy
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	6.5		6.5
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6.5		6.5	needs quieter leg aids
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
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	airms to be more independent from body and weight to be centered on both stirrups
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	needs quieter leg aids, avoid active kicking
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
28		what a lovely horse and tolerant of beginning rider! this team has a steady start. keep leg aids quieter and hands and arms less rigid/stiff. keep going
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33		POINTS:	101.5
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	101.5
36		SCORE:	63.438%
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