8663 Emilia

	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 #	8663
2							NAME:	Emilia Pounds
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	67.500%
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.	7.5		7.5	very straight in body- turned a little left in walk, prepare better for turn at C so it is not so abrupt
9	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	7		7	willing into trot and straight, could be more active
10	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	some bend, needs energy and more consistent tempo
11	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	7		7	nicely balanced turns and straight but needs energy
12	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	loses shape of circle last 1/4, sluggish trot
13	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	obedient, needs to march more
14	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	7		7	straight, good effort to maintain feeling of forward
15	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	straight in body but looking left
16	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	7.5		7.5	immobil and straight
17	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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19		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
20		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
21		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6
22		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13
23		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
24		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5
25		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
26		Talented rider with quiet aids and soft hands. Adding energy will increase scores. Nicely done!
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30		POINTS:	108
31		ERRORS:	0
32		SUBTOTAL:	108
33		SCORE:	67.500%
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