8529 Tess

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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. READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read			JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
2							RIDER #	8529
3							NAME:	Tess Murray
4							Max Pts:	350
5							Final Score:	64.429%
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8	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
11	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	straight, a little above bit into and out of halt
12	2	C M-V V	Track right Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	5.5		5.5	loses balance and irregular, no real length shown
13	3	K-D D-L	Half circle left 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	6.5		6.5	could be more supple and balanced
14	4	L-M	Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	6.5	2	13	good effort but needs to flow more and stay straighter throughout, loses tempo
15	5	H-P P	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6		6	tactfully ridden but little lengthening shown- does show a bit of lift and suspension but needs more
16	6	F-D D-L	Half circle right 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	6.5		6.5	leaning on rider's inside leg
17	7	L-H	Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	6.5	2	13	starts well then loses straightness and rider overbends to the inside causing horse to fall even more crooked
18	8	C	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14	fluid and forward transition to active march
19	9	M-V V	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	7.5	2	15	relaxed and covering ground, increase energy and overtrack for higher score
20	10	K A	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	prompt and thru into trot, behind driving aids to canter
21	11	P	Circle left 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	nice lateral balance, could be more balanced back to front
22	12	P-M	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6	2	12	modest, quickens
23	13	Between M-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	5.5		5.5	unclear
24	14	H-X-F X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	7.5		7.5	well ridden to correct balance issue through corner and create a nice downward!
25	15	F	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	6		6	needs clarity in transition and first 2-3 canter strides, lacks forward/in front of rider's leg
26	16	V	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	circle much too large
27	17	V-H	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6	2	12	good balance but insufficient ground cover
28	18	Between H-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners	5.5		5.5	breaks at C
29	19	M	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness	5.5		5.5	unbalanced trans at C
30	20	B Before B B	Circle right 20m 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	minimal stretch, horse inconsistent in maintaining connection
31	21	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7.5		7.5	needs to remain on bit throughout halt
32	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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34		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
35		1	GAITS (Freedom and regularity)		7	1	7
36		2	IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)		6.5	2	13
37		3	SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)		6.5	2	13
38		4	RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)		7	1	7
39		5	RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)		6.5	1	6.5
40		Talented pair with potential for higher scores as horse becomes stronger and is better able to demonstrate the necessary push and power for lengthenings.
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44		POINTS:	225.5
45		ERRORS:	0
46		SUBTOTAL:	225.5
47		SCORE:	64.429%
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