8614 Becky

	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 #	8614
2							NAME:	Becky Maloney
3							JUDGE:	Charlotte Trentelman
4							Points Possible:	200
5							Final Score:	72.500%
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7	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST C
8			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
9	1	A X	Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.	Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5	Steps to side at X. Halt not balanced.
10	2	C	Track right, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	7.5		7.5	Good energy and bend. Head a little unsteady.
11	3	B	Circle right 20 meters.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	8		8
12	4	A Before A	Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead. Working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.	7		7
13	5		(Transition in & out of canter).	Balance and smoothness.	6.5		6.5	Depart late to aids.
14	6	K-X-M	Change rein, working trot rising.	Trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	7		7	Slightly unsteady in bridle.
15	7	E	Circle left 20 meters.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	8		8
16	8	A Before A	Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead. Working trot rising	Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.	7		7
17	9		(Transition in & out of canter).	Balance and smoothness.	6.5		6.5	Braces in depart.
18	10	Between F & B	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	7.5		7.5
19	11	B-H H	Free walk. Medium walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.ground cover.	7		7	Needs more consistent stretch.
20	12	Between C & M	Working trot rising to A.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5	Unsteady in connection.
21	13	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willingness, balanced transition and halt.	8		8
22	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
23		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
24		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7	Canter rhythm could be more clear.
25		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	7.5		7.5
26		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	7	2	14	Needs to accept connection more quietly.
27		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	8		8
28		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	7.5		7.5	Aids need to be lighter to encourage stretch into contact.
29		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	8		8
30		Elegant horse. Needs to be more confident in canter departs and develop more volume in canter strides.
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35		POINTS:	145
36		ERRORS:	0
37		SUBTOTAL:	145
38		SCORE:	72.500%
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