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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 #7973
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NAME:Lori Murray
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JUDGE:Aviva Nebesky
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 61.875%
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USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

Between X & C		Enter working trot rising.

Medium walk.		Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.66a little wiggly on CL, needs clarity in transition from trot to walk.
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2C

M		Track right.

Working trot rising.		Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.6.56.5willing into trot and straight, balanced in corners, add energy
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3ACircle right 20 meters, working trot rising.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.66steady tempo and bend but needs better committment to the connection and power from HQ
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4K-X-MChange rein.Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.66straight but very unsteady in bridle, add energy for better connection
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5CCircle left 20 meters, working trot rising.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.66supple bend but inconsistent in connection and tempo, needs to go more energetically forward from the hind end
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6Between C & HMedium walk.Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.66fluid transition but fighting connection and hollow, rider needs to sit deeper and more relaxed in saddle rather than perching to use seat more effectively
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7H-X-FFree walk.Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.66horse needs to relax and swing through the back with longer strides reaching forward to the bit, rider's seat beeter here
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8F-A




A		Medium walk.




Down centerline		Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn.

Straightness on centerline.		6.56.5straight but fussy in bridle
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9XHalt and salute.Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.66obedient but braced
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity6.56.5rhythm not always clear due to lack of forward energy
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.66needs to push more from HQ to swing through the back
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.6212very unsteady- work to ride horse more back to front rather than trying to create throughness with the hand
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse6.56.5rider is balanced but needs to relax more into the saddle and allow seat/hips to swing more
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions6.56.5
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6Geometry and AccuracyCorrect size and shape of circles and turns6.56.5
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Very attractive horse, very supple on circles but less so through corners. Be careful not to overbend in neck or go too deeply into corners but to truly feel horse to yield to your inside leg and seatbone for bend and flexion. Horse is very unsteady in the bridle and against rider's hand- riding more energetically forward will help horse better connect. Think about riding the hind legs into the bit rather than trying to make the horse round with your hand. Potential for much higher scores!
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POINTS:99
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:99
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SCORE:61.875%
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