8041 Laura

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.			RIDER #	8041
2							NAME:	Laura Brubaker
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	260
5							Final Score:	54.423%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	5.5		5.5	drifting right to saluting while no immobility.. required 3 seconds or more of NO MOVING. fell right after halt
11	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5	2	10	leans to turn and posting slightly behind motion of horse, horse to be more fwd/ horse in above the bit
12	3	A	Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	not clearly in front of the aids, and balanced on inside shoulder /leaning in
13	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	above the bit in the transitions and turns, rider losing balance left to right
14	5	Between B & M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	rider leans into turn and left shoulder ahead, horse balanced on inside shoulder and needs rounder connection
15	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	seat too active disturbs horses back / neck comes up
16	7	E-F F	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, calm transitions	5.5	2	11	poll above withers throughout.. topline slightly inverted, needs stretch down and longer steps
17	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5		5	sluggish to start and horse slightly above the bit /cut corner
18	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5	2	10	clearly above the bite and needs energy, impulsion / steps short
19	10	C	Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5		5	posted into canter depart: needs to sit down and prepare. needs to be forward and active into the depart, avoid leaning in /above the bit
20	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5		5	invert/ above the bit and behind the leg
21	12	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	OOD score
22	13	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6		6	needs bend to the turn , line was ok.saluting before developing the halt. halt was AFTER the SAlute.. halt... become immobile THEN salute. stand still for more than 3 seconds for a Good score
23	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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25		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
26		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
27		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	5.5	2	11	needs energy and ground cover all gaits
28		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5	2	10	mostly above the bit today
29		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	posting behind motion of the horse, elbow have little or now bend and arms to be more independent
30		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5		5	accuracy, energy halts not immobile
31		this is a very talented and attractive horse. this team can do a lot more with attention to details. Establish halts BEFORE saluting! Work for elastic connection and horse with lower neck rounder to the contact.
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36		POINTS:	141.5
37		ERRORS:	0
38		SUBTOTAL:	141.5
39		SCORE:	54.423%
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