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Tests confirm that the horse has achieved the suppleness,impulsion, throughness and clear uphill balance required in Level 5. The marked lightness of the forehand resulting from improved engagement and collection is demonstrated in the full lope pirouette. The flying lead changes in series reveal the responsiveness and obedience of the horse to the aids. A solid foundation is evidenced throughout by a calm, willing, harmonious performance. The regularity and quality of the gaits are considered in all movements.JUDGEJoann Williams
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RIDER #10209Link:
https://youtu.be/QLusySr6ThI?si=AOrlUJBk7GzRmc8N
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NAME:Suzanne MorisseNotes:
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Max Pts:290
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Final Score: 75.345%
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2022 WDAA LEVEL 5 TEST 1
HorseSabreena Sue CRHF
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Nov 2024
WDAA Show ID
24-380
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

X		Enter collected lope

Halt, salute,
Proceed collected lope left lead		Straightness; balance in transition to square,
straight halt; immobility; prompt, smooth
transitions		99
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2C

HXF

F		Track left

Lengthen stride in lope

Collected lope		Engagement; clear transitions; moderate
lengthening of stride and frame with same
tempo as collected lope; cadence.		88
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3AFlying change of lead Straightness; engagement; ground cover;
fluency.		66together behind
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4KXM

X		Collected lope

Full pirouette right		Smooth, willing transitions; suppleness;
balance; fluency; forward intent;
engagement; size of pirouette.		77lost collection last couple of strides
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5Before MFlying change of leadStraightness; engagement; ground cover;
fluency.		55late behind
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6HXF

X		Collected lope

Full pirouette left		Smooth, willing transitions; suppleness;
balance; fluency; forward intent;
engagement; size of pirouette.		66large, past CL, tight topline
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7Before FFlying change of lead Straightness; engagement; ground cover;
fluency.		77don't lean in
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8A

K		Collected walk

Turn right
Smooth transition; self-carriage; flexion of
the joints; march; forward intent.		7214abrupt trans
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9D

D		Halt

Full pivot right		Straightness; square, straight halt;
immobility; 360
turn on the inside hind;
response to rider's leg; forward intention;
correct bend; willing, smooth transitions		6.56.5nd to have your leg or horse's shoulder at CL, changes pivot foot
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10D

D		Halt

Full pivot left
Proceed collected walk		Straightness; square, straight halt;
immobility; 360
turn on the inside hind;
response to rider's leg; forward intention;
correct bend; willing, smooth transitions.		77smoother pivot, not at CL
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11F

PV

V		Turn left

Half circle left 20m extended walk

Collected walk		Optimum ground cover; lengthened frame
and reach; suppleness; clear transitions.		8216
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12K

FB		Collected jog

Shoulder-in left		Engagement; cadence; consistent angle,
bend and balance; engagement.		88
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13BH

H		Lengthen stride in jog

Collected jog
Moderate lengthening of stride and frame
with same tempo as collected jog; clear
transitions.		6.56.5nd more reach without quickening
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14MBShoulder-in rightEngagement; cadence; consistent angle,
bend and balance.		77show slightly more angle
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15BK

K		Lengthen stride in jog

Collected jog		Moderate lengthening of stride and frame
with same tempo as collected jog; clear
transitions.		6.56.5quickens, topline tight
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16A

DE

EG

C		Down centerline

Half pass left

Half pass right

Turn right		Consistent angle, bend and balance;
engagement; cadence; fluency of change of
bend.		7214maintain consistent poll rotation to left, rt comes close to overbend at base of neck, both are fluid
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17Between C and MCollected lope right lead Engagement, cadence, fluency of transition.
8.58.5
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18RK3 flying changes of leadStraightness; engagement; ground cover;
quality of changes; fluency.		22did two simple changes
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19A

X		Down centerline

Halt, salute		Balance in transition to square, straight halt;
immobility.		7.57.5haunch slightly rt
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity7.57.5
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.7.5215throughness in changes
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3Rider’s Position, Seat, and HandsWell-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)99
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4Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsEvidenced by the horse's responsiveness; steady elastic connection cultivating athletic expression. Accuracy - precise placement of the figures and transitions, the effectiveness of the rider's aids determines the accurate fulfillment of the required movements of the tests77watch for accuracy in pivot placement, keep hind legs under in pirrouettes
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5HarmonyThe horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider with attention, relaxation and confidence; and demonstrates a willing partnership between horse and rider resulting in a free flowing performance7.5215not on aids in several parts of test
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many parts very well done, keep working on the pieces that arent. Definately on the right track in training and ready to start this level
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POINTS:218.5
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ERRORS:0.000%
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SUBTOTAL:218.5
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SCORE:75.345%
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 "Hi Shari,

You have a wonderful horse and a great start to Western Dressage.
Your horse appears willing to work for you and has a very nice way of going. You have good alignment with your upper body, elastic arms and move well with the horse. I would like to see you bring your legs under your body with your stirrup on the balls of your feet and heels stretched down. This can be difficult in some western saddles but will help you be more effective in your communication with your horse.

Your horse appears to be naturally well balanced and obedient to your aids. Ask for a little more activity on the walk and on the centerlines and turns. He tends to get a little bit short in the neck which shortens the stride and prevents him from swinging through his back.
To help him understand how to reach into the bridle with more drive from behind, work toward asking for him to yield to the bit with soft massaging of your fingers, then when you feel
him soften, release your arms forward and allow him to lengthen his neck while staying rounded in outline. This will eventually take you to free jog and will improve the free walk. You should feel more swing in his back and connection coming from the hind end while remaining on the bit with a longer neck. It’s OK at this point that the poll is a bit lower than you had him in the tests.
Best of luck with your continuing journey in Western Dressage. "




















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