8531 Michelle

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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 #	8531
2							NAME:	Michelle Brunner
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	63.621%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
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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)	7		7	very straight, could be quicker out of halt, steadier in connection
11	2	C H-X-F	Track left Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in turns	7		7	straight, balanced corners, needs to be steadier in the bridle and consistently softer over topline
12	3	A-C	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	6	2	12	loops are not equal and horse is not parallel to short side when crossing centerline, fussy in bridle, needs to be more supple in changes of bend
13	4	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	very disorganized, leg yielding off leg into corner, hollow, unbalanced
14	5	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	needs forward and steadiness in connection, almost leg yielding rather than truly bending
15	6	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	obdeient but not from hind leg
16	7	Before K K-E	Medium walk Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	6	2	12	transition needed preparation, walk is rushed and head unsteady
17	8	E-M M	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; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	stretches forward and down but lacks overtrack, early collecting and horse tenses, jigs
18	9	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	obedient puts pulls into trot rather than pushing
19	10	C-A	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	6.5	2	13	better geometry 2nd loops, softer bend and better connection
20	11	Between A-F	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	croup high/bucks into canter
21	12	B	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	better through back this direction but needs to go more forward, ride more back to front for better throughness
22	13	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6	2	12	all rein
23	14	E Before E E	Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing 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, calm transitions	8	2	16	lovely reach for hand, good connection maintained
24	15	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)	7		7	straight, riding into rider's hand- good job
25	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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27		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
28		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
29		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5	2	13	needs forward and suppleness esp in canter
30		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	issues with connection
31		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7	balanced rider
32		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	needs prep for transitions and to ride more back to front for steadier into bridle
33		Capable pair with potential for higher scores once horse is more in front of rider's leg and reaching into the bridle rather than rider trying to create a frame with the hand. Preparation for transitions thru half halts and better geometry of the serpentine.
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38		POINTS:	184.5
39		ERRORS:	0
40		SUBTOTAL:	184.5
41		SCORE:	63.621%
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