8235 Samantha

	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 #	8235
2							NAME:	Samantha Wooldridge
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	65.313%
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7	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	lovely and active in trot then drifiting side to side in walk- video quality not great thru corner
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	7		7	camera loses horse- nicely forward but tight in neck
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	7		7	steady tempo, some bend. tension in topline
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	7		7	lovely, animated trot but pulling on rider with mouth braced
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	7		7	tension, strides quick
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	7		7	willing transition but very behind vertical avoiding connection
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	5		5	nose is almost on chest- never relaxes thru the neck- nose should be in fron of vertical and neck should elongate forward
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	6		6	much tension and moving sideways rather than straight- almost loses clarity of walk rhythm
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	6.5		6.5	immobile
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7.5		7.5
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5	much tension in back
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	against hand and behind vertical, mouth open at times
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	too much reliance on rein
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5		6.5
28		Your bit is not legal in dressage. This is a very impressive horse with much suspension and power. Work on getting him to use the power to cover ground rather than to go up and down and encourage him to reach out to the bridle rather than ducking away from it. Altho I can see he is strong, the bit is simply encouraging him to back off your hand and escape rather than inviting him to connect. Consider loosening your curb rein a lot if you are unwilling to change bits at this time. Best of luck with this expressive horse.
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32		POINTS:	104.5
33		ERRORS:	0
34		SUBTOTAL:	104.5
35		SCORE:	65.313%
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