10481 Lexie

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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 #	10481	Link:	https://youtu.be/Ie_y5zN8WNk?feature=shared
2							NAME:	Lexie Ward	Notes:
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	60.625%
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8	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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11	1	A X	Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.	Regularity, quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	5		5	halt not well established. Stepping backwards
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner	6		6	counterflexed. could be smoother thru turn
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	counterbent. Could be steadier in connection
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	6.5		6.5	fairly obedient; could show clearer inside bend
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Regularity, reach, and ground cover with overtrack of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	6.5		6.5	show more stretch down to improve
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack	5.5		5.5	tension develops upon retake; some loss of clear rhythm
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner	6		6	prompt trans but counter flexed and fussy in bridle
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	should bend around inside leg; struggles with balance and fluid steps
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Bend and balance in turn; straightness; regularity of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7
20	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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22		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
23		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6		6	tight shoulders in trot
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	fairly energetic but needs more suppleness in the body
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	could be more secure in bridle aids
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	arms could follow more with hands lower
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	develop better bending and suppling aids.
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	7		7
29		Obedient horse. Rider needs to develop less dependence on outside rein and better use inside leg for correct bend and flexion. Correct posting diagonals improve overall balance and picture. In free walk, hands need to be lower and more forward to allow freedom to stretch the nose down.
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34		POINTS:	97
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	97.00
37		SCORE:	60.625%
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