8098 Brianna

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.			JUDGE:	Ida Norris
2							RIDER #	8098
3							NAME:	Briana Yetter
4							Max Pts:	290
5							Final Score:	63.103%
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7	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
8			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
9	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6		6	very straight and nice salute < unfortunate crookedness on move off
10	2	C E-X	Track left Half circle left 10m, returning to track at H	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness	7.5		7.5	steady, needs a bit more back suppleness
11	3	B-X	Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness	7		7	not as supple through poll and shoulders this direction
12	4	C Before C C	Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing the 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, clear transitions	5.5	2	11	circle appears oval towards X, marginal if any stretch, used the arena corners in circle
13	5	H-P P	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corner	5		5	unable to see much difference.. horses shoulders appear to go down. rider starts posting at the 1/4 line. needs impulsion
14	6	A	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7	2	14
15	7	V-R R	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, clear transitions	8	2	16	correctly ridden, steady stretch with reach to the bridle and slight over track
16	8	M C	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	needs impulsion atM for clearer energy in trot; canter depart above the bit
17	9	H-V	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	5		5	shows some effort but still above the bit thru lengthening
18	10	V	Circle left 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	slightly above the bit and braced onto the shoulders , cut the corners on short side not near F
19	11	F-X-H X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6.5		6.5	more on the bit and thru back here
20	12	C	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	bracing / leaned in in corner
21	13	M-P	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6		6	some energy but bracing connection
22	14	P	Circle right 15m Develop working canter in first half of circle	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	on 4hand, needs bend and needs to be rounder to hand
23	15	A	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6		6	needs thoroughness
24	16	K-R R	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corners	6		6	better this direction
25	17	E X G	Half circle left 10m Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in half circle; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7	to be straighter
26	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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28		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
29		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7.5		7.5
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters	6.5	2	13	back suppleness
31		3	Submission	Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements	6	2	12	canter needs to be more on bit and with bend esp to rt
32		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits	7		7
33		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test	6		6	canter work to improve
34		this is a good team! The trot work is really looking good and the canter work needs the same confidence and balance. Be sure the trot stretch circle stretches more like your walk stretch . Lots of nice moments in the trot today!
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39		POINTS:	183
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	183
42		SCORE:	63.103%
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