6946 Leah

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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:	Aviva Nebesky
2							RIDER #	6946
3							NAME:	Leah Patrick
4							Max Pts:	270
5							Final Score:	66.296%
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7	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1 - Modified for smaller ring
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)	7.5		7.5	could be quicker out of balanced halt, straight
10	2	C Between E & K start	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	6		6	supple but closer to 12m than 10m, needs steadier connection
11	3	Between B & F start	Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness	6		6	correct size but not as supple, tight in neck
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	7	2	14	clear stretch, could be softer in topline when picking up reins
13	5	H-F F	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	6		6	modest, needs ground cover and more relaxed topline
14	6	A	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7	fluid transition into active march, still some lack of throughness just in front of saddle
15	7	K-B B	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	6.5	2	13	modest stretch, needs ground cover, braced picking up reins
16	8	M C	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	willing but lacks power
17	9	H-K K-A	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	7		7	some good steps but slow to develop and fades quickly
18	10	A	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	7		7	balanced, too much neck bend
19	11	F-X-H X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7.5		7.5	balanced but braced in lower neck
20	12	C	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner	6.5		6.5	obedient but lacks throughness
21	13	M-F F-A	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5		6.5	modest, needs longer strides
22	14	A	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	7		7	balanced
23	15	A	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	7		7	obedient but needs to sit more
24	16	K-M M	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	shows lift and ground cover but hollows
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)	6.5		6.5	little twist in poll rather than bend in 1/2 circle, needs balance into halt
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		7
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters	6.5	2	13
31		3	Submission	Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements	6.5	2	13
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	6.5		6.5
34		Very capable pair. Scores will improve when horse is better able to sit and push for lengthened gaits. Work on better, more honest throughness- horse is not honest in throughness just in front of saddle and is able to beace rather than relxing and lifting back and shoulders. Best of luck with this lovely horse!
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39		POINTS:	179
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	179
42		SCORE:	66.296%
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