8751-1 Amanda

	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 #	8751-1
2							NAME:	Amanda McGinty
3							JUDGE:	Janice Mumford
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	59.375%
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8	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
11	1	A X	Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.	Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	shoulders slightly left out of halt
12	2	C	Track left, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	6		6	some unsteadiness in contact
13	3	E	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	5.5		5.5	fussy in contact, falling through outside shoulder 2nd 1/2
14	4	Between K & A	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; walk rhythm.	6		6	some head nodding
15	5	F-E	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	5.5		5.5	inconsistent stretch
16	6	E-H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	nice march, connection unsteady
17	7	Between H & C	Working trot rising.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5	fairly willing
18	8	B	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	4.5		4.5	counter bent at times
19	9	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willing, balanced transition and halt.	6.5		6.5	slight loss of balance in halt
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
24		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6
25		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5.5	2	11	fussy in contact
26		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5
27		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	make better use of bending aids
28		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	6.5	`	6.5
29		Horse needs to turn outside shoulder better on circle. Work to improve softness in jaw/poll for a more supple topline. Workman like pair
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34		POINTS:	95
35		ERRORS:	0
36		SUBTOTAL:	95
37		SCORE:	59.375%
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