8607 Tess

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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. READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read			JUDGE:	Charlotte Trentelman
2							RIDER #	8607
3							NAME:	Tess Murray
4							Max Pts:	350
5							Final Score:	65.857%
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8	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
11	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)	5.5		5.5	Halt not balanced. Resting hind.
12	2	C M-V V	Track right Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5		6.5	Haunches trail. Need power.
13	3	K-D D-L	Half circle left 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	7		7
14	4	L-M	Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	6	2	12	Haunches trail. Lost forward energy.
15	5	H-P P	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5		6.5	Maintain rounder topline.
16	6	F-D D-L	Half circle right 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	6.5		6.5	Needs better balance.
17	7	L-H	Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	7	2	14	Could be straighter to aids.
18	8	C	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14
19	9	M-V V	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	7	2	14	Clear rhythm. Could show more stretch and reach.
20	10	K A	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners	7		7	Slightly braced in depart.
21	11	P	Circle left 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7
22	12	P-M	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	7	2	14
23	13	Between M-C	Develop working canter		6		6	Needs to show more balance in return to working.
24	14	H-X-F X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	7		7
25	15	F	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	6.5		6.5	Braced in reins.
26	16	V	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7
27	17	V-H	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	7.5	2	15
28	18	Between H-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners	4		4	Braced transition. Lost gait at C.
29	19	M	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness	5		5	Transition early and needed better balance.
30	20	B Before B B	Circle right 20m 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	6	2	12	Maintain contact with more downward stretch.
31	21	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7	Straight halt with walk steps in transition.
32	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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34		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
35		1	GAITS (Freedom and regularity)		7	1	7
36		2	IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)		6.5	2	13	Needs more engagement and suppleness over topline.
37		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	Braced in transitions. Not always straight to aids.
38		4	RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)		7.5	1	7.5
39		5	RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)		6.5	1	6.5	Aids need to encourage better balance in transitions. Watch accuracy.
40		Good potential for higher scores. Horse needs to be more supple over topline, to develop more strength needed in the development of self-carriage.
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46		POINTS:	230.5
47		ERRORS:	0
48		SUBTOTAL:	230.5
49		SCORE:	65.857%
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