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PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed improved balance, lateral suppleness and throughness, as well as the thrust to perform lengthenings of stride. The horse should be on the bit.
JUDGE:Charlotte TrentelmanLink
https://youtu.be/kv49znzVr-k?si=J-1zIka6OpXmjM9z
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RIDER #10509
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NAME:Chelsea Harrington
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Max Pts:270
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Final Score: 70.185%
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2023 USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

X		Enter working trot

Halt, salute

Proceed working trot		Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)7.57.5Good halt. Should be more sustained (3 seconds).
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2C

EX		Track left
Half circle left 10m,
returning to track at H		Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo77Steady. Could show a little more bend.
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3BXHalf circle right 10m,
returning to track at M		Regulatory and quality of trot;
shape and size of half circle;
bend; balance; straightness		7.5215
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4C

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 sizeof
circle; willing,clear transitions		6.56.5Maintain energy with more downward stretch.
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5HP

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		7.57.5
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6AMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity,
quality, overtrack; bend and balance
in corner; straightness
7214
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7VR

R		Change rein, free walk
Medium walk		Regulatory and quality of walks; reach
and ground cover with overtrack of
free walk allowing complete freedom
to stretch the neck forward and
downward; straightness; willing,
clear transitions		7214Stretches well. Walk could be more active.
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8M

C		Working trot
Working canter left lead		Willing,clear transitions;
regularity and quality of gaits;
bend and balance in corners		6.5213Head tilts slightly. Needs better bend C to H.
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9ECircle left 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance		6.56.5Needs to develop more forward jump.
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10FXH

X		Change rein

Working trot		Willing, clear transition; regularity
and quality of gaits;straightness;
bend and balance in corner		77
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11CWorking canter right leadWilling, clear transition;
regularity and quality of canter;
bend and balance in corner		6.5213Balanced on shoulders.
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12BCircle right 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance		66Strides need "jump" . Circle appears large.
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13AWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity
and quality of trot; straightness;
bend and balance in corner		7.57.5
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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		77Could show more transition in and out.
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15E

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)		7.57.5Prompt. Almost square.
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GAITS (Freedom and regularity)717
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2IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)6.5213Canter could be more engaged.
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3SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)7.5215
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4RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)818
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5RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)7.517.5Aids need to create more activity in walk and canter.
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A well presented test. Work to develop strength over topline so that horse can be more supple and through in all gaits.
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POINTS:189.5
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:189.5
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SCORE:70.185%
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