Ava 6012

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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 #	6012
2							NAME:	Ava Zalfa
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	200
5							Final Score:	63.000%
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7	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST C
8			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
9	1	A X	Enter working trot rising. Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.	Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot rhythm.	7		7	fairly straight
10	2	C	Track right, working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn.	6.5		6.5	could be more energetic
11	3	B	Circle right 20 meters.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	Could be more supple with inside bend
12	4	A Before A	Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead. Working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.	6		6	show more inside bend and energy.
13	5		(Transition in & out of canter).	Balance and smoothness.	6.5		6.5	bracing neck into canter; smooth trans to trot
14	6	K-X-M	Change rein, working trot rising.	Trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6.5		6.5	fairly steady in contact but needs more activity
15	7	E	Circle left 20 meters.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6		6	show steadier connection with more suppleness
16	8	A Before A	Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead. Working trot rising	Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.	6		6	circle a little small; show bend through the body
17	9		(Transition in & out of canter).	Balance and smoothness.	6.5		6.5	smoother in to canter this way
18	10	Between F & B	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6.5		6.5	could be more active
19	11	B-H H	Free walk. Medium walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.ground cover.	6		6	shows some stretch but could march on more
20	12	Between C & M	Working trot rising to A.	Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.	6.5		6.5	prompt trans
21	13	A X	Down centerline. Halt through medium walk. Salute.	Straightness on centerline; willingness, balanced transition and halt.	7		7
22	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
23		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
24		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6		6	could be more active
25		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	be more forward thinking
26		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	work on keeping a light contact
27		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	post a little quicker with steadier hands
28		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	better prep for canter transitions and show inside bend
29		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	7		7
30		What a kind horse! Great opportunity to learn and build your confidence! Work on being brave enough to go more forward.
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35		POINTS:	126
36		ERRORS:	0
37		SUBTOTAL:	126
38		SCORE:	63.000%
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