8126 Finley

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.			RIDER #	8126
2							NAME:	Finley MacIntire
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	260
5							Final Score:	59.038%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	5		5	overshot the line and never got on the centerline. salute while moving , leans left to turn
11	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5	2	13	upper side of circle looks large, horse fairly steady
12	3	A	Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	needs some camera zoom to help judging : appears to be on 4 hand and needs preparation
13	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	above the bit and losing canter quality
14	5	Between B & M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	wide hands ; horse lifting neck and bracing
15	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	needs to sit the trot prior to the transition for preparation and bal , arms to be more elastic
16	7	E-F F	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, calm transitions	6	2	12	needs to stretch poll below the wither and take longer steps( ie overtrack)
17	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	need some zoom for clarity:
18	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6	2	12	needs bend, bal and connection: rider needs to be centered on both stirrups evely while turning the circle
19	10	C	Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	circle appears oval ( long), horse sl. above the connection, rider and horse on inside shoulder
20	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	relaxed but not clearly in connection. needs to use the short side and corners properly
21	12	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	nicely energetic but not round to connection, rider at times balanced forward and looks down
22	13	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	could be straighter: halt almost square. use right hand to salute if you can.... It's not illegal for the left but right is tradition unless you have something really going wrong.
23	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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25		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
26		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
27		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6	2	12	suppleness of back
28		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5.5	2	11
29		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	bal, alignment
30		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5.5		5.5	accuracy, connection, bend and rider and horse balance
31		what a beautiful horse! work to get this rider looking up, hands closer together and more correctly sitting erect throughout. Use outside aids to turn and improve accuracy throughout the test in ALL movements. Keep going!
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36		POINTS:	153.5
37		ERRORS:	0
38		SUBTOTAL:	153.5
39		SCORE:	59.038%
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