7360-1 Patrice

	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 #	7360-1
2							NAME:	Patrice Paulter
3							JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	64.063%
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7	USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.	6		6	straight in trot then falls very left into walk- walk rhythm is unclear
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.	6		6	straight in body but head wagging and bouncing in connection
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	7		7	steady tempo, fairly consistent bend
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.	6.5		6.5	straight with balanced corners but loses balance as rider changes posting diagonal and then pulls on reins
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.	6.5		6.5	active strides but needs flexion to inside and bend through body
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.	6		6	transition abrupt- poor video angle for judgin- too close
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.	6.5		6.5	strides rushed, needs relaxation and stretch forward and down with swing thru back
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn. Straightness on centerline.	6		6	leaning on rider's left leg
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.	7		7	fairly balanced and immobile
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	7		7
28		Nice pair with good energy. Rider tends to ride with leg too far forward which causes her to lean forward to maintain balance- this causes rider to depend more on reins for balance and means that she sits a little heavy in the post. Try to bend the knee and sink weight deeper into leg and engage core. When rider is more balanced and upright, horse will be softer in back and better connected and scores will improve. Lots of potential for this nice pair. Good luck!
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33		POINTS:	102.5
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35		SUBTOTAL:	102.5
36		SCORE:	64.063%
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