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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:Ida NorrisLink:
https://youtu.be/20CsZT1YUbo
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RIDER #9262Notes:
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NAME:Tess Murray
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Max Pts:270
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Final Score: 65.185%
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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)77riders weight shift left /right in the stirrups ; horse slight wobble before halt
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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 tempo6.56.5over centerline, arms high and braced, hocks slightly out behind
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3BXHalf circle right 10m,
returning to track at M		Regularity and quality of trot;
shape and size of half circle;
bend; balance; straightness		6.5213horse not tracking up, hocks out behind: braced contact
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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		66conversative stretch, difficult to see much difference, not tracking up and lacks back swing;
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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		6.56.5needs longer steps, hocks to be more under; braced arms, blocked throughness / just tracks up
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6AMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity,
quality, overtrack; bend and balance
in corner; straightness
6212rhythm needs to be clearer, arms and elbows locked
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7VR

R		Change rein, free walk
Medium walk		Regularity 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		6212elbows stiff, tracks up, nds grd cover and more back swing
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8M

C		Working trot
Working canter left lead		Willing,clear transitions;
regulatory and quality of gaits;
bend and balance in corners		6.5213blocked to connection, needs bend in corner c-M
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9ECircle left 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance		6.56.5hocks slightly out behind, connection braced through stiff arms, horses topline lacks throughnes, lacks bend and impulsion
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10FXH

X		Change rein

Working trot		Willing, clear transition; regularity
and quality of gaits;straightness;
bend and balance in corner		77lacks impulsion in the canter party, trot looks better,
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11CWorking canter right leadWilling, clear transition;
regularity and quality of canter;
bend and balance in corner		7214
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12BCircle right 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance		6.56.5horse and rider leaning into turn, horse getsd on shoulder arms high, wide and elbows locked_lacks thoroughness
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13AWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity
and quality of trot; straightness;
bend and balance in corner		77
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14KR

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		77shows energy but barely tracks up;nds topline throughness
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15E

X

G
Half circle left 10m
Down centerline
Halt, salute		Bend and balance in half circle;
regulatory and quality of trot;
willing, clear transition;
straightness; attentiveness;
immobility (min. 3 seconds)		77overshot centerline and corrected: weight shifting from one side to the other in the stirrups
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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)6212topline blocked, hocks out behind often and not always clearly tracking up
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3SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)6.5213incredibly willing , lacks lateral poll flexion and bend on outside aids
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4RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)6.516.5slight chair seat, right hand higheralways, elbows locked and hands wide
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5RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)6.516.5see above / centerline accuracy
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this is a gorgeous horse! rider to become more aligned and more correctly centered in saddle. then focus on elastic independent arms developing bending aids using outside aids. this will facilitate throughness and allow swing through the back and longer active steps in all gaits!
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POINTS:176
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:176
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SCORE:65.185%
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:0
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SCORE:0.000%
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