8123 Karen

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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 #	8123
2							NAME:	Karen Garcia
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	260
5							Final Score:	57.308%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1							nice turnout!
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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)	6		6	bracing: could be straighter
11	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5	2	11	needs some zoom for clarity , horse mostly above the bit , bracing
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	5		5	hands to be closer together and more independent ; horse inverted
13	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5		5	wide hands forearms braced horse above bit / leaning in on shoulder no bend thru short side
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, 4arms braced, hands/arms to be more independent , above bit needs softer connection and balance
15	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	needs to sit 2 bounces prior to trans and use corners of short side
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	6.5	2	13	horse trying to stretch, rider restricting rein
17	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	ionactive start of first steps and above the bit
18	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5	2	11	elbows lack bend, hands too far apart so horse bracing against arms: above bit / circle shape not round
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	need to sit down prior to depart, and prepare , hands to be lower and closer together with bend at elbow to allow elasticity/steering with reins and horse leaning onto inside shoulder
20	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	rider leans in to turn and horse goes into 4 hand / need weight even on both stirrups and both seat bones thru short side and turns
21	12	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	active, needs to be softer;rounder to bridle
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	salute with right hand unless you have a really really difficult horse or some very clear reason.. left is allowed but right is traditional. take your reins in your left hand) and when the whip is on the right just side the top0 of the whip into the left hand with the reins ( i use my index finger and thumb for the whip) the whip lies over the shoulder while you salute with your right hand.
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	back suppleness
28		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5	2	10	connection braced, horse above the bit
29		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6		6	alignment thru seat fairly steady, needs hands close together with bend in elbow
30		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5.5		5.5	see submission and accuracy
31		this team looks like they are comfortable together and this horse has good energy! Rider now work on being able to ride with a lighter /softer elastic contact. hands super close together and low with elbows bent. this allows for more elasticity for the horse. visualize hands right on top of the saddle pad. then the horse may be able to come to a rounder connection. Loads of potential here.. you have a confident start! your canter looks confident!
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36		POINTS:	149
37		ERRORS:	0
38		SUBTOTAL:	149
39		SCORE:	57.308%
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