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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:Robyn NunnallyLink:
https://youtu.be/5p0bcfT304U?si=HkgL-bn8vRkCUPMt
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RIDER #10646Notes:
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NAME:Melissa Hylkema
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Max Pts:270
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Final Score: 63.704%
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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		77straight entry
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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 tempo66becomes unsteady in bridle; correctly shaped half circle
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3BXHalf circle right 10m,
returning to track at M		Regulatory and quality of trot;
shape and size of half circle;
bend; balance; straightness		6212neck stiffens
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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		77quality of trot improves with freedom and stretch; encourage more outward stretch of nose to improve
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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		6.56.5shows effort; encourage longer steps vs quickening
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6AMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity,
quality, overtrack; bend and balance
in corner; straightness
7214prompt
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7VR

R		Change rein, free walk
Medium walk		Regulatory 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		7214willing stretch, could be more energetic in steps
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8M

C		Working trot
Working canter left lead		Willing,clear transitions;
regularity and quality of gaits;
bend and balance in corners		6212hollow
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9ECircle left 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance		66could be more elastic in connection; quite crooked after circle
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10FXH

X		Change rein

Working trot		Willing, clear transition; regularity
and quality of gaits;straightness;
bend and balance in corner		6.56.5well placed trans; could be lighter in the bridle with rounder neck
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11CWorking canter right leadWilling, clear transition;
regularity and quality of canter;
bend and balance in corner		6.5213could be better balanced
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12BCircle right 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance		66needs clearer bend and inside flexion
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13AWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity
and quality of trot; straightness;
bend and balance in corner		6.56.5could be softer in contact
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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		5.55.5above bit
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15E

X

G
Half circle left 10m
Down centerline
Halt, salute		Bend and balance in half circle;
regularity and quality of trot;
willing, clear transition;
straightness; attentiveness;
immobility (min. 3 seconds)		6.56.5drifted right after X; halt not square
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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)6212develop lengthenings with longer steps; more supple over back and topline
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3SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)6212Cooperative; could be lighter and steadier in contact
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4RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)6.516.5not centered; right stirrup longer?
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5RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)616develop more effective aids for bend and suppleness
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Well matched pair. Horse is often hollow and above the connection. Work on more suppling and bending exercises to develop more security and confidence of the connection for a rounder shape overall.
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POINTS:172
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:172
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SCORE:63.704%
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