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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:Janice Mumford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_vsoUxqmzQ
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RIDER #10175
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NAME:Lorelei Dillay
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Max Pts:270
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Final Score: 63.333%
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2023 USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

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Enter working trot

Halt, salute

Proceed working trot
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)77almost straight
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2C

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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 tempo77prepare better for turn at C, balanced 1/2 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
6.5213slightly shallow 1/2 circle, more supple left at M
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4C

Before C

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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
66clear intent, needs to lower base of neck
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5HP

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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
66needs
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6AMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity,
quality, overtrack; bend and balance
in corner; straightness
6.5213could flow more forward
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7VR

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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
6212small tension mistake over 1/4 line, neck wags a bit when picking up reins
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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
5.5211stiffens in both trans
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9ECircle left 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance
66needs to turn outside shoulder better to improve balance on circle and corners
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10FXH

X
Change rein

Working trot
Willing, clear transition; regularity
and quality of gaits;straightness;
bend and balance in corner
88straight & balanced
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11CWorking canter right leadWilling, clear transition;
regularity and quality of canter;
bend and balance in corner
6212hesistant depart
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12BCircle right 15m
Regularity and quality center;
shape and size of circle; bend;
balance
5.55.5circle slightly large, needs better balance around inside leg
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13AWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity
and quality of trot; straightness;
bend and balance in corner
5.55.5off connection
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14KR

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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
77nice effort, careful not to push past point of balance
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15E

X

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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)
77almost straight
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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)6.5213more supple in back
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3SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)6212some bracing in connection at times
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4RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)717
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5RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)616prepare better with 1/2 halts
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Love the energy but horse needs to be rebalanced with frequent 1/2 halts to improve balance and rideability.
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POINTS:171
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:171
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SCORE:63.333%
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