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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 #9837Link:
https://youtu.be/DdDK0nbbEVM?si=w5TZY_QHJdggALyc
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NAME:Sarah BitzerNotes:
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JUDGE:Patti Thompson
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 67.250%
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USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST C
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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X		Enter working trot rising.

Halt through medium walk. Salute - Proceed working trot rising.		Straightness on centerline and in transitions; clear trot rhythm.77Straight to a fairly balanced halt
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2CTrack right, working trot rising.Balance and bend in turn.6.56.5Could show better bending in turn and corner
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3BCircle right 20 meters.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.77Correct circle, steady trot, Poll could be lower at times
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Before A		Circle right 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, right lead.

Working trot rising.		Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.6.56.5Could shown better bending and reach over topline more
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5(Transition in & out of canter).Balance and smoothness.66Transiton up could be more fluid, down transition better
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6K-X-MChange rein, working trot rising.Trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.6.56.5Could reach over topline more
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7ECircle left 20 meters.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.77Steady tempo and fairly fluid
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Before A		Circle left 20 meters developing working canter in first quarter of the circle, left lead.

Working trot rising		Roundness and size of circle; clear canter rhythm and bend.77Fairly steady, watch canter rhythm, make sure it stays active
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9(Transition in & out of canter).Balance and smoothness.77Fluid and obedient
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10Between F & BMedium walk.Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.77lovely and smooth transition
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H		Free walk.





Medium walk.		Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal;

Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.ground cover.		6.56.5Clear stretch shown, try to maintain the down that you started with at B
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12Between C & MWorking trot rising to A.Willing and balanced transition; clear trot rhythm.66Could have better bending in corner, counter bending in transition
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X		Down centerline.

Halt through medium walk. Salute.		Straightness on centerline; willingness, balanced transition and halt.88obedient and balanced
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity6.56.5Freedom
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.6.56.5Active but could be more supple
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.6.5213Could reach overtop line more, braced in lower neck at times
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse77Straight and keeping in balance with the horse
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions6.56.5Make sure to always have correct bend
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6Geometry and AccuracyCorrect size and shape of circles and turns77Accurate ride
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Pair shows correct and fluid movements in this fairly accurate ride. Horse could show better bending and is slightly braced in lower neck at times. Rider and horse have a clear understanding of the requirements of this level. Steady and accurately ridden test. Rider need to prepare more for the corners and turn to show correct bend and better balance. Make sure to prepare better for canter departs to the right and maintain activity in the canter to maintain the quality. Work on keeping a slight flexion in your horse's jaw and poll for greater suppleness and balance.(this will help with the bend as well) The rider does a good job in this test with straightness on the center lines which was reflected in the scores. The free walk started out very well but some of the downward stretch on the diagonal was lost. Don't hestitant to ride the walk. That is the only way to maintain it and will be a useful skill when the free walk is the longer diagonal. This pair is well turned out but if the rider would add wearing a belt it would just add to the already neat and tidy presentation. As I have aready said this pair shows an understanding of the level and is on the right path. Showing clearer bend and suppleness will just help prepare you for the next level. Good effort!
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POINTS:134.5
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:134.5
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SCORE:67.250%
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