6940 Darryl

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1				PURPOSE: Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of Western Dressage; the horse performs only at the walk and jog. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of the figures. The horse should show relaxation; and harmony between horse and rider is important. The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider. The jog should be a natural gait within the horse's scope and should demonstrate a swinging back.			RIDER #	6940
2							NAME:	Darryl Geske
3							Max Pts:	180
4							Final Score:	66.667%
5							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
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7	WDAA INTRO LEVEL TEST 2
8							judged 4/09/21
9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working walk Halt, salute Proceed working walk	Straightness, regularity and quality of the walk; balance in the downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	6.5		6.5	Please we need some kind of clear marker for letters / white supplement buckets set on the ground/ colored cones from the dollar store... anything that is the SAME and recognizable to go below your ring letters which are almost impossible to see. Be sure to have one for A also .. Thanks :):) Rider sits more on right side// horse falls right into the halt.. recovered to centerline
11	2	Between X & G C	Develop working jog through the working walk Track left, working jog	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the turn and corner; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	obedient and quiet, needs more use of hocks in working jog 9 energy for ground cover)
12	3	E	Circle left 20m, working jog In the last quarter of the circle develop working walk	Balance and bend on the circle; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk.	6.5	2	13	tight in toplin,, lifting neck against steering/connection
13	4	E A	Proceed straight ahead, working walk Halt 4 seconds, proceed working walk	Straightness; regularity and quality of the walk; balance and bend in the corner; balance in transition to square, straight halt; immobility; willingness.	6.5		6.5	liked the walk energy / please use some zoom for clearer viewing .. halt not balanced
14	5	F - X - H H	Change rein, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; regularity and quality of the walk; balance and bend in corner; willing, smooth transition.	7	2	14	love the stretch needs a bit more energy and try for over tracking
15	6	C	Halt 4 seconds, proceed working walk	Balance in transition to square, straight halt; immobility; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk.	6.5		6.5	quiet but not square
16	7	Between C & M	Develop working jog	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	shows more energy here
17	8	B	Circle right 20m, working jog, proceed straight ahead, working jog	Balance and bend on the circle and in the corner; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness.	6.5	2	13	hands to be softer/ lower and more independent .. horse coming off the connection while rider "steering"
18	9	A X G	Down centerline Working walk Halt, salute	Balance and bend in the turn; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk; balance in downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	6.5		6.5	rider leans right/ horse falls left past centerline ( see A behind you)
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5		6.5	liked the walk/ working jog at time inactive with hind legs
24		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	6		6	quiet rieder: needs to be centered weight shifting left/right in the saddle and on the stirrups. Arms/ hands to be closer together and lower and oun the horn for softer more independent connection with this lovely horse
25		4	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Evidenced by the horse's responsiveness; steady elastic connection cultivating athletic expression. Accuracy - precise placement of the figures and transitions, the effectiveness of the rider's aids determines the accurate fulfillment of the required movements of the tests	6.5		6.5	to be more accuracy and flowing into confident connection
26		5	Harmony	The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider with attention, relaxation and confidence; and demonstrates a willing partnership between horse and rider resulting in a free flowing performance	7	2	14
27		What a beautiful horse - lovely and calm. He has a natural walk that you should emphasis with much mor4 energy! Rider address more independent arms/ hands and keep weight centered while turning .
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32		POINTS:	120
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34		SUBTOTAL:	120
35		SCORE:	66.667%
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