9062 Jessica

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1							RIDER #	9062
2							NAME:	Jessica Roberts
3							JUDGE:	Charlotte Trentelman
4							Max Pts:	170
5							Final Score:	28.82
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8	USEA BEGINNER NOVICE TEST A
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10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
11	1	A-X-M M	Enter working trot Track left	Quality and regularity of trot; straightness on centerline; balance on turns	7.5		7.5	Direct and forward entry. Slight tension through back in corner.
12	2	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot	Quality and regularity of trot; bend and balance; size and shape of circle	7		7	Good energy. Would like to see horse reach forward more to bit. Some tension at C.
13	3	E Between centerline and B	Half circle left 20 meters Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition;size and shape of half circle; quality and regularity of gaits; bend and balance	6.5		6.5	Braced in preparation.
14	4	B	Circle left 20 meters, working canter	Quality and regularity of canter; bend and balance; size and shape of circle	6		6	Tilting. Behind vertical.
15	5	Between B and M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; quality and regularity of gait; balance and straightness	7		7	Straight transition. Slightly fussy in bridle.
16	6	H-X-F	Change rein, working trot	Bend and balance in corners; straightness on diagonal; quality and regularity of trot	8		8
17	7	A	Circle right 20 meters working trot	Quality and regularity of trot; bend and balance; size and shape of circle	7.5		7.5	Slight variation in tempo.
18	8	E Between centerline and B	Half circle right 20 meters Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance	6.5		6.5	Braced in preparation.
19	9	B	Circle right 20 meters working canter	Quality and regularity of canter; bend and balance on circle	4		4	Lost gait.
20	10	Between B and F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; quality and regularity of gaits; balance and straightness	8		8	Nicely recovered.
21	11	Between A and K	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	8		8	Clear rhythm.
22	12	K-X-M	free walk	Regularity and quality of walk with reach and ground cover; allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	7.5		7.5	Could develop more stretch.
23	13	Between M and C	Develop medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	8		8	Good activity.
24	14	H A	Working trot Down centerline	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; balance on turn; straightness on centerline	7		7	Slighly braced in transition at H.
25	15	X	Halt; salute	Willing, calm transitions;straight, attentive halt; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7.5		7.5	Almost straight.
26	Leave arena in free walk.
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28		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
29		1	Harmony of athlete and horse	A confident partnership created by adhering to the scale of training.	7.5	2	15	Moments when confidence in connection could improve.
30		Overall, a well produced test. Horse shows athletic ability and rider tactfully creates forward energy. Work to allow more freedom and develop more swing in free walk. Also, work to create smoother transitions, with less bracing in reins.
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35		POINTS:	121
36		ERRORS:	0
37		SUBTOTAL:	121
38		SCORE:	28.82
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40		Highlights of Test: A confident rider on a talented horse that shows potential for higher levels. Walk rhythm is good. Points to Improve: Horse is developing confidence in rider's aids, but shows some signs of tension, mainly through connection. Shows a slight tilt and not as reaching to bit when working to left. A bit anxious in departs. Things to Try: First of all. The walk is so good that you should use it as a reward to help the horse stretch and relax in your schooling. Normally I would mention that your hip could be more open and hands are a little high, but, this a lower level and I would expect it to be a green horse that still has "moments" of loss of focus. You are in balance and your aids are helping the horse throughout the test. I appreciate you taking time to put the horse back into the canter when it broke gait, as it seems to worry about departs. The tension in connection might come from the need for more suppleness left and right. I would suggest patterns, such as serpentines and figure eights, to help the horse change from one flexion to the other and back again. For head tilting, keeping the horse more supported on the outside rein (and leg) may help and I would recommend introducing leg yields, if you haven't done it before. For all exercises, the leg aid is more important that the rein and keeping the horse's head and neck straight in front of the body is better than creating an overbend. The tension should be reduced as the horse gains confidence. If the tension and unsteadiness in bridle becomes worse, I would check for anything that might cause pain. (teeth, tack fit, possible back problems) I truly enjoyed watching this test and feel that you are setting the stage for success. Good Luck! Charlotte Trentelman
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