8254 Melodie

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. READER PLEASE NOTE: Anything in parentheses should not be read			JUDGE:	Aviva Nebesky
2							RIDER #	8254
3							NAME:	Melodie Weintraut
4							Max Pts:	350
5							Final Score:	61.857%
6
7
8	USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
9
10			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
11	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	fairly straight in body but a little wagging in the head. Needs to be quicker into the trot from the halt
12	2	C M-V V	Track right Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Bend and balance in turns; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5		6.5	modest. maintains tempo. add ground cover
13	3	K-D D-L	Half circle left 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	6		6	supple in body but head wags on centerline
14	4	L-M	Leg yield right	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	5.5	2	11	rider collapsing to the outside as horse falls through the outside shoulder. stay more upright over center of horse and use right side aids to keep horse straighter
15	5	H-P P	Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trot	Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5		6.5	nice lift in shoulders and maintenance of tempo. needs ground cover
16	6	F-D D-L	Half circle right 10m Working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness on centerline	7		7	supple turn and stable in head/bridle
17	7	L-H	Leg yield left	Regularity and quality of trot; consistent tempo; alignment; balance and flow	6	2	12	rider much better in position. keep outside aids closed to keep horse from falling through the left shoulder. don't overbend right
18	8	C	Medium walk	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	pulling forward against rider's hand into halt- rider bracing against the stirrups and hollowing horse's back
19	9	M-V V	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions	7	2	14	relaxed and swinging through the back in FW. rider could sit softer/more forward to help horse bring up his back. a little tension as rider picks up reins and then he settles again nicely
20	10	K A	Working trot Working canter left lead	Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corners	6		6	obedient but on forehand and lacking throughness
21	11	P	Circle left 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	fairly balanced. add energy to help horse stay more balanced from the HQ
22	12	P-M	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	6.5	2	13	nicely uphill but needs to cover more ground
23	13	Between M-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	5.5		5.5	needs to show more clear difference
24	14	H-X-F X	Change rein Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness	6		6	maintains straightness but needs to sit more on HQ for better balanced transition
25	15	F	Working canter right lead	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corners	6		6	willing and on aids but overbent in neck to the inside
26	16	V	Circle right 15m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	keep straighter on the inside rein
27	17	V-H	Lengthen stride in canter	Willing, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo	5.5	2	11	nice balance but no lengthening
28	18	Between H-C	Develop working canter	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter, bend and balance in corners	5.5		5.5	no change in length of stride
29	19	M	Working trot	Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness	6.5		6.5	willing- use 1/2 halt for better sit on hind leg
30	20	B Before B B	Circle right 20m 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 size of circle; willing, clear transitions	6	2	12	modest stretch but loss of balance onto the forehand
31	21	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	7		7	lovely turn at A and straight CL then loss of balance into halt
32	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
33
34		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
35		1	GAITS (Freedom and regularity)		7	1	7
36		2	IMPULSION (Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)		6	2	12	encourage increased push and power from hind legs especially in canter
37		3	SUBMISSION (Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)		6	2	12	willing horse but needs increased straightness in the LY and balance from HQ in down transitions and in the canter
38		4	RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT (Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)		6	1	6	work to keep lower leg more under you so that you stay upright and balanced to help horse come up through his back rather than pushing down against him
39		5	RIDER’S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS (Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)		6.5	1	6.5
40		Capable pair with lovely moments. Increase the power from the hind leg and stay more balanced over him to help with his balance. Maintain straightness in the LYs- use your outside aids a bit stronger to help keep him from falling through the outside. Encourage increased ground cover in lengthenings- be bold but use 1/2 halts to keep him from falling onto the forehand and running. Work on balance in transitions-esp up and down canter! Keep horse straighter on the outside rein- don't overbend. Well done.
41
42
43
44
45
46		POINTS:	216.5
47		ERRORS:	0
48		SUBTOTAL:	216.5
49		SCORE:	61.857%
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100