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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 #8095-1
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NAME:Julianne Cleveland
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JUDGE:Ida Norris
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 64.688%
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USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

Between X & C		Enter working trot rising.

Medium walk.		Straightness on centerline and in transition; clear trot and walk rhythm.77slightly overshot the line but recovered, rider shifting weight right left after X and horse less straight
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M		Track right.

Working trot rising.		Balance and bend in turn. Quality of transition.77wide hands lacks elbow bend , horse active and quiet to the connection
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3ACircle right 20 meters, working trot rising.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.77posting slightly behind the motion of the horse, hands to be closer together, lower and more independent from seat/body -horse quietly steady in a soft connection
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4K-X-MChange rein.Clear trot rhythm and straightness on diagonal; bend through corners.6.56.5slight disturbance to connection, riders hands to be closer together and elbows bent for elasticity
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5CCircle left 20 meters, working trot rising.Roundness and size of circle; clear trot rhythm and bend.6.56.5weight to be equally centered on both stirrups, avoid leaning to turn , arc of circle shape to be steadier/smoother ( geometry)
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6Between C & HMedium walk.Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm.77wrists and 4 arms appear braced in transition, prepare earlier and softer
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7H-X-FFree walk.Complete freedom to stretch neck forward and downward; clear walk rhythm, straightness on the diagonal; ground cover.6.56.5shows a small stretch, only tracks up and needs energy
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A		Medium walk.




Down centerline		Willing and balanced transition; clear walk rhythm, bending in corner and turn.

Straightness on centerline.		44unfortunate jog near A and needs bend thru turn
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9XHalt and salute.Straightness; willing, balanced transition at halt.6.56.5be sure horse has STOPPED before you salute. left hand is allowed but right hand is traditional. use right whenever you possibly can. :)
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity77
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.6.56.5
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.6.5213
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse66left shoulder and left seat bone up and fwd, not as much weight in left stirrup as the right
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions6.56.5
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6Geometry and AccuracyCorrect size and shape of circles and turns6.56.5
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what a cool horse! this team looks very comfortable and confident. Begin to work harder to use the corners , keep arms and hands closer together to develop elasticity in the arms and more independent hand from seat!
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POINTS:103.5
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:103.5
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SCORE:64.688%
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