9504 Margaret

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, by showing suppleness both laterally and longitudinally, moving freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, and readily accepting contact with the bit. Correct geometry and lines of travel should be shown.			RIDER #	9504	Link:	https://youtu.be/dcGCVfEO-BQ
2							NAME:	Margaret Shaw
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	61.724%
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7	2023 USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working trot Halt, salute Proceed working trot	Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	slightly crooked over X
11	2	C B	Track right Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	steady but a bit tight in the jaw
12	3	KXM	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6.5	2	13	straight and steady but a little sluggish
13	4	Between C & H	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6	2	12	prompt trans, could be lighter in connection
14	5	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	losing energy at start; could show clearer bend
15	6	Between E & K	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	7		7
16	7	A Before A A	Circle left 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, calm transitions	5.5		5.5	not a lot of stretch seen; should be deeper and out more
17	8	F FE	Medium walk Change rein, medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity, overtrack, and quality of walk	7	2	14
18	9	EM M	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach, overtrack, and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions	6	2	12	stretch and march could be more active
19	10	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
20	11	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	steady but slow
21	12	FXH	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	didn't start at F; fairly straight but tight in jaw
22	13	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
23	14	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	falling right; needs better bend in body
24	15	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness; bend and balance in corner	7		7
25	16	A X	Down centerline Halt, salute	Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	LF out a little
26	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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28		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
29		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5	gaits are clear but sluggish
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6	2	12	could be more forward thinking and supple in the body
31		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	nicely steady but could be lighter in connection and more elastic
32		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
33		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	better use of half halts for suppleness and inside leg for bend
34		Well suited pair; enjoy your confidence building steady horse! Work on adding a bit more energy to trot and canter. Performance would improve with increased suppleness in the jaw and poll for a rounder, softer connection.
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39		POINTS:	179
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	179
42		SCORE:	61.724%
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