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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 #9801-1Link:
https://youtu.be/RCSIfOlTZjM?si=ON7ahm_QJS9lJP28
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NAME:Molly LewisNotes:
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JUDGE:Patti Thompson
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Points Possible:
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Final Score: 75.938%
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2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST B
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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X		Enter working trot rising.

Halt through medium walk.
Salute - Proceed working trot rising.		Regularity, qualityof trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)77Haunches slightly right in halt but obedient and steady tempo
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2CTrack left, working trot rising.Regularity; bend and balance in turn and corner88Steady and fluid
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3ECircle left 20 meters, working trot rising.Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance88Good
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4Between K & AMedium walk.Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality88Well ridden into corner
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5F-EFree walk.Regularity, reach, and ground cover with overtrack of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward6.56.5Head actually comes up in beginning and then 1/2 way across horse stretches quite correctly both out and down
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6E-HMedium walk.Willing,calm transition; regularity, quality, overtrack99Well done!
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7Between H & CWorking trot rising.Willing, calm transition; regularity of trot; bend and balance in corner99smooth and balanced
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8BCircle right 20 meters, working trot rising.Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance7.57.5Fairly fluid, very slight stiffening 2nd half
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X		Down centerline.

Halt through medium walk. Salute.		Bend and balance in turn; straightness; regularity of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)6.56.5Fairly straight but haunches swing out to the right in halt
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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.7.57.5
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3SubmissionAcceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.7214
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4Rider’s Position and SeatKeeping in balance with the horse7.57.5
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsCorrect bend and preparation of transitions88
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6Geometry and AccuracyCorrect size and shape of circles and turns88
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Well ridden and accurate test. Your center line is straight. Also your horse should halt from back to front. It appears the horse gets a bit heavy on the forehand and that allows the haunches to swing out to the right. For intro your turn is fluid and smooth, however looking up the levels the horse could be more supple. i love the soft swinging tail your horse has throughout the test. This tells me there is good relaxation and the horse is content in his work. Again in the free walk, the stretch should start sooner. Better preparation in the corner will help. You prepared will for the come back to the Medium walk and got a nine! Same with the transition to trot. In your second trot circle you lost some of the suppleness and tempo varied for a moment in the second half. Remember to ride the whole circle. Especially if there is a distraction. your mounting black at A should be right under A. It appeared to me you were off the center line because my eye at first was draw there. Very good test! Much easier to judge in the indoor!
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POINTS:121.5
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:121.5
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SCORE:75.938%
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