8356 Tess

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.			RIDER #	8356
2							NAME:	Tess Murray
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	63.621%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
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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	halt could be better balanced (wide behind)
11	2	C H-X-F	Track left Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in turns	7		7	fairly straight and active
12	3	A-C	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	6.5	2	13	slight loss of suppleness at poll as bend changes
13	4	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7	prompt
14	5	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	correct circle; HQ falls in a little B - F
15	6	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14
16	7	Before K K-E	Medium walk Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	7	2	14	clear steps
17	8	E-M M	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, calm transitions; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	could stretch more and show more march; stiffens a bit at M
18	9	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
19	10	C-A	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	6	2	12	be more supple in coection over C lines
20	11	Between A-F	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
21	12	B	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	falls in a little
22	13	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6	2	12	hollow
23	14	E Before E E	Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing 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	2	10	very little stretch shown
24	15	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)	5.5		5.5	slow to establish halt; crooked
25	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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27		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
28		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5	could be freer in shoulder
29		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5	2	13	steady tempo but could be more forward/energetic
30		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6	2	12	obedient but should shown better stretch over the topline to the connection
31		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7
32		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	better prep for trans and bend changes
33		Some nice moments in this test with good obedience. Improve bend thru the body/ribcage and more elasticity in the connection to allow the shoulders to swing and reach more.
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38		POINTS:	184.5
39		ERRORS:	0
40		SUBTOTAL:	184.5
41		SCORE:	63.621%
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