8656-2 Mark

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1				PURPOSE: Tests provide an introduction to the discipline of Western Dressage; the horse performs only at the walk and jog. The rider should demonstrate correct basic position, use of basic aids, and understanding of the figures. The horse should show relaxation; and harmony between horse and rider is important. The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider. The jog should be a natural gait within the horse's scope and should demonstrate a swinging back.			RIDER #	8656-2
2							NAME:	Mark Hiser
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Max Pts:	200
5							Final Score:	72.250%
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7	2022 WDAA INTRO LEVEL TEST 3							Extra feedback typed into the comment boxes in test
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working jog Halt through the working walk, salute Develop working jog through the walk Proceed working jog	Straightness; regularity and quality of the jog and walk; straight, balanced, immobile halt with smooth transitions.	7.5		7.5	shoulders ever so slightly right into halt : some zoom would help for details	Elegant Salute tutorial https://youtu.be/RWlxzZ9Li9w
11	2	C H - X - F	Track left, working jog Change rein, working jog	Balance and bend in the turn and corners; straightness on diagonal; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	nicely strai9ght and horse round to connewction, a few irregular steps behind thru corner
12	3	A	Circle right 20m, working jog	Size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness; balance and bend in the corner.	7.5		7.5	nice shape and round to conenction
13	4	K - X - M	Change rein, working jog	Straightness on diagonal; regularity and quality of the jog; balance and bend in corner.	7.5	2	15	willing and straight , some unsteady stpes in corners
14	5	C	Circle left 20m, working jog	Size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity and quality of the jog; straightness; balance and bend in the corner.	7.5		7.5	toes dragging , need impulsion and willingness to take wght behind
15	6	Between C & M	Develop working walk	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the walk.	7		7
16	7	E - B B	Half circle left 20 m, free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; straightness; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walks	6	2	12	only tracks up. looking for horse to oevertrack , coverground and keep shoulders from dropping
17	8	M	Halt 4 seconds, proceed working walk	Balance in transition to square, straight halt; immobility; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the walk; balance and bend in the corner.	8	2	16	nicely quiet and steady, wishing he stayed in the connection in halt
18	9	Between C & H	Develop working jog	Willing, smooth transition; balance and bend in the corner; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	prompt but hind legsd short and tight for many steps, little swing in back , ground bound
19	10	E - F	Change rein, working jog	Straightness on diagonal; balance and bend in the corner, regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	coprrect geometry and straight, horse nees to tack seight behind and swing inback in jog, toe dragging behind
20	11	A X	Down centerline Halt through the walk, salute	Balance and bend in the turn; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog and walk; balance in downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	8		8
21	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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23		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
24		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
25		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	keeps a steady tempo but is shorttacking and toe dragging in the jog, lacks back suppleness and needs to close the joints of the hind legs and compress and "push" against the ground to spring in the jog and cover ground. Toe dragging is an indication that engagment is not occuring
26		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	8		8
27		4	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Evidenced by the horse's responsiveness; steady elastic connection cultivating athletic expression. Accuracy - precise placement of the figures and transitions, the effectiveness of the rider's aids determines the accurate fulfillment of the required movements of the tests	7		7	accurate test! Needs impulsion and engagment, ( horse to take weight behind and to utilize the thoasic sling more )
28		5	Harmony	The horse accepts the aids and influence of the rider with attention, relaxation and confidence; and demonstrates a willing partnership between horse and rider resulting in a free flowing performance	7.5	2	15	very willing to be in a round connection: but is slightly on the forhand today affecting ability to exhibit a freeflowing program ( ground cover, back swing, ease of movements)
29		This is a lovely test.. and the geometry is very correct and commendable. this rider is quiet and carful with this nice horse! You have asked for additional information which would not normally be on this sheet but is a coaching service: ::: The SI on this horse is not flexing much. At times in this test the left hock closes less than the right. I am thrilled with this horses willingness to be round to your hand but concerned with the short tracking and toe dragging... As a coach I would reccomend a hind limb flexion test with the vet, this horse is not tehcnically unsound from a judges point of view .. but the toe dragging and the momentary lack of clear rhythm in the first step or two of the jog can be strong indicators of developing problems.
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33				https://youtu.be/Je_W8P0YDrc Western Dressage Tack check
34		POINTS:	144.5
35		ERRORS:	0	New requirements for WD tack check above.
36		SUBTOTAL:	144.5
37		SCORE:	72.250%
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