9008 Robin Ford.xlsx

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1				PURPOSE: Level 1 tests confirm that the horse is building on the elements from lower levels and is developing more engagement to show sufficient impulsion as the lengthened jog and lope are performed. The horse demonstrates a more consistent light contact with the bit. These tests introduce some collection, lateral and longitudinal balance, suppleness and emphasize harmony and ride-ability.			RIDER #	9008
2							NAME:	Robin Ford
3							JUDGE:	Janice Mumford
4							Max Pts:	290
5							Final Score:	65.690%
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7	WDAA LEVEL 1 TEST 4
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A X	Enter working jog Halt, salute Proceed working jog	Straightness; balanced, square, immobile halt with prompt, smooth jog transitions; regularity and quality of the jog.	7		7	loss of straightness X-C
11	2	C MX	Track right Leg yield right, continue on centerline	Balance and bend in the turn and corner; alignment, fluidity, and crossing of legs in leg yield; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	6.5		6.5	haunches slightly lag first 1/2
12	3	A FX	Turn left Leg yield left, continue on centerline	Balance and bend in the turn and corner; alignment, fluidity, and crossing of legs in leg yield; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog.	6		6	haunches lag thoughout, make better use of outside 1/2 halt
13	4	C H	Turn left Working lope left lead	Balance and bend in the turn and corner; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the lope.	6		6	bit short in neck C-H, sluggish depart
14	5	E	Turn left	Balance and bend in the turn; regularity and quality of the lope.	7		7	fairly balanced
15	6	X Between X & B	Circle left 20m lengthened lope Develop working lope	Moderate lengthening of stride and frame with same tempo as working lope; balanced transitions; regularity and quality of the lopes.	5.5		5.5	modest effort, neck overbent, allow for longer neck
16	7	B BH	Turn left Continue on the track working lope	Balance and bend in the turn and in corners; regularity and quality of the lope.	7		7	balanced, follow with elbows not shoulders
17	8	HK Before A	One loop 5m off the track maintaining the left lead (counter lope) Working jog	Balance and bend on loop and in corners; accuracy; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the lope and jog.	7.5		7.5	steady tempo & balance to jog
18	9	A Before A	Circle left 20m free jog Gather the reins, working jog	Stretch forward and down over the topline; moderate lengthening of stride and frame; maintaining balance and tempo; smooth, willing release and retake of the reins; size and shape of circle with inside bend; regularity of the jogs.	7.5	2	15	willing stretch
19	10	F Before P P	Working walk Shorten the stride in walk Half pivot or turn on the haunches left; proceed working walk	Willingness to shorten stride; response to rider's leg with forward intention and correct bend; turn around the inside hind; willing, smooth transitions; regularity and quality of the walk.	5.5	2	11	miscommunication after A before F, inconsistent crossing
20	11	Before F F	Shorten the stride in the walk Half pivot or turn on haunches right, proceed working walk	Willingness to shorten stride; response to rider's leg with forward intention and correct bend; turn around the inside hind; willing, smooth transitions; regularity and quality of the walk.	6	2	12	needs to maintain right flexion
21	12	PH H	Free walk Working walk	Horse willing to freely stretch the neck forward and down; relaxation; swing through the back; ground cover; willing, smooth transitions; straightness; balance and bend in the corner, regularity and quality of the walks	7.5	2	15	nice swing & stretch, needs to be more supple when picking up the reins for working
22	13	C MX	Working jog Working lope, right lead	Willing, smooth transitions; straightness; balance and bend in the corner; regularity and quality of the jog and lope	5		5	abrupt & holow depart
23	14	B	Turn right	Balance and bend in the turn; regularity and quality of the lope.	7		7	balanced, follow with elbows not shoulders
24	15	X Between X & E	Circle right 20m lengthened lope Develop working lope	Moderate lengthening of stride and frame with same tempo as working lope; balanced transitions; regularity and quality of the lopes.	6.5		6.5	some difference shown, develop > suppleness to working lope
25	16	E EM	Turn right Continue on the track working lope	Balance and bend in the turn and in corners; regularity and quality of the lope	7.5		7.5	steady tempo & balance to jog
26	17	MF Before A	One loop 5m off the track maintaining the right lead (counter lope) Working jog	Balance and bend on loop and in corner; accuracy; willing, smooth transition; regularity and quality of the lope and jog.	6		6	haunches swing right
27	18	A X	Down centerline Halt 3 seconds, back 6 steps Proceed working walk	Balance and bend in the turn; square, immobile halt; willing, straight, back with diagonal pairs; willing, smooth transitions; straightness; regularity and quality of the jog and walk.	6.5		6.5	slightly right of CL, willing RB
28	19	X	Halt, salute	Balance in downward transition to square, straight halt; immobility.	7		7	balanced but slightly unsteady in contact
29	Leave arena at A in a walk with looped or long reins.
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31		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
32		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
33		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	7		7
34		3	Rider’s Position, Seat, and Hands	Well-balanced elastic seat demonstrating vertical, centered alignment, with light independent contact from hand(s)	6.5		6.5	more elastic elbows
35		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	6		6	Develop a more elastic connection which allows/encourages a longer neck. Make better use of 1/2 halts on outside rein in leg yields to maintain alignment.
36		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	6.5	2	13	a bit short in neck at times
37		Further Remarks: Capable pair. Work to improve connection with a longer neck for a more honest communication.
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42		POINTS:	190.5
43		ERRORS:	0
44		SUBTOTAL:	190.5
45		SCORE:	65.690%
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