10402-1 Cynthia

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J
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 #	10402-1	Link:	https://youtu.be/q0WekDjzoVg
2							NAME:	Cynthia Minchillo	Notes:
3							JUDGE:	Patti Thompson
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	59.483%
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7	2023 USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
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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		6	A bit wiggly and not quite on centerline. Could be straighter with soft but steadier connection. Shoulders left in halt.
11	2	C B	Track right Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	Horse must accept the connection to the bit more consistently. Does show some bending but could be more supple with longer strides.
12	3	KXM	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	Steady tempo, strides could be longer and horse should stretch into connection more consistently.
13	4	Between C & H	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5	2	10	Prompt depart but throws head up and is braced in lower neck. Could be more supple in corner.
14	5	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	A little better in connection here. Steady tempo but could be more supple.
15	6	Between E & K	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	7		7	Obedient and fairly smooth.
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	4.5		4.5	This is your working trot. Becouse the rider has relaxed the feel on the reins the horse is accepting the connection better. However, for the stretchy trot circle this does not show a clear difference of the horse's frame, not stretching either forward or down.
17	8	F FE	Medium walk Change rein, medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity, overtrack, and quality of walk	5.5	2	11	Crooked in beginning of diagonal, a little better in contact to bit after initial turn onto diagonal. Walk is hurried.
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	Minimal stretch forward but must show clear stretch downward as well. Walk Rhythm is better.
19	10	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5		5	Obedient to trot but unsteady in connection and must use corner better.
20	11	E	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	Some moments where the connection is better but then the horse roots down.
21	12	FXH	Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	Tempo is a little hurried and horse trips. Connection was better
22	13	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6.5	2	13	Obedient depart and steadier in connection. Could use corner better.
23	14	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	7		7	Much better this circle.
24	15	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits, straightness; bend and balance in corner	6.5		6.5	Willling and calm but braced slightly in Transition. Could bend better.
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	Losing trot rhythm in turn onto centerline. Then fairly atriaght to an obedient halt.
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	7		7
30		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5	2	13
31		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5	2	10
32		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5	Rider losing balance at times and heels come up
33		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5.5		5.5	Rider must developed a soft yet steady connection to the bit and give the horse a place to be. Could show better bending in corners and turns.
34		This is a stunning horse that appears to be fairly willing in transitions but was having problems with accepting a steady contact with the bit. it did get better as the test went on but the rider must have a soft, elastic and steady connection giving the horse a place to go. Also, better use of the corners will help the rider with suppleness and preparation for movements. This is a lovely turned out pair!
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39		POINTS:	172.5
40		ERRORS:	0
41		SUBTOTAL:	172.5
42		SCORE:	59.483%
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44		This is a beautiful and elegant horse! The main issue with todays test was the lack of the horse reaching steadily into a soft and elastic connection. The rider must be steady and at the same time elastic in the contact so the horse has a place to reach to and be so the horse is able to accept the contact with the bit. Also, if the horse is more supple and is able to goes with correct bend into the corners this will also help with accepting contact with the bit. The horse could also show more ground cover in the trot, which happened briefly in the stretchy trot circle. As I stated in the body of the test this was more like what your working trot should be. The last canter circle showed that this pair is capable of a steadier connection. Use these moments to help you get the feel of the horse reaching over the top line into the bit. Remember you want the horse to be active and forward but not quick or hurried. Make sure to prepare well a head of the transitions as well. This pair has the talent to do this test with correct basics required. Good effort!
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