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PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit.
All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated.		JUDGE:Aviva Nebesky
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RIDER #8681
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NAME:Melissa Hylkema
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Max Pts:270
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Final Score:57.778%
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USDF FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
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TESTDIRECTIVESPOINTS*TOTALREMARKS
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1A

X		Enter working trot

Halt, salute
Proceed working trot		Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)66straight, needs energy
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2C

Between E & K start		Track left

Half circle left 10m, returning to track at H		Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness66fairly supple but lacks forward- 1/2 circle is at E- should not start at next letter
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3Between B & F startHalf circle right 10m, returning to track at MRegularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness661/2 circle needs to be more fluid- jerky turns, lacks impulsion- circle starts well past B
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4C

Before C

C		Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact Shorten the reins Working trotForward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, clear transitions5.5211circle large, lacks true stretch, needs bend. sluggish and on shoulders
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5H-F

F		Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trotModerate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corner55canters, crooked, not to F
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6AMedium walkWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner; straightness66loses all forward in trans, fair march
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7K-B

B		Change rein, free walk Medium walkRegularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, clear transitions6212no clear difference between walks
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8M

C		Working trot

Working canter left lead		Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner5.5211no clear trot steps, hollow into canter and counter bent
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9H-K

K-A		Lengthen stride in canterWilling, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo66leaning to inside, a few lengthened steps near V
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10ACircle left 15m
Develop working canter in first half of circle		Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance5.55.5circle should be 15m not 10. on inside shoulder and counterbent
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11F-X-H

X		Change rein Working trotWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness66unbalanced and hollow but obedient, lozses forward once trotting
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12CWorking canter right leadWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner66hollow
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13M-F

F-A		Lengthen stride in canterWilling, clear transition; moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of canter; straightness; consistent tempo66more fast than long strides, on rider's inside leg
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14ACircle right 15m Develop working canter in first half of circleWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance66camera loses focus but there does seem to be some change in canter back to working gait, correct size
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15AWorking trotWilling, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner5.55.5not in video- I am guessing here and don't want to give a 0. lack of impulsion in trot once camera picks up rider indicates that transition was abrupt and on forehand
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16K-M

M		Change rein, lengthen stride in trot Working trotModerate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corners55line should be complete diagonal. strides need to gain ground and suspension.
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G		Half circle left 10m Down centerline Halt, saluteBend and balance in half circle; regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)66straight centerline, abrupt halt on front legs. 1/2 circle starts late
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Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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COLLECTIVE MARKSPOINTSTOTALREMARKS
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1GaitsFreedom and regularity6.56.5
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2ImpulsionDesire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters5.5211
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3SubmissionWilling cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements6212
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4Rider’s Position and SeatAlignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits66
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5Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the AidsClarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test5.55.5
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At First level the horse should demonstrate the ability to show lengthening of stride at trot and canter coming from an increase of power and thrust from the hind legs. While this horse appears very capable, he is not carrying himself in a powerful way even in the working gaits so the lengthen gaits are absent. Inaccurate riding- 1/2 circle placement, etc, subtract at least 1/2 point further lowering the score. Once rider tapsinto the horse's hind legs and creates impulsion and ground cover and rides movements where they are supposed to be, scores will improve.
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POINTS:156
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ERRORS:0
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SUBTOTAL:156
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SCORE:57.778%
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