9229 Nancy

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
1				PURPOSE: To introduce the rider and/or horse to the sport of dressage. To show understanding of riding the horse forward with a steady tempo into an elastic contact with independent, steady hands and a correctly balanced seat. To show proper geometry of figures in the arena with correct bend (corners and circles).			RIDER #	9229
2							NAME:	Nancy Dougherty
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	65.000%
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7	2023 USDF INTRODUCTORY LEVEL – TEST A
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
10	1	A Between X & C	Enter working trot rising. Medium walk.	Regularity, quality of trot; straightness, willing, calm transition. Regularity, quality, of walk	7		7	straight needs more energy and impulsion
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Bend and balance; willing, calm transition	6		6	work for more active walk and energy in the trot
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity;shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	accurate geometry needs to be more forward with energy
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6		6	nicely straight needs energy not tracking up
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	looked a little more active here
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	6		6	some bracing against the hand in the med walk , horse to be more marching
16	7	H-X-F	Free walk.	Regularity, reach and ground cover with over track of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward	6		6	nicely straight and shows stretch needs energy and longer steps
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Regularity, quality, willing, calm transition, bend and balance in turn Straightness on centerline.	7		7	straight needs march and ground cover in the walk
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	6.5		6.5	to be more balanced
19	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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21		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
22		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
23		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6		6	needs energy , desire to go fwd
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	attentive to rider and looks willing
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	6.5		6.5	alignment to improve
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	quiet rider needs to encourage horse to be more energetic
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	7.5		7.5	rider attentive to geometry
28		this is a good team together! I appreciated this riders care of accuracy in the geometry. Now work to be more energetic and forward.
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33		POINTS:	104
34		ERRORS:	0
35		SUBTOTAL:	104
36		SCORE:	65.000%
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