7348 Jan

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1				PURPOSE: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, is supple and moves freely forward in a clear rhythm with a steady tempo, accepting contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated. Halts may be through the walk.			RIDER #	7348
2							NAME:	Jan Valeriote
3							JUDGE:	Ida Norris
4							Points Possible:	260
5							Final Score:	56.538%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
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9			TEST	DIRECTIVES	POINTS	*	TOTAL	REMARKS
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)	6.5		6.5	really straight to start, fell right at halt and fell rt after halt
11	2	C E	Track left Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	4	2	8	good attempt to stay active and forward but horse lost bal and tried to canter
12	3	A	Circle left 20m developing left lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	posted into depart: need to sit down and prepare, avoid leaning to turn
13	4	A-F-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	rider collapse over left rib cage, horse gets into 4 hand
14	5	Between B & M	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	6	2	12	needs a clear preparation and confident
15	6	C	Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner	5	2	10	not really directly from trot to w2alk/unclear aids and rider balance unclear ( feet to far into stirrups In the irons. stirrups might be long?)
16	7	E-F F	Change rein, free walk Medium walk	Regularity and quality of walks; reach and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions	6	2	12	needs stretch down and work for overtrack ( longer steps)
17	8	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	prompt, rider needs steadier hands and legs back / thigh back so leg can be under seat/ improved rider balance / horse unsteady in tempo and connection
18	9	E	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	5.5	2	11	work to keep legs down and back to gain balance, horse affected but changing balance and weight shifts
19	10	C	Circle right 20m developing right lead canter in first quarter of circle	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	begins promptly but rider leans forward and in= horse gets on 4 hand / some rushing
20	11	C-M-B	Working canter	Regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	need to use the corner c-M ( need some 'bend/steering : avoid cutting corner) rider to look more forward and avoid leaning
21	12	Between B & F	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; straightness; bend and balance in corner	5.5	2	11	out of balance:: needed preparation and balance
22	13	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	overshot centrelink but recovered to the line.
23	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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25		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
26		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	6.5		6.5	freedom
27		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6	2	12	some tempo changes when rider leans forward or in
28		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	5.5	2	11	need steadier connection ( arms/hands to be independent) and improved bend and training aids
29		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	5.5		5.5	right stirrup might be longer?? right leg very loose. rider work for legs down and back, for more confident posting and work for hands/ arms to be elastic and independent from body .. need blind in elbow
30		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6		6	horse shows some harmony and is kind.. needs more connection and bend
31		What a cool team!! Right stirrup might be longer?? right leg very loose. rider work for legs down and back, for more confident posting and work for hands/ arms to be elastic and independent from body .. need bend in elbow. Keep going.. looks like you could have fun with this horse!
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36		POINTS:	147
37		ERRORS:	0
38		SUBTOTAL:	147
39		SCORE:	56.538%
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41		https://youtu.be/RWlxzZ9Li9w
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43		Elegant Salute tutorial
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