9816-1 Alexandria

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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 #	9816-1	Link:	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IAP2n2ndZEkUVx_NMNs_IIxbdmirDN7t/view?usp=drive_link
2							NAME:	Alexandria Longo	Notes:
3							JUDGE:	Patti Thompson
4							Points Possible:	160
5							Final Score:	51.875%
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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	6		6	To the left of center line, not quite straight
11	2	C M	Track right. Working trot rising.	Bend and balance; willing, calm transition	5.5		5.5	Some tension, horse took a few trot steps
12	3	A	Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity;shape and size ofcircle; bend; balance	5.5		5.5	Quiet in transition, counter bending on long side and on circle bending and horse should lower poll and reach more into connection, circle small
13	4	K-X-M	Change rein.	Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balancein corner	6.5		6.5	fairly straight and steady tempo, could bend more in corners and reach over topline more
14	5	C	Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising.	Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	Steady tempo but could be more supple and lower poll
15	6	Between C & H	Medium walk.	Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality	4.5		4.5	Transiton to walk is between C-H and transition was late, happened on diagonal
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	4.5		4.5	lots of trot steps and no stretch shown
17	8	F-A A	Medium walk. Down centerline	Regularity, quality, willing, calm transition, bendand balance in turn Straightness on centerline.	4.5		4.5	Barely walked, many trot steps
18	9	X	Halt and salute.	Straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)	3		3	Very crooked and never really halted or saluted with reins in one hand
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	Forward but tight in back
24		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	4	2	8	Horse took over the ride after the walk
25		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	5.5		5.5	Rider allowed the horse to pull them up and out of the saddle. Must be stronger in your core.
26		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	5		5	Must be more effective and stronger in maintaining position
27		6	Geometry and Accuracy	Correct size and shape of circles and turns	5		5	Circles were almost correct. First one was small. Could ride better into corners
28		Horse has a very steady trot rhythm however, today the walk was not alway clear and had trot mixed in with it. Rider must stay in the saddle and not allow the horse to pull them out of the saddle. Make sure you establish the halt in both the beginning and the end of the test and the salute happens when both reins are in one hand and the other hand goes down by the rider's side. Today the horse took over the test a bit but you must be in control. The skills are there, you just have to have the confidence to use them. You can do this! Today was a learning day. You have somethings to work on but skills are there if you have the confidence in yourself to use them. First, don't allow the horse to pull you out of the saddle. When that happens sit down more and feel like he is pullng you into the saddle not out. This happens when you sit up tall and there is a direct line from your elbows to the horse's mouth. If you sit like that, when the horse pulls, it just pulls you more into your seat. Try to have the correct bend. Even on the long sides the horse should be looking more to the inside than the outside of the arena. Remember that your 20 M circles always touch the sides of the arena. Make sure you establish the halt and salute. It is better to halt very crooked and salute then not halt at all. To help prevent the horse form trotting when you are suppose to be walking make sure your hips are walking. To do this one hip at a time going forward with the horse, so it is right hip, left hip, right hip left etc. In the trot both hips go together so the horse understands they are suppose to trot. Just a few hints to help you on your way. Good effort it will all come together!
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33		POINTS:	83
34		ERRORS:	0.000%
35		SUBTOTAL:	83
36		SCORE:	51.875%
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