7427 Emily

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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 #	7427
2							NAME:	Emily Spears
3							JUDGE:	Robyn Nunnally
4							Points Possible:	290
5							Final Score:	66.034%
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7	USDF TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
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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		6	started well but spun HQ to the right after salute
11	2	C H-X-F	Track left Change rein	Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in turns	6.5		6.5	straight and energetic but tight neck and back
12	3	A-C	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	6.5	2	13	accurate geo but could be more supple in contact
13	4	Between C & M	Working canter right lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	6		6	poll raises with tension, should be more elastic
14	5	B	Circle right 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6		6	quick, choppy steps with hurried manner
15	6	A	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner	7	2	14
16	7	Before K K-E	Medium walk Medium walk	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of walk	7	2	14	clear steps
17	8	E-M M	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; bend and balance in corner	6.5	2	13	shows stretch and ground cover; some resistance upon retake
18	9	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7		7
19	10	C-A	Serpentine 3 equal loops width of the arena	Regularity and quality of trot; supple changes of bend on centerline; geometry; balance	7	2	14	equal loops shown, fairly supple
20	11	Between A-F	Working canter left lead	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness	5.5		5.5	above bit
21	12	B	Circle left 20m	Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance	6.5		6.5	could be better balanced and softer in contact
22	13	C	Working trot	Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in corner; straightness	7	2	14
23	14	E Before E E	Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing 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	6.5	2	13	encourage more stretch down to lift the back and develop more swing
24	15	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	halt not well established prior to salute
25	Leave arena in free walk. Exit at A.
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27		COLLECTIVE MARKS			POINTS		TOTAL	REMARKS
28		1	Gaits	Freedom and regularity	7		7
29		2	Impulsion	Desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo.	6.5	2	13	forward test but borderline rushing at times
30		3	Submission	Acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence.	6.5	2	13	transitions could be rounder in connection
31		4	Rider’s Position and Seat	Keeping in balance with the horse	7		7	could be better balanced over hips in canter work
32		5	Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids	Correct bend and preparation of transitions	6.5		6.5	work to develop more relaxation and less rushing
33		Further Remarks: Athletic horse! Improve this performance with better balance; a slower tempo may help. Pay more attention to straightness on centerline.
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38		POINTS:	191.5
39		ERRORS:	0
40		SUBTOTAL:	191.5
41		SCORE:	66.034%
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43		Training Comments I enjoyed watching your test and your test demonstrates an excellent understanding of the requirements at this level. One thing that stood out was your horse is just a little too speedy. I feel that less speed may help you find a better balance. Speed is sometimes caused by tension/anticipation. Work to develop more relaxation and stretch. As you move to First Level, your lengthenings may be negatively affected by this quick tempo, so practice slowing down and using your corners while still maintaining the activity and forward feel. Your test had just a couple moments of tension in the jaw/neck, especially in the canter transitions. These can be corrected with a half halt or two, just to remind the horse to soften. Maybe try to be more prepared before movements or transitions, especially those on a straight line (since circles almost improve bend and suppleness). As you ride across a diagonal, be prepared at any moment to throw in a circle and make the horse think you are going to ask for something different and see if that can prevent the stiffening of the neck. Practice with allowing more rein on the stretching trot. You have stretch, but I think you can achieve more. Work on bending on the long rein too. We want the poll to go low enough that the back engages and lifts up and so the quality of the trot improves. It takes a lot of confidence to allow that to happen, so work on it and I think you can see higher scores in this area. Another area where you lost points was the lack of straightness of the halts. It feeds off the quick tempo somewhat, so practice being more deliberate and slow: halt, breathe, salute, breathe, regather your reins, breathe, move off. Halts are in EVERY test, so work now to make them reliable and effortless. I liked your secure, aligned position and soft, following hands. Practice sitting back and taller in the canter, not leaning forward or in.
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