Monday, July 12, 2010

FreeStyle Farms 7/11/10 Training Test #2

Training Level #2, L. Cummings, Judge

1. Enter working trot, halt at X, salute, proceed working trot
6 = could be straighter after X

2. Track right, circle 20m
6 = slightly braced in neck, nose left

3. Change rein working trot KXM
5 = trot rhythm not always clear
ERROR

4. Working canter left lead between C & H
7 = fairly balanced

5. E Circle Left 20m
6 = braced in neck, nose right

6. Between E and K working trot
6 = needs energy

7. A medium walk
6 = needs fluidity

8. FXM Long free walk down the diagonal
7 = good stretch; add longer strides

9. M-C Medium Walk
6 = slightly tentative

10. C Working Trot
6 = tense through back / neck

11. Circle Left 20m
5 = short strides w/ nose wagging

12. Change Rein working trot, down the diagonal
5 = same uneven steps

13. Between C and M working canter right lead
7 = prompt

14. B circle right 20m
6 = braced w/ nose left

15. Between "B" and "F" working trot
7 = could be straighter

16. Down "A" centerline, halt, salute.
8 = no comments

Rider comments
Gaits = 5
Impulsion = 5
Submission = 5
Rider = 5

Pleasing team. Horse must show willing, elastic connection thru-out. Add ground-cover, energy.

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