11- 2023 USEF FIRST LEVEL, TEST 1
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| Purpose: To confirm that the horse demonstrates correct basics, and in addition to the requirements of Training Level, has developed the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and maintains a more consistent contact with the bit. All trot work may be ridden sitting or rising, unless stated |
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Test |
Directives |
Points |
Coeff |
Total |
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| 1 |
A - Enter working trot
X - Halt, salute
Proceed working trot |
Regularity and quality of trot; willing, clear transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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| 2 |
C - Track left
E-X - Half circle left 10m. returning to track at H |
Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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| 3 |
B-X - Half circle right 10m, returning to track at M |
Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of half circle; bend; balance; straightness |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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| 4 |
C - Circle left 20m in rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact
Before C - Shorten the reins
C - 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, clear transitions |
4.5 |
2 |
9 |
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| 5 |
H-P - Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
P - Working trot |
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balance in corner |
5 |
1 |
5 |
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| 6 |
A - Medium walk |
Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of walk; bend and balance in corner; straightness |
7 |
2 |
14 |
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| 7 |
V-R - Change rein, free walk
R - 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, clear transitions |
7.5 |
2 |
15 |
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| 8 |
M - Working trot
C - Working canter left lead |
Willing, clear transitions; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner |
5.5 |
2 |
11 |
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| 9 |
E - Circle left 15m |
Regularity and quality of canter; shape and sizeofcircle; bend; balance |
8 |
1 |
8 |
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| 10 |
F-X-H - Change rein
X - Working trot |
Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of gaits;straightness; bend and balance in corner |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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| 11 |
C - Working canter right lead |
illing, clear transition; regularity and quality of canter; bend and balance in corner |
5.5 |
2 |
11 |
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| 12 |
B - Circle right 15m |
Regularity and quality of canter; shape and sizeofcircle; bend; balance |
6.5 |
1 |
6.5 |
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| 13 |
A - Working trot |
Willing, clear transition; regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balancein corner |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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| 14 |
K-R - Change rein, lengthen stride in trot
R - Working trot |
Moderate lengthening of frame and stride; regularity and quality of trot; straightness;consistent tempo; willing, clear transitions; bend and balancein corners |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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| 15 |
E - Half circle left 10m
X - Down centerline
G - Halt, salute |
Bend and balance in half circle; regularity and qualityof trot; willing, clear transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds) |
6 |
1 |
6 |
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Gaits |
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8 |
1 |
8 |
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Impulsion |
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6 |
2 |
12 |
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Submission |
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4 |
2 |
8 |
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Rider Position |
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6 |
1 |
6 |
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Rider Aids |
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5 |
1 |
5 |
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Subtotal |
149.5 |
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Error Points |
0 |
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Final Score |
149.5 |
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(Maximum Points) |
270 |
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Percentage |
55.370% |
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