Rider Test 1

Walk and Trot level. To be judged on the rider's position and effectiveness of the aids. Where possible please follow 'rising' and 'sitting' instructions in trot- even if competing side-saddle. As this is a 'rider' test advice will be given in the comments box at the side where applicable.

	NUMBER		SCORE
	NAME AND AGE OF RIDER IF 18 OR UNDER		%
	NAME AND AGE OF HORSE		PLACING
	JUDGED BY:
	TIPS AND ADVICE BY:
	MOVEMENTS	Max Mark	JUDGES SCORE	COMMENTS
1	A enter at working trot (rising.) C track right to B	10
2	B working trot (sitting) and commence half circle right 10m to X. X change the rein to M. M working trot (rising) to E	10
3	E working trot (sitting) and commence half circle left 10m to X. X to H change the rein. H working trot (rising) around the arena to F	10
4	F medium walk. A halt. Commence turn on the forehand left 180 degrees returning to F in medium walk	10
5	F to X medium walk X turn on the forehand right 90 degrees until facing M proceed in medium walk to M.	10
6	Between M and C working trot (rising) to E.	10
7	E circle left 20m diameter working trot (rising). E K A working trot (rising)	10
8	F X H change the rein working trot (rising)	10
9	B circle right 20m diameter. F working trot (sitting)	10
10	A down the centre line working trot sitting. Between X and G halt, immobility, salute. Leave arena on free walk at A (please note that this free walk will be scored so remember to keep videoing until A.	10
11	Riders straightness	20
12	Riders balance and suppleness	20
13	Correct application of aids	20
14	Total score	160
	Tips and advice:
SCORING EXPLAINED; 0=Not performed. 1=Very bad. 2=Fairly bad. 3=bad. 4=Insufficient. 5=Sufficient 6=Satisfactory. 7= Fairly good. 8= Good. 9=Very good. 10= Excellent.