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TMC Midsummer Dressage - Training Level, Test 2

7/25/2012

8 Comments

 
I did a five minute warm up for this test.  It was pretty warm, and Speedy doesn't need much of a warm up for his second ride of the day.

As I entered the arena, I paused at the judge's booth to give him my name and number.  I also smiled and joked about giving this another try.  The judge laughed (bless his heart) and promised to do something about the wacko spectators.  I don't remember what he actually said, but it was something to that effect.  It was really kind of him to acknowledge our earlier difficulty in such a jovial and light hearted way.  I was feeling pretty good as we took our warm up lap.

I don't know if the judge gave me extra time or if we were just running ahead, but I had time to pass by "P" three times before the judge rang me in. Speedy was cool as a cucumber the whole time.  That's the pony I love!

Test 2 went very much like Test 1 without all of the drama.  We started with sevens, earned another 6 for our left lead canter (really?!), and got sevens for both our trots across the diagonal (!).  The right lead canter scored a 5.5, again better than the 4s we were earning just a month or so ago, but the stretchy trot is still a problem; we earned a five with the comment, limited stretch, reluctant.  

We may have some work left to do on our stretchy trot, but our trot work up the center line both from X and at A is worth bragging about.  We earned sevens across the board.  Our final trot down centerline came with the comment, fairly steady and straight.  I'm good with that!

Final score was 61.607% which was good enough for a blue out of two riders.  The score sheet is below.  Click images to enlarge.
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Erica link
7/24/2012 11:37:54 pm

Good job!!!  I'm glad you put a good ride in after the spectator fiasco!  
Liza almost was a naughty girl when some "spectators" popped over the hill as well, but when I glared at them they froze. I wonder if they were your "friends"?
I'm HOPING to get my score sheets up within this week! I'm off to Colorado and will have spotty Internet. 

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Karen
7/25/2012 04:30:33 am

Have a great time, Erica. I can't wait to see what the judge thought of your rides. I'll be checking for your score sheets. I LOVE looking at score sheets, even those belonging to other people, as it helps me learn!

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Sarah link
7/25/2012 02:28:42 am

Way to go!!! Steady improvement on the stuff you've been focusing on and no surprise comments from the judges - you already know what needs additional work. =D Great job!
BTW my friends were at that show, but did the Western Dressage. Possibly you saw them - they had two huge, colorful Paint studs.

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Karen
7/25/2012 04:31:52 am

Thanks, Sarah! Nope, didn't see them, but the WD was late in the day and I left as soon as my rides were over. If they'll be there next month, I'll look for them! How did they do?

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Sarah link
7/26/2012 02:44:52 am

They did very well - scored a few 8s even though it was their first WD test! Their normal job is eventing, not western riding, so that was a fun special event for them. I'm not sure if they are doing the next one or not, but I'll ask.

Karen
7/26/2012 07:00:01 am

Eventing to WD? That seems like a big jump. They must be talented horses (and riders)!

Val
7/25/2012 11:45:00 am

That stretchy trot is a tough one. I can commiserate.

At home, Harley feels like he just blooms under the saddle and reaches beautifully, but at the show there is always underlying (or outright) tension that makes a nice stretch difficult.

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Karen
7/26/2012 07:00:36 am

Yep. I have a new strategy that I am trying. We'll see if it works!

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