N28 first in the indoor. It improved as it went on - he started off a bit stuffy which always results in him not truly accepting the contact equally but after the first canter I felt it improved although strangely judge gave 2nd serpentine half a mark less than first one and his left canter less than the first one on the right rein. What do I know?! Only got 6.5 for his walk work which is a shame as he's capable of much more - she wanted to see it more active. I need to work on being braver in the walk as he's got a fabulous walk but I tend to be a bit conservative in case he jogs. 7, 6.5, 6.5, 7 collectives - "much to like. Needs to be a little more supple and through over the back for more engagement and lightness". Judge was Pat Watts. Score 67.08% for 3rd in the Rest, 5th overall in a big class.
Had a 45mins breather then back on for second test. Got on his case a bit more in the warmup to try and get him to give me more of what he was doing in my lesson the night before. He didn't like it much but he is a lazy sod sometimes and always want to put in minimum effort! Up to the big outdoor arena for N38. I thought he wobbled a bit down the centre line but we got a 7.5 with comment of "straight and active". Then an 8 for his first trot-walk-trot. Sadly numpty rider forgot it was a half 15m canter circle, not 20m so lost a couple of marks there. Mostly 7's for rest of test. 7.5 for 2nd trot-walk-trot and for his free walk and an 8 for his final halt. 6's for his medium trot - rushing, not medium - one day we might crack the medium! Straight 7's for collectives. Judge wrote "A joy to watch. Such a consistent test. When you have developed his medium trot his marks will be higher" Judge was Angela Cardiff. 2nd Rest and Overall on 69.52% in another big class. He would have won the Open section on that score. Frustratingly would have got over 70% without my mistake and bagged another point towards Regionals but still, 9 points in one outing isn't bad. Got 13 altogether now so just need another 6.
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