Intro A question?

[jennirosie]

I am trying to learn my Intro A test for my competition in a few weeks time however I am confused about movement 9. It says between X & C that there is a transition into trot. This is quite an open movement as to where you begin to trot so when should I begin to trot for this movement? I have seen some videos and some start trotting at X , some when they reach the track, and some at C so I'm confused as to when I begin to trot
Thanks!

 

[eggs]

I don't have a copy of the test but it sounds to me as though you are on a circle so anywhere after crossing X and before crossing C would be correct. I would play it by ear on the day and make the transition when you horse feels ready for it.

 

[Kat]

Exactly as it says, between x and c. It won't matter whereabouts between the markers you do the transition as long as you have completed it by c and don't do it before x

 

[spike123]

the idea is that you have plenty of time to prepare for a good transition hence why the intro and earlier level prelim tests usually ask you to do the transitions between the markers rather than on them. As said above just make sure you cross x and are on a good circle with the correct bend and ask for your trot when you feel you are ready.

 

[Elbie]

As others, as long as you make the transition somewhere between X and C you're fine!

I normally ask for the transition just after X, so you're getting the trot on the '3rd quarter' of the circle, not the last quarter. I find it easier there as otherwise if you ask when you're near H or M (depending which rein you are on), that next corner can come up quite quickly and asking early gives you a bit more time to get balanced and sorted.

 

[Farma]

As others, as long as you make the transition somewhere between X and C you're fine!

I normally ask for the transition just after X, so you're getting the trot on the '3rd quarter' of the circle, not the last quarter. I find it easier there as otherwise if you ask when you're near H or M (depending which rein you are on), that next corner can come up quite quickly and asking early gives you a bit more time to get balanced and sorted.

Judges appreciate that trust me otherwise it's a long time in walk ....get trotting fairly soon after x!

 

[wkiwi]

The movement allows for a bit of ring-craft. Decide whether your horse has a better walk or a better trot, then spend the longest time in the best pace e.g. if the walk is really good and the trot not so good, then trot near the end of the allowed space, but if the walk is sluggish or short-striding then get into trot as soon as possible. Remember to keep the line of the circle though when you do the transition.