USPC B Rating
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18 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Rhythm | First step. With energy and tempo. Consistent tempo, in balance, and self carriage. |
| Relaxation | Second step. With elasticity and suppleness. Relaxation mentally and physically. Swinging back that allows lateral bending as well as lengthen and shorten the frame. |
| Connection | Third step. Acceptance of the bit through acceptance of the aids. Energy from hind quarters in hands of rider. |
| Impulsion | 4th step. Increased energy and tempo. Energetic movement of hind quarters pushed through movement of horse. Helps with medium and extended gaits |
| Straightness | 5th step. Improve alignment and balance. Footfalls of hind legs land in footfalls of front legs. Helps with collection and lateral and longitudinal balance of the horse. |
| Collection | 6th step. Increased engagement, lightness of the forehand, self-carriage. Horse feels more uphill, because the center of mass has shifted backward. Aids of hands and legs can become very light. |
| How many feet between poles on the ground? | 4 1/2 |
| How many feet between the last pole and the first jump? | 9 |
| How many feet in a bounce? | 10 |
| How many feet in a 1 stride? | 23 |
| How many feet in a 2 stride? | 33 |
| How many feet from a bounce to a vertical? | 18 |
| How many feet from a vertical after a bounce to an oxer? | 21 |
| Where does a shipping tail wrap end? | End at point of buttock |
| Where does a grooming tail wrap end? | At the end of the tailbone. |
| Temperature | 99-101 |
| Pulse | 30-40 |
| Respiration | 8-15 |
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