Suggested Comments for YEH Judges to use with the Jumping Scoresheets

Rideability

Confidence, response to aids, attitude, learning ability

Positive Comments	OK, but "Can Do Better" Comments	Comments for Horses Having Problems
Balances himself Takes rider confidently to fences Quick learner Consistent Good basic education	Bold, but stiffening Green, but willing Rider made it happen Recovered well	Problems due to lack of balance Problems steering Distracted Lacks confident communication from back to front Against hands Needs better communication Problems due to lack of confidence Not always in front of leg Some resistance to aids

Between Fences

Maintaining a rhythm, appropriate pace, desire to go forward, ability to adjust balance before fences, jumping out of stride

Positive Comments	OK, but "Can Do Better" Comments	Comments for Horses Having Problems
Adjust well to terrain Quick and coordinated Shows natural changes Jumps out of stride Maintains a rhythm Desire to go forward Efficient jumper Good energy, balance and rhythm	Efficient, but NOT powerful Gallop should be more effortless	Rushes at fences Uses speed to replace power On forehand in approach Not forward on landing Too quick due to lack of confidence Lands heavy Chips in due to lack of confidence Jumps erratically Inconsistent

Open Gallop

Desire to go forward, ground cover, balance, ease and efficiency of gallop

Positive Comments	OK, but "Can Do Better" Comments	Comments for Horses Having Problems
Good ground cover and reach Willing to go forward Effortless Well balanced Well-coordinated	Strides should be longer, not faster Could use back more	Too much knee action Inefficient Held together On forehand/heavy Pins ears Lands heavy with front feet Not in front of leg Stiff in back, could be more elastic Breathing labored Breathing suggests restricted airway

General Impression

Overall impression of performance and potential as an event horse

Positive Comments

"Needs Improvement" Comments

Well trained and presented
Athletic type
Confident and clever
Pleasant and safe
Appears to be excellent Young Rider or Amateur horse

Will improve with mileage
Style better than scope
Greenness affecting performance
Not able to show true potential today due to ___________
Safe and willing but needs more strength and power
Capable but shows limitations
Type may be too heavy to make the time and distance at 3 & 4* long format
Nice type, but may not be 3/4* type
Capable horse but not for the upper levels
How will he mature?
Needed aggressive ride, creating tension and quickness
Lack of confidence and rideability today
Lacks power and maturity at this stage of development

Scores for General Impression - At this Time

Horses may improve with a good attitude and correct training and experience

0-4	Not an event prospect
5	Marginal ability, may jump low level courses
6	Satisfactory prospect - appears to be capable Novice/Training horse
7	Fairly good prospect - shows clear potential for Preliminary and Intermediate at this time
8	Good potential for 3* and possibly 4*
9	Very good prospect for 3 & 4*
10	Very good potential for 3 & 4*

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