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EquitationSovereignty Equestrian
Lesson Evaluation — Bee
Driftwoods Bellanca · May 13, 2026 · 38:12 · Outdoor sand — Sovereignty Equestrian, Kelowna
86OVERALL
Coach summary
Polished lesson evaluation. Bee is the perfect partner to confirm equitation muscle memory — generous and steady. Your hand and seat are working independently of your legs, which is the goal. The next gain is a longer leg: drop the stirrups two holes for the warmup and let the calf grow.
Judging rubric
USEF Equitation bands
Score: 86 · Very good
0–49
50–59
60–69
70–79
80–89
90–100
Strong position with minor faults.
Score band
Very good
Vs. Competitive
80th percentile
Discipline
Equitation
Session type
Lesson Evaluation
Scores · vs. level baselines
Rider — vs. Competitive median
posture88
Competitive median: 84+4 · Slightly above median
seat89
Competitive median: 85+4 · Slightly above median
hands90
Competitive median: 84+6 · Above level median
leg84
Competitive median: 82+2 · Slightly above median
balance81
Competitive median: 84-3 · Slightly below median
timing85
Competitive median: 83+2 · Slightly above median
consistency83
Competitive median: 84-1 · On level median
Horse
Rhythm
84
Straightness
78
Impulsion
86
Engagement
83
Adjustability
81
Technique
88
Pair
Harmony
90
Communication
88
Confidence
87
Smoothness
80
Recovery
79
Biomechanics measurements vs. norms
Trunk lean from vertical (landing)
Forward lean of the upper body 1 stride after landing. Lower = more secure.
22°
Advanced band
IntAdvComPro
22° forward lean during downward transition
Reference: Biomechanics of equestrian sport, Clayton
Track deviation post-fence
Lateral drift over the 3 strides following landing.
6in
Competitive band
IntAdvComPro
6 in lateral drift over 3 post-fence strides
Reference: USEF straightness criteria
Strengths & priority fixes
Strengths
- Soft, following hand throughout posting trot — Bee stayed connected.
- Two-point at canter held for 90 seconds without losing leg position.
- Clear communication of bend on 20m circles each direction.
Priority fixes
- Lower leg drifted forward in sitting trot, especially on the right rein.
- Slight pinching with the knee through trot-canter transitions.
Key timestamps
1:55
Downward transition leaning
Slight forward lean during canter-trot transition at A.
2:22
Straighter line to oxer at fence 6
Track straightness improved 14% compared to last session's same line.
Recommended drills
Next session plan
Session 1: 15 min no-stirrups posting trot. Session 2: counter-canter loops down the long side. Session 3: revisit this assessment to confirm position holds at canter.
Generated for Ava Castellano · May 13, 2026 · StrideIQ