Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
And still more from Tracy over at Fly on Over … or, more of My 5 Things. 11. Critique your horse’s conformation: hmmm … no thanks. You can though, and I won't be offended in the least. Both of my boys have tremendous strengths and a few weaknesses. I know what they are but since they can't be changed, there's no point focusing on them. I couldn't find good profile photos of either boy: Speedy is in a wash rack so you can't really see all of him, and Sydney is camped out on a slight slope with what looks like a fish eye lens. Best of luck! 12. Horse’s favorite riding exercise: I think this is a funny question. Both of my boys thoroughly enjoy eating and turnout, but like me, they'd rather leave the exercising for another day. With that said, they do like it when I am balanced and supportive in my aids. One exercise that I do is the up, up, down exercise where I stay in rising trot for two beats and sit lightly for one beat. This exercise helps me lighten my seat and ride with a stable leg position and a steadier core. Speedy and Sydney appreciate my efforts. 13. Favorite spa day products: I am not a thorough groomer, but I am a daily groomer. Since I ride each boy at least 3 - 4 days a week, they get groomed quite frequently which I think keeps their coats shiny and smooth, naturally. When I want to get a bit fancy, I really like Eqyss Survivor Super Detangle and Shine and EQ Body Wash. I also use Mane and Tail Detangler, but really, frequent grooming seems to get the best shine out of my boys. 14. Three best things about your horse:
Speedy G: he simply oozes personality, he LOVES to go places, and he's wicked smart. Sydney: his ground manners are superb, his canter is awesome, and he's a really kind soul. 15. Favorite picture of your horse: Lori of Simplee Focused has made this quite easy. She did a photo shoot of us last fall and took some lovely photos. The action shot of Speedy captured his sassy attitude perfectly, and the shot of Sydney and me always makes me smile; he's a Steady Eddy in the making.
Sandra
12/7/2013 12:02:55 am
Excellent photos! I am definitely jumping on this band wagon! I need something to post since it has been so cold here! Your boys are so handsome! I LOVE Speedy! And Sydney looks like such a good ole soul! 12/7/2013 09:24:31 am
Aw … thanks, Sandra. And you should participate. It's fun to read what other people are doing, and I enjoyed thinking about my answers. 12/7/2013 09:25:21 am
I agree, Austen - no freakish confirmation, but good enough to be working ponies. :0)
Val
12/7/2013 03:38:36 am
Speedy looks amazing in that photo! 12/7/2013 09:25:58 am
He had a good photographer. She makes everybody look good! :0) 12/7/2013 05:05:24 am
That picture of Speedy is fantastic! Gorgeous boy! I'm kind of partial to grey Arabs 12/7/2013 09:26:46 am
I read about your own boy. Arabs are a thing unto themselves. :0) 12/7/2013 09:27:42 am
It's hard not to look good when Lori is behind the camera. She is very talented. :0)
Mary Meyer
12/8/2013 10:32:18 am
Please forgive me, but one of my pet peeves is the use of confirmation when you should say conformation! That's like using gates instead of gaits or there instead of they're, etc. 12/8/2013 11:14:15 am
Whoops! That was a cut and paste. Thanks for catching it. Misused homophones are pet peeves of mine as well. Without an editor, things get by me, especially since I do a lot of my writing at 5:00 a.m. Comments are closed.
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About the Writer and RiderI am a lifelong rider.
I began endurance riding in 1996 where I ultimately completed five, one-day 100 mile races, the 200-mile Death Valley Encounter, and numerous other 50, 65, and 75 mile races. I began showing dressage in 2010. Welcome to my dressage journey. About Speedy GSpeedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse. After helping me earn a USDF Bronze medal in the summer of 2020, he is now semi-retired. Speedy is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.
About IzzyIzzy was started as a four-year old and then spent the next 18 months in pasture growing up. I bought him as a six-year old, and together, we are showing at the lower levels. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand warmblood gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.
National Rider AwardsState Rider Awards
State Horse Awards
Working Towards:
CDS Sapphire Rider Award Third Level: 63.514% Third Level: 62.105% Fourth Level: Fourth Level: 2023 Show Season
Show Rating (***) CDS/USDF/USEF (*) CDS (s) Schooling (c) Clinic (r) Ride-a-Test Clinic 2023 Show Schedule
TBD 2023 Completed … Pending 2023 Qualifying Scores
Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) Qualifying Training Level 3 Scores/2 Judges/60%: Score 1: Score 2: Score 3: Archives
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