 Beautiful Wine Glasses! Can I just say, WOW! That was the most fun I have had at a show. I can not wait until next year. It wasn't like we had stellar scores or anything, it was just that there was such a friendly and affable vibe that it made the whole thing so welcoming. The Fresno CDS chapter must be filled with some pretty cool people. A little about the show: normally this is a one-day show with a follow-up in October. This year the group decided to turn it into a two-day show as a benefit for two local horse rescue groups. All proceeds will benefit the SPCA and a second group, Buddy something or other. Sorry I didn't catch their name. The fund raisers included a silent and live auction (I bid on a lovely Stubben bridle, but lost), a BBQ, t-shirt sales (I bought one), and wine glasses. When you "bought" a glass, you got to keep filling it. Let's just say mine didn't go empty until well past bedtime! Here's a slightly unflattering photo from Saturday's evening activities. I'm the one in the pink visor socializing with some newly made friends. 
Photo by Renee Johnson
Everything about the show went well. The arenas were lovely, the covered warm up was great, Speedy's stall was very nice, and my camping spot was perfect! I did buy a photo shoot from Nicholas K Photography, but his photos won't be here for a while. When they arrive, I'll post some if they aren't too atrocious! Here are some photos of the grounds. 
The barn ... check out the fans!
Speedy G in his stall ... it was light and airy.
My camping spot - right next to the warm up. Very convenient.
The warm up arena.
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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. 
Photo by Lori Ovanessian
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.
July 2020 (PC AJSK Photography)
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.
March 2021 (PC Tess Michelle Photography)
Bakersfield Dressage approved!
My favorite breeches!
FOR THE SMALLER EQUINE ATHLETE
I love her stuff!
Watercolor Artist and Friend
National Rider Awards
USDF Bronze Medal - 2020
USDF Second Level Rider Performance Award - 2018
USDF First Level Rider Performance Award - 2015
USDF Training Level Rider Performance Award - 2013
State Rider Awards
CDS Ruby Rider Award - 2018
State Horse Awards
Speedy G - 3rd Level Horse Performance Award - 2020
Speedy G - 2nd Level Horse Performance Award - 2018
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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