Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
I was busy over my Christmas vacation. I got both Blue Truck (BT) and my car serviced, including tire rotations, oil changes, and so on. Even with my daily driver running well and in good shape, I just couldn't stand it any longer. I'd been driving that car for almost 11 years. Even though it ran great, had low mileage, and was in excellent shape, it had zero technology. I couldn't sync my phone, get directions, or warm my butt on a cold day. I was just plain tired of my practical and paid for car. We first saw the Juke in Portugal - go figure. Since then, I've been looking for them a lot like kids look for a Slug Bug. It's only been in the last month or so that I've seen a few cruising around Bakersfield. I checked over my finances, sighed, and decided to wait until summer. Even with the decision made, I peppered my husband with constant updates - I saw one at the grocery story; the gas mileage is as good as my current car; there are two on the lot right now. He finally told me to just go get one. So I did! The payment is small enough that it won't affect my lesson or show budget. I'm not looking forward to 60 months of payments, but hopefully, Juke will treat me as well as my last car did.
Oh, and BT better stay healthy and well or I might be in trouble - I am not sure sure I could do TWO vehicle payments!
Judy
1/1/2016 07:47:09 am
Good for you! You deserve to drive something that that you love! It looks like a fun little car! 1/2/2016 07:21:03 am
I am not sure that I "deserve" it, but I can afford it, so I figured why not? I've been wanting a new car for quite a long time. I just hated the thought of car payments, you're probably starting to feel about the same way ... :0)
Jenj
1/1/2016 07:57:52 am
Aww, it's so cute! It looks sporty and fun. 1/2/2016 07:23:34 am
Unfortunately, I know EXACTLY what I've been missing. My husband LOVES new vehicles and has had SEVERAL since I bought my last one. And he likes ALL the bells and whistles. Whenever we go anywhere, we use his truck with the heated seats, nav system and so on. That's probably what prompted me to finally get a new car - I got a taste for the finer things in life. LOL
lytha
1/1/2016 08:34:17 am
I have never seen that car before. Now I'll start looking. Is it a 4 door? I can't tell. I love the way it looks from behind, but the headlights confuse me. Is that a running board? It's a very attractive car. 1/2/2016 07:30:02 am
Yes, Lytha, it is a four door. Nissan calls them hidden handles - or something like that. The rear door's handle is in the black trim next to the window. It doesn't have a running board, but it is a thick piece of trim. Car and Driver calls the look of the headlights "polarizing" - you either dig the funky look of the car, or you find it off-putting. I love it of course BECAUSE it's different! 1/2/2016 07:34:38 am
Thanks, Hillary. It's a fun little car to drive, and it looks cute. I needed a bit of a pick-me-up. Talk about retail therapy! LOL
Carly
1/2/2016 10:15:33 am
It's got an awfully cute little nose! 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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