Chance #2

It's no secret that my main goal for this summer show season is to earn my USDF Bronze Medal. For those of you that don't show dressage, the Bronze Medal marks a pretty important milestone for riders. To earn one, you need two scores of 60% or greater from two different judges at First, Second, and Third Levels. It's hard to do, and for most riders, it takes a long time to do, if it even ever happens. 

My progress.

We were so close at the June show. I missed my first score by just a few points. The very next weekend, after fixing some geometry issues, we earned a 62% and a 63% at a CDS-rated show. While the scores counted for a lot of other California Dressage Society (CDS) awards, they didn't count towards the medal, BUT it proves that we're right there.

Saturday's ride times.

We're leaving this morning for a 2-day, USDF/USEF/CDS-rated show at El Sueno Equestrian Center. With four tests over the weekend, I have four chances to earn a qualifying score. Since my scores need to come from two different judges, only one score can count. Do I want it? Yes, desperately. I can get it, I know I can. But if we don't, there's always a next show.

Sunday's ride times.

There's a lot to be said for the power of positive self talk. This weekend, I am going to do a lot of positive visualization and a lot of positive verbal affirmation. Speedy is a rockstar, I am a good rider, and we're ready!

Wish us luck!