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With any luck this might be the shortest series ever. On Friday, Sydney's demon reared it's ugly head. On Saturday, it returned, but it had lost a little oomph. On Sunday, it was nowhere in sight. I am not that good of a rider so what happened?
If keeping Sydney in the conversation was all that it took, I'll take it and be happy, no further explanation needed. I think the proof will be in the pudding, or maybe the beet pulp mash as it were. We'll see how he behaves when asked to work in the late afternoon. Those 4:30 p.m. rides tend to bring out his worst. I already told JL that he won't be going to tonight's lesson. Working on his demon is something that I'll need to do alone. Once I am certain he can consistently handle the shortened rein work, I'll bring him. So for tonight, Speedy is up. I'll keep you posted.
Judy
10/15/2012 01:35:30 am
I guess everyone is allowed a bad day now and then....ps call me prejudiced, but I happen to think you ARE that good of a rider!
Karen
10/15/2012 11:30:24 pm
Aw ... thanks! (but I do think you are a bit biased) 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. 
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
*** SCEC 10/15-16/22 2022 Completed … (*) Tehachapi 5/22/22 (*) Tehachapi 7/24/22 (***) Tehachapi 8/28/22 2023 Qualifying Scores
Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) Qualifying Training Level 3 Scores/2 Judges/60%: Score 1: 62.115% Score 2: Score 3: Archives
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