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And I hope I don't blow it! Geez Louise but my local efforts stink! Just to prove it to you, here are my scores from the two Bakersfield shows that I've done: 53.750%, 54.500%, 58.500%, and 56.250%.
Of the 19 show days that I have completed, my absolute worst scores have come from the two Bakersfield shows that I've entered. What gives? Seriously. What is it? I don't feel especially nervous. If you've been reading this blog long enough you've probably realized that I don't really care what people think about me. Well, within reason of course. What I mean is that I do what I want, and I don't need the approval of my fellow riders. So is it just bad luck, bad timing, bad riding? What?! Whew ... deep breath. I am as ready as I can be: I know the tests; Speedy is working well; and the venue is familiar and comfortable. The show is tomorrow, and I ride early. As in first. I go at 8:00 a.m. and again at 8:30. I'm ready to kick some butt! (I just hope it's not mine!) But before I go... Have you scrolled down, over there on the right, to check out the Stuff I'm Working On? No added pressure or anything, but this is a CDS/USDF/USEF rated show which means I could conceivably fill in two of the missing scores. I'm just saying'! |
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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