Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
I had something else to publish today, but as I rolled out of bed at 4:45 a.m. to get ready for work for the first time in more than ten weeks, I decided to share what many teachers feel after summer break: excitement, anxiety, worry, renewal, exhaustion, frustration, and sometimes even dread.
I am starting the school year with a 7:30 a.m. meeting in my capacity as union site representative. Then I'll spend the next 7 hours trying to learn the names of 60 fifth graders while at the same time showing them the ropes and hoping that they go home with a good feeling about school. I may not make it out to the barn today. I'll be physically tired, but that won't be what really tethers me to the couch. I'll probably be mentally exhausted. I am giving myself permission right now to come home, kick off my heels, grab a cold one from the 'fridge, and plop down for a little Netflix viewing before I start cooking dinner. Ponies, you might have to do without me for a day. Have a great day, everyone.
Lori Bertolucci
8/19/2012 11:21:18 pm
60 kids? Please tell me that isn't all at one time!
Karen
8/20/2012 09:00:08 am
30ish per classroom, but I switch kids with the other fifth grade teacher so I have to learn their names and the names of the special ed kids that I mainstream. So far I am up to 63 ... I learned about 5 names today. :0)
Marbaskins mom
8/20/2012 02:49:52 am
Amen! Have a fabulous first day!
Karen
8/20/2012 09:00:34 am
It was actually an easy first day. :0) 8/20/2012 02:55:35 am
I am the sole office person at an alternative high school - we have about 150 students. Love it - but first day back is a bear :) I was in bed by 9:30 pm on our first day back.
Karen
8/20/2012 08:58:25 am
I actually worked last week, but there were no students. Even that put me to put at 7:30 one night! The first month is always the most tiring. After that I build stamina.
Angela
8/20/2012 02:58:45 pm
Yeah! Glad to hear you had an easy first day. I’m sure your students were very pleased with their day too - now that the first day jitters are over. :)
Karen
8/21/2012 11:40:35 am
Thanks, Angela. Day 2 was a bit more hectic. I REALLY need that drink now. :0) 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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