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I've had Speedy a long time; 15 years to be exact. His Gotcha Day was December 8, 2007. I always remember Izzy's Gotcha Day because Facebook sends me a reminder in my Memories. Speedy doesn't get Facebook reminders because I hadn't joined Facebook yet. Facebook had only been available to the public for a year or so by 2007. I don't even have photos from his Gotcha Day because I didn't have a smart phone. Almost no one did. The first iPhone was released in 2007. A lot has changed in the world since I bought Speedy.  December 2007  September 30, 2008  March 2009  June 2010  May 2011  March 2012  April 2013  July 2014  March 2015  February 2016  March 2017  March 2018  June 2019  June 2020  July 2021  October 2022 Speedy and I have done a lot together, and he's made a lot of friends along the way. We've participated in two, completely different disciplines, and now he's a schoolmaster giving lessons. In fact, he's meeting a new rider this afternoon. Speedy is now 18, and he's healthy and sound. I don't know that I am his forever home; I hope so, but I've always said that Speedy will let me know what he wants. The Universe keeps sending me ladies who want to learn and ride, so for as long as that lasts, that will be Speedy's job. When he's ready for something else, I am quite sure he'll let me know.
Happy belated Gotcha Day, Speedy! 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
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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