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I never remember to celebrate the days I got Speedy or Izzy ... or any of the other horses that I've owned. I bought Izzy the day after Thanksgiving, so this year I remembered his "Gotcha" day, but I didn't write a post about it. That means I've had him one whole year now. Of course, I am not that interested in reminiscing about his first few months as they strike me as bittersweet. While I am delighted to have him in my little family, the circumstances surrounding his first few months in my ownership are less than happy ones. I am looking forward to his second "Gotcha" anniversary!  How could I not love this sexy hunk? Speedy's "Gotcha" Day, which actually happened on December 8, 2007, brings back lots of fun memories. Eight years later, that dude has turned out to be all that I had hoped for.  September 2009 - I'd had him for almost two years. Even at 5 and a half he was still such a baby! Speedy is definitely the poster child for "Give it Time." It took at least three years for him to grow up and act his age. Every time another birthday rolled around, I swore I would never buy another three year old ... or a four year old ... or even a six year old!
At eleven years young, he has finally lived up to his name - G Ima Starr FA. Happy Gotcha Day, Speedy G!
jenj
12/8/2015 07:32:40 am
Wow, Speedy's mane is SO DARK!!! 12/8/2015 05:46:42 pm
It's very typical for gray Arabs to be born with dark dapples (Speedy was) and dark manes and tails that lighten with age. I am pretty "lucky" that Speedy's mane and tail still have color. By his age, they've usually gone white already. :0)
SprinklerBandits
12/8/2015 07:36:51 am
Some take longer than others. Congrats! 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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