Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Hoopla is probably too strong of a word. It starts with H though, and fifth grade is all about alliteration. Have I ever mentioned that my class mascot is a stallion? Yep, we're Sweaney's Stallions. We even have class t-shirts. So if it's a hoopla, what's all the hoopla? Well, without intending to jinx myself, Izzy seems to be holding onto this round of shoes. Horseshoe gods, please don't take this as a challenge. We're just over half-way through the shoeing cycle, and his usually short toes are starting to look rather longish; comparatively speaking of course. When my farrier was out last, I reminded him that I had started Izzy on Platinum Hoof Support. He gave a surprised, "Oh! That might be why his feet looked better." Izzy's hooves weren't miraculously longer or anything, but my farrier did feel as though they weren't as soft and shelly. Of course, it takes months for real progress, but at least his hooves don't look worse. I ordered another tub last night which will last 6 weeks. At $52.43, which includes tax and shipping, the stuff isn't cheap. At $1.11 per serving, it's actually downright expensive. Let's not forget that Speedy gets 1/2 cup of Platinum Healthy Weight at $1.67 a day, and BOTH boys get a serving of Platinum Performance at $1.96 per day, each.
Hoopla indeed! I spend $3.07 a day on Izzy's supplements and another $3.93 on Speedy. And that $7.00 a day doesn't count the three bags of LMF senior that I buy every month nor the beet pulp that I buy now and again. Holy hoopla, Batman! I need to get some lower maintenance ponies.
lytha
11/1/2018 10:58:45 pm
They say "holy crap" on Big Bang Theory so often, the German translators have given in and attempted to translate it into something approximate (they don't often try, resulting in the show being much less funny). They came up with "Heilige Kuhmist" which literally is holy cow poop. Not too bad! Of course, no one in Germany says this. I wonder if the cow part is because of Raj. 11/2/2018 06:26:29 am
We're longtime fans of the show as well, Lytha, I can't imagine it being all that funny in German - things often get lost when translated, especially jokes and nuances of language. Since I have students who sometimes read my blog, I try to keep the language as kid-friendly as possible. LOL
Miriam
11/10/2018 09:38:44 am
Wow, that is expensive! Have you looked into mineral balancing? Dr. Eleanor Kellon has a great online course on it which I did back in 2008. Great fun if you happen to like numbers! Not having to rely on pre mixed supplements we have saved a lot - and the ponies are thriving. 11/12/2018 03:34:00 pm
After I wrote this post, I was shocked at how much I am spending on "maybe it works" supplements. I've reevaluated my budget and made some changes to my auto ships. The truth is that I haven't seen any spectacular benefits from any of the supplements I feed. We feed excellent quality hay, and my boys have plenty of space with fresh water. I am going to see how they do on less supplements. 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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