Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
I feel like sitting out on the street corner with a can and a sign that says, Will scoop poop for hay. June was a killer month for bills. I did two shows, sent my boots in for a repair, replaced my helmet after my fall in May, and had my saddle's flocking adjusted to more suitably fit both boys. That stuff is rather expensive. I also spent a bundle on my truck. Unfortunately, that also included tires which will be paid for in July.
Thankfully, Speedy's little tummy ache only cost me the price of a tube of Banamine, under $40, which will also be paid for in July. I hope to get through July without quite so much damage to my checking account. If you're just joining this series, you can read about the first five months of the year by clicking this link. Click images to enlarge.
I really like that you post this each month. Definitely gives me basis for comparison. To reciprocate, here's my costs (in Somis, Ventura County, California):
Karen
7/2/2012 09:08:34 am
I am only doing this for one year. The number is staggering. I knew it was a lot, but it's waaaaaay more than I thought. It's definitely helping me to be a bit more conservative with buying tack and riding clothing since I now know how much I spend on all the other stuff. 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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