I Own a Rock Star!

I made a big claim yesterday so it seems only fair to back it up. Here's the Training Level Test 1 score sheet.

Seriously!!! We scored above 60%!

Eight of the 14 scores are 6.5 or higher!

I got a 7 for rider's position and seat!!!!!!

Now, I know that I am the first one to poo-poo high scores earned at schooling shows. I still recognize that the scoring at a schooling show is not of the same caliber as that seen at a USDF show. Even so, this test was way, way better than the one just a half hour before. And given that the judge was so free with the 4s in the Intro test (obviously earned), I feel that the 7s were equally fair for the Training Level Test.

As I made the transition to working trot between B & F and then came down centerline for my halt and salute, I had a huge and confident smile plastered on my face. I knew it was a good test. It felt ... right. I have rarely had that feeling riding Speedy G. Sydney is just so athletic and correct in his movements that I had no doubt we were going to earn 6s and 7s. I can't wait to get more relaxation from him as I know our scores will continue to go up.

I wish we had another show in the next week or two, but we don't. It would really help to build on our recent success. Sydney does have two shows in August, a CDS-rated show and a schooling show, so hopefully we don't lose our momentum.

I am pretty proud of my boy!