Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Holy Toledo, Batman! Was that ever a tough couple of weeks. I came down with a debilitating case of bronchitis that knocked the wind out of my metaphorical sails. Even with having Thanksgiving off, I still missed nine days of work and only went back on Friday out of guilt. I am still only running on partial power, but at least life is getting back on track. Before I even made it to my classroom door on Friday, I had a bunch of fifth graders wrapped around my middle, hugging me warmly. I was very seriously informed that the substitute was very strict, but she had to be because that's her job. I am not sure who was more excited to be back at work, me or them! Later that morning, several students shyly handed me gifts that they had either brought hoping I'd be back, or purchased that morning from our Sant Shop. One student in particular knows me well. Of course I oohed and awed and eagerly flipped open the top. I might have squealed just a little bit. How cute is that? After putting on the necklace, I wondered what to do about the box. I didn't have to heart to toss it; it's too sweet. I found the perfect spot to leave it. My reading room is my favorite place in our house. While it's not overtly equine, I've snuck a few things in that make the room particularly mine. Getting back to normal is a good thing. Doing it with horses makes it even better.
12/27/2017 07:31:59 am
I thought so. I've been wearing it almost every day. On Friday, I said something about how much I love it, and her face just lit up! :0) 12/12/2017 05:41:58 am
So cute about your students being happy to see you and what a lovely gift. Feel better! 12/27/2017 07:32:37 am
I have the nicest class I have ever had, and after 24 years, that's saying a lot! :0)
Laura
12/12/2017 07:41:42 am
Glad you are feeling better!! What thoughtful students you have! That necklace and the case are both super cute! 12/27/2017 07:33:43 am
I don't know how I got so lucky this year, but this entire class is just a joy! 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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