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Post-publish edit: entry form has been updated. This is completely local so rather than bore you, why don't you check out what's happening over at SprinklerBandits? If you're still with me, I am just sharing Kern River's (Bakersfield's local CDS chapter) upcoming Ride-a-Test. The event is scheduled for October 20, 2012 at Quiet Creek Ranch. Mary Meyer, an "L" Program Graduate, will be judging. Quiet Creek Ranch is located at 331 Wegis Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 
If you're somewhat local, this is an excellent opportunity to get your horse and yourself out to a low stress event. You can come show ready including white breeches, coat, and a braided mane, or you can simply show up with the intention of schooling. I am bringing Sydney, but I'll be in schooling breeches, and he won't be braided. Here's a photo from January's event ... I hope to see you there!  Erica from "Of Academia and Horses" and me on Speedy G
This would be great to take Olympus to, but dang that schoolwork...plus the drive back to Bakersfield! It'd be cool if the club could do every other month, so riders could have a more regular schooling opportunity for horses.
Karen
9/30/2012 05:48:37 am
School definitely takes priority. I don't think the Kern River Chapter has enough energy, or people, to do this more than once or twice a year. It's a pretty small group of ladies. But you're right - monthly would be AWESOME. :0)
Angela
9/30/2012 01:34:42 pm
I am seriously considering attending this schooling show. It would be my first one, and I hope to redeem myself after the last one and end this season on a more positive note :)
Karen
9/30/2012 10:46:23 pm
Angela - this is a VERY casual event. You'll be assigned 15 minutes to use the arena and judge however you'd like. You can repeat a movement, ride it straight through, ride only certain parts, and so on. The judge is there to give you feedback. Last year I I had to school Speedy hard pretty in one spot because he reared and got naughty. No biggie. The judge just scored my first attempt at the movement and then let me school. I then had a chat with her and re-rode the whole test. It's a cheap way to practice a show - come on down!!!!
Angela
10/1/2012 01:42:18 am
Thanks, I think I will :) 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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