Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
I got turned on to Roeckl riding gloves a few years ago when a friend gifted me a pair that didn't fit her. I know they're pricey, but they are so worth it. Since that first pair, I haven't even considered riding in anything else. I started with a plain black pair, but when those wore out, I bought a cute black pair with brown detailing. In the meantime, I also bought a white pair for showing. When the black and brown pair wore out, I moved on to the navy with white piping. Those have been my favorite, hands down. My navy Roeckls have been showing some serious wear though, and I am even starting to get some thin holes on the palm side. It's been time for a new pair for a while. The problem with Roeckls is that while they are AMAZING, they also cost the same as a month's supply of LMF feed. Or what it costs to trim Speedy's feet. Or half the cost of a local show entry. Yeah. They're aren't something I like to buy frequently. A second problem was that Riding Warehouse (the cheapest place for everything) doesn't carry them in the color I want - navy with white piping. Until now! Yep, that's right. I sent the lovely ladies over at RW an email and asked if they might pretty please think about adding some new colors to their Roeckl line up. I can't say I was surprised when I got a follow up email saying they would work on it. That's just how they are. Over the weekend, the two-tone navy blue gloves and the cute black with red piping ($49.95) were added to Riding Warehouse's Roeckl collection. Guess what's now on its way to Bakersfield? Of course, I couldn't order just a pair of gloves, so a second tube of Body Glide is also on its way along with more fly spray. You can never have too much fly spray.
Riding Warehouse, you are simply awesome!
lytha
7/6/2017 12:25:15 pm
The Lonas are 32E here. I was hesitating on buying my next pair of gloves after my 15E pair fell apart after one season. Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try them, when it's not sweltering out. 7/6/2017 02:24:50 pm
I actually ride in mine all year long, Lytha, even in the summer! It took me a while to get used to riding with gloves on in the heat, but now I can't ride without them. LOL
I **hate** wearing gloves, even when my hands will freeze solid and fall off without them. My fingers are long but not slender, my palms are short but wide, and finding gloves that fit my fingers and my palms is nearly impossible. I will wear them in winter, but I complain a lot...and take them off frequently...and lose the right one almost immediately... 7/6/2017 02:58:03 pm
Without a doubt! I still get funny looks when I drag out something endurance related. I don't care. If it's not comfortable, I am not using it! (except show coats - those will never be "comfortable," but they are occasionally a necessary evil!) 7/7/2017 03:15:34 pm
HAHAHA! That's pretty funny! I feel the same way about "amazing deals" from Europe! 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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