 It's All Good! (click to enlarge) Happy New Year!
Lori O., the only photographer who has ever made Speedy and me look good (more on that soon), shared this clever idea just before Christmas. Every time something good happens during 2013, you're supposed to note it on a small piece of paper and deposit it into a jar where it will be read at the end of the year. I made five of the jars and shared them with four friends. The top of the jar reads, It's All Good! A recent ride on both boys could fill the jar with all the many ways they were good to me. Sydney was happy and working so nicely. I actually enjoyed every moment of the ride and had a grin from ear to ear during the left lead canter. Speedy was simply FANTASTIC. We worked on three-loop serpentines, turns up the center-line, turns at C, and 20-meter circles. I couldn't believe how easy it all was. He felt so put together. After a few different patterns, I came up the center-line for a fabulous halt at X. That is going in the jar! We finished up with walk to canter transitions. I only needed to do one in each direction; they were that good. That is also going in the jar. I can't wait to read all of these little moments of happiness next December. What will be in your jar? 1/1/2013 12:44:09 am
Oh my gosh, the jar idea sounds great I think I may do that! Happy New Year!
Karen
1/1/2013 11:07:03 pm
Hi, Emmi! I need the jar as I tend to focus on the negative things that happen in an attempt to "fix" everything. I decided to quit fixing for a while and just enjoy. :0)
Hey, I've seen lots of photos of you and Speedy looking good! The teaser on Facebook did look extra cool though, I give you that :).
Karen
1/1/2013 11:09:27 pm
Kelly - I've only seen the Facebook album (around 50 images), but I know there are MANY more. I suspect she posted only the nice ones though. I am curious to see some of the other images though as we did some goofy things too. 1/1/2013 06:39:08 am
Yeah - I've seen some good looking pictures too. ;D
Karen
1/1/2013 11:11:55 pm
CFS - there aren't very many good pictures, that's for sure! Lori is an amazing photographer though and can make anyone look beautiful!
Karen
1/1/2013 11:13:49 pm
Erica, keeping the jar in your car is probably a great idea for someone always on the move. I am perpetually trying to EMPTY my car so that certainly wouldn't work for me! Hope your vacation has gone well and that you're feeling rejuvenated for the next school session. :0)
Karen
1/2/2013 07:14:03 am
Kelly - I wish I could take credit it for the idea, but it's not mine. Even so, I like the idea and am going to try very hard to follow through myself. :0)
Karen
1/2/2013 07:14:38 am
Neat, huh?! :0) 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
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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
*** SCEC 10/15-16/22 2022 Completed … (*) Tehachapi 5/22/22 (*) Tehachapi 7/24/22 (***) Tehachapi 8/28/22 2023 Qualifying Scores
Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) Qualifying Training Level 3 Scores/2 Judges/60%: Score 1: 62.115% Score 2: Score 3: Archives
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