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It's not a huge deal or anything, but qualifying for the California Dressage Society Championships was one of my goals this year, and we did it! 
To qualify for the CDS Championships at Training Level as an Adult Amateur, the rider must earn 5 scores of 63% or better from 4 different judges from CDS rated (or CDS/USDF/USEF rated) shows.
We earned our scores throughout the year, and even though I won't be going to the show, it makes me feel good that we at least qualified. The show is this weekend, but it's just too far away. I would have had to take several days off from work, and as a teacher, September is the one month that I really need to be at work. I am okay with missing it this year as we wouldn't have been competitive enough to make the time and expense worth the trip. Next year though might be a different story!
Meg
9/19/2013 11:58:02 pm
Congrats on being qualified to go, even though you aren't able to attend.
Angela
9/20/2013 12:28:34 am
Woo Hoo!! That's is a great accomplishment! Congratulations and go celebrate ;-) 9/20/2013 01:42:09 pm
Wow! Thanks, guys! I wasn't expecting so many positive comments or so many Facebook "likes." I didn't really accomplish anything - actually showing up and competing would have been much better. But for me, knowing that I *could* have competed against California's best amateurs gives me a feeling of success, however small. :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
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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