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After several days of very lengthy posts, I thought we might all need a break! Here's a video of Speedy G "self-loading." He makes it look ridiculously easy. For those struggling with trailer loading, just know that Speedy G didn't start out quite this amiable. In my experience, the best way to get them this easy going is to load and go ... A LOT!
As a side note, I shot this clip on Friday morning at about 7:15 a.m. I walked Speedy straight from his stall (where breakfast had just been served), up to the trailer door. There was no practicing. This is him just getting in like he's been trained to do. (Please excuse the flip flops - I KNOW they're not appropriate barn foot-ware.)
Val
8/13/2011 10:35:22 am
Nicely done! Speedy is a pro.
Karen Sweaney
8/13/2011 11:51:51 am
Val,
Val
8/13/2011 11:52:19 pm
Wow! Thanks for the reply. I think that I would want a step-up, too. The ramp is really awkward for me to drop and raise. I really like that there is room for you to walk into the trailer with your horse. I would read future posts about trailer loading or driving a rig!
Karen Sweaney
8/14/2011 04:33:15 am
Val - you've given me some inspiration for future blog posts. I went out today and took a ton of pictures in and out of the trailer. I can't guarantee that they'll be interesting or helpful, but there will be photos! :0)
Lori
9/6/2011 12:26:01 am
Karen, one time I was taking both Dealer and Gambler to the chiropractor, and had Gambler over eating some nice, green grass. I had to take some stuff out of the manger in the trailer before loading him. As I walked away from the trailer, Gambler walked over to the trailer and truly "self loaded". He was not being left behind again! I think he misses his endurance life. lol
Karen Sweaney
9/6/2011 10:33:03 pm
Pretty funny, Lori! Speedy hasn't completely self-loaded, but I have to be careful about watching him or I know he will! :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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