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We had a great show! Not that everyone else would think so, but it felt good to me. I have more to say, but as I write this, I am t-i-r-e-d! Suffice it to say that we scored a 63.125 % at Intro B with all 6s and 7s! Our Intro C test also went well with a 62%. We scored mostly 6s and 7s, but there were three 5s. Guess what those for. Yep ... the canter transitions. He didn't buck or kick, which is an improvement, but the judge commented that he was bracing. One of the highlights of that test was the 8 we scored for our final trot down the centerline! The judge's comment, "STRAIGHT!" Woohoo for us!  After our tests: A bit hot and tired, but happy to see his lunch! After driving home from the show, which was more than an hour away, I braved our 100 degree plus weather and moved both horses to their new home. Lots more on that topic, but here are photos from their first afternoon at home. Click photos for larger view.    
Val
8/29/2011 10:33:42 am
You and Speedy were awesome! Your hard work is paying off.
Karen Sweaney
8/29/2011 11:24:28 am
Val - thanks for the kind words. We're doing our best. :0) And yes, turnouts for each stall. I am in heaven! RM (property owner) has designed a beautiful place. I can't wait to show more pictures. I feel very lucky to be keeping my boys in such a beautiful facility! 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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