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This has been a pretty quiet show season for me. Speedy's late winter hoof injury really put us behind schedule, but we're finally getting the ball rolling. This morning, he and I are heading over to the coast for a two-day, USDF show; our first since last July.
We're still showing Training Level, but after this next couple of shows, we're moving to First Level. And I don't care if we're ready or not. I am sick of the Training Level Tests and think that Speedy is too. I don't have any specific goals for this show other than to get my last qualifying score for the CDS Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC). All I need is a 60%, and I have four tests in which to do it. But frankly, if I need four chances to get a 60% then I probably have no business going to RAAC anyway! I am pretty sure we'll get the job done. If you are anywhere near Moorpark, Somis, or Ventura this weekend, come on out to EL Sueno to watch. Hilda Gurney will be there to ride Aleros and Wintersnow in the Grand Prix on Saturday at 3:00 and 4:39. On Sunday, there is a full hour of FEI Freestyle tests beginning (and ending) with Hilda at 1:00. On Saturday, I ride my Training Level tests at 11:32 and 1:42, and on Sunday I ride at 11:03 and 2:09. Wish us luck!
Sandy
7/11/2014 02:00:16 am
How exciting! I think it will be at least another 3 months before I am ready to start showing again. The move to WA has put a kink in our routine LOL Good luck at El Sueno, I think Christina will be there too! 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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