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I need this. If I couldn't actually get to the chips, almonds, quesadillas, what-have-you, I might be able to drop these pesky 20 (30!) pounds.  How does this thing work? I've had this portable rack for many years, but it was finally relegated to outdoor storage when I moved to the ranch. It has proven quite useful though for keeping the ants out of my buckets as my beet pulp soaks. Now that Speedy has free range of the ranch while I groom and tack up and putter around, he's getting a behind the scenes look at how things run.  Maybe this side? He stood there for quite some time trying to get his nose in the buckets. He's a pretty polite fellow though, so he never got pushy, but he was quite puzzled over how this thing was supposed to work.
Thumbs, I told him, thumbs.
jenj
3/9/2017 05:38:20 am
Oh man... if some of these guys had thumbs we'd be in BIG trouble! 3/9/2017 06:00:54 am
Very cute! Love the expression on his face. Also very true about the human version. I've had the best luck just not having anything too good in the house. Way too lazy to drive out. 3/9/2017 02:19:53 pm
For years I was great about that, but lately, we've had a lot of get togethers which means more junk food laying around. LOL 3/9/2017 11:43:14 am
You can see Speedy's wheels turning. I suspect my guy would accidently-on-purpose knock that rig over lol! 3/9/2017 02:21:13 pm
Given enough time, Speedy would do the same thing. He may be well behaved, but he's not stupid. Of course, he would be terrified and then mash everything into the dirt and run off with his tail over his back, but there you go.:0)
lytha
3/9/2017 12:26:12 pm
Ants? Horse-feed-eating-ants? Or FIRE ANTS? I"m so freaked out by them, they are everywhere here,. They leave everyone else alone, but attack me in groups as I simply move around my yard. 3/9/2017 02:22:58 pm
I think ants live everywhere! Bakersfield has its share of fire ants for sure. These feed-eating guys are just a nuisance though and don't bite. 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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