We had 11 scores over 60% at Intro and Training Level at CDS-Rated and/or USDF shows in 2012.
I just received my California Dressage Society "plate" from my local chapter of CDS, the Tehachapi Mountain Chapter. I just ordered the plaque so that I'll have someplace to stick the plate. I have no idea how long it will take to arrive, but once it does, I'll be sure to post a photo of my one little plate mounted on the plaque. It won't be lonely for long though; I already have seven scores above 60% at CDS/USDF/USEF shows for this show season, which means I definitely get another plate for next year! As a pie-in-the-sky goal, I am hoping to have enough scores in 2013 to at least apply for the California Dressage Society's Henry Burchard Memorial Trophy which is given to the rider with the most scores above 60% for the show season. We were pretty close last year with 11 scores; the winner had 15. We may not be brilliant (I am discovering that my cute little Arab doesn't quite move with the same grace as the big boys do), but we are persistent, prolific, and fairly consistent. I am not sure quantity is as desirable as quality, but it's the best we can do for now! 
I think this is still what the plaque looks like.
lytha
4/25/2013 11:13:23 pm
hey, in germany, as awards for endurance rides they give out little plaques you hang on the horse's stall. no tshirts that i've seen.
Karen
4/27/2013 12:12:39 am
Plaques would be a great award. I hope to see many hanging from your new girl's stall soon. :0)
Karen
4/27/2013 12:14:10 am
That's really kind of you to say, Kelly. I am constantly fussing at myself as I think both my boys could be so much further along with a better rider. :0) I do my best anyway and hope they forgive my bumblings!
Karen
4/27/2013 12:16:03 am
Thanks, Lauren. :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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