Speedy Has Video, Too!

10/28/2013

Speedy was a wee bit naughty for his Saturday ride. Here's a minute from our warm up. If I have time, I'll put together a few clips of his trot/canter work. I recorded more than 27 minutes of video, and I saw a few things that we need to work on, like how heavy he is on the left rein!

You might not be able to tell, but I was REALLY nailing him with my left spur. His answer? F-you, lady! I hopped off, grabbed the whip, and saw an immediate attitude adjustment. All of a sudden he was all, yes, ma'am! I tapped his hip in the barn aisle with it when he balked at turning away from some spilled hay, but I never had to use it in the arena. Right after we did one or two turns on the forehand, I dropped it in the dirt and rode without it.

Sydney might be a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, but Speedy G is just plain old stubborn. You get nothing for free with that dude!

Lauren link

10/28/2013 01:54:28 am

Naughty pony magically turns nice! :)

Sandra link

10/28/2013 02:01:54 am

HAHA Naughty boy! Sometimes Varro gets a little stubborn too. We have had a lot of progress in the last few weeks and I want to thank you for your inspiration!

Bakersfield Dressage link

10/29/2013 11:47:54 am

As always ... you are too kind, Sandra. I am just a dork in white breeches. :0)

Amanda link

10/28/2013 08:53:10 am

He sounds a lot like my Ghazal who also always knew if I had a crop or not. I don't think I ever had to actually use it, just have it available otherwise it was Mr. Naughty pants!

Bakersfield Dressage link

10/29/2013 11:46:57 am

He IS naughty isn't he? But I guess they all can be. :0)

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About the Writer and Rider

I 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.

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About Speedy G

Speedy 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 Izzy

Izzy 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.