Still Here

9/6/2013

Sometimes you're the windshield. Most often I end up being the bug, or in Speedy's case, his human tissue.

Better days to come (Photo by Lori Ovanessian of Simplee Focused)

I made it through the W - T? Now I'm on the F part of the trio (WTF?) It's rare that I don't make it to the barn, and rarer still that I miss two days. I know my boys are fine, thank you, RM, but being at the barn is what keeps me balanced and grounded.

I still have a long week looming, but at least there is a weekend coming to sort of diffuse the stress. I should be back to a temporary "normal" by tomorrow. TGIF and all that comes with it (something on the rocks, something in a bottle, and something red). Cheers!

Judy

9/6/2013 01:07:09 am

It seems wrong to hit the "like" button, but I guess it's because I'm glad you're almost to the weekend! I'll be home on Sunday, give me a call if you feel like it before or after your barn therapy!

Karen

9/7/2013 12:32:46 am

Thanks, Judy.

Lauren link

9/6/2013 02:03:40 am

That picture is amazing. I hope you make it through the F and get back to the barn asap.

Karen

9/7/2013 12:33:23 am

Lori is a great photographer with an amazing eye. I don't know how she managed to catch a sneeze!

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About the
Writer & 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.

Photo by Lori Ovanessian

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About Speedy G

Speedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse. We're currently showing Third Level for the 2020 show season. Speedy is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.

August 2018

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 schooling and showing at the lower levels. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand warmblood gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.

March 2019

Bakersfield Dressage approved!

FOR THE SMALLER EQUINE ATHLETE

I love her stuff!

National Awards

USDF Bronze Medal - 2020

USDF Second Level Rider Performance Award - 2018

2nd Level Rider Performance, 2018

USDF First Level Rider Performance Award - 2015

1st Level Rider Performance, 2015

USDF Training Level Rider Performance Award - 2013

Training Level Rider Performance, 2013

State Awards

CDS Third Level Horse Performance Award - 2020 (pending receipt)

CDS Ruby Rider Award - 2018

Ruby Rider Award, 2018

CDS Second Level Horse Performance Award - 2018

2nd Level Horse Performance Award - 2018

Working Towards:

CDS Sapphire Rider Award
Third Level: 63.514%
Third Level: 62.105%
Fourth Level:
Fourth Level:

2020 Show Season

Show Rating
(***) CDS/USDF/USEF
(*) CDS
(s) Schooling
(c) Clinic
(r) Ride-a-Test Clinic
(Q) Must Qualify

2020 Pending …
7/11-12 SLO-CDS WC (***)
7/26 TMC (*)
8/8 - 9 RAAC (Q) (***)
8/30 TMC (*)
9/20 TMC (*)
10/11 TMC (*)
10/24-25 SCEC (***)

2020 Completed …
10/26-27/19 SCEC (***)
6/20-21/20 SCEC (***)
6/29 Ulf Wadeborn (c)

2020 Qualifying Scores

Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC)
3rd Level Qualifying Modified for 2020
2 Scores/1 Judge:
Score 1: 60.405% Atkins
Score 2: 62.432% Atkins

CDS Championship
3rd Level Qualifying Modified for 2020
3 Scores/2 Judges:
Score 1: 60.405% Atkins
Score 2: 62.432% Atkins
Score 3: 61.750% Johnson