Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
In honor of my first official day back to work, I'd like to share my summer reading list. Each May, I encourage (beg) my students to read at least a few minutes each day of their summer vacation. Some read like crazy; they'll be on my Battle of the Books team, but most don't. As an educator, I find that it's important to keep on learning myself. I wrote a digital textbook last year that addressed the newly adopted Next Generation Science Standards. That took months of research. I also read all year long and share what I am reading with my students. They're always surprised that I read for fun. This summer, I read 16 books in 10 weeks. I've been hooked on early to mid-twentieth century fare, which is not my typical area of interest. I am an eclectic reader for sure, but this recent change in taste is ... interesting. I tried to read a lighter piece in between the heavier ones because some were just meatyier and harder to digest. With that, here's my summer reading list, in no particular order. I keep at least 5 - 10 books ready to go in my Kindle. Between a few random titles I have waiting and the Dr. Thorndyke collection (22 novels and 32 short stories), I should have plenty to read during the school year. Of course, now that school has started, I'll be reading pages a day instead of chapters.
Have you read anything good lately?
Cheryl
8/14/2017 10:10:41 am
I very much enjoyed Robin McKinley's books The Blue Sword and The Hero And The Crown, and the horses are done so well you know she is a horse person. I highly recommend both. 8/14/2017 11:58:00 am
I bought the Hero and the Crown. Glad to know it's a good one!
Cheryl
8/14/2017 10:15:03 am
I meant to mention another recent favorite, Ready Player One. Apparently it is being made into a movie but as usual I can't imagine the book not being better! 8/14/2017 11:59:24 am
I googled it - interesting premise. I'll keep my eye out for it.
Val
8/14/2017 10:17:52 am
Finally read Chosen Forever and Saddled by Susan Richards. Her first book was excellent, too. 8/14/2017 12:01:33 pm
I read Chosen by a Horse and Chosen Forever. I thought they were excellent, but I haven't read any of her others. 8/14/2017 12:03:41 pm
Wanted to add ... I had 5 ipads in my room loaded with books. When I do a read aloud, the kids are eager to follow because the teams all share the ipad to follow along. 5th graders love screen time as much as the older kids. :0) 8/21/2017 05:15:18 am
Since publishing this list, I've finished/started two more: Justin Cronin's the 12 (I read the Passage a few years ago) which was very good. I just started the Hero and the Crown last night. I am definitely an eclectic reader with tastes that vary widely. :0)
Cheryl
9/10/2017 12:05:31 pm
I just saw The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (Kindle version) is on sale today on Amazon. You might like to pick it up! The book description sounds more...grim than I found the book. The author tells a very good story, with excellent characterization and nifty turns of phrase. 9/10/2017 01:04:55 pm
It showed up in my Book Bub list today! I bought it based on your review. For $1.99, it's definitely worth the risk. Thanks! 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. 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.
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.
National Rider AwardsState Rider Awards
State Horse Awards
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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