Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Aw ... how nice! Both Fly on Over and Calm, Forward, Straight gave us a Liebbster Blog Award. Thank you, ladies! If you're a blogger, you already know that the LBA has raced through the blogosphere. If you're not a blogger, the LBA is a lot like a chain letter. You get picked and then you get to do the picking. Here's how this one works: HOW TO ACCEPT THE AWARD: The Liebster Blog Award is a way to recognize blogs who have less than 200 followers. Liebster is a German word that means beloved and valued. Here are the rules for accepting the award:
11 Random Facts
11 Questions Answered 1. What horse show would you love to show at, if money was no object? Not that I'm rich, but money's not usually the problem, ability is more my hold up. Right now, I would love to be able to make it to the California Dressage Society Championship Show. I need five qualifying scores; I have two. 2. Name one attribute that would be a deal-breaker for a horse you would like to purchase? Lameness. 3. Name one piece of tack you covet. A REALLY nice bridle. My mom bought me a lovely Stübben, but I only use it to show. I would like a nice bridle to use for schooling, but I am too cheap to drop $200 on something that's going to get dusty every day. 4. Favorite equine website? I visit the California Dressage Society's page a lot. 5. Describe your dream trailer. I actually own it already - a three horse goose neck with living quarters. And it's all mine! I just made the final payment in April. 6. Cats or Dogs? Dogs, no question. 7. Favorite 90's TV Show? Truthfully, I don't watch a lot of television, but I remember the very first Simpsons episode that aired in December of 1989. I watched it all the way through the 90's and still watch if I catch an episode. 8. East coast or West coast? West coast - not a fan of humidity! 9. Are you a girly-girl or a guys' girl? Neither. I am too much of a tomboy to be a girly-girl, but I hate beer which kicks me out of the boys' club! 10. Name one fear. Heights. 11. What's your favorite thing about yourself? I am without pretense. 11 Questions for You
11 Awesome Blogs (in no particular order) If you're still here ... I am taking Speedy G to an over-night clinic this morning, and while I will be back sometime Saturday, I have to get Sydney ready for an early Sunday show which means that I will see you on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Karen
6/22/2013 11:38:51 am
I love what you write, and wanted others to see it as well. :0)
Tracy
6/21/2013 01:41:59 am
I am the same way about schooling tack -- I have a tough time spending lots of money, but I usually get what I pay for, which means my schooling tack is just so-so.
Karen
6/22/2013 11:39:20 am
Exactly. :0)
Karen
6/22/2013 11:40:00 am
I'm looking forward to your random answers!
Sandra
6/21/2013 08:01:55 am
What a great idea! I can't wait to check out all of the blogs you nominated!
Karen
6/22/2013 11:40:38 am
I've been doing the same thing - reading the nominated blogs. :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. 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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