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But it's more than that. Today marks the beginning of Christmas Vacation. I don't go back to work until January 9th - two weeks of fun, relaxing, hanging with hubby, visits to the cabin, and more time for the ponies. Oh, and my forty-first birthday. How did I get so old when I still feel seventeen? Sorry to disappoint, but there's nothing fancy or articulate about this post. Just thankfulness for some time away from the grind of work. The best part of the break is being able to get to the barn to ride and do my chores without the ever lurking darkness. Merry Christmas!  Last Christmas, but we look the same!
Val
12/23/2011 02:46:46 am
TWO weeks! Very lucky. I will still be happy with one, because as any teacher or administrator will tell you, I just need my time away. I wish that everyone got such a nice holiday off, but then again not everyone would choose this profession. Enjoy your break!
Karen
12/23/2011 09:32:59 am
I think we had this discussion in August. Did you start school several weeks after we did? We start in the middle of August, but I think all schools in California get two weeks at Christmas and one week at Easter. Districts around the state vary at Thanksgiving. We get Thursday and Friday, but many districts take the whole week. Everyone in our state goes to school 180 days. Each district can mange it any way they wish.
Judy
12/23/2011 03:00:07 am
Enjoy your vacation! Get lots of rest and stress free fun! I get four days off and intend to enjoy every minute of it!
Karen
12/23/2011 09:34:15 am
Thanks, Judy! Sean took today off and he gets the next week and a half off as well. We should have lots of time to do stuff. Enjoy your break and Merry Christmas!
kendal
12/23/2011 06:49:59 am
Have a happy birthday! I'm jealous, enjoy your time off!
Karen
12/23/2011 09:35:50 am
Birthday's not for another week, but thanks! I love my time off, that's for sure. I often wonder how people with "normal" jobs manage without the Christmas and sumer breaks. I work very hard during the school year, but at least I know I get a break!
Sandy orloff
12/23/2011 07:07:44 am
Happy Birthday! My bday is over the break too! I hope you have a very Merr Christmas!
Karen
12/23/2011 09:37:23 am
Well then, happy birthday to you! Mine isn't for a week or so, but it always just runs into Christmas. My breaks always feel like one big party - Christmas, New Year's, and Birthday! 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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