Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Today is my birthday. I don't have a wish list. There are a few things that I'd like, of course, but really, I am good. I live an unbelievably blessed life and feel that I have gifts enough in my adorable husband, goofy dog, and super awesome horses. Mary Baker Eddy says in her book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "Are we really grateful for the good already received? Then we shall avail ourselves of the blessings we have, and thus be fitted to receive more." Here are 50 equestrian things I am grateful to have already done.
There are certainly other things that I hope to do some day (go to Churchill Downs to see the Derby in Person, ride in other countries, better my riding, etc.), but it's hard to ask for more. I have truly been blessed in this life. How about you? Are you grateful for the good you've already received? Do you have a list of things you've been blessed to do? Share it!
Happy birthday! That is a pretty awesome list. 1/3/2014 12:34:54 pm
Thank you, and me neither! I have found that cool stuff just seems to find me; I don't need a list! It might be because I am very open to new adventures. I am fearless when it comes to trying something new. (more fear associated with the tried and true) 1/3/2014 12:37:34 pm
Thank you, Lauren! I know you're working on a list. I hope you get through as many as possible this year. :0) 1/3/2014 12:39:41 pm
A lot of commonalities for sure. That's why I love the blogosphere; it's great to feel so connected! :0) 1/3/2014 12:41:07 pm
OMG - wouldn't that be AWESOME!!!!!!! I live in a very centrally located place, but that means that everything is JUST two hours away. Nice, but not walking nice. :0) 1/3/2014 12:42:17 pm
Thanks, Sarah. I hope I get another 50 to add to the list. And BTW - my 14 photos are done and ready to go - FUN stuff! :0)
Happy Birthday! That is an amazing list. You've done some seriously cool things and I can see why you have a lot to be thankful for! 1/3/2014 12:14:59 pm
That was a VERY interesting article. Thank you so much for sharing! I never doubted that Mrs. Eddy did things the "right" way, but to hear that her horses were treated so well is a real treat. I loved the article. I'm glad you enjoyed it! There were so many wonderful stories about the horses in the archives. I could've written three times as much. One of my first big projects was doing the research behind a carriage exhibit and I kept pulling more and more about her horses on the side. I also went through the entire collection of harness leather with a curator and identified each piece for the catalog records - gorgeous, custom black leather with stylized "E" mongrams in metal on each point. Getting a call to do some more work with those collections was always a highlight of my day! 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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