Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
I did a five minute warm up for this test. It was pretty warm, and Speedy doesn't need much of a warm up for his second ride of the day.
As I entered the arena, I paused at the judge's booth to give him my name and number. I also smiled and joked about giving this another try. The judge laughed (bless his heart) and promised to do something about the wacko spectators. I don't remember what he actually said, but it was something to that effect. It was really kind of him to acknowledge our earlier difficulty in such a jovial and light hearted way. I was feeling pretty good as we took our warm up lap. I don't know if the judge gave me extra time or if we were just running ahead, but I had time to pass by "P" three times before the judge rang me in. Speedy was cool as a cucumber the whole time. That's the pony I love! Test 2 went very much like Test 1 without all of the drama. We started with sevens, earned another 6 for our left lead canter (really?!), and got sevens for both our trots across the diagonal (!). The right lead canter scored a 5.5, again better than the 4s we were earning just a month or so ago, but the stretchy trot is still a problem; we earned a five with the comment, limited stretch, reluctant. We may have some work left to do on our stretchy trot, but our trot work up the center line both from X and at A is worth bragging about. We earned sevens across the board. Our final trot down centerline came with the comment, fairly steady and straight. I'm good with that! Final score was 61.607% which was good enough for a blue out of two riders. The score sheet is below. Click images to enlarge.
Good job!!! I'm glad you put a good ride in after the spectator fiasco!
Karen
7/25/2012 04:30:33 am
Have a great time, Erica. I can't wait to see what the judge thought of your rides. I'll be checking for your score sheets. I LOVE looking at score sheets, even those belonging to other people, as it helps me learn!
Way to go!!! Steady improvement on the stuff you've been focusing on and no surprise comments from the judges - you already know what needs additional work. =D Great job!
Karen
7/25/2012 04:31:52 am
Thanks, Sarah! Nope, didn't see them, but the WD was late in the day and I left as soon as my rides were over. If they'll be there next month, I'll look for them! How did they do?
Karen
7/26/2012 07:00:01 am
Eventing to WD? That seems like a big jump. They must be talented horses (and riders)!
Val
7/25/2012 11:45:00 am
That stretchy trot is a tough one. I can commiserate.
Karen
7/26/2012 07:00:36 am
Yep. I have a new strategy that I am trying. We'll see if it works! 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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