Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
... said by a rider who recently forgot all of her clothes, boots, and helmet while heading to a "show." That is so not going to happen again. Click photos for larger view and captions. My trailer's coat closet has been the home of spare towels, jackets, and winter gloves. It is now the permanent home of my show helmet and show tub (which stores breeches, stock tie, etc.). Those items used to be stored at home in a closet. But after last Saturday's S.N.A.F.U. (this is an acronym for those who don't know), I think the trailer's closet is a better place to keep them. My dressage boots, show coat, and show shirts will remain at home. Hopefully they won't be forgotten again. My trailer's "sofa," also known as a boot box, has always housed a couple of flashlights, tool kit, the trailer's dining table, a lap blanket, fire extinguisher, and a ratty pair of Ariat Terrain boots. You can now find two old pair of half chaps as well. Speedy's show pad has also been tossed up on the bed where it will rest in its plastic zippered case. And while this has nothing to do with being prepared, I know some of you are craning your necks for a peek at the rest of the trailer. So here are some other photos (slideshow) of the inside. Enjoy!
Val
2/4/2012 11:21:35 pm
What a gorgeous trailer! You are really traveling in style.
Karen
2/4/2012 11:26:26 pm
Thanks, Val. For showing, the trailer is more than I need, but for days out on the trail or camping, it's great. The living quarters have also proved convenient at shows for the very reason you describe - changing clothes That only works if you bring your clothes!
Karen
2/5/2012 05:47:49 am
Mary - thank you! I enjoy the many conveniences that it offers. There's no doubt about that. It gets really small though if you spend too many days in it. I had a similar trailer before this one, and my husband and I spent five days in it when I rode the Death Valley Encounter 200 mile endurance ride. Our house seemed HUGE when we finally got home! 2/6/2012 07:14:38 am
I'm jealous. Your trailer is freaking awesome. And good for you for getting it all stocked up to avoid future show calamities. If you don't have some, get an extra set of stirrup leathers to put in there. I broke a set at my first event - not fun.
Karen
2/6/2012 09:45:53 am
Thanks, Sarah. When I replace my current leathers, I think I will add them to my emergency pile in the trailer. Good thinking! 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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