Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Talk about a first world problem … I have three $10.00 Reward Certificates from Dover as well as a $10.00 off promo code (CM14DTHANKS) when I spend $75.00 or more. The problem is that there is nothing that I need right now. The promo code expires at the end of November, but the certificates have a slightly longer shelf life. I definitely do not need any more saddle pads or breeches, and I am good on bell boots and other leg wraps. My shampoos and conditioners are all new. I could maybe use some Effax leather soap, but that's not anywhere near $40. There are two things I'd kind of like - a Goode Rider Regal Show Shirt and a new pair of Mudruckers. The Goode Rider Regal Show Shirt runs $76.99. I love this shirt. I wouldn't have to wear a stock tie, and when coats are waived, it would be much cuter than a plain white shirt. On the other hand, I need a new pair of Mudruckers, $74.99. I generally keep a "good" pair to wear to work on wet and rainy days or to wear to the cabin. When that pair gets a bit worn, they become my barn pair, and I get a new "nice" pair. I recently demoted my good ones to barn shoes which leaves me with nothing clean to wear on wet days. Yard duty (supervising the playground in the morning for 30 minutes), can get really cold without some warm shoes.
I do have a birthday coming up, and of course Christmas is also around the corner. There is no way my husband would buy me the Mudruckers. He hates buying stuff that is completely utilitarian. A cute shirt on the other hand is slightly more his style. I think a pair of purple boots are calling my name.
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jenj
11/20/2014 10:59:20 pm
Hahaha... I have this same problem! Everyone's having sales and I feel like I should use my coupons, but the only things I really NEED are... oh, like, nothing.
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i'd buy the boots and ask for the show shirt as a gift... but that's based on east coast seasonal motivations (ie, boots would get used NOW, and shirt isn't seasonally appropriate, so if it doesn't come as a gift i'd still have time to buy it myself before next year...) so your mileage may vary :) fun problems to have!
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11/21/2014 10:05:56 am
That's exactly what my rationale ended up being. Good call!
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11/21/2014 10:06:38 am
Agreed, but I can't use the shirt for a while, and I need boots now. The shirt will come!
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Shirt as a present, boots now! If you've got the coupons, use them!
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11/21/2014 10:08:25 am
A girl after my own heart. We've bought washing machines, toaster ovens, mixers, and on and on for each other over the years. As we get older though, hubby wants to get me fun stuff and less practical stuff. But then, we've been together 24 years so practical can get boring. :0)
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Carly
11/21/2014 01:01:05 am
Orrrrr, you wait for your blog secret santa name and use part of your gift cards on that person!
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11/21/2014 10:10:19 am
Oh, I'll have both … eventually! I told you I liked this shirt!!! When I really like something, I just can't let it go. :0)
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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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