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It happens every year, but I am always surprised by it anyway. Izzy's winter coat started to appear this weekend. It is quite easy to identify his winter and summer coats. No matter what I do, he turns into a pseudo-buckskin over the summer. He just doesn't mind our searing summer sun.  In August Once his winter hair starts growing in though, it's a beautiful velvety chocolate.  November of 2015 I just saw a hint of that lovely dark hair showing up this past weekend.  Look closely!  It doesn't stay that lovely color, but it sure is pretty while it lasts!
10/7/2017 07:02:34 am
HAHAHAHA - no. His last fly mask lasted three days. NOTHING is safe from his creative and destructive teeth. I think he has thumbs somewhere! LOL 10/7/2017 07:04:12 am
REALLY?!?!? It's still in the high 80s here, 90 something today. We haven't had any mornings below 60 in like 6 months! It always does surprise me how fast their winter coats come in though.
lytha
10/4/2017 01:36:44 pm
I love both colors! Lucky you, a buckskin warmblood ("falbe Warmblut") All-season gorgeous. 10/7/2017 07:04:59 am
Well ... it's not as pretty in real life. His summer coat gets kind of crunchy and definitely lacks any shine. :0(
Jess
10/5/2017 11:43:27 am
Wow, looking great Izzy! Love the fall wardrobe 10/7/2017 07:05:33 am
I always appreciate it while it lasts (about two weeks! LOL). 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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