[drivingpairs] My first tandem event!

Greetings all,

I have been on this list for a couple of years and finally have something 
multiple to report.  I took my Shetland tandem to an HDT yesterday and had a 
wonderful time with them. Scooby (Hawkeye Hot Pursuit) is my leader and Concho 
(Deer Haven Cloudy) my wheeler.  It was the 3rd time this tandem was put 
together.  The first being October 14th in a lesson with Sterling Grayburn.  
Sterling was so calm and encouraging.  He actually had me believing I could do 
it!

The most harrowing part of the event was presentation/safety check, as I did 
not have time to warm up the ponies and they were clueless about what I wanted 
them to do there.  Once we got rolling things sorted themselves out.  Debra 
Smith graciously agreed to be my groom-a-gator.  Her expert advice on the 
hazards probably saved more than one young tree and make for a smooth and 
enjoyable drive through marathon.  More amazing was the fact that she managed 
to remain silent during both dressage and cones AND never once made a grab for 
the reins in abject panic <VBG>.

We finished a respectable 2nd place training pony, but what was most important 
was that we had a great time.

 

Jane Moody

Neophyte Tandemaniac!

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