[drivingpairs] Re: New to pairs

Thanks so much to everyone who has offered advice. What a friendly group and so 
helpful. Yes, I am a somewhat experienced mini single driver. We won the local 
fair in a class of 8-9 so I think we doing something right. Although I haven't 
hauled to any of the big mini shows in Delaware yet. The local shows don't have 
mini driving classes for pairs. I actually am more interested in driving the 
pairs in parades. It is very hilly here in Maryland and the two would be a lot 
stronger than just the one. As it is, I get out of the cart and let my 12-year 
old niece drive up and down the hills while I walk along-side. 

I live in Maryland and just found a driving club on the internet that is having 
a show near Leesburg, VA this weekend. I'm taking everyone's advice - I'll 
attend and take lots of pictures and ask lots of questions. The minis' harness 
is a little different than horse harnesses so I'm hoping there will be some 
mini pairs there. This club does dressage, cones, and another event. 50 miles 
isn't a bad drive to gain so much knowledge!!!

I had to laugh at those of you who did the same thing I did - took the harness 
out of the box and scratched my head at all those straps and buckles. I ended 
up taking a clinic at Goucher College in Baltimore where they made us harness 
and unharness the Welsh ponies until we could do it in our sleep. What great 
hands on training!

If there is anyone in the Maryland area that drives pairs or minis, please 
write. This is so much more fun than doing Halter and Obstacle classes... 
except maybe for Obstacle Driving!!!! We haven't tried that yet!

Thanks again for making this newcomer feel so welcome. - c

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