[drivingpairs] Re: hibernating?

I live in southern New Mexico.  We had a nice drive on Saturday.  It was 
sunny, about 60 degrees, and kind of windy.  We trailered to Deming, about 
65 miles from home, and met at a friend's house for a drive and a potluck 
meal afterward.  I drove one of my pony mules and a friend's welch pony 
stallion to his bird-in-hand flyer.  They work well together, we used my 
mule, Bill, to train his stallion to drive team.  The stallion had learned 
that if he bolted and ran away, his driver (or rider) would get scared and 
put him away.  He learned that it didn't work when he was teamed with Bill 
and a vehicle with good brakes.  Bill wouldn't let him act up, and he 
learned to settle down and work.  I wouldn't want to drive him to a cart, 
singly, but with Bill he is fine.  He still bolts a little bit when 
something startles him, but it doesn't get him anywhere.  Anyway, we had a 
great drive, there were 4 carriages and 6 riders.
The wind was getting a little strong by the time we got back to the 
trailers, but we could go inside to eat, after we unharnessed and took care 
of our equines.  Suzy 

Nancy Lindley writes: 

> 
> does everyone on the list live in some sunny spot, and are currently driving
> their pairs?  I am here in NH...considering hibernation...and would love to
> see some discussion on anything to with driving a pair.
>    We have a Arena Driving Event Saturday that I have been looking forward
> to all winter; Just trying to keep the snow at bay for a few days!  The pair
> aren't super ready to present a lovely  dressage test; we haven't had the
> footing to do much arena driving. I think they will be happy to get out and
> drive anywhere besides up & down  the same road at home. I know I will!  
>        Nancy in NH
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