[drivingpairs] Re: My first tandem event!
- From: Peter & Rachel Eldred <preldred@xxxxxxx>
- To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:15:12 -0700
Good for you! Now you're hooked. Those little ponies can get themselves tied
in knots so fast, so you must have done a great job! Way to go!
Rachel in BC
VSE tandemaniac
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From: drivingpairs-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:drivingpairs-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jane Moody
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 8:56 AM
To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [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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