[drivingpairs] Re: Tandem--Leader Rein Handling
- From: "Anewton" <anewton@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 07:29:34 -0400
Thanks again, I feel like this is finally settling in this ole brain of
mine, but will take a while to become proficient. I suspect that and being
able to laugh at yourself is the fun part!
Ansley
----- Original Message -----
From: kathy robertson <goodhors@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:28 PM
Subject: [drivingpairs] Tandem--Leader Rein Handling
>
> Hi Ansley,
>
> I checked with the "Driver" in this outfit, and he
> said the adjustments are about 1 to 3. Tandem leaders
> take about 1/3 less, the rein amount taken up
> (directional signal) that Team leaders do.
> He said for a turn in the corner, also about the same
> rein adjustment needed for about a 20 meter circle, he
> would change rein for Tandem leader about 1 1/2
> INCHES. Same turn with the team of four, would need
> about an 8 inch loop for his leaders. Smaller horses
> might take an even smaller adjustment.
> Comparable perhaps to the tightness in steering
> sports cars and power steering on the large luxury
> cars? Takes a lot more steering wheel turning, to get
> the luxury model around the corner than the sports car
> needs.
> An good, forward, experienced Tandem leader, can
> FEEL what you want, almost by just how you are
> gripping the reins. Then as driver and horses work
> together, they connect, get very familiar with each
> other over time. Sometimes, a literal squeeze of the
> rein, will be as much aid as the horse needs, for
> starting his manuever. He will react that quickly!!
> Can be good or not so good! You the driver, need to
> be ready for such quick reactions. Probably why Jay
> has NO cholesterol, racing blood, keeps it from
> settling!!
> So when I say twitch of rein, that is a very SMALL
> twitch or movement of the rein, to give a direction to
> the Tandem leader. Tandems are just a unique way to
> use horses, every thing goes quickly.
> Glad the information is helpful.
>
> Kathy Robertson
>
>
> > I love your detail in your explanations and am
> > copying this for further
> > reflection, but can you explain rein twitch to me??
> > Thanks again for getting
> > all these measurements and responding and to all the
> > others who have
> > responded to my many questions.
> >
> > Ansley
>
>
>
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