[drivingpairs] Re: tandem questions
- From: Carpediemfarm@xxxxxxx
- To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:46:08 EDT
In a message dated 8/9/2006 11:51:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,
ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Subject: [drivingpairs] tandem question
Okay, back to multiple driving stuff now.
So I have a few questions. First of all, the only single vehicle that I have
right now is a Wilform jog cart (with a floor). It has a seat for two, but
itâ??s not very roomy. The horses love it because itâ??s light as a feather. .
Should I try to
borrow a more traditional cart for these two classes or should I not worry
about it since itâ??s only a little show anyway?, I may be partially insane
but not totally. I just thought it might be educational for the spectators
to see a tandem. Our announcer is always a good sport about explaining
things.
GO FOR IT!! The Wilform will work, but its a heck of alot easier to drive
tandem from a taller vehicle. I've got a jog cart and drive tandem around the
neighborhood, but I prefere my taller cart. The lines are easier to handle
when they come UP from the rein terrets and not DOWN along the butt.
Second question: Iâ??m trying to decide if I should practice one-handed or
two-handed driving more.
I personall prefer one handed, however my ring finger falls asleep as the
reins press on a nerve. I would practice both ways so as to become comfortable
and profecient either way.
.
Third question: In a pleasure driving class, is your groom allowed to
dismount and head the leader in the line-up? If so, should they be back in
the carriage when the judge comes along and asks for a rein-back?
The groom should stay on the ground and only remount when the vehicle is
ready to pull out of the line-up. The groom should also not handle the leader
unless needed. They should stand back from the leader at least an arm's length
(3-5').
The bug has definitely bitten me.
Thanks for any suggestions,
Rachel Eldred
Vancouver Island, Canada
Hope this helps,
Trish
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