Driving alone...Thanks for all the help!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for all the great suggestions! I don't have an eventing vest but I think I'm going to get one...sort of the little black dress of equestrian sports, right? I always take my cell with me (riding too) but now I've added calling my sister-in-law before I leave, filing a flight plan and calling her upon my return. I've got a good knife in my show trunk along with a helmet and that ADS ID armband so maybe it's time I dragged them out. Especially the armband. If anything ever happened, Braveheart (the wonder pony) is DNA-ed, microchipped and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...? Anyhow, I feel a lot better knowing that there are lots of us who don't wait for the planets to be in perfect alignment to go driving. I like to take people along when I go out but the kind of driving in the plan for the next couple of months would require company at least 5 days a week and THAT is not a favor, it's an imposition. And so, armed with all my new hints and my loyal pony's gift for ignoring traffic, inquisitive llamas and deer, off I go. Trot on! Kay and Braveheart who is sure that HE doesn't want anyone else on the cart and Bogie, who says, What's a cart? (Which I hope to show him sometime this year.) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Driving alone...Thanks for all the help!
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh, Kay, what about a little tattoo on your, um, well, uh, wherever?!? :-) DeeAnna ...If anything ever happened, Braveheart (the wonder pony) is DNA-ed, microchipped and tattooed so there'd be no trouble identifying HIM, but ME...? The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: S. A. Freivald [EMAIL PROTECTED] While I agree that it is always the better, safer thing to do--having someone with you when you drive, the fact is that I would drive perhaps twice a year if that was the criteria I had to meet. I almost always hitch and drive alone. But, that being said, I try to be sensible and take every reasonable precaution. Wear my helmet for one. Double check my cart and harness and pony before I set out. Know where I'm going. Tell someone else where I am going, if at all possible. Have my cell phone on my person. Have good ID on my person with person to call in emergency, blood type, allergies, etc. The ADS armband is a great device--can be worn on arm or leg. And go with confidence and enjoy. Sue Freivald and Mr. Venn Who by the way had a wonderful day on Thursday when he got to take 6 special needs kids and one mom (not all at once!) around the arena at a walk and trot for their first introduction to driving. Extra reins attached to the saddle turrets helped them get the feel of things. Venn was an awesome representative of the breed, even bringing in a mom who was scared of horses into his orbit. Can't resist those big brown eyes, that sweet face, and that funky racing stripe! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A cell phone attached to the human's body is a great idea. I would also recommend wearing in a comfortable sheath a sharp folding knife or a Leatherman type of multi-tool that has a sharp blade. DeeAnna ...Have my cell phone on my person. Have good ID on my person with person to call in emergency, blood type, allergies, etc The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: Gail Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it is cool enough, put on an eventing vest along with the helmet. Just one more piece of insurance. (Even if someone is with you, this would be worth doing.) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Happy birthday Taffy!!! A lot of people born in the month of April. ME the 16th. Milestone 70 Tillie Dun Lookin' Fjords Bud,Tillie Amy Evers Redmond OR (541) 548-6018 http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8589
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/27/2004 12:09:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Don't forget your PPKS or 38 caliber featherweight. Fits nicely in an ankle holster. LOL. Fred, I always chuckle when I read your gun references next to your email friendlyfred :-) I picture a guy riding a Fjord blowing the smoke off a pistol. Guess if I lived in the country I'd appreciate firearms, but here in the city it seems folks can only shoot each other or their feet when they are drunk. / )_~ /L/L Brigid Wasson SF Bay Area, CA www.Brigid.Clickryder.com
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This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All, I will agree with Taffy Mercer--It is an ugly afternoon here in central eastern Washington. Wind will go down at dark we hope. We have a little 2 wheel cart and enjoy going around the neighborhood in the evenings. We were such amateurs at hooking all the harness up that when we got it right the first time, I took several close up pictures and often to prevent an argument with the good woman, we get out the pictures. It has sure helped us. Jean in Fairbanks--the sandhill cranes were here by the thousands in mid march so have spent a month getting to your area. Good days to all,Dave Sperl Othello, WA 72 and very windy
