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[RC] Skip Kemmerer made me tailgate! - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Deb Ambrose mkkgs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Sorry if I've misspelled your name, Skip :-) As well at the Big South Fork for me this year, I took the bit out of Lippy's mouth one loop too soon, and was arguing, threatening, talking ugly at about mile 35, when Skip calmly suggests I put Lippy's nose on Ice Joy's tail. Somehow, I think he's kidding, or wants his mare to give my horse what he deserves, but he says, "No, really, she likes to have someone back there." So we tuck behind him, and I have the the happiest horse in the world. Lippy knew within 5 strides that the mare was comfortable with him right on her rump. We went like that until he settled down (those big climbs helped) and then we could ride next to or in front. Except Lippy really enjoyed having Ice Joy do all the heavy lifting-- going past those buggars, keeping a steady pace. If you've ridden behind Skip, you've probably seen his look-Ma-no-reins technique, to keep shoulders relaxed. Since there was no one back there to see me, I did the same, and my shoulders were glad of it. I realize this wasn't the most shining example of my masterful horsemanship, but it was a wonderful break. Thanks, Skip! Deb Ambrose Aberdeen, NC =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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