We both cast our eyes on his hands and were deeply impressed
>at how good his hands were. We commented to each other and I smiled with
>pride. His second circle pass closest to where we were sitting shattered
>our admiring gaze when we noticed a small, discreet rope was tied to the
>pommel and attached to the rope, very tightly, were my husbands hands.
>Mom and I both saw this at the same instant and busted out laughing so
>hard that we had to get up and leave, as Allan was concentrating so hard
>that we didn't want to bother him.
Loved this part! I laughed in the privacy of my room. Don't tell Allan.
>
>The trainer is very impressed with Allan. She says that she just has to
>tell him once and he does it. I tell her she has spent too much time
>giving lessons to 7 year olds. He concentrates hard and really trys.
>Truthfully, he really is learning fast.
You must be very proud. By the way, working with young children does give a
person better insight in the workings and thinking of grownups! I know--I
work with kids as a school counselor.
> Anybody have any Ride and Tie stories?
Sorry, Lauren, I have not had that experience. I'm just grateful that I can
get on and off without assistance. But then I'm NOT jumping off and running!
Oh that would be asking too much of these little legs.
Thanks for writing.
Pat