Re: lighter side - WANTED PERFECT PIT CREW

[avpinc@bellsouth.net]

Hey, Teresa--
     That reads just like the personal ad I placed to meet my husband
(except
I added - "must own and drive new truck, be willing to muck stalls year
round,
and look extrememly good in jeans.")      LAEF in O.B., FL


Teresa Van Hove wrote:

> Well I'm off to another ride this weekend, and while I'll have a blast,
> I will be experiencing some envy for folks who have pit crews.  So I
> have composed the following "want ad."
>
> Wanted pefect pit crew person:
>
> Candidate should have extensive knowledge of horses,
> ideally knowing as much about ground handling, grooming,
> icing legs, etc. as any racetrack groom and have patience of
> Job with my horse.  Knowledge of nutrition, saddle fit, etc a
> plus, but must be willing to do things my way.
>
> must have great organizational skills and have 'lytes', mashes, hay, etc
> ready when I get into checks, but not be obsessive or get upset
> with my random distribution of stuff.
>
> Ability  to do massage a plus (preferably both equine and human)
>
> Having good ride strategies and motivatonal skills a plus.
>
> Willing to sleep in a cramped camper, tent, or pick-up cab.
>
> Willing to get up in the middle of the night to walk and feed
> the horse a plus.
>
> Willing to work for some combination of ride t-shirts, beer, and the
> oppurtunity to condition my other horse.
>
> Apply to Teresa Van Hove,
> at fantasies lane, Dreamtown, Usa.
>
> Cheers,
> Teresa