for some reason…

Suze — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:28:47 +0000

for some reason unknown to me i found myself on a ‘page’ listing drivers and total miles cumulative for mdda and didn’t see my name,belle’s or our miles anywhere. seemed to show everyone who was ever in mdda. i just figured out going to 2009 totals was easiest so did that. but wow, jac,

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miles

Suze — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:51:38 +0000

hi, i’m wondering where to look for my miles total for 2009 driving w/Belle?

Oooops, I meant Harness Quick Hitch Couplers

Suze — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:13:45 +0000

Ooops; I better clarify. I meant harness quick hitch couplers as used on harness racing saddle.

Convention 2012

Suze — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:34:47 +0000

I’d like to know more about quick hitch couplers.

I’d like to see pictures of them in use and want to understand the dynamics of them.

I’ve read there are swivel and non-swivel versions too.

Susan

Lessons Learned

Jac — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:52:33 +0000

Steve Wood, a driving trainer and owner of Wild Wood Sleigh and Carriage in Minnesota, is sharing this experience in hope that it will stimulate thinking a provide some ideas on how an accident could be prevented.

According to Steve this is the first incident/accident in 35 years of training and it occurred while

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UMECRA 40th Anniversary Photo Book

Jac — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:00:03 +0000

A heads up for all drivers.

UMECRA is creating a photo book featuring highlights from the 1st 40 years of UMECRA. Driving has been a part of UMECRA since 2001 and I submitted a few photos from each year that we have participated. (Don’t know how many or which ones were included … has

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Great Response

Suze — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:26:17 +0000

Hi All,

I’ve gotten great responses to my cart-wheel query. I’m fact gathering and mulling so if anyone has yet to chime in I’d love to hear from you.

Jac: would like to see that cart, for sure

Alice: great information about your marathon sturdy wheels.

Tony: beefin’ up the easy entry; fantastic idea!

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Huberts and Tony

Suze — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:05:03 +0000

Jac; thanks for the info on the wheels. Did some internet searches and wasn’t coming up with anything. Went to a local Amish fellow but cost prohibitive!

So short of buying a cart for next year I’m wondering:

Alice and Ray; where did you get your carts?!

Tony; you had wheels adapted for competition?

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2012 Membership

Jac — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:15:39 +0000

Great News!

No change in membership fees for 2012.

Family membership in MDDA and UMECRA is $45, Single membership $35. (Add $10 for hard copy of the ride book)

Why delay and possibly forget? It’s not necessary to wait till after the 1st of January, memberships submitted now will

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Expanding Participation

Jac — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:15:58 +0000

The discussion at the Annual Meeting prompted some thoughts that I would like to offer up for discussion.

First: Dr. Ketover’s remarks on how well our horses score makes me wonder if we are not scaring off potential drivers when we emphasize conditioning at clinics and in our discussions. There is no question

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