Spring is technically almost over although the weather for some of us certainly doesn’t indicate
that it is. On the west coast it is show season with Vineyard Classic in May, Summer Festival
in June, the CDE at Inavale in July, Equestrian Institute in August, and ending with Shady Oaks
in October.
While we are fitting our horses, learning our patterns, polishing our gear and hauling up and
down the coast, we are planning clinics for drivers with disabilities. And we are enjoying the
participation of our drivers in these events. There were five of us at Vineyard; entries are still
coming in at Inavale and there are already three drivers entered. The judges there will critique
the drivers with disabilities and help them plan their training with special emphasis on those
aspects which would enhance their chances of being selected to represent USDFD at next
year’s international competition…
