Re: Requirements for a GOOD CREW

["Lori Bertolucci-Woodard" <llbertol@atnet.net>]

Hear, Hear! Angie. Spoken like a true horsewoman.
Lori B.

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> From: Angela C. McGhee <rides2far@juno.com>
> To: potator@hotmail.com
> Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Requirements for a GOOD CREW
> Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 5:34 PM
> 
> 
> I don't know Potato.  I'm not sure I want to come in off the trail to see
> Bill standing there, with a ribbon in his hair acting a little gay.
> 
> >>1.  Have dinner ready: 
> 
> To heck with dinner.  Have the blanket ready.
> 
> >>2.  Prepare yourself:  Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be
> >>refreshed when he arrives.  Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your
> hair
> 
> 
> How's about, "try not to be asleep in a lawn chair with your mouth
> hanging open."
> 
> >>3.  Clear away clutter.
>   
> 
> O.K.  If you'll pick up all the food wrappers, paper cups that
> electrolytes were mixed in, and duct tape at some point it's nice.
> 
> >>4.  Prepare the children. 
>  
> 
> FIND the children.  It's nice to come in and have a chance to see that
> they're still alive.  I sure don't want to leave after my hold time
> knowing that they're still missing.
> 
> >>
> >>5.  Minimize the noise:   At the time of his arrival, eliminate all
> >>noise of washer, dryer, or vacuum.
> 
> 
> Quieten everyone down while the P&R person takes the pulse.
> 
> 
> >>6.  Some DONT'S:  Don't greet him with problems or complaints. 
> 
> Really!  For goodness sakes, don't tell us You're tired.
> 
> 
> >Don't complain he's late for dinner.  Count this as minor compared with
> what he might have gone through that day.
> 
> 
> Don't point out that the ride meal was great.
> 
> 
> 
> >> 7.  Make him comfortable.  Have him lean back in a comfortable chair
> >>or suggest he lay down in the bedroom.
> 
> 
> How's about offering to take the horse and let him graze while I sit
> back.
> 
>   Have a cool or warm drink 
> >ready
> >>for him.  Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes.
> 
> Offer to check the horse's shoes.
> 
>  >> Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice.  Allow him to
> relax and  unwind.
> 
> No, SPEAK UP!  Because I ask you a question, then I turn around and start
> doing something because I forgot I asked a question, then I have to ask
> again...YELL the answer at me.
> 
> >>8.  Listen to him:  You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the
> >>moment of his arrival is not the time.  Let him talk first.
> 
> 
> Pretend that when I give orders, you're not offended.  Just do it.  I
> don't have time to beat around the bush.
> 
> 
> 
> >> 9.  Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out
> to dinner or to other places of entertainment; instead try to understand
> 
> 
> Pretend you want to be here.
> 
> 
> 
> >>his world of strain and pressure and his need to be home and relax.
> 
> Don't mention YOUR need to be home and relax right now.
> 
> 
> 
> >>10. The Goal:  try to make your home a place of peace and order
> >>where  your husband can relax.
> 
> Remember, the goal is to get your rider off the trail as soon as possible
> so that you can get home and relax.
> 
> Angie
> 
> 
> Angie McGhee & Kaboot
> Wildwood, GA
> Rides2far@juno.com
> Kabootnme@aol.com
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