I'm driving, but on the passenger side of the drivers seat is my friend Tis. Pronounced Tiz. I'm not at all sure where she acquired that nick name, but considering she's from England and speaks with a heavy British accent its hard to tell. Her father is from Wales and you REALLY have to pay attention to filter through his accent just to understand him.
Tis is in a perpetually good mood, lively and just a real joy to be around. Her hubby Eddie is quiet until you get to know him and once you do you realize he is probably one of the nicest guys your will ever meet. Eddie drives the truck and trailer sometimes for "us girls" and being a professional over the road truck driver he is no doubt better at it than any of us will ever be. He hauls livestock for a living so his skills are perfect!
Tis's father Mick, was a professional race horse jockey in New Market, UK. He is in his 70's now so he is no longer racing horses, but the exposure to horses Tis received as a child due to dads job seems to have lent her to a very natural way with them. Horses just like her! well...so does everybody else, but.. she can put a horse that's nervously eyeballing a potential "horse eater" to sleep in about 2 minutes flat! Its almost comical to watch.
As it is she is my driver in training, and a really good header. Which is the person who stands at the horses head during loading and unloading of passengers. Its her job to make sure the horse doesn't move while people are getting in and out. I'm really lucky to have her for heading, as well as for a buddy. She and her family have been a greatly positive force in our lives. To many more enjoyable years together! and..the horses say so too!
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