Hey ... isn't that like having the fox guard the chicken coop ?

[BPjunk 184]

 For the 2015 Annual Wheel Horse Show I will be instructing a class on safe operating of Wheel Horses for kids 15 years and younger and upon completion the child will receive a red wrist band to show there knowledge . Yeah yeah I know what your thinking ..... just who's gonna teach Wild Bill about driving a Wheel Horse safely ??? What I would like to do is have the kids bring their Wheel Horse to class at the Wheel Horse Show and I will give their tractor a safety inspection, teach the kid about their tractor,  show them how to do pretrip inspection (walk around) before operating their tractor and have them drive their tractor through a small obstacle course( uh and no the Cruise Night will not be the obstacle course ...... I was thinking that might be the final exam!). I would like to get all the kids involved with this class to make sure they have a fun and safe time operating their Wheel Horse at home and at the Wheel Horse Show. I believe teaching kids how to spot trouble or handle a emergency situation only pays dividends in their lives.
 Now those of you who know me have already figured out that Wild Bill has fun involved in this some how ..... just come join in and see !
Wild Bill

[rmaynard 15,434]

Great idea Bill. I know most kids that drive their tractors around the show think they can drive better then we old folks...and they probably can.  

But a little bit of Wild Bill Wisdom can't hurt a thing. Can't wait to see you there.

[squonk 41,050]

If you need some obstacles, I know a few guys who qualify! 

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,273]

Can we nominate a few adults for the course as well  

[AMC RULES 37,130]

If you need some obstacles, I know a few guys who qualify! 

​...and they got the scars to prove it too.  

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Wild Bill, that sounds like a very good idea!

[stevasaurus 22,713]

I think this is a fantastic idea.  The Sycamore, Ill Steam Power show requires everyone who wants to be in the parade to go through their class and they then wear a colored ribbon.  They do this for insurance purposes.  I don't know if the WHCC carries insurance for such things at the show, but Bill, if you have a class...does that make you or the WHCC liable???   I am not trying to start a thing here, just concerned that it only takes one idiot to ruin it all for everyone.  Maybe the kids parents have to sign a disclaimer??

The one nice thing about the WHCC show is that everyone can ride around the grounds all weekend.  Just playing the lawyer advocate. 

[BPjunk 184]

Steve,
You bring viable points all of which I have already considered. First off yes the Annual Wheel Horse Show does carry insurance, flat out one can not hold a event and not be insured. The disclaimer does sound like a good idea and will be brought to the table at the board member meeting. Giving some common sense instructions on driving Wheel Horse tractors to make sure things run safely can not be a bad idea. A tyvek wrist band would show that the child was shown what not to do ( i.e. wheelies, racing, doughnuts, pull offs, more then one rider on the tractor .... you know Wild Bill's whole whole routine at a tractor show) and if caught  doing this while wearing a wrist band...... wellllllll ! Getting the parents to join in during the event also helps.

Wild Bill

[stevasaurus 22,713]

Bill, you know me and therefore you know that I was just trying to cover bases...very cool sir.    Do you need some of us to wear stripped shirts and have whistles and be stationed at various locations??  Any help you need Bill...you knew that.    See you at the show.

Again...it is so cool to be able to ride horses all weekend at this show...it is getting to be a rare thing at other shows.  I just hope parents will be responsible for their kids and not ruin it for all of us. 

Edited June 5, 2015 by stevasaurus

[muz123 1,191]

great idea!