Janice Hoover and Rockin’ Rodney (OH)
Team #994: Janice Hoover and Rockin’ Rodney
From: Geneva, Ohio
Ages: 70 & 30
Combined Age: 100
Test: Introductory Level Test B
I first met Rockin’ Rodney after he came off the track at Mountaineer Racetrack. He is owned by Beverly Patrick and was evented by her daughter, Molly Smith. Molly evented him through Training Level.
Then, twelve years ago, I shattered a vertebra when I was bucked off a green horse. After surgery, it was unlikely I would walk again, but being determined to ride again, I pushed through six weeks in a trauma rehab hospital, learning to slowly walk. My right leg had no feeling and was no longer connected with my brain, so I was totally unaware of what it was doing.
Fast forward ten months,I had regained some feeling in the leg, but both feet still had no feeling. By then, I HAD to ride again. Two months later, Rodney and I completed an Introductory Level test.
I went on to compete successfully in eventing after a long search for the perfect babysitter, and nine years later, we are still partners. However, our ages don’t match up for a Century Club ride yet, so once again, Rockin’ Rodney to the rescue!
In September, Rodney and I reunited for my Century Club ride. I am the third rider that Rodney has taken through their Century Club ride.
