(Long post, lots of good things to share.) Rodney had a saddle fit appointment last Saturday. Fred Melnick of Melnick Saddle (saddle evaluation and fitting, billet replacement, saddle reflocking. 205-913-3841 fgmel@aol.com) came out with his bag of tools and several saddles. First off, his angle widget indicted that Rodney’s back is wide to extra-wide. ThisContinue reading “Finding One That Fits”
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Massage Masterclass
This weekend, the barn had a visit from Sharon Melnick, L.M.T. for people & horses. Although Sharon could easily hire herself out, she seldom works outside of her own critters. As a favor, she trekked from her remote patch of woods over to our remote patch. In addition to getting the the horses massaged, IContinue reading “Massage Masterclass”
Point of 100 Meetings
Work: AM rain/PM heat therapy. Report: Instead of putting both heating pads on his back near the scar tissue, I put the second over his Bai Hui point. He got all soft-eyed, droopy-lipped, and sleepy. Ramblings: At least, he was sleepy right up to the point when he gave a whole body shake and theContinue reading “Point of 100 Meetings”
Changes for the Better?
Work: PM heat/EVE groom. Report: During a two-lap mare walk, Rodney spent the entire time outside. Mostly, he ate hay. As we hove into sight at the end of the second lap, he drifted on our direction and grazed. Neither hiding nor herd-bound would be the best result. Ramblings for the Day: In addition toContinue reading “Changes for the Better?”
