Better late than never... I know a promised an update a while ago, but it's been uber busy here, so Alex and I apologize.
First, I contacted County and told them about the problems we were having and they agreed to send me a demo with the correct tree size to use until my new saddle arrives. This has helped Alex's back tremendously. He's back to bouncing along, even if at times there's a little too much bounce :-)
Luckily for me, my new County saddle shipped from England this past Thursday and is due to arrive on my doorstep next week sometime. Squeeeal!!!
Second, the hubs and I are now the proud owners of a Chevy Tahoe and therefore one step closer to a trailer and actually taking Alex somewhere. Squeeeal!!!
Finally, Alex and I have started work in draw reins (suggested by the madré), which I am fairly sure he thinks is just short of the seventh circle of hell. The draw reins have given me some leverage to deal with the winter tantrums and are also helping Alex find more balance, both of which are wins in my book.
We've had a bit of a winter storm here tonight, so Alex had the night off. Hopefully I'll get some snow pictures tomorrow!
First, I contacted County and told them about the problems we were having and they agreed to send me a demo with the correct tree size to use until my new saddle arrives. This has helped Alex's back tremendously. He's back to bouncing along, even if at times there's a little too much bounce :-)
Luckily for me, my new County saddle shipped from England this past Thursday and is due to arrive on my doorstep next week sometime. Squeeeal!!!
Second, the hubs and I are now the proud owners of a Chevy Tahoe and therefore one step closer to a trailer and actually taking Alex somewhere. Squeeeal!!!
Finally, Alex and I have started work in draw reins (suggested by the madré), which I am fairly sure he thinks is just short of the seventh circle of hell. The draw reins have given me some leverage to deal with the winter tantrums and are also helping Alex find more balance, both of which are wins in my book.
We've had a bit of a winter storm here tonight, so Alex had the night off. Hopefully I'll get some snow pictures tomorrow!
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How exciting to have a new saddle on the way! Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI'm pumped :-)
DeleteWow sounds like great news all around!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the draw reins-they really helped my mare!
That seems to be the consensus. Amazing how much you can accomplish when you're the one with leverage!
DeleteA bunch of great things!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo many exciting things! It's wonderful when life goes that way :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteGreat news about your saddle and the new towing vehicle! I used draw reins all last winter and they worked wonders with Riva - and we just went back to them last night...something about winter that makes my girl lose her head!
ReplyDeleteRival isn't the only one. Winter crazies are going around ;-)
DeleteCute horse!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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