A Little Bit Of This And That

I survived my 2 days back at work. And it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I only worked 5 hours each day, and that really helped. Although after the first day, my back really started to bother me. I know that if I was still working there, I would really be hurting. Since I haven't been working the last 30+ days, my back has started to really feel so much better. I should say lower back, because that is the part that really bothered me when I worked full time.

It was a beautiful day yesterday, although a little cold. So when I got home from work I went out to groom all of my horses. Chance was eating her grain while I took the shedding blade to her. She was enjoying it so much that she did not care that her hay was only 10 feet away, because once she finished her grain, she just stood there and let me curry to my hearts content. I have to say that Chance is the sweetest horse ever. She loves her people and soaks up the attention. Food was the last thing on her mind as long as I was touching her. And she gives the best kisses! When I was done and went to the gate to leave, she spun around and came up behind me. She wanted to go with me. I mean, who cares about hay when you have a human around, right? Such a sweet, sweet girl.

(Picture of Chance from last summer)

I then went to Brandy and Fritzy's pasture. They were already munching away on their hay. I started with Brandy. When she sheds, she basically blows half her coat at once. I could have curried her for 6 hours and I would have still gotten clumps of hair out of her. Then it was Fritzy's turn. She sheds out her white pretty quickly, and the black kinda just comes out in fuzz chunks. Once grooming was done, I scooped poop out of their barn. I swear this time of year they only poop inside. But I don't blame them with all the mud that is around here. I spent a good hour and a half with the horses, thoroughly enjoying my quality pony time.

I had my first massage therapy appointment for my neck this morning. Oh my goodness!! It was painful, but it felt so good (is that possible?) The entire massage wasn't painful, but I have so many spots in my neck, shoulders and upper back that are a mess. My massage therapist said I had "extremely unhappy muscles". I was a mess. Part of my problem is I carry all my tension in my upper back and shoulders. I think this has contributed to my neck pain. I have only had one full body massage before just for the heck of it about 15 yrs ago. And I had some deep tissue massage done on my neck while I was in physical therapy 4 yrs ago. I feel better now. I was told to ice a lot today and drink lots of water. She said I could be really sore tomorrow. I will be going to massage therapy once a week for however long I need too. She will be in contact with my Chiropractor too. I sure hope this helps. I do believe this is probably what I needed to do a long time ago. That's okay. I am doing it now and am hoping to see some relief soon!

This Saturday is supposed to be really nice. Low 60's and sunny! Yeah! I'm planning on working with Chance. I will probably only lunge her, since I haven't done too much with her over the winter. I will slowly get her back in shape, then get her back in the surcingle, with bridling to come soon after. I am so excited. All I think about is riding my Mustang this summer!