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Holistic Health Day Part 3

Still more treatments to come. After the Grand Prix was over - Dr. Barb Truex came back to the barn for an accupuncture treatment on our Clover. He did look a little funny with his small blue needles sticking out of some strange areas. It was interesting that when "his body" was done with the needles they just came out. Some of them he shook out and some just fall out. Very interesting to watch.

Holistic Health Day Part 2

Next was our friend Lori (actually her name is Laura but she was named after one of her grandmothers who was not a nice woman so her other grandmother called her Lori instead).

Watermark was treated first to the Octassager (a green plastic type contraption) that simulates an 8 finger massage. It was followed up with further massage; accupressure; and stretching. He was then able to choose he aromatheraphy oil. WM clearly preferred "Relieve It" which is for tired muscles. Yes he has worked hard this week. He also enjoyed the pelvic tilt exercise. (Sounds like an exercise from our Physio Goddess Sandra). Clover's spa day started with a workout "The Chi Machine" which uses different wave lengths that stimulate a different part of the body. The idea being that you "confuse the body" and "shake it up" so it starts the energy moving in new patterns instead of the ones which have "protected itself". This was followed by his massage; accupressure; several adjustments (a very loud C7 one); stretching; and the "pretty neck" exercise (I don't know if Sandra has a corresponding one for this or not).

He then enoyed a 15 minute session with Bio Scan hock boots. His choice of Aromatherapy was "Elevate Your Purpose" to help him concentrate. This was applied on his chest and his forehead.

I chose some "Valor" for patience and calming. Clover also had some of this as well.

Jenn chose "Joy" which she applied over her heart. Marlene chose "Peppermint" for pain relief and energy and also "White Angelica" which she rubbed on her shoulders to ward off negative energy. It was a great education and fun morning for us.

Holistic Health Day Part 1

Don't get excited Girlfriends. This was health day for the horses. We did not get to the spa (yet). The morning started with our friend Phil Ratliff from The Rite Bite who is a professional equine dentist. Phil had a rough day yesterday when one of his instruments slipped and tore his fingernail almost all off while he was working on a young horses' teeth. We were not sure if he was going to be able to work on the boys but as you will see in the pictures the man is amazing at his job and a gift to horses. We appreciate your knowledge; kindness; wisdom and willingness sto share. Thanks Phil.

Champion!!!

Marlene and Denis Drews' wonderful jumper prospect Watermark II (who was bred by Two Willows Equine Centre and Janine Olson) was Champion for Week 1 in his grand prix ring debut. Okay the jumps were not very big yet but

he jumped the banks; steps; and all the impressive fences with no hesitation. We are all so proud.

For Fern

We know that Shelby's grandmother is Kyle Timm's biggest fan so we are sending a very special message to her from all of us and Kyle. Wish you could be with us. (Sorry for the picture with Marlene but you can always change your face where hers - all you need is a little computer magic!). Hope you like my photo montage. Will it keep Fern happy until Kyle comes back to Canada? Stay tuned!

A hard day at work for the Mah family.

Everyone was hard at work today. We even made our own Starbucks commercial.