Yearly Archives: 2012
Pics of the tack Corolla
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Belated pics of the now retired Tack Corolla (I’ve moved back into my trailer). And yes, I picked my pics based on whether Tess was in them, not for the quality of the actual picture –> like focus and all that jazz. 2 flexi containers (cheap, from Target). One with horse stuff (the boots are […] more
I really should have a check list
| May 9, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I’m officially done with another block as of this morning and am starting a new one (nutrition and toxicology) this afternoon. Thus, a blog post. On Monday I had a ride scheduled with a boot client whose boots kept coming off at the canter. The idea was that we would ride together on the trail […] more
Technology
| May 3, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
This continues to be a “non-post” as I “study” for my final. Just wanted to vent on my frustration with technology. I love the internet. It’s wonderful. I wouldn’t be blogging and connecting with you’all if it wasn’t for the wonder of technology. BUT –> The “wonders” of technology is lost on me presently as […] more
"break"!
| May 3, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
You know you aren’t spending enough time with your horse when you start giving your horse dog commands. “break”! I said as a took off her halter tonight. *facepalm* I’m pretty sure that I’ve never said “break” to Farley in my life. She took it to mean she could walk off and eat her hay. […] more
Wow!
| May 1, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Over 3 years ago Minx died and I STILL cannot talk about the incident –> even briefly and in passing without getting very anxious and emotional. Wow! The depth of the heart that our animals can touch is absolutely amazing. Let me never forget as a vet the power of the human-animal bond. more
What I learned….
| April 30, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
…in vet school today. Fat+sugar (specifically fructose from sucrose) = fatness. Would share with you the mechanism of the whole thing but it’s a blur on the slide……something about activating, lack of feedback inhibition, excess of acetly CoA –> fat blah blah blah blah. Apparently Fructose is more lipogenic than glucose. Why this applies to […] more
Commando
| April 25, 2012 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
To go commando….or not?On the spelling – one “m” or two? Definitely not something I’m googling during class, so we’ll go with 2! Edit, after seeing comments on facebook and a realize that the beginning of this post is rather non-specific…..: I’m specifically referring to endurance riding!!!! But feel free to take it any direction […] more
