Mel, Rox, Sherry & I met up at GRSC again this week. Roxanne won her division with a BEAUTIFUL run on Tina. Sherry also had a great run on Cali and took home 2nd. My run was much faster than last week, but we hit a barrel. Next time!! Mel had a great time visiting with everyone and kept an eye on Allie, Tina’s biggest little fan.
In the year since Melanie’s accident, her injury level has been reclassified as a C6 because of her sensation level, but her motor levels are still at a C4. She continues a rigorous therapy schedule four days a week and her parents, aunts/uncles and friends take turns taking her to therapy. She’s made incredible progress and appreciates EVERYONE who takes part to help her recover.
Mel showed up to GRSC last night with her Mom and Sherry. Mel got to visit with lots of her horsey friends who were very happy to see her and how well she is doing. Mel’s horse, Tina ran with Mel’s Mom in the Senior Division and with me in the Open. After taking hiatus from riding for the past 2.5 years and only riding Tina once a few days before the first GRSC show, my legs were in no mood to deal with that powerhouse mare.She’s fast and super fun to ride but she is all business and wants you to let her go. Next week maybe I’ll be able to hang on and look less like a monkey strapped to a rocket.
Mel has only about $1,000 more to raise for her therapy saddle. If you would like to contribute to help get Mel back in the saddle, please click our Chipin widget.
The 6 week GRSC Buckle Series starts tonight. Mel will be going to these events, be sure to stop by and say hello! 
The garage sale was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to donate their time, money & belongings for this event. This weekend was the 1 year anniversary of Mel’s accident and what a great way to spend it with the people she loves!! (As well as with two ponies, several rabbits, some chickens, a couple goats, a cat, a sheep and a bunny.) Thanks to Mary Jo at A Country Garden Montessori for hosting the event. Mel raised over half of the funds needed to buy her therapy saddle from Bird Saddlery. Melanie will not only be back in the saddle but she will also be driving again very soon. The progress Mel has made in this last year has been tremendous. Her drive and spirit really are an inspiration.
Exciting news! Mel is now enrolled in driving school! She’ll be learning how to drive her modified mini-van so she can go places on her own. This is AMAZING NEWS!!
Gearing up for the garage sale to raise money for Mel’s therapy sadddle. To check out more information on where Mel is ordering her saddle from, check out: www.birdsaddles.com. Mel is doing great things in therapy and ready to take the next step. She needs a custom saddle to get her back on her horse. If you have donations you would like to contribute to the garage sale, please contact us at info@melaniechristianson.com
Thank you!
Barbequed with The Christianson Family on Friday and got to see Mel raise a glass! She’s still got it! Mel’s therapy is going extremely well and her doctor has reclassified her from a C6 to a C4. This is great news. Since the weather has been nicer she’s also gotten to spend more time with her horses and her horsey friends.
Everyone please save the date for the weekend of June 10, 11 & 12. We’ll be having a garage sale at A Country Garden Montessori in Enumclaw to raise funds for Mel to get her therapy saddle so she can start riding again! If you have tack, household items, baby items, clothing, etc. you would like to donate, please drop us a line. We have a great assortment of things for sale, Furniture, Breyers, saddles, tack, clothing… Be there!
To our dearest friends, family, and wonderful supporters for Melanie
Words cannot explain the gratitude of all your love, prayers, gifts, and support for our precious Melanie in her healing process. Each day we see improvement with her neck, and arms and watch as the Lord gives her strength to move forward. She is working so hard in PT and is determined to move those wrists and fingers soon! Her therapists are amazing and make her laugh a lot and they push her to the max (wheel chair polebending in 29 seconds).
Each day is a new day and with Melanie’s determination and faith and support from all of you, she will overcome this injury and be with her horses soon.
From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You
Love, Roxanne, Chris & Torry