“Those sure were worth the time and hard work! They look great!” She commented as she carefully brushed the marks.

Once Raja was brushed, Melanie began to tack him up. First she put on his saddle pad, then the saddle. She tightened the girth and polo wrapped his legs. She patted him as she moved to go get her show clothes. After she changed into them, it was finally time to bridle the horse.