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@acuppateagan Dealing with the same thing here. It’s miserable, difficult and just soul crushing with no letup in the forecast

This winter has really been something else. We’ve had the lowest temperatures in 31 years, we are frequently 20° below the average temperature, we’ve had more snow than I think I’ve seen since I was six, we’ve had numerous days with high winds, sometimes over 50 mph, for a week

I had a dream I was riding Image. Then today he was playing in the snow absolutely floating with the most beautiful trot. So wish I could get on him and canter around again

@knsequine @Ashley_ottb If she starts out fresh, put her on the lunge line or do some groundwork first to see how she’s feeling that day. With lots of praise it will also give you both some good vibes even before you start your ride and get her focusing on you

@knsequine @Ashley_ottb Not grabbing her face through nervousness or trying to get more contact is key because it just telegraphs your tenseness. And remember that you are a good rider and she’s a nice horse and you can and will have fun together

@knsequine @Ashley_ottb When you’re on your own focus on a big walk and let her go into a relaxed trot with lots of transitions. Don’t grab her face or try to get her to frame up - try for a relaxed low walk and into a trot and don’t panic try and enjoy it

@knsequine @Ashley_ottb This! Talk to her and laugh a little. If you get nervous focus on your breath and letting out a big relaxed sigh to reinforce to both of you how relaxed and not-nervous you are.

@acuppateagan Thanks! I’ve only been at the new job three days but am so impressed with this organization. It’s a breath of fresh air for sure

@erosieri I’ve been wondering how you were doing! I hope all is good

I started a new job Monday and today met another horse girl and we spent most of our meeting talking about horses - it turns out she knows my uncle and used to ride a bunch of his horses. Just one more reason I’m so happy with this move

@TheHussyHorse Ugh I’m sorry. I have a 9 pill limit on my migraine meds but fortunately there’s another almost identical version that my doctor also prescribed so I can get an additional 9 of those too

I’m so tired of having ration the one med that actually helps me sleep because it’s a controlled substance so I can only get 10 a month, max. I guess fuck me the other 20 days of the month.

@parksandeq If you want to brave the cold and come ride in the snow or just cuddle lots of furry ponies let me know

@horsegrlenergy I’m so sorry for your loss and how it was made so much worse

@theblackcowgirl I know. It’s hard to find bread without sugar. Americans’ pallets are so overly used to sugars in everything

If you live outside of the US, can you tell me if the packaged foods in stores have a lot of added sugar? I’m tired of all these things have 20+ grams of added sugar.

@HunterProbss For our carriage business, which covers on farm and off for about everything except charging for trail rides, it comes out to about 25% of what we make

@rideamare I can’t find you!

@ominoushorse It’s a pretty robust package for six horses, black backgrounds and a travel fee.

@erosieri As a photographer, I find this pretty high for the request. I charge $400 an hour typically (which is on the high end) and that would make this session about 4.25 hours. Is that how long it would take? If so, book it. If not, I would try and get other quotes

I just got a quote for a photo session with all six of the horses and it was $1700 Is that insane? Would it be crazy to do?

@arthriticeq Oh too bad - they are bulky but they keep my hands warm. Maybe try mittens?

@erosieri I have had these but I’m finding them super difficult this year because of my shitty hands 😂

Best barn gloves for winter? I have bad arthritis in my wrists and hands so bulky gloves are impossible to do work in. But it also is too painful to not wear gloves bc cold 😂

@parksandeq I have a big (I’m old) birthday next year and I’m thinking of justifying it as a present to myself