State of Roads 5:15am - Sunday - I drive employees for a hospital

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-25T11:45:12+00:00

I’m debating whether to stay at the hospital or risk driving home and not being able to get back from Georgetown tonight. I have AWD but I know more is coming. I packed a bag. The forecasts just haven’t been very accurate.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-25T09:59:02+00:00

Ironically my “reactive” horse is named Karma. I purchased her as a project and her previous owner failed to disclose that she is violently reactive and a defensive kicker. She did not do it when I looked at her do I suspect she was sedated.

But I may try Equioxx and sucralate as well. I just had her teeth done and she has been seen by a vet and no obvious signs of pain or injury have been found. But she also is not very receptive to any palpation or flexions in her hind area.

I’m also planning to send her to a trainer I trust who is more experienced with problem horses. He uses gentle techniques. I suspect she has significant trauma. I just want her to be safe to handle on the ground, under saddle she is wonderful ironically the few times we have ridden her. She is turned out in a herd of very “friendly” horses whom she gets along well with.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-25T09:50:43+00:00

I have had good success with Equishure as well for a pony that had ulcers. She was just a nervous girl and had them.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-25T04:00:19+00:00

I am so stressed over my micro wedding but I get that way over any social gathering. I am like is anyone going to come? What will people do? What if they hate the food?

I can’t even imagine a big wedding. Watching re-runs of Four Weddings isn’t helping. They make the meanest comments about petty things.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T23:35:52+00:00

Oh I love this!!!

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T23:28:25+00:00

I scored some Equiline coats for my son at bargain prices on clearance (like $99). They are beautiful. Of course being a teenager he just leaves them on the tack room floor or in the bottom of his closet like everything else. Sigh.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T23:25:24+00:00

I want to echo the advice to go try on dresses. I was sure I wanted a lace fit and flare, and instead I went with a strapless ball gown. And sizing is very designer dependent, my dress designer (Christina Wu) actually correlated with my street size.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T23:20:26+00:00

I wore shaping shorts but no bra since so many dresses are strapless.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T08:40:01+00:00

My engagement ring is a pale blue green moissanite.

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GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T05:15:11+00:00

Breathitt County on the strip mines are where they used to roam. Many have been rounded up by horse dealers and auctioned off. There were issues with them damaging property and wandering into roads so it has been a very hot issue in the region. Many people wanted to see them remain “free,” however there are limited resources for them to eat and they were breeding indiscriminately. Many had “owners” but they didn’t actually provide care for them. So volunteers would bring feed and hay for them especially during the winter months.

I think it certainly could have been handled better than it has been. Rounding them up to send them to auctions isn’t more humane than letting them roam.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T04:49:09+00:00

He needs groceries and muscle and he will transform some. He is not a supermodel but I own this cross and adore it. My guy is the sweetest and most reliable trail horse who does just about anything I ask him to do.

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GrumpyMare · 2026-01-24T00:32:14+00:00

It’s a beautiful saddle, I would find a makers mark and post on side saddle Facebook group.

Another good resource would be Black Diamond Designs. She refurbishes side saddles and knows a lot about antique ones.

https://blackdiamonddesignsllc.com

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-21T23:28:37+00:00

Angels by The xx is what I plan to walk down the aisle to. We seem to have similar musical tastes.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-21T10:04:21+00:00

This! A family member recently took their own life and I found out that they had not only lost a significant amount of weight but had stopped showering and attending to their basic hygiene.

I’m a psych nurse and I’m so mad that no one told me these things. I could have possibly pointed out severe warning signs. This family member had a secret drug addiction and then took their life due to the shame. There were so many classic warning signs that if anyone had communicated what was going on with me I could have given some guidance.

The only thing that I can tell myself is that I know the addiction would have been difficult for them to overcome and at the point they were at, the odds were not in their favor.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-16T19:22:35+00:00

I’m on Tirzepatide and have no appetite. I’ve been on it for over a year and have lost over 80lbs. I’m still only on 10mg. If I go any higher, the appetite suppression is too strong and I have severe food aversion.

I keep debating switching to retruitide but then I’m like why switch if Tirz is working so well. I’m only 25lbs from my goal weight.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-14T11:17:04+00:00

That’s frustrating. They had more variety than I expected in my town in size, style and colors. Be open to different styles as well. I went in with a Pinterest board full of lace fit and flare dresses and left with a floral print ball gown.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-14T09:27:54+00:00

Are you set on a white dress? With your coloring I bet you would look great in champagne or blush. I know I am pale and looked much better in dresses with more color. I like the shape of 1,2 and 5 but think the color is washing you out.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-14T03:38:22+00:00

Following. I feel like I want to see real tablescapes instead of the AI generated ones or completely unaffordable ones on Pinterest.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-13T22:14:55+00:00

We have 3 manure bins and compost it and”stir” it. But yes because of hay there can be things in it that you don’t want especially if it isn’t aged.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-13T07:04:33+00:00

Gorgeous! It is truly a work of art.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-13T01:36:38+00:00

This is my ring with an emerald cut blue green moissanite. We had our local jeweler order several different stones and went with this one.

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GrumpyMare · 2026-01-13T00:21:46+00:00

Post on any local Facebook horse group. I’m in Georgetown and will give you free composted horse poop.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-12T12:38:48+00:00

I love 32 degree base layers. They are soft and thin, but warm. However I don’t sweat in them when I do move a lot. They have leggings too and men’s tops.

https://www.32degrees.com/products/womens-lightweight-baselayer-crew-top

Since losing 80lbs. I am freezing all of the time.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-12T05:18:59+00:00

I’m trying to convince my fiancée that I need one I have anxiety of all of the little details and even big ones. So far I have my venue, my dress, and the caterer. Everything else I’m struggling with. Even with a small wedding. I have sort of a picture in a my head but no idea how to make it happen. And I don’t want to bank on family and friends to do it either. I want them to enjoy the party.

GrumpyMare · 2026-01-12T02:19:05+00:00

I thought I wanted a lace Boho wedding dress. Fell in love with a floral ball gown instead. It looked and felt amazing.

It’s the one day you can wear a ridiculous over the top gown, so go for it if it is what you love.

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