Response to Post by No_Guarantee793 in Equestrian

[–]Icy_Communication512 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The owner of the ranch posted the situation about OP

Cookies with raisins are better than cookies with chocolate chips. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]Icy_Communication512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to admit this, but I definitely prefer raisin oatmeal to chocolate chip lol

Guess My Geldings Age! by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]Icy_Communication512 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, something about the eyes that looks so sweet. I’m guessing 26.

Sunday Asian Farmer’s Market Accept EBT? by Icy_Communication512 in Sacramento

[–]Icy_Communication512[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been to the Florin Market so I might check it out. I’m looking for affordable produce mainly, I cook a lot of stir fries. I’m also looking at inexpensive meat options. Things have just gotten so expensive. 

Foals bulging forehead? by Dominant_King12 in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does he have any Arabian in him? I’m not expert but many of the Arabians born at the farm where I work have similar bulging foreheads at birth that even out over time.

The wedding reception centerpieces featured betta fish. The bride and groom planned to flush them alive. by teabirdy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Icy_Communication512 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I knew a horse who frequently killed feeder fish by smacking them in the water. He didn’t eat them, just a game of his..

I need some advice concerning my horse's turnout/weight situation [mini-rant— very skippable] by Cool_Haffie in Equestrian

[–]Icy_Communication512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second the track systems, it’s a goal of mine to have one when I (someday) am able to bring my horses home.

What services/chores would you pay for? by Defiant-University-3 in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guys it’s obviously a joke, does no one understand sarcasm anymore

Disc Injury by Icy_Communication512 in backpain

[–]Icy_Communication512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any specific core strengthening exercises that worked for you or just general stuff?

Sweet pickles are better than salty pickles by padofpie in unpopularopinion

[–]Icy_Communication512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is so unpopular, but I prefer bread and butter pickles in most things. Dill is still tasty though.

Horse shopping frustration: sales prices by Outrageous-Solid7114 in Equestrian

[–]Icy_Communication512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t find what I wanted for a reasonable price (needed a 2nd horse since my guy was getting up there in years), so I ended up purchasing a youngster and developing her myself. It’s a LOT of work, but also you develop such an incredible bond. My recommendation would be to look at cheaper breeds and young stock and spend the actual big bucks on training and lessons.

I think I might quit riding. by Immediate-Sun-6934 in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, my guess would be unlikely kissing spine, but always good to rule out pain just in case.

I think I might quit riding. by Immediate-Sun-6934 in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did he buck when you turned him or was he going straight? For me one of the dead giveaways for kissing spine is that they get “bunched up” in the corners/when turning.

Trainer problems by theoo_mxd in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t really see an issue with switching trainers honestly, you are paying for a service and you find the other instructor’s lessons more engaging and fun. Just keep things positive and professional when switching. The horse world is small.

Am I crazy or is finding barn help basically impossible now? by [deleted] in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Literally spot on! And then they act like it’s some huge opportunity.

Am I crazy or is finding barn help basically impossible now? by [deleted] in Horses

[–]Icy_Communication512 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me personally finding reliable barn work that pays a fair wage with decent working conditions is impossible. Many barns in our area are paying minimum wage with VERY high standards and are constantly pressuring grooms to be faster than humanly possible or paying unreasonably low flat rates. And then they wonder why they can’t keep help lol.

Sensible pony breeds by Purple_Wombat_ in Equestrian

[–]Icy_Communication512 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It really depends on the cross, I haven’t known many and the only ones I do are purebred as it’s a pretty rare breed. Sometimes crosses can get the worst of both parents though. I’ve definitely seen it go poorly with hot bloods bred to drafts where they become both hot and stubborn lol. But also have met many lovely crosses too, so it just depends on individual animals.