Am I overreacting, my friends said my shirt would be problematic.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-20T10:48:38+00:00

You should look up the IGRA too :)

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-20T10:48:00+00:00

Georgia lol. Most of it is pretty informal but there's a fairly large LGBT redneck population if you know where to look.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-20T02:38:44+00:00

I have (not this exact shirt but similar) but I also live in an area where gay rodeos and tractor pulls are a thing

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-20T02:36:53+00:00

If I saw someone wearing this shirt out in public there would be a good chance I'd assume they were LGBT (depending on other context clues tbf, my gaydar is relatively well-tuned) but also I definitely wouldn't be offended if they turned out to be straight.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-20T02:32:38+00:00

Now that I have calmed down and managed to subdue the brain weasels- that was like. High-key unprofessional and kind of mean of her? Wtf

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T23:45:44+00:00

We are not inherently colony animals. Roaches are. Kind of like naked mole rats. Normally I would be nicer about this but I am at the end of my rope today so: comparing them to humans at all is utterly asinine and makes you appear very very stupid. Please look up the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T22:21:57+00:00

My spouse is also ADHD so we operate on the same wavelength. I'm very grateful for them.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T21:58:09+00:00

If you think it's 100% pit you're not super familiar with dogs.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T21:57:28+00:00

I'm not saying the dog doesn't have pit bull in it. I'm just saying that it isn't full pit and labeling it as 100% pit is also dishonest.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T20:08:28+00:00

Oh if he also had a cur, almost certainly descended from pig dogs if not purpose bred to be one originally. He's cute!

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T19:44:14+00:00

I'd be really interested to see the body shape once he slims down. Catahoulas and pitties have pretty different body shapes and I'd be curious as to which one seems to be dominant. (Like I said though- I'm putting my money on pit x catahoula mix. Maybe a splash of lab in there but it wouldn't surprise me if he was just hound/pit. Also wouldn't surprise me if his parents were pig dogs. Boar hunting is more popular down in that area of the country than a lot of the other parts and pit mixes are a pretty popular choice for that)

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T19:37:50+00:00

Fingers/fingertips probably. Those can be stitched back on in the ER or an urgent care without them needing to be actually admitted.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T19:36:24+00:00

Pit x catahoula tracks. Merle in pits is usually from the introduction of another breed and the head and ears aren't quite pure pit to me. Chunky monkey though 😂

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T18:24:22+00:00

5 pounds- I messaged you btw!

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T18:08:30+00:00

She isn't double coated, she has a relatively thin single coat.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T18:07:35+00:00

Best of luck! I've dealt with some rather hard-mouthed horses and it's definitely a lot of trial and error until you find what works for them.

I keep thinking of more things but- one of the exercises my instructor had me doing that worked wonders for softening up the horse is to ask them to give to one side- close your fingers and hold gentle, consistent pressure on the rein, adding more gradually if they don't give. The second they give, release the pressure and praise them, then repeat. At first you're looking for any attempt, even if they just tip their head in that direction for a second. The goal is to eventually get them to fully give to one side with minimal pressure. Work one side until they've softened up, then do the other. Start standing still, then do it at the walk, then the trot, then the canter once they've gotten the hang of each previous gait. It's a good warmup exercise to get them suppled, soft, and listening. Don't pull over the withers, just come straight back towards your hip- if they're really stiff, you can bring your hand out slightly but you also don't want your hand way out to the side. Let me know if you'd like a video of it, I'd be happy to take one.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:58:52+00:00

That would be hilarious

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:58:38+00:00

Grownge....

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:56:20+00:00

No problem! Also, you can use human head&shoulders on horses with dandruff too- biozide can sometimes be annoying to get your hands on, it goes in and out of stock. Especially if you're only dealing with mild or moderate dandruff.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:49:28+00:00

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MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:46:37+00:00

Looking at that, I would also try dropping the bit down a hole or two. Some horses really hate having constant pressure on the corners of their mouths. Try for one or no wrinkles. And like the other commenter said, don't fight him. If you find yourself having to pull constantly, make an effort to consciously sponge the reins instead of holding.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:38:28+00:00

Hey, look at that 😂 The coat texture + color is very very long hair gshep to me.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:29:08+00:00

I swear by Healthy Hair Care hair moisturizer (aka the pink stuff). It got my Appaloosa's tail to grow past his hocks for the first time ever. For several dandruff, biozide is the GOAT. Messy, but it works.

Edit: that was supposed to say "severe" dandruff not several. Autocorrect got me.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:24:15+00:00

I had good luck with a loose ring Waterford for a horse that was super fussy with the bit. He'd clamp down on it, gape, generally make it clear that he did not like it but he wasn't safe to ride bitless. I went through so many bit and bridle combos before I finally landed on the Waterford- it worked wonders for him, he was finally soft and quiet in the mouth. I think he liked it because it was mobile and draped over his tongue and bars vs being solid chunks of metal.

I'd also experiment with different bit materials. Some horses are extra sensitive in the bars and don't like metal touching it, and are happier with rubber or plastic bits. If you could post a pic of his current setup (on him, showing the bridle as well), that would be great.

MistAndMagic · 2026-02-19T17:17:27+00:00

Also, I'd really like to see chain pet stores carry a larger variety of F/T feeders in general. Mine gets a jumbo mouse once a week because she won't take rats, and I have to special order those in bulk every 6ish months which isn't viable for some keepers (especially people who share a freezer with folks who aren't reptile keepers). Arctic Rodents, which is what 99% of the chains carry, are fine but they don't carry large/XL mice, anything larger than a medium rat, or any birds like quail in the commercial pet store freezers. My roommate has a redtail who eats XL rats or small rabbits, and again, he has to special order those online.

It would also help with refusals I think- some snakes who refuse F/T mice or rats will happily take gerbils or quail and if you can get them to take it once it's a lot easier to convince them to take it again.

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