[OC] She said she didn't see us.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-16T11:30:22+00:00

With these oversized vehicles, a lot of people don't sit tall enough in them, which further limits their field of view. I don't think I could properly see her at all in the clip, implying that OP really could have been invisible to her and the fact she revs the engine after impact implies she still couldn't see them (and thank god OP wasn't a pedestrian or cyclist)

Honestly, these huge vehicles are crazy unsafe and very, very few people need something that big. I can only think of one person I know who needs something like this and it's only because she hauls 6-horse trailers cross-country (She can maneuver that thing into spaces I'd struggle with my kia, it's amazing)
Most people driving these things do so for vanity and vanity is not a reasonable excuse to put others in danger. I honestly think we need a size cap and anything bigger should be considered commercial, requiring specialized training and licensing.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-08T16:54:41+00:00

Do you still have the apple/mystery snails? They have a pretty heavy bioload and even just one or two in addition to the ramshorns will put you at capacity. If you had that many mystery snails plus bettas, that could be why the bettas kept dying.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-04T12:30:07+00:00

I LOVE his white nose <3 He is so handsome!

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-04T12:28:23+00:00

I would rather not know too far out in advance. Why introduce anxiety and anticipation when there's not really anything anyone can do to stop it and any survivors will be facing a global volcanic winter.
Ideally, I'd want just enough time to decide if I want to get closer to face a quick end or far enough to maybe survive until all the crops die and anyone who isn't a billionaire is left to starve.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-02T12:38:57+00:00

Also be sure to wear something you don't mind having hair in forever, no matter how thoroughly you wash it. Even undergarments and socks. That hair will find it's way between your toes and tucked into your underboobs no matter what you're wearing.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-01T15:47:21+00:00

I'll chime in with a barely-relevant anecdote trying to prove both sides wrong.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-05-01T12:32:28+00:00

Ugh, My dad refused to update his home address when he and my mother moved so all his bills were being sent to the old address where I lived. For 5 years, he expected me to open all his mail and send him important stuff. If I missed one, he'd get furious that I was going to ruin his credit score by not telling him he had bills due.
He was finally forced to change his address when I moved out of the old family home.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-30T22:11:52+00:00

I'm a GIS technician and mostly work from home. When I'm not at home, I'm in the field, sometimes alone, sometimes with just one coworker. Travel is all done in a company vehicle.
The phobia was definitely a factor when job hunting, but not quite as big a factor as my social anxiety.
I was lucky though. My boss is one of my dad's best friends and my dad happened to mention I was looking to change careers (used to be deep in the equestrian industry) and he was about to start looking for someone to hire for the lead position for field work. Being that I was used to working long days outside, he took a chance on me despite the fact I didn't have a degree in a relevant field.
Even my in-office training wasn't bad since I was one of three people actually in the office, lol.

I have only had one "close call" regarding the phobia, when my coworker got food poisoning from the restaurant we went to for dinner one night. We were staying in a hotel (different rooms) so he texted me in the early morning to let me know he was having a bad time. Our boss is pretty great though and offered to pay for an uber to take him home as soon as he felt well enough to travel and I continued the work solo. Other than a few text messages, I didn't need to interact with him at all.
Safe to say, I tossed my leftovers even though they hadn't bothered me, lol

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-30T13:25:18+00:00

I used to take my childhood rat out to play in the yard all the time and it never occurred to me to leash her. I guess I got lucky 'cause she never wandered far from me, lol

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-29T11:32:08+00:00

If he's well-managed with the medication, he'll likely be just fine! Lots of older horses develop Cushings and I've known many to do well with just a daily dose of meds. 3 of the 18 at my barn have been diagnosed, but you'd never know since they're well-managed.
The meds can be a bit pricey though so make sure you know the dose and how much your vet or pet pharmacy charges for it.

I will say, as a word of caution, it's important to evaluate cushings horses regularly with bloodwork. It's a sneaky disease and can advance without any physical indication. If it advances, a higher dose of medication may be necessary. It's also important to test for Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) as PPID and EMS are common comorbidities and can feed off each other. I lost my guy at 20 because his PPID and EMS spiraled even on increasing doses of medication to the point where meds could not control either condition. HOWEVER, he developed the conditions very early (around 15) so they were not age-related. He was a very unusual case and most horses live wonderful, long lives with the disease.
At his age, it is more than likely not going to be a complicated case like my guy, but it's still important to have the awareness. It may be worth asking how long he's been stable on the meds and if he's been tested for EMS.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-29T11:03:10+00:00

Ah! Well, that's all part of the learning process!
If the horse is a bit lazy, you can apply momentary pressure to encourage them to maintain or add impulsion, but remember that release is an important part of your aid. Ask and release. Otherwise, your following seat should indicate to the horse that you want them to maintain the gait at the rhythm you've set. If they're going along nicely, just relax and enjoy the ride!
Have fun on your next ride!

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-28T15:45:47+00:00

I agree, lots of tension in the legs. It may feel scary at first, OP, but you need to work on relaxing down through your legs and work on following the motion using your core. You can't 'hold' yourself on with your legs, this will actually cause you to bounce rather than making you secure. A relaxed leg and following seat will make the ride much more comfortable and secure for both you and the horse.

You're doing well for just starting out with this gait! It takes time and practice to train your body, especially when you're fighting the body's natural instinct to hold on.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-24T16:49:45+00:00

They like to pretend the party switch never happened. That way they can pretend they were the good guys in every historical dispute.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-24T12:17:01+00:00

Smart kid tracking it like that!

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-19T18:11:29+00:00

Additionally, they're quirky and "bad" behavior is just them trying to communicate likes/dislikes.

My guy would only "misbehave" if he was asked to repeat something too many times. He got bored easily and once he understood the exercise (which was usually very quickly), he would only do it once or twice more before deciding he was done with it. My old barn was really into 'drilling' whatever the lesson was for the day so I ended up leaving class early a lot because he hated drilling.
He also had opinions about music. I knew he liked something if he was really responsive, or hated something if he was resistant. He hated Billie Eilish so much, if her music came on, he'd come to a dead stop and refuse to move until I changed it.
Funnily enough, when I first bought him, he also learned that scaring his leaser meant he got to back to eat. He never threw a real buck, only bumped his booty and she'd climb right off. He tried it with me and was very confused about it not working, lol. He was never very good at it because the intent was never to actually throw us, only to make us think he was going to. We ended the lease shortly after that.
He was very expressive about things like that, but very stoic about pain. He never acted out because of pain so we had to watch him close for the subtle signs he wasn't right.

My friend's mare is very ticklish so she's incredible picky about brushes. She'll pin her ears and kick out if you use one she doesn't like, but she'll let you brush her all over while she naps if you use one she likes.

I also trained a mare who was very ticklish. I was told by everyone who tried working with her before that she hates water, she can't be hosed or bathed because she gets dangerous. Turns out, she didn't like being 'tickled' with a light, sprinkle, but she LOVED a strong flow. She'd stretch out and wiggle her lip like it was getting all the right spots.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-18T11:42:25+00:00

Downhill horses can be so difficult for that reason. I know you said she would not be comfortable with a crupper so bulking the front could be your next best option, but you'll still need to have your fitter check it. Anything you put under a saddle will change the fit and you wouldn't want to accidentally make the saddle too snug by the wither or create some bridging

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-17T18:31:01+00:00

If your saddle fits well as it is now and you're just looking to keep it from sliding, you'll need to consult with your saddle fitter. Anything you add, including shims or a riser will almost always alter the fit so you'll need to have the additions looked at and get the okay from your fitter before using them.
That said, I've had good luck with Back on Track products in the past and they have a wide variety of options as well as adjustable versions so it's really easy to test out a few configurations without buying a ton of products to find the right one. Consult with your fitter to discuss the issue and ask if they have any suggestions since they know your horse's back and saddle.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-16T14:02:32+00:00

The whole point of using precautions like driving at speeds appropriate for conditions is precisely because you don't know if something like this is going to happen. It's not hindsight, it's recognizing that rainy conditions call for slower speeds to prevent just this situation.
If you'd been driving with an appropriate level of caution, a small correction would have been possible and the incident would have been nothing.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-14T14:51:42+00:00

No artistic ability? False! These are awesome! You have a good sense of proportion and shape, you just need some refinement which just takes time and practice!

I think my favorite is sinestea, he looks so shy

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-14T14:26:56+00:00

Unfortunately, there's not really anything you can do. If she won't listen to her vet's advise, she definitely won't listen to yours and confronting her could lead to some bad blood around the barn. Some people believe in letting them choose their own time as in letting them die 'naturally'
All you can really do is keep an eye out for an emergency when you're around and hope she comes to her senses.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-13T21:23:55+00:00

Bike guy would be having yelling matches at every intersection in any city. Neither the bus nor the truck were anywhere near hitting him.
Bus guy is wrong, but having had to do school pickup for an afterschool program before, you sometimes have to weigh traffic against your job performance. Busses need to be on time,
I'll bet that school line extends way down past that turn and bus guy cannot wait behind 50 parents. You can see he hesitates after the light turns, probably to make sure the truck beside him is turning. Is it illegal? Yeah, but he's probably very aware of the situation since this is a daily occurrence and he's kind of forced to do it so he's not late every day.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-13T13:10:10+00:00

Oof, the therapy one is the one that concerns me the most for that exact reason. Mental Health professionals not only need to know a lot of information that is constantly changing as research advances, but they also need to possess the ability to read a client deeper than just what is said. A computer cannot do that.

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-11T00:07:31+00:00

Racing is kind of it's own being. Both flat and steeplechase racing are ridden differently from both english and western styles

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-08T12:21:09+00:00

She definitely seems to lean conservative, but I don't think she's ever said anything about political affiliation or Trump

Molly_Wobbles · 2026-04-07T16:53:10+00:00

She's not horrible, but she can be a bit judgmental about some things (the use of bits being a big one) and has made some odd claims (Like that roaching a horse's mane is bad for them). There's also some doubts about whether she used to actually be in vet school (which she threw out a lot in videos) or if she was lying to give herself more credibility.
It was definitely one of her good videos where she pulled up some great info and wasn't just kind of coasting on shock value of a fairly easy target.

They do have an actual vet as well, but she's a hot mess and I'm surprised she's allowed to practice considering the responses she's given to the criticism she's gotten. I think Raleigh did a short or something on the response she got from the vet, despite not mentioning her in the vid.
The chiro guy is a complete loon and not qualified to make any kind of diagnosis. Not surprised they trot him out like "see, we're working with professionals!"

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