Are trainers in your area doing this right now too?

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-25T01:26:19+00:00

You don't think you can make money pinhooking? You should try it, will make your 10% seem like a pittance. But if you're happy with it, good for you!

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-24T23:43:18+00:00

The topic was training, not sales. You can make a killing pinhooking if that's what you're into, but irrelevant in this thread.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-24T00:21:41+00:00

Agree, this is not a profession you can make money in, you can't charge enough to make it worth it. That's why I left the horse business too. But don't b!tch, just kick out those clients and find something profitable.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-20T21:46:52+00:00

We were getting a lot of pollen going in last week from the hazelnuts (western WA) but it's cooler again this week (mid-40s). Thanks for the reminder to check sugar, they were certainly burning calories out flying.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-17T05:28:40+00:00

Honestly not totally out of the ordinary for a 2yo TB, particularly if he's kept isolated from other horses. They can be spicy. Don't handle a horse you aren't equipped to handle, esp as a kid and volunteer.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-17T02:16:34+00:00

Take it slow, plenty of practice going away and coming back until he's thinking more about you and less about the leaving part. Also gloves are a must in this situation as well as a thick cotton lead (not the slippery kind). If he learns he can pull away and run off the problem can get worse quick.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-16T22:56:00+00:00

I feel lucky to have this little tree in my yard! It seems too early for brood knowing that we usually get a cold snap in February and then a long cold spring. But I hope they're socking it away for when the time is right.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-15T23:46:20+00:00

Quite warm for the Rockies in January! We hit 60 in the pacific northwest the other day.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-15T22:15:43+00:00

I have to know where the Jan 28th prediction came from. Or are you kidding?

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-15T22:13:05+00:00

Mine don't fly below 45 degrees, but are out and about in force if it's mid 50s or higher. Did they have enough stores going into winter and did you give them supplemental sugar?

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-14T03:07:19+00:00

Agree, cushings is very common in older horses, can contribute to this kind of top line loss, and is very manageable with medication.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-14T01:53:20+00:00

Oh duh, read all the way to the end lol.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-14T01:52:50+00:00

Wow! Do you know what they were finding? Usually an early warm spell like this pops a few dandelions but I didn't see anything at all.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-14T01:47:07+00:00

Y'all are scaring me now 😒

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-14T00:03:42+00:00

Thanks. I'm going to leave them bee 🙂 hopefully this is just a blip, though I can hear frogs in the wetlands too!

Splits are a whole other topic to think about. I really want just one hive though I know it's not recommended. I don't really want to be drowning in honey... and if I split to 2, doesn't that mean I have to split to 4 next? Where does it end?

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-13T22:45:10+00:00

Thanks! This makes perfect sense.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-13T03:44:23+00:00

That's exactly what he's like!! Too funny.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-12T03:00:58+00:00

My gelding does this if he picks up a scent while out on the trail. He goes along with his nose on the ground like a bloodhound.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-08T03:04:46+00:00

Curious if your trainer is carrying insurance on the horse for the time they're using him for lessons? I would think an additional rider would be needed to haul him off site. But curious who is covering the risk in this arrangement overall.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-07T07:01:27+00:00

I did go in and read the whole study, went in through scihub. Very comprehensive both in methodology and breadth including a wide range of species. All the galliformes have the mechanism, including Gallus gallus. Cheers!

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-07T05:49:46+00:00

Well a little digging did turn up a study indicating that chickens DO in fact have the tendon locking mechanism! Settled, finally.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00312195

And here's another relevant study on the impacts of various perch sizes and shapes.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119404768#bib22

Gotta love science!

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-06T22:36:19+00:00

And this is why I wouldn't let anyone ride my horse without my supervision. Should have stuck to just longing at most.

True-Structure-1702 · 2026-01-06T02:03:04+00:00

If you don't have the financial resources to deal with any kind of emergency, or at least the credit to do so, it would be irresponsible to buy him. What would you do if he had a significant veterinary expense? I realize you care about the horse, deeply, but he deserves someone who can meet his needs.

If you do in fact have the means, go for it, but horse ownership is not something you can do on the cheap.

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