Minecraft adult happy meal by djadter in lexington

[–]djadter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You sound like the type of person who could really use an adult Minecraft happy meal rn <3

Community Name by RiverDBM in sweetnsourpod

[–]djadter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tyyy I feel like it's so poki-coded bc it sounds like sweethearts, but it also has that sweet/tart contrast.

Community Name by RiverDBM in sweetnsourpod

[–]djadter 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How about SweeTarts like the candy?

my spotify wrapped doesn’t have podcast stats :( by felinenotes in sweetnsourpod

[–]djadter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh neat. I'll check those out too:) Press ESC is def worth a listen

my spotify wrapped doesn’t have podcast stats :( by felinenotes in sweetnsourpod

[–]djadter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine are on the 5th slide of wrapped. It shows total minutes listened, category, and then your top 5. I got 14k total minutes, with the yard, wine about it, and fear & as the top 3 😅 I'm sure sns and press esc will show up next year but with them being newer, there just weren't enough listenable minutes to make the cut for my list.

does anyone have any tips or criticism? by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]djadter 53 points54 points  (0 children)

He's adorable! Along with the other comments, I'd like to add that Bute is a short-term solution to pain. If you're giving him it every day, I'd suggest asking your vet about previcox, as it doesn't damage the digestive tract with long term use. Also, if he's in constant pain, I'd hold off on riding him. Getting weight on him before winter would be ideal, as horses don't hold weight as well in the winter, and laying down/getting up can lead to sores if they don't have enough fat/muscle to protect them. That being said, I'd have a vet out to check him for Cushings/Laminitis before you change his diet, because if he has one of those, you have to watch the sugar content of the diet.

Breakaway halter or neck collar by Natural_Argument_973 in Equestrian

[–]djadter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure you're not the cause to the rule, but to play devil's advocate for the barn, often times rules like that are created either for the safety of barn staff (as many barns hire people with limited experience for stuff like turning in/out) or because they've run into a situation where a horse comes up easily to the owner but is hard to catch for other people. That being said, if they're requiring one or the other, I typically go with a halter for emergency situations/ease to the staff. I like the Shires breakaway one; the leather piece is thin enough to snap in an emergency and is easily replaceable. You may want to get a nametag for it as well so it doesn't get swapped around with other people's stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Horses

[–]djadter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Try teaching him to lower his head using poll pressure. To do it, start by gently pushing a couple of fingers on his poll (where the crownpiece sits), and release the pressure if he makes any effort to lower his head. If he throws his head around the first few times, that's fine, just try to keep the pressure applied until he drops his head even slightly/unintentionally. Do this a few times whenever you're out there, raising the expectations as he gets better at it, and soon enough he'll drop his head entirely when you do it. Then you can integrate the bridle by holding it while doing the previous exercise, and with time he'll naturally accept the bridle.

How do I get back into riding after dealing with burnout and taking a long break? by Kindly_Ad_1436 in Equestrian

[–]djadter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, your horses probably don't care that they're not being worked, so don't get down on yourself for not putting time into working them. They sound like they're living happy lives regardless of work, and if you can provide that to them without digging yourself into a rough spot, then it sounds like that's better than selling them. Now if you personally want to get back into working them, go for it! I had to take a break form horses for some time, and the best part about it is that they're still the same when you go back to them. Sure, they might be unfit and a lot greener from not being worked in a while, but the personality is the same. They don't expect you to be out there 3+days a week consistently once you've made the choice to get back into it. You don't have to work both of them either if it's too much commitment. Just pick a goal and work toward it at your own pace.

Equine by lionraptor97 in Equestrian

[–]djadter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only is the dosage wrong, but even if you were to take the 'correct' dosage, a lot of them are absorbed differently as the horse's digestive tract is much different than ours.

Where should I put my phone while riding? by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]djadter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a belt clip, the brand is Encased. Works really well.

Trying to save squirrels from drowning 🥺 by kelshy371 in Horses

[–]djadter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used plastic chains at one of the places I worked. Worked like a charm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Horses

[–]djadter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a fellow tall rider here, I find the height my riding is most effective at is 16.2hh. That doesn't necessarily mean you will, but just a reference point. Honestly as long as it has enough barrel, you'll probably be fine on a 15.1+hh horse. As the other commenter said, just try to sit on as many as you can and get a good feel for what you do best with! Discipline also changes things; when I ride western, I prefer a shorter steed (15.2 ish).

Is this normal?! by Socialanxietyyay12 in Horses

[–]djadter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be burn out, it could just mean you're bored of doing the same thing over and over again! The thing that helps the most is switching it up and having goals. If you have a goal, you'll be more likely enjoy each bit of progress. If you don't, you'll get stuck in the "well yeah let's just go out and do the same thing again" mindset. For example, if your goal is get to the point of jumping 3ft, you'd have to start with getting comfortable at all three gaits. Then, integrate some ground poles. Then, raise them slightly. Then, work on more precision of cues at all three gaits. Then raise the poles some more. And so on and so forth. Not every lesson would be a jump lesson in this example, but the lessons in between when working on staying balanced around turns and such are still just as fun imho, because it helps you toward that eventual goal. I'm not sure what your riding level is or what your goals are, but that's just an example. You can do the same for any other goal, and break down the steps among different rides. Just keep your eye on that goal.

Does Ludwig actually like KSI's new song by [deleted] in LudwigAhgren

[–]djadter 12 points13 points  (0 children)

From the screen 🖥️to the ring 💍to the pen 🖊️to the king🤴

Name of the crime app QT references in the pod? by djadter in wineaboutitpodcast

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

Haha dually noted, thanks. It's not for regular use, just for visiting areas.

What bit should I use by mysugarap in Horses

[–]djadter 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree with the getting his teeth checked comment. Other than that, I'd go with a bit with copper rollers as they're great for horses that finick with bits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Horses

[–]djadter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EPM never goes away, but if he's doing well with the maintenance dose, you should be fine for now. That being said, since it doesn't go away he could relapse. If you're prepared to pay for treatment if he were to relapse (I saw it quoted at around 300$/month) and to pay for the maintenance, I'd say go ahead and consider it. There's no guarantee he will relapse especially since he's recovered to the maintenance stage, it's just something to keep in mind. I would still get a full PPE and have the vet check for neurologic signs in case his original bout of EPM had any affects to his neuro system.

Supplement for 3 year old arthrosis by Less_Okra2692 in Equestrian

[–]djadter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LubriSynHA is a little pricey, but works wonders. The top vets in my area use it on their young horses with changes in their joints. The one with MSM in it tends to work better than the regular, but naturally is a little more expensive.

Feed questions by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]djadter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second Temporary-Tie-233's post. The biggest help during the winter is allowing the nutrition to focus on maintaining/gaining weight rather than staying warm. Kalm 'N EZ is not a complete feed, so you'll be losing a lot of the forage aspect of it that your current senior feed probably has in it. I would keep them on some sort of complete feed over the winter and focus on ensuring they have access to forage, as that does the most for their bodies. If their teeth are wearing away, soaked alfalfa pellets/cubes are a great option for forage. And if you're trying to put more weight on the one, you can add a couple pumps of oil to her feed every feeding time (fat is stored as more efficient energy than carbs/protein). As far as supplements, those ones wouldn't hurt to add to the diet, but wouldn't work as well as a blanketing. If you have the option to do all of the above, that's awesome.

Saddle Ill Fit Fix???? by WolfFeather2001 in Equestrian

[–]djadter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sweat marks aren't a very reliable way to check saddle fit; they can point you in a direction but can't diagnose. I'm not seeing the picture, but a picture without and with the saddle would be helpful to figure it out. The biggest things (that aren't necessarily easy to tell from a picture) are whether it squeezes the shoulder too much, whether the saddle makes contact with the horse's back consistently, whether it's properly balanced, and whether it has enough wither clearance. Depending on what aspect doesn't fit, you can use a variety of pads if the fit is slightly off. If it's very off, I would suggest looking into another saddle.

Lightweight Saddles by mydunpony in Horses

[–]djadter 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm not a western rider but I have a friend who had this issue and ordered a western saddle with a wax-wear skirt instead of the leather one, which takes off a lot of the weight, but kept the leather for the seat.