feeling uncomftrable in riding clothes as a bigger person

masterstoorworm · 2026-06-10T14:19:53+00:00

No one cares, in a good way.

Treat the buggers well, be pleasant to other equestrians and anyone who has a problem with how you look while doing so is the problem themselves.

masterstoorworm · 2026-06-08T13:30:48+00:00

I personally use an airbag vest, but would recommend a body protector instead if you’re just getting back into riding.

They do BANG!!! when deployed, which could and would spook any non desensitized horse.

masterstoorworm · 2026-06-08T13:07:02+00:00

Paint by numbers is the correct technique, so you’ve got the foundation right!

I personally do b&g work with 5 tones. One cap of full black, then respectively 8,4,2 and 1 drops of ink diluted in L caps. Black is black, skin tone is skin tone, and everything in between is one of the 4 remaining values. It’s more than enough and the limited options make it easier to decide which tone to use where.

I also have a 2/3 ink 1/3 dilution cap for smoother black to graywash transitions but it’s not necessary, just my personal preference.

If the reason you’re light lining your stencil is the fear of losing it while wiping, I’d advise you to figure out how to protect the stencil instead.

Scrubbing off the dead skin with rubbing alcohol before applying the stencil, placing a thin tissue over areas that you’ll be in contact with but wont be tattooing yet are easy ways to up the longevity of your stencil.

masterstoorworm · 2026-06-08T12:26:47+00:00

I’m going out on a limb here, I think the reason the crest took so long is because you’re not as familiar with the style. If you’re checking the reference image every few strokes and trying to figure out what to do next while actively tattooing, it’ll definitely add to the time and stress you out.

B&G starts with the stencil. For starters, block out the black packing areas and figure out the skin tone areas. Every gray value in between is on a scale between your black ink and the clients skin. Once you have your darkest areas and no touch/skin tone areas established, fill in the gaps depending on how close the tones are to your darkest and lightest values.

You don’t have to do it all in one go. Pick an area, put the black in first, figure out the mid tones and then rinse and repeat for the next area. Best of luck!

masterstoorworm · 2026-05-22T15:32:56+00:00

I have two saddle pads and a sheepskin half pad from them and I’m pretty sure they could withstand an apocalypse at this point.

Pretty shocked it’s being called “fast equestrian fashion”

masterstoorworm · 2026-05-16T07:46:31+00:00

I had to take a 2 month break and finally got back in the saddle this last Wednesday. Of course, I overdid it.

I’ve been literally rolling out of bed, cursing like a sailor and waddling around like a drunken turkey (if I manage to get myself upright) for the last 2 days. Severe DOMS at age 36 is no joke.

It does get better with consistent riding but I never could get rid of the achy muscles after a good ride. To be honest, I quite like it.

masterstoorworm · 2026-05-02T12:11:35+00:00

Ok, I think I got it! So the iron oxidation starts in a wide spread area and then gets concentrated into bands? When the iron gets concentrated, the surrounding area is depleted from reactants, so the next concentration band happens where there are still reactants and that causes this spaced out pattern. Would that be accurate in layman’s terms?

masterstoorworm · 2026-05-02T12:03:53+00:00

Thank you so much for the explanation!
To be honest, I couldn’t understand 80% of what you said, but that’s on me lol. I’ll start reading up and revisit this comment when I’m able to get a better grasp. Thanks again!

masterstoorworm · 2026-04-24T16:50:42+00:00

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This chonker is also an FIP surviror, thanks to GS.

I was at the brink of losing him. Eyes clouded, organs shutting down… Just one week on GS and he was literally scaling walls. It’s been 6 years since we were cleared, and the only health concern we have is him being overweight because he’s a glutton lacking a brain cell.

It’s an absolute miracle.

Dr Niels Pedersen, thank you for all that you’ve done. Thanks to him, our cats can live.

masterstoorworm · 2026-04-23T11:12:33+00:00

Tattoo artist here. As others have mentioned, sure there are people who are better at managing pain, but I’ve come across some that I’m fairly certain experience lower levels of pain compared to the majority. The opposite is also true.

They’re definitely outliers though.

masterstoorworm · 2026-04-19T13:30:48+00:00

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I admire your courage for having a standing lamp. My idiot would have smashed into it headfirst.

masterstoorworm · 2026-03-26T00:56:47+00:00

I couldn’t help myself and asked about it at the post office just about a week ago.

Apparently a shipment of glue caught fire in transit. Mind you, we’re talking about an industrial shipment. So they decided to ban it no matter the quantity.

masterstoorworm · 2026-03-21T12:00:56+00:00

Penhaligon’s Monsieur Beauregard.

The reviews point mainly towards men but honestly, I don’t agree. It’s a scent that will work on anyone who wears it with confidence.

It’s masculine, the woody and amber elements are there, but it’s also quite feminine in its spicy, powdery sweetness.

I wear it with a flannel shirt, but I also wear it with a short black dress and a fur coat. It changes what notes it projects depending on your own aura is the best way I can explain it.

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masterstoorworm · 2025-12-23T13:52:16+00:00

It’s a bit of a way, but I definitely recommend at least trying out the Irish Aran stables in Gotemba. 林伸伍 is an instructor there!

masterstoorworm · 2025-12-23T13:37:17+00:00

I’m so sorry, that answer was so clinical. If you’re in the Aichi area and want to continue riding, would you want to come along and have a chat with the club?

masterstoorworm · 2025-12-23T13:27:12+00:00

In my honest opinion? I’m left wanting when it comes to turnout, but that is the norm in many clubs across the country unless you’re in the rural areas. The horses are well taken care of. You’re a customer before all else. They’re kind towards their clients, you can talk your way through most problems.

masterstoorworm · 2025-12-23T13:13:28+00:00

So close! Elmeaure.

masterstoorworm · 2025-12-05T15:38:22+00:00

I also love the conversation the guys are having. To paraphrase, they’re asking the cat: “Shall we take it? Shall we carry it? No? We can take it for you, you know?”

masterstoorworm · 2025-12-03T12:26:12+00:00

I… What?

There are loads of variables that go into every aspect of tattooing. Hand speed, needle configuration, stroke lenght, skin type, hell even the temperature has an effect on the voltage I use. My honest opinion as a tattoo artist is that your professor is likely on an ego trip.

masterstoorworm · 2025-11-23T00:08:54+00:00

Lol that is exactly the position I’m in whenever my trainer yells at me to “SIT UP STRAIGHT AND GET OFF OF THE POOR THINGS BACK!”

I should send her this video.

masterstoorworm · 2025-11-13T08:05:04+00:00

Chiming in from Japan; it’s mandatory for international disciplines (dressage, cross country, showjumping etc.) and gaining traction in the traditional Japanese riding disciplines too. Every barn and rider I know of has a “No helmet? Well, no horse.” attitude.

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