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Rainbow

10:02:28 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Tobi
Yeah, it can be annoying for sure. I think everyone does it to a degree, though.

Hummingbird Meadows

09:58:10 Bird

This was a different guy too, not the tree guy.

Hummingbird Meadows

09:57:54 Bird

On a different date the guy wanted to know about what it's like being a kid to divorced parents. He was extremely turned off by the fact my parents were divorced. =/

Hummingbird Meadows

09:56:31 Bird

I think it was the fact that he talked about his special interest and himself for the whole hour and a half that bothered me.

Snitches' Stitches

09:55:45 Snitch

Trees in general. He always had to stop whatever we were doing and identify them

Afterglow Radio

09:55:14 Tobi | SA

Yeah the special interest talk isn't bad. Just can be for the wrong person lol

The talking about yourself the whole time tho?? That's crazy. I always worry that I talk too much about myself just in one simple conversation lol

Hummingbird Meadows

09:54:12 Bird

@Snitch, was he fascinated with tree rings too?

Rainbow

09:54:07 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Then again, I'm very likely to talk people's ears off about my special interests, so yannow. No one's perfect lol.

Snitches' Stitches

09:53:51 Snitch

Bird
You literally just described my ex lmao

MakeEm Fancy

09:49:46 Ally 💜

Rainbow

09:49:14 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Bird
Oh lord. That's how to impress a lady (I'm assuming), wow her with tree facts and make sure to emphasize how great you are (sarcasm)

Hummingbird Meadows

09:47:24 Bird

The last online date I went on the guy spent the whole time talking about himself and tree rings. 😬

MakeEm Fancy

09:44:10 Ally 💜

Oh yes much appreciated 🤣 @Rainy

Rainbow

09:42:49 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Ally
Oh lord. Yeah, at least he waved all his red flags right in the beginning lol

MakeEm Fancy

09:42:07 Ally 💜

But at least he aired everything out and I dodged a bullet lmao

MakeEm Fancy

09:41:23 Ally 💜

The last date I went on all he talked about was his toxic ex and the kid they had together like dude we are on a date not a drama show XD @rainy

Sunni

09:41:07 Sunni bunny

Cove, but I need a Pearl PPP for the quest.
I am already $25'000 in now.
I even bought some mares just to complete the quest.

Glacier Bay Cove

09:40:12 Arctic Katz

At least he has pearl, Sunni

Rainbow

09:39:41 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Ally
That's basically what happened to me, too.

Sunni

09:37:29 Sunni bunny

Am gonna cuss,
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Rainbow

10:02:28 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Tobi
Yeah, it can be annoying for sure. I think everyone does it to a degree, though.

Hummingbird Meadows

09:58:10 Bird

This was a different guy too, not the tree guy.

Hummingbird Meadows

09:57:54 Bird

On a different date the guy wanted to know about what it's like being a kid to divorced parents. He was extremely turned off by the fact my parents were divorced. =/

Hummingbird Meadows

09:56:31 Bird

I think it was the fact that he talked about his special interest and himself for the whole hour and a half that bothered me.

Snitches' Stitches

09:55:45 Snitch

Trees in general. He always had to stop whatever we were doing and identify them

Afterglow Radio

09:55:14 Tobi | SA

Hummingbird Meadows

09:54:12 Bird

@Snitch, was he fascinated with tree rings too?

Rainbow

09:54:07 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Then again, I'm very likely to talk people's ears off about my special interests, so yannow. No one's perfect lol.

Snitches' Stitches

09:53:51 Snitch

Bird
You literally just described my ex lmao

MakeEm Fancy

09:49:46 Ally 💜

Rainbow

09:49:14 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Bird
Oh lord. That's how to impress a lady (I'm assuming), wow her with tree facts and make sure to emphasize how great you are (sarcasm)

Hummingbird Meadows

09:47:24 Bird

The last online date I went on the guy spent the whole time talking about himself and tree rings. 😬

MakeEm Fancy

09:44:10 Ally 💜

Oh yes much appreciated 🤣 @Rainy

Rainbow

09:42:49 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Ally
Oh lord. Yeah, at least he waved all his red flags right in the beginning lol

MakeEm Fancy

09:42:07 Ally 💜

But at least he aired everything out and I dodged a bullet lmao

MakeEm Fancy

09:41:23 Ally 💜

The last date I went on all he talked about was his toxic ex and the kid they had together like dude we are on a date not a drama show XD @rainy

Sunni

09:41:07 Sunni bunny

Cove, but I need a Pearl PPP for the quest.
I am already $25'000 in now.
I even bought some mares just to complete the quest.

Glacier Bay Cove

09:40:12 Arctic Katz

At least he has pearl, Sunni

Rainbow

09:39:41 Rainy/Prism/Chrome

Ally
That's basically what happened to me, too.

Sunni

09:37:29 Sunni bunny

Am gonna cuss,
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July 14, 2017 07:21 PM

~Savy~

Posts: 1346
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Okay.. so... this may sound very stupid, but I truly do care to get this information. We have been looking into moving to a 5 acre property, and possibly adding an equine to the family. So, I am curious on the following basics:

What type of vet things are needed/How often/Average costs

Basic supplies needed (As I know many are confused on needed/wanted)

I have been riding for over four years now, so I know the basics of saddling, bridling, and overall riding skills, but owning a horse as a whole is foggy to me. I know they need to have their teeth floated, farriers to trim, that sort of thing, but more information would be much appreciated :) I have done some basic research, but feel like this community would be able to help quite a bit.

*I am the only horsey person in my family as well

Edited at July 14, 2017 10:37 PM by ~Savy~

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July 14, 2017 07:40 PM

Jericho Stables

Posts: 3176
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Get books. Talk to trainers. They are ten THOUSAND times more reliable and more likely to be right than people on line.

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July 14, 2017 07:50 PM

~Savy~

Posts: 1346
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While I know that, I figured it couldn't hurt to ask for some basic advice and tips. It isn't as though I am planning on following every suggestion I am given, just poking about for some info :)

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July 14, 2017 10:21 PM

Jellos Warmbloods

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Savy,

I'll throw my hat in the ring.

1) Horses are herd animals. Please plan on getting 2. A lot of problems arise when keeping a horse singly. Many do NOT tolerate it well and many dangerous behavioral problems can arise from it.

2) Saddle fit is best done by a saddle fitter. :)

My current costs on two:

Monthly Costs :

Hay - $180

Pelleted Feed: $80

Barefoot Trim: $80

Annual Costs:

Vaccinations - $400

Teeth Float - $300

** have an emergency fund. Either in cash or designated CCs. I keep 18k available on CCs to cover emergency expenses. You WILL have an emergency pop up.**

Random Costs this YTD:

Emergency Vet Visits - $2700

Used Saddle - $500

New Hay Nets - $40

Random Crap From Dover - $600

KWPN Registration - $585

Saddle Fitter - $80

Things Needed / Keep On Hand:

Fencing

Shelter

Cross Ties (or tie rings) (I have both)

Saddle(s) (I currently have 3)

Bridles (currently have 7)

Places to hang bridles and store saddles

Tack Cleaners

Saddle Pads (dont wanna know how many I have)

Polo Wraps

Girths

Bits

lunge line

Crops/Dressage whips

paddock boots & half chaps (i ride english XD)

Buckets

Water Tubs (currently have 2 100 gallons)

Metal Food Storage Containers

Hay (I have hay available 24/7. Yes, my 2 have pasture as well)

Hay Nets (unless you like watching your money get pissed on... literally)

Basic First aid kit

(Vet wrap, cotton, antibiotic ointment, scissors, gorilla tape, bute, dorm, liniment, diluted iodine)

Grooming Supplies

Fly Spray & Fly Traps

Manure Fork. Wheel Barrow. A plan for waste removal. (I compost :D)

Washing Supplies

Treats

Blankets / Sheets

Head Lamp (You have no idea how handy this has been)

I'll probably think of more things, and I will add to this if I do. :)

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July 14, 2017 10:39 PM

~Savy~

Posts: 1346
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Thank you Jello :) We haven't looked extensively into the actual horse we may look at, as we don't even happen to have the property, nor are we for sure getting it. I'm sure we'd find a companion, possibly a pasture buddy, if we were to get a horse :)

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