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Open Question: Poll: You know they're not horse people when...?

What's the dumbest equine misconception you've heard? Funniest? This is just for fun, and I think it has the potential to be hilarious. You know they're not horse people when... They look the piebald and ask, "Is that horse part cow?" When they say, "The black ones are the fastest."

6 Feb 2012, 11:19 am | click here to view more

Open Question: Critique time! I finally managed to get some videos online :-)!?

I'm applying for a clinic at Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH so I had to make videos to submit. I thought I'd post them here to receive a few different opinions on what I need to work on. I can take constructive criticism but please keep in mind I've only been riding this horse for about 6 weeks, before that he hadn't been ridden since last spring, and I've only had maybe 10 formal lessons in the last 5 years so I know my position needs work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKlbn9bYvb8 Thanks everyone, great comments so far! I feel pretty good right now because most of the things you guys are pointing out are things I'm already working on, so I'll just keep at it! I have always had a bad habit of keeping my hands too low, and the fact that I'm the first person to ever ride this horse hunt seat doesn't help my case! He definitely looks like a western horse with a hunt saddle on lol more impulsion at every gates is one of my main goals with him! I usually do ride with a helmet but I don't keep my stuff at the barn (I've had bad experiences with people using, abusing, stealing, and ruining my equipment without permission) and I forgot it that day :-(. The deadline is Feb 15th so no time to make a new video, I really really wish that doesn't keep me from getting into any of the clinics I applied for. I applied for both Hollie McNeil clinics, Craig Cameron's clinic about setting specific goals for you and your horse, and the Mark Rashid clin *Mark Rashid clinic on transitions.

5 Feb 2012, 7:37 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Does this price sound good to you?

there's a man, that since we have 10 horses, that he will make a package deal and do each horse for $65 instead of $75 for floating the teeth. does this sound too high or is it a good price? I'm in kansas, this guy has been doing this for 5 years and has done over 6,000 mouths and is certified in equine dentistry. Soo,,What do you think of the price, and how much do you pay?? thankss, God Bless! Joanne--Wow! theres a major difference! I bet your wishing you could receive you dentist at that price lol :) Is that average in your area? Ashleigh-----wow, have you ever rescued a horse? Have you ever watched a horse die? Well, I have. I rescued a gelding that you could count every bone in his body. I held him in my arms while he died, after that summer when we had gotten him back into health. He was very old, he had won 30,000 at the tracks and had run his heart out. Someone, I'm sure intended to keep him, but take one look at a starving horse, and tell me that your okay with people breeding horses. http://www.care2.com/news/member/300426910/585616

5 Feb 2012, 12:31 am | click here to view more

Open Question: How much should i pay from buying a horse outside my country ?

i want to buy a horse from europe and i live in lebanon...so i entered a equine website that sells horses but not in my country so i wanted to know ..if the horse is 2000 $ how much should i pay more to bring him here...with visa or pedigree or what ever

4 Feb 2012, 2:39 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is the structure of hyaluronic acid and how does it articulate to sugars?

What is the structure of hyaluronic acid and how does it articulate to sugars in the joints? Or rather, what exactly does it do with the sugars in synovial fluid? Particularly in horses/ equines?

31 Jan 2012, 8:23 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Please show us your TACK!?

Show us your saddles, bridles, blankets, and decked out equines! I'd adore to look your horse's/pony's apparel. Have fun! Legitimate Question: What type of saddle does your horse/pony prefer?

31 Jan 2012, 2:28 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Are there any equine events for older, novice riders - like Barrel racing?

I am 46 years old and have always wanted to barrel race. I have recently purchased a horse that I would like to train on barrels, but do not know if there will be any opportunities for me to "compete". Most of the playdays I have been to are only for younger riders.

31 Jan 2012, 11:51 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Owners of BLM Mustangs, a few questions?

1. Did you do the online adoption? If so, was it difficult to receive everything done? (ex. were there any problems adopting, were there any problems receiving the horse) 2. How was the horse? Do they act out in extreme ways? Are they petrified of humans? 3. If you gentled the horse yourself, how did that experience go? 4. If you could do it again would you? I'm strongly considering adopting a Mustang, I just want to know what other people (who have gone through BLM) think about the process, horse and just anything else. I do not know anyone else who has ever gone through BLM and would like to receive a better insight. Any additional information that you would like to add, please feel free to do so. My experience: I have owned horses for 15 years and have an internship with a trainer. I trained my 3 year old Arabian (With instruction from my professional trainer). Also in school for Equine rehabilitation and reproduction. Thanks a lot!

30 Jan 2012, 5:35 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What Horse Colleges Are Good?

I'll be going to college in a couple of years, and want to major in some nice of equine program. I talked to my uncle who won two Quarter Horse Congress competitions, and he suggested Meredith Manor and another one I can't remember. Just wanted your opinion on the college, or if you have any other suggestions, PLEASE mention them so I can check them out! Thanks

30 Jan 2012, 3:27 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Good Equine Careerer?

So I'm 20, and looking to receive back intohorse riding after a 3 year break of always wanting to ride again. I did a course at university and its taken me this long to realise what i only ever want to work with horses. I worked as an assistant at a 2 stables on the weekends when I was younger, cleaning, tacking up, feeding and taking a few hacks out. Im thinking of taking a college course in equine care but my mom and dad are concerned about what sort of opportunities would be open to me once i have qualified, What jobs are out there and on average how much do they pay? I dont possess a horse myself at the moment but would like to in the future would this effect me do you think?

30 Jan 2012, 11:34 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Human supplements for horses?

I was in the drug store today getting some face moisturizer. I stumbled into the wrong aisle and can across those long rows and rows of supplements. One of the supplements was something very similar to this: http://www.puritan.com/glucosamine-chondroitin-045/double-strength-glucosamine-chondroitin-msm-joint-soother-027810 And I couldn't help but think -- would this work for a horse? I'm sure you've every seen the price of equine glucosamine supplements... $70 for 30 days, some as high as $150 and up (yikes!!). So is this possible? I am genuinely curious.

3 Feb 2012, 8:55 pm | click here to view more

Open Question: Horses: Summer Job/ Volunteering?

This summer I want to spend my time with horses. I don't know a good place though. I live in Kannapolis, 28081 and of course that's in NC:). Do you have any suggestions? I want it to be a summer job but if it can't be that then I'll be glad with volunteering too. Please give me the age requirements(I'm 15). I always loved horses but Im taking Equine which made me adore them more than before.

3 Feb 2012, 4:52 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is it worth it to get a degree in Equine Studies/Science?

I was wondering, right now, I'm at a community college and trying to figure out a major. I've always loved horses, and for about a year wanted to go receive my degree in Equine Sciences/Studies. However, not knowing if that's what i really wanted, I decided to just do community college for a year. My question: Is getting a degree in Equine Sciences really worth it? I'm right now trying to receive more time around horses to receive my experience up, since I know that is improtant and I'm working with a trainer. So, is it worth it or not? I've heard half and half on whether it is or not.

29 Jan 2012, 9:29 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is the purpose of fetlock boots?

I was looking on a horse tack website and I was two fetlock boots for $5.00 What are the purpose of them? Is $5.00 a good price for them? I will the post link below! http://www.horseloverz.com/Classic-Equine-Waxed-Leather-Fetlock-Boots-pr-239792.html Thanks in advance!

29 Jan 2012, 1:25 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would this graphics card work in my desktop?

So if you've seen my last question, I gave up on my laptop and since my mom bought herself a new net-book I now receive her desktop. I believe its about 4 years old, we've barely used it though only for school work or for my moms work. Its an HP Pavilion a1620y. I want to receive a new graphics card because it currently has a ATI Radeon Express 200 Series which isn't good enough for my games. I wanted to receive a nVidia GeForce 7300, 7350, or 7500 but im not sure which one will fit best with my motherboard which is Asterope3 GL8E, and if it has a PCI Express slot. I really don't want to have to buy a new computer, im going to college in the fall so my graduation gift is either a new computer or a trip to Kentucky. (im going to college for Equine Racing Management, A.K.A Horse Racing Managament) So please someone help me, but don't bother answering if your going to be rude about it. I play The Sims 3, S4 League, and a lot of other RPGs , MMOs and what not. Mostly the sims which I know requires very good graphics.

29 Jan 2012, 12:24 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Feeding a miniature horse cracked corn?

So first, the short story. I have an almost 8 year old miniature horse mare who I have had since she was going on 2. The people who owned her before us always had a tight halter on her, and then, I didn't think about how it could affect her growth (I was in fifth grade then). As she grew, the tight halter made her teeth grow differently than they should have. She does have an overbite which I have heard is common in minis. Last year, (Feb. 2011) we got her teeth floated AND 2 baby teeth pulled. YES, baby teeth pulled at age 6. She is again packing her food in between her top teeth and cheeks. I am having a specialized equine dentist arrive out and check on her. (she's my baby, makes me feel bad to look her like this :[) so no worries there. So, once her teeth are floated we will start over. My dad heard from a farrier in town that you can mix cracked corn into the horses grain (he didnt mention the mini though) and that it is difficult enough that they can chew it and it will help grind the teeth so they don't grow as quick. I was wondering if that worked and if it is safe? I'd like for my mini to not have to deal with this every the time, so if cracked corn would be helpful, let me know! Thanks!

29 Jan 2012, 11:39 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Agistment and instructors in Wagga Wagga?

Next year i plan to go to CSU and am bringing my two horses with me. Just wondering what is my best option for agistment? I've heard bad things about the uni agistment even though they supposedly have great facilities. I've had a look at belisi equine park and brucedale stables on the internet and they look quite good (: Does anyone have any opinions on these agistment places? Are there any good dressage instructors close/in Wagga?

28 Jan 2012, 4:12 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: an equine career, help?

i really want to go into a horse-related career, i know a college which some friends go to that specialists in horses, you do theory one week and riding the next and it alternates, i definatley want to go there cos i know how much sick adore it, my parents aren't keen an say there isn't much money in horses.. could you please list some horse related careers?? thanks!x

28 Jan 2012, 3:34 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I need equine legal advice...horse died after sale due to 'pregnancy complications'?

I need some advice. In May of 2010 I bought a mare. I had her vet checked at the time of purchase. He checked her teeth, eyes, heart, feet, reproductive tract, legs, etc. The mare was in needy body condition but was fundamentally sound. I wormed her, put her in training, started feeding her and had her back on the market six months later. I sold her in February of 2011. The lady who purchased her was from out of state. She called my vet and asked if the mare had any problems and his response was that he'd only ever seen her for a soundness check and to tug a coggins. Beyond that, there wasn't much he could tell her. She drove up to pick her up and I had the vet arrive out for another matter but planned to receive an out of state health cert in the event she wanted to take her home. She decided to purchase her. The vet completed the health certificate and the mare went to her new home. I had the buyer sign a bill of sale which included the purchase price of the animal. It also stated I had full power to sell the animal as well as that the buyer was agreeing to purchase the animal as is and the responsiblity of the animal shall transfer to the buyer at the time of signing. I received an email from the buyer a week or so later that stated she was settling into her new home perfectly. Then in November I received a letter from an attorney that said the buyer was seeking compensation in excess of double the mare's purchase price for both the purchase price of the horse, travel expenses and vet bills incurred when the mare died from pregnancy complications. To my knowledge, this mare was never exposed to a stallion while she was on my property. She was not checked for pregnancy at the time of purchase FROM me, though she was checked when I bought her. The buyer had a vet there and complete reign of anything she wanted done at the time. A suit has now been filed with the civil court in our county. The buyer is seeking compensation and I have 20 days to respond or a summary judgement will be entered against me on her behalf. I don't know what complications were suffered, nor does there exist any proof that the mare is actually deceased. If she IS, I have no idea if this lady bred her after she got her or if she's trying to accuse me of having bred her and sold her. In the suit, it simply states that "plantiff bought a horse from the defendant that later died". It seems ridiculous to me...Does anyone know how I should respond? With the bill of sale contract I have, should I still contact an attorney? Thanks for any insight! I'm not allowed to 'like' any answers but thank you every so much. Will contact our family attorney first thing Monday morning, I was just really hoping to avoid the fees. Now that I know what legwork needs to be done I can receive started myself and definitely will not let it slide :)

28 Jan 2012, 12:03 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is done during an equine eye exam?

How does the vet know how blind a horse is?

27 Jan 2012, 2:13 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Horse Simulator Help..?

Hi, I need some help with building my possess Horse Simulators. I want it nice of like an Equicizer but, I want it that I can do a trot and a canter on one equipment. I need some ideas about what to use and how to built one. I looked every over google and I find nothing. Does anyone have any ideas that is good and sturdy to built your possess riding simulators? This is what the Equicizer looks like: ( http://www.equicizer.com) It doesn't do a trot and I want it to do a trot and a canter. You can also look at YouTube and look up "Equicizers". Please help me to receive some ideas to build one. I really need to practice my riding and posture. I can't afford those any types of Equine Simulators. I would like to built one myself. Thanks and have a nice day! : )

26 Jan 2012, 9:53 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Business names, Equine?

Hey guys, I have been training horses for the last several years and this year, I got my insurance and started out of the barn I live at. I need some help with names, I cant think of anything. I am a dressage/jumper rider mainly and am more focusing on soft horsemanship. I have done Western Pleasure with an excellent western coach for 3 years and done so successfully, started a few horses for the discipline. This year got into reining, what I had originally bought my mare for and trained two for that.I dont have national level credential due to finances and my dressage is not where I want it yet. I have 12 years experience plus my life growing up and learning to work from a horse's level and be in their mind but I am by no means a national level amazing rider, but I have good skill from what I have heard, so I will go with it I guess.. I am doing starting and refreshers right now as well as working with a few disabled kids as a therapy thing, because I adore volunteer work and am always doing things to help out so I decided to step up when I heard about two kids. I worked with several kids with disabilities when I was young and around their age and I loved it, the appreciation they had and when they made progress. To just look that things could bring a grin to their face was amazing. Basically, I am looking for a more professional name. Maybe something dressage related or with equine in it. Im not sure. toss it out there, even if you think its lame, I would adore to hear it. Much appreciated!!

26 Jan 2012, 1:25 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Need names! What should I call it?

Hey guys, I have been training horses for the last several years and this year, I got my insurance and started out of the barn I live at. I need some help with names, I cant think of anything. I am a dressage/jumper rider mainly and am more focusing on soft horsemanship. I have done Western Pleasure with an excellent western coach for 3 years and done so successfully, started a few horses for the discipline. This year got into reining, what I had originally bought my mare for and trained two for that.I dont have national level credential due to finances and my dressage is not where I want it yet. I have 12 years experience plus my life growing up and learning to work from a horse's level and be in their mind but I am by no means a national level amazing rider, but I have good skill from what I have heard, so I will go with it I guess.. I am doing starting and refreshers right now as well as working with a few disabled kids as a therapy thing, because I adore volunteer work and am always doing things to help out so I decided to step up when I heard about two kids. I worked with several kids with disabilities when I was young and around their age and I loved it, the appreciation they had and when they made progress. To just look that things could bring a grin to their face was amazing. Basically, I am looking for a more professional name. Maybe something dressage related or with equine in it. Im not sure. toss it out there, even if you think its lame, I would adore to hear it. Much appreciated!! Please be serious. And no offense, nothing religious.

26 Jan 2012, 11:33 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can anyone suggest good equine courses for college/university in the UK?

I am looking to do five highers next term, and my targets are A's and a B. I have been told that i should be going to a uni to study something like business or Economics, but my passion is horses... any advice? Are there any good courses that require highers - to keep my mum glad i have to stay at school... its a complicated agreement :S If i tell her i need highers to receive into the course, she might be a little happier about letting me go and study horses :) I am also interested in the business side of things but i don't want to study business alone! Are there any courses at a university as the ones i have researched are every run at colleges. I don't know which area i would exactly like to study but i would like to hear peoples opinions about the various courses available :) * don't know if this is a problem, but i am not taking any sciences at higher level, but have two at standard grade (credit level) * Thank you! Also, which is better... hnc, hnd or honours? What would you sit first? Some of the websites are so confusing... silly English colleges haha. Just to clarify, If gcses are like standard grades then what are a-levels?

25 Jan 2012, 4:42 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What did you do for college?

Okay... I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm clueless about what I want to be. Obviously since this is in the horse section you know that I want it to do something with horses or big animals. Im planning on goin to an equine college.I want to be a horse trainer and teacher for students. But that won't be enough to support me will it? the owner of my barn is barely surviving and I feel like it would make more sense for me to have maybe an online job or something? Anybody else in this situation it someone who had gone through it to show me the light. This is for real to its not some little spoiled brat who asked daddy for a horse and he said yes deal. Animals are my passion especially horses. I am a really difficult worker and put pride into everything I do. What nice of online jobs would be good? Online colleges? Sorry for any spelling errors I'm on my iPod:)

25 Jan 2012, 1:57 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Bachelors degree in equine science/studies?

I want to be an equine veterinarian (I'm 15and a sophmore in HS) and I was looking into Meredith Manor, but I've heard their facilities aren't the best, and to receive the degree I would have to do so through a community college, and if I want to go to penn state or UC davis, that's a huge NO. I also want somewhere that requires little experience prior to starting, I have been riding off and on since I was eight and not for more than a year at a time, I'm good on the ground with them, its once I receive into the saddle I'm inexperienced ... at this point tuition isn't an object, either so anywhere from the US is fine, and overall I want to do equine rescues and as far as the horse breeds go I want to work with shagya arabians (I'm aware how expensive/rare they arw, not a big deal) and another thing I likes about meredith manor is that you could bring a young horse to train.. Si basically I want -a school with good standing -has a science program good for a pre vet course centered around horses -has good facilities -you don't need extensive horse experience -you can bring a horse to train (not essential) Any help is absolutely adored! Would adore to receive into contact with somebod who has done/is doing this as well :)

23 Jan 2012, 6:36 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How much does equine insurance cost per month?

I am looking at getting mortality, major medical, and horse owner liability insurance on my gelding, and he is primarily used for pleasure. If anyone can tell me roughly how much they pay per year or per month that would help me out a lot. I have a 4 year old QH gelding. Please specify if it's per month or per year as well. Thanks!

23 Jan 2012, 6:02 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would love info on riding instruction or Equine Assisted Therapy..?

Hey guys! I'm hoping to become a riding instructor and/or therapist in E.A.T (look question) I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on either? Could you tell me in simple terms the exams and courses I must sit- I have looked at BHS website and find it a little difficult to follow. Plus I can' tell if I have to do it in Britain, I would rather do it in Ireland (where I am from and living currently). Is there an interview process and a riding capability test? How much should you be capable of doing, both mounted and on the ground? every of the same questions regarding E.A.T too please :) Also, if anyone is an EAT or an instructor and can give me some experiences or warnings or anything that would be great. I'd like to hear what it's like, from the horses mouth, so to talk!! Finally, if this makes a difference (to the riding instructor in particular), I should say that I do not want to tutor big lessons in a school. I mean, I may have to, to receive a job lol but I would rather tutor beginners or novices, or nervous riders on a one-to-one basis. That is what I am interested in, as well as the EAT of course. How plausible is that, based on your experience? Do you think I would have to just take any job going for the first few years and then go private? What are job opportunities like in general(for both)? And is the money crap or what....? How long will training take and how much will it cost approx? Thanks guys :) Also in case anyone asks, I am 21, in my final semester of university studying english and psychology and have 10 years riding experience and have had a passion for horses. Just in case anyone thinks I'm 15 or something and says stay in school first! I have done the school thing, I've stuck it out and now I want to do something I (wish I will) adore :)

23 Jan 2012, 5:09 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Is this a good career for me?

I am thinking about being an equine veterinarian. I am only 14 so I am just planning ahead now but I wanted some honest opinions. I would describe myself as loving, sensitive, strong, athletic and competitive. I have been riding for a few years now so I know horses pretty well. I have learned their muscle and bone structure and how they move too. Do you think this is a good career for me? If not can you think of a better career? I live in a rurl-ish area with a lot of horses. I am willing to put them down if needed.

23 Jan 2012, 3:23 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would you give this to your horse?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/dumor-reg-liquid-flex-trade-equine-supplement-32-oz--5141665 I am looking at a 19 year old TB. He will be jumping still. Do you think this would benefit him? Thanks~ Also would it benefit him to mix compete feed with his senior feed?

23 Jan 2012, 1:27 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Help! I need an topic for an equine proposal paper!?

I need a topic for my college proposal paper and I can not think of a good one that can be supported. This paper/proposal needs to gift a new idea to an organization requesting funding and change to an old idea (for example: raising the racing age of racehorses) The idea is raising the age to fix the problem of horses being way too young racing at an early age. This topic needs to be equine related and be a good arguement. I have thought about horse slaughter but I don't know what my arguement would be since Obama just signed the bill to allow horse slaughter again in the U.S. Maybe inspection laws? Any idea is greatly appreciated!

22 Jan 2012, 8:07 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Liberals you support regulation right?

Here is some good 'ol regulation thats soooo good. 1. The Dim Bulbs Rule. As per Congress, of course, for issuing an edict to phase out the incandescent light bulbs on which the world has relied for more than a century. With the deadline looming in 2012, Americans by the millions spent the past year pressing lawmakers to lift the ban which, contrary to eco-ideology, will kill more American jobs than create “green” ones. (Congress evidently overlooked the fact that the vast majority of fluorescent bulbs are manufactured in China.) The 2012 appropriations bill barred the use of funds to enforce the regulation, but it remains in law. 2. The Obamacare Chutzpah Rule. The past year was marked by a slew of competing court rulings on the constitutionality of the individual mandate, the cornerstone of Obamacare. The law requires U.S. citizens to obtain health insurance or face financial penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. Never before has the federal government attempted to force every Americans to purchase a product or service. To allow this regulatory overreach to stand would undermine fundamental constitutional constraints on government powers and curtail individual liberties to an unprecedented degree. 3. The Nationalization of Internet Networks Rule. Regulations that took effect on November 1 prohibit owners of broadband networks from differentiating among various content in managing Internet transmissions. (In other words, the Federal Coercion Communications Commission effectively declared the broadband networks to be government-regulated utilities.) The FCC imposed the “network neutrality” rule despite explicit opposition from Congress and a federal court ruling against it. The rule threatens to undermine network investment and increase online congestion. 4. The Equine Equality Rule. As of March 15(the Ides of March, no less), hotels, restaurants, airlines, and the like became obliged to modify “policies, practices, or procedures” to accommodate miniature horses as service animals. According to the Department of Justice, which administers the rule, miniature horses are a “viable alternative” to dogs for individuals with allergies or for observant Muslims and others whose religious beliefs preclude canine accompaniment. 5. The Smash Potatoes Regulation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed stricter nutrition standards that would prohibit school lunch ladies from serving more than one cup per week of potatoes per student. Instead, schools would be required to provide more dark green, orange, and dry bean varieties (think kale) in order to foster vegetable diversity. The cafeteria mandate will affect more than 98,000 elementary and secondary schools at a cost exceeding $3.4 billion in the next four years. 6. The Bring on the Blackouts Rule. The EPA is proposing to force power plants to reduce mercury by 90 percent within three years—at an estimated cost of $11 billion annually. A significant number of coal-fired plants will actually exceed the standard—by shutting down altogether. Indeed, grid operators, along with 27 states, are warning that the overly stringent regulations will threaten the reliability of the electricity system and dramatically increase power costs. Just like candidate Obama promised. 7. The Wal-Mart Windfall Amendment. One of hundreds of new regulations dictated by the Dodd–Frank financial regulation statute requires the Federal Reserve to regulate the fees that financial institutions may charge retailers for processing debit card purchases. The prospect of losing more than $6 billion in annual revenue is prompting financial institutions to hike fees on a variety of banking services to make up for the much smaller payments from stores. Thus, consumers are picking up the tab for retailers’ big regulatory score. 8. The Plumbing Police Rule. The U.S. Department of Energy began preparations for tightening the water efficiency standards on urinals. It’s every spelled out in excruciating detail in the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles, which also regulates the efficiency of toilets, faucets, and showers. And refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners, water heaters, furnaces, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, ovens and ranges, pool heaters, television sets, and anything else the Energy Secretary deems as electrically profligate. (Urinals also are regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which requires at least one urinal for every 40 workers at a construction site for companies with less than 200 employees and one for every 50 workers where more than 200 are employed. The Americans with Disabilities Act also delineates the proper dimensions and placement of bowls.) http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/top-10-worst-federal-rules-2011 Regulation is good right? Its not like these were over the last decade just in the last year.

22 Jan 2012, 4:35 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Wanting to be an equine chiropractor?!?

I am soon going to be choosing my options and I want to work with animals. Ideally horses,, I had in mind an equine chiropractor .. Could you please give me some ideas on the courses I would need to take, options I should pick and average wages that I would earn. Should I take a vet course first? And could I go to dutchy college to study this? Thankyou

21 Jan 2012, 4:21 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: looking into texas tech equine program...?

I am looking at the Texas Tech equine programs they offer, and are very impressed. I have not got the chance to go out and look, and I am also considering other schools. I really want to work with horses, and are very interested in breeding/ training and giving lessons when I am older. Has anyone been to Texas tech in these programs, or are currently in them? IS it worth it? Are you learning what you need? Would you recommend anywhere else? Thanks!

21 Jan 2012, 4:07 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Family putting me down about horses?

I am due to start college in September, and horses are my passion and have been for many, many years. I want to go to an equine college and do a horse management course, but it's a big treck there and back everyday. I'm willing to do this though, as I want to work with horses. The only problem is my family.. they keep putting me down about it. They keep saying I won't receive anywhere in life with doing the one/two year course and I will never have any money to be able to afford anything when I'm older. (Is this true?) They're starting to put me off.. what should I do? :/ I don't want to make the wrong decision. the college is free, i can't afford to go to a college with education and horses..

21 Jan 2012, 3:05 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How to clean brushes?

i know this sounds really stupid. And I guess in a way it is a stupid question. But nobody ever taught me how to clean the horse grooming brushes SO..... Stupid question here we go. I'm asking this because the horse brushes at my barn for everyone to use are SUPER cheap, SUPER dirty, and SUPER old. They are every literally falling apart, and they barely receive any dirt off of the horses' coat. So, I decided to go and buy my possess quality brushes for my lease horse, Mac. So far, I only got the curry comb. Didn't really have time to receive anything else, because then I would have been tardy for my lesson. When I got to my lesson, I used the new curry comb and wow that proved even more how sucky and cheap the ones at the barn were, because when I looked to look how much dirt it got my new Curry was dirty. The curry we got is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Equine-Professional-Grooming-Purple/dp/B003ARUEDS So, since I don't really wanna clean Mac with a dirty brush, because that would kinda be spreading the dirt around instead of picking it up, how do you clean it? I heard that curry brushes are the easiest to clean. Would you run it below some water and then dry it off or something? Thanks! Sorry.. I know this is a stupid question.. hah. And also, since my parents are taking me back to the tack store again soon so i can buy the body brush, stiff brush, hoof pick, and the brush for the mane/tail, how would you clean those too? Thanks. Sorry for the stupid question :)

21 Jan 2012, 2:17 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: My friend is using my photo of my horse without my permission?

A lot of people who have Facebook would know about those photo contest pages. Well me and my pal both enter contests on the same equine photo contest page, and for this week, one of the contests this week was Best Kiss. I have a photo of her kissing my horse, and she went on her iPod, went to the photo, took a screenshot of it, and entered it in that contest without even asking me or telling me about it. In my opinion she had no right to use MY photo of MY horse without permission. I really want to talk to her about it but I don't want her getting upset. What should I say to her, and does she have the right to use the photo? Thanks (: I wasn't going to use the photo of her and my horse from the photo contest. And chances are if I tell her she'll receive every defensive and way more upset than I am. It's also photo contests that are just for fun without any prize. It wasn't taken with her iPod. It was on my camera, posted on Facebook on my profile only. She just took a screenshot of it to receive it on her iPod so she could enter it. It's also the rules of the contest page that the photo must belong to the person entering.

20 Jan 2012, 7:01 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Should I let my vet know about this?

As I said in my last question I have a vet appointment scheduled for my horse tomorrow. When I called to receive pricing and then later to set up an appointment the lady who answered the phone was pretty rude to me and kept trying to convince me that the vet could not preform a teeth floating on a farm call (even though the week before I called he had done a teeth floating at the upper barn for the owners horses). I'm a new customer to them and really don't want to cause trouble, but should I mention it to him tomorrow? I'm not entirely sure it was her the first time I called but the voice sounded the same (she was very aggervated that I was asking about prices for different things, then when I called to make the appointment and this is how it went "Dr. ***** Office." -her "Hi I need to make an appointment for my horse to have a couple things done." -me "Ok. And?" -her in a pretty rude tone "Ok well I'm new to this and have never done this before." -me "Oh you're a new customer! Well lets receive your horses information then!" -she turned into a glad go lucky person at this point. Rather annoying when she was practically glaring at me through the phone not even a minute before. Then today she called me, basically asking, almost begging, me to trailer my horse to the clinic instead of doing the farm call. Went like this: "Hello?" -me "Hello this is Dr. ***** office." -her "Hi." "You have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow right?" "Yes." "Ok." "....And?" "Oh well blah blah blah" (ending conversation here as the relax is not relevant to this). ) In your opinion should I mention it to him? Again I'm a new customer and don't really want to be known there for causing problems (he is the best equine vet in the area, really don't want to be forced to switch). zakkit- I was actually discussing that with my trainers fiancee, as she is the one who usually deals with the vet. We both said that if it wasn't for the vets reputation, we probably wouldn't go with him based on the treatment I received over the phone. I'll keep silent on it for now and will ask about the floating. I'm really lucky that my trainer decided to spend tomorrow at the farm and is able to trailer the horses there since I've never pulled a trailer before and I don't like driving his truck.

20 Jan 2012, 12:42 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: I want to purchase an already running horse boarding stable, but...?

I want to purchase an already running horse boarding stable, but...? I have found a very nice newly constructed (built in 2000) horse boarding stable for sale for $437,000. It contains 36 stalls which are every currently boarded with contracts with most being for the next year. The boarding fee is $435 a month per horse. So the income from board will be $15,660. I have no down payment, so the mortgage will be for the full $437,000 + any additional closing costs, which I have been told to figure right around $5,000 (conservatively). The loan would be a fixed rate 30 year mortgage at 5.7% interest. My monthly payments would be $2,565.37. On average horses consume half a bale of hay a day, each bale costing $3.25. That would be $58.50 a day or $1,755.00 a month in hay costs. The average horse consumes a pound of grain a day, a 50 lb bag costing $7.35. That would be $0.147 a pound. 36 horses consuming 36 pounds of grain a day would cost $5.292 or $158.72 a month. NOTE: Any extra hay/grain/supplements/dewormer to be covered by owner. every vet/farrier costs are to be covered by owner as well. As far as electricity goes I have given what I feel a generous assumption at $450 a month considering there is an indoor arena and an apartment over the main barn (on the same electricity meter). I have also figured $750 a month in fuel costs for the kawasaki mule (already owned), truck (already owned), plow truck (already owned), and lawn care equipment (again, already owned). There are currently three employees which would like to stay employed at the barn. Two stable hands that receive $10/hr and one instructor who receives $17.50/hr. every of which are currently being paid in cash (non taxable). The barn hands both work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day costing $800 a week for the two of them. The instructor works three days a week for 4 hours costing $210 a week. Total employee payment per month would be $4,040.00. On the days the barn hands are off my husband and I would take care of the horses (yes, we are familiar with horses and I have managed a boarding stable). Property taxes would be 1.25% a year on a home, but would I be taxed as a tiny business? For the sake of it, let's say it's the same cost as the current property tax which will figure out at $5,462.50 a year. Divided up monthly would be $455.21. The only figure I'm missing is the insurance. I am unsure whether I need basic home owners insurance, tiny business insurance, or if I need to receive equine facility insurance. Any suggestions? So every in every I have my monthly expenses at $10,174.30. Leaving me with a "profit" of $5,485.70. I say "profit" because I would of course need to subtract any repairs as well as my living costs. Also I do not know what nice of insurance I will need or a price quote, so it is a very rough estimate. So I guess what I want to know is what do you think? Does this sound like a good idea to you? What are some things that I have overlooked? Is there any grants/federal aids I qualify for? (probably not, but worth asking). I am seriously considering purchasing this property due to the fact it is significantly cheaper then building one, and it has boarders contracted for the next year - so at least I'm "guaranteed" an income. Plus it is in prime location with 43 acres and a hay contract with a local farmer for 5,000 bales a year for the next 5 years at $3.25. P.S. I do not need to figure a cost for shavings as we possess a log lot and shavings processor.

2 Feb 2012, 4:31 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Help with equine related college decisions?

Since I don't want Answers getting mad at me for posting the same exact thing here's my original question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120201224224AAeAYYA I think I posted it in the wrong section. Dealing with horses is just too specific. Maybe here I can receive some answers from the people I would try to receive to hire me? I apologize if it seems a bit mad, I'm just really frustrated with the situation and I'm sleepy of being talked down to like I don't know anything. I've put hours of research into choosing my major and my career path, I know you don't go into it for the money, and I know it's a difficult industry to work in.

2 Feb 2012, 3:47 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What do I do now (about parents and my major and financial aid)?

So I'm about half way done with my general ed, I just have this semester and next year to finish so I was going to start applying to colleges next year. I just saw a counselor today to make sure I was on track, which I am. So I went to tell my dad what was up. I told him everything about how I don't have many colleges to pick from because most don't offer my major, which is Equine Studies. And he starts on about how I should pick a different major because he doesn't think I'll be able to find a good job with benefits. I mean he wants me to be earning like 80k a year right off the bat, and I'm just like that's not going to happen with I think any job. But apparently he's totally against my major. And this is not like a new thing to him, I've been discussing this with my parents for the last year since I found out there was such a major. Anyways so apparently if this is what I'm going for I won't have his support. And my mom is on disability so she can't really help me out either. And they haven't done their taxes in about four years so I can't apply for aid, and my dad won't help me with a loan since he doesn't support my major, not to mention both my parents have horrible credit because of the mortgage on their home and them not being able to afford it. So I'm conflicted on what to do. My dream college (William Woods University) is about 25k a year in tuition. The next best option is still about 13k a year. And I'm only 19 so I don't really want to wait around until I'm old enough to receive aid on my possess (I think I have to be 23). Now I do have a Nana in Kentucky. I'm nice of considering finishing this semester and moving out there, getting a job, and getting lessons and experience with working with horses so I can apply for a working student position at a stable. I can't do that now because I'm basically still a beginning level rider (I've taken years of lessons but I always have to cease for financial reasons). Anyways, I don't know what to do. Oh and I don't think I mentioned it anywhere over but what my long term goal would be to open my possess stable one day. I know it'll be difficult and risky but it's my dream. I CAN NOT end up working behind a desk. It will kill me. Yes, it is a real major. No I don't need it to open my possess stable. I want it for the jobs I would receive preceding my owning a stable, I'd have to keep up quite a bit considering how expensive the facilities would be. In every honesty I could probably just take lessons and volunteer at my local stable but that's even more expensive and my parents would kick me out. And I could definitely make enough to pay off loans, not that that's an option anymore. But like I said, it's going to be difficult and risky, but this is something I'm willing to battle for. And ya sure, I could receive a business degree but after the paper work is finished with and the horses moved in then what? How can I tutor my students if I know nothing myself? And how about when a horse starts to colic in my care and I have no clue what to do? You can't work in a business you know nothing about, not that I know nothing just not as much as a professional or even a seasoned student. If I got a business degr business degree I still wouldn't be able to receive a job in the area I want to work in right away because I have practically zilch riding experience and minimal hands on experience working with horses. Maybe I could file some papers but that's basically a desk job which is not where I want to be. Heck, maybe I won't open my possess stable, I'll just manage someone else's. Either way I need more experience and knowledge about horses. And yes, I know they're breaking the law, I never insinuated I didn't. It's quite frustrating knowing your parents are doing something illegal that screws you over and there's nothing you can do about it. And I know I can't receive aid, as I stated in the first bit. That's why I'm asking "What do I do now?" Because I have no other options.

2 Feb 2012, 1:42 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Disciplines that get along?

I want some input on some barn ideas. There is no money limit on this project, its for fun so i want everything imaginable. Please list every the disciplines that should be included, and the facilities, i would need for the discipline. >example< The eventing barn would require 3 roundpens, 2 Indoor Arenas, 2 outdoor arenas, 3 outdoor XC courses, and at least 1 covered XC course (not an arena, but winding covered trail =)). What disciplines would do well together housed in the same facilities. Like you wouldnt want a barrel or dressage trainer having to negotiate jumps in their barrel patterns or dressage tests, and trainers dont want to have to battle or perfectly schedule everything for arena time. But you would obviously want the cutters and ropers in the same barn due to needing access to cattle. I dont want to leave anything horses out, I want racing disciplines, draft teams, an equine rehab equipped with an operating room and full time vet staff, and the whole nine. Also the plans include guided rides (but with well treated and cared for horses), Ranging from 1 hour trails to overnight camping trails. Anyone can boat in to use the trails for a tiny fee and local residents could purchase season trail passes. every trails would be accessible by emergency and patrol vehicles. I would want the overnight rides to take a 6 hour ride winding through trails on the property (yea i know mega $$$$$ that i'll never have but hey its fun to dream). I want a camping site with a corral, feed and horse maintenance facilities, i havent decided but i think maybe a few cabins to rent out for the camper/riders to snooze in, but they wouldnt be mandatory as part of the ride, just an extra if they want to pay for it. I want a covered wagon to accompany the riders and have concessions along the ride, as well as cook lunch dinner and breakfast the next morning for the camper/riders. So if anyone has any ways of making that cooler for the campers any are appreciated. I want the best of the best everything custom. But i also want this place to give back. I want a lot of charity work done. I want free to the public clinics, i want to expose more people to horses, and help educate those already exposed. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but i dont think you want every detail in type. So anyways, list every the disciplines you can think of, and tell me which ones you think could coexist happily. Any other ideas you may want to toss in there. Thanks, I dont care how much space it takes. I just dont know where to put the "smaller" disciplines like polo, and vaulting, not sure if i should have a gaited barn and a saddleseat barn or if i should put them together. Then a lot of saddleseat people do fine harness, should fine harness be with that barn too? its just difficult to receive a handle on how many buildings i actually need. Like between every the discipline barns, i need a stud and foaling barn, quarantine barn, maintenance/equipment barns. I want every discipline to have their possess "home" to minimize conflict. I have been working on this plan here and there for years, i have the stalls, the general layout, the tackrooms and some of the individual barns layed out, but still working on the grand design and convenient placement on the property. Some disciplines require no arenas yet some like the eventing barn would need a couple few.

19 Jan 2012, 1:47 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How to get more into horse riding?

Some one in Victoria Melbourne who needs there horses exercised or could give me lessons for exchange for labour and im legal to work im in yr 10 well i started horse ridng when i was 9 but then this baby was born so mum couldn't steer me she was prego ok ok that was fine. but i moved around like 9 times, so now I'm 15 and i HAVE ridden since i was 9 on and off (and full for 5 years now) meaning lessons at like 5 different Equestrian centres. confusing i know i adore horse riding one time i was so lucky to go to a show with my teachers daughter who let me ride her ex race horse, and pacer who where difficult to ride. One had a difficult mouth, and one was over excited and not the best horse to do dressage or jumping, but they never kicked bucked or reared just difficult to ride so i knew how to tack up, feed with directions, do a feel over pick out feet, ride. remove tack wash down ect even do simple wash down with slat for greasy heel for the TB race horse so i gained so much experience i picked out poo in the paddocks and even just groom i even rode the pacer when she was green bareback for the girls mom the teacher so she could look that i could ride but she was quick and i didnt fall of O___o she was full off energy so i helped out when she went to the Army Elanore she was 17 or older with this other lady who was like 25 ? and i was allowed to go by myself and understand this was 2 years ago when i was just learning show jumping in my lessons. So now i do trail rides and riding lessons when i can but id adore to join a Pony Club if i had a horse and lessons r realy expensive and even if i receive a job some money would go towards basic requirements like some food and transport and clothes credit for mobile ect. So if you know any one in Victoria Melbourne that has too many horses and not enought time to ride i can help out for free in exchange for gaining experience. So i know how to ride walk trot canter starting to collect more half pass, turn on the forehand, and show jumping some dressage not too difficult i have a good seat allot of balance and im pretty fit im light on the horses mouth not cruel or anything. ive tried : to ring riding for the disabled to volinteer O___o know one answered rang more than 1 time my Equestrian centre is so difficult to receive to there are 3 main busy roads in front of the road its on plus a high way O___O so if any one could give me lessons on there horse or just let me help around there stables or anything it would make my life 40 % happier ! keep in mind i have been asked to work at my riding school but i cant reach it easy AND im doing an Equine industry course in yr 10 2012 and i got in but who knows if i havr to pay for some so even a job at a stud farm or race track please

18 Jan 2012, 3:37 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: how can i make this sentence clearer? thank you!?

Ms. Langess would be subject to the statute because she embodies certain criteria stipulated by the statute. First, she trains horses, which fit within the statutory definition of the word equine. Secondly, she resides in Wisconsin.

18 Jan 2012, 11:54 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Recomeneded horse hauling service?

I am sure some of you guys have seen my last two questions on hauling my horse 16 hours from South Florid to Kentucky this summer. Can you guys recommend any cheap (below $500) hauling services. $500 may be way too low a range-I have never had experience with hiring haulers. What is the average price? And what are some recomended services? Anyone have experience with these? http://www.equineexpress.com/equine-info/employees.html http://www.nwht.net/ http://www.circleshorse.com/

17 Jan 2012, 8:58 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How did you become successful in the horse business?

What's your story for your equine business? I know this is what I want to do with my life, but because of the military (I'm a spouse) it's been put on hold for a few years. Did you go to school for business? Or did you just learn from others and learn as you go? I want to start classes again, but I'm not sure which ones would be helpful for horse business. I want to possess a facility. I did take classes back home for training and management of horses but I don't think being a full time trainer would be right for me. My plan is to open a boarding facility whenever we receive out of the military and can settle down somewhere for more than 3-5 years. It wouldn't be our main source of income though so I'll have time to receive things going. I also want to eventually start a rescue. What would you guys recommend for future success? Thanks! =) I plan on buying a place that at least has a barn already on the land. Unless it's an arena that's done correctly I'll end up re-doing the footing and fencing anyway. I basically can move anywhere on the east coast once we receive out of the service, so as far as location we're pretty flexible.

17 Jan 2012, 4:28 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What can I do to learn about horses?

When I'm older, I really want to work with horses. But, I can't have riding lessons,my parents can't afford them. I volunteer at a horse sanctuary, but it's miles away, and I can't go very often because we can't afford petrol. I used to have riding lessons, but it was 5 years ago, and I can't remember much. I think I'm too old to start learning now (I'm nearly 13) I don't know what I can do to learn about horses, and I really want to work with them when I grow up. I did want to be an equine vet, but I don't think I can do that. Is there any jobs that don't need loads of experience? And what can I do to learn about horses ? Thanks for reading :-) I live in England, so I don't know what 4H is. But is it similar to pony club? I was going to join that, but I think you need your possess horse. I don't really have much of a problem with my levels (grades) but there's also the fact I would need to put horses down. I would sob. But thanks!

17 Jan 2012, 2:52 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Should i get a welsh?

i have been thinking about getting a welsh cob for my first pony. Here is the link. sound like a good first pony? I plan on being able to jump it and use as a lesson pony too. I am 4'11. http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-1075547.html I am 14, and am not supposed to reach a height much taller than 5'2. I was not too worried about the height though, because i have heard(although there are exceptions) that welsh ponies and cobs are generally a bit wider, so they take up more leg. Also, are welsh cobs/ponies a friendlier pony than most?

16 Jan 2012, 9:02 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Please Help! What classes? Plus a BQ!?

So I have to start deciding what classes I want for next year, and we have to pick subjects that will help in our career. My school offers so many classes. What subjects should I take that would help me in a equine career path? Not sure what I want to be yet. Anything to do with horses! BQ: what is your dream job? Thanks :)

1 Feb 2012, 9:42 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Point A to Point B - Help with careers involving horses?

I have a picture in my mind of what I want my life to be in the future. The problem is, I have no clue how to make that vision a reality, if it is even possible. I am a junior in high school, and I have made sure that my grades and lifestyle ensure that I can pursue any career I wish. I have excellent grades, take challenging courses, and have a rigorous extra-curricular schedule. I have made sure that my options are open for my future, but I think that there are too many choices now. As I have said, I have a mental image of what I’d like my life to be. I’ve always had a passion for horses, and I’d like to have a big horse farm and show facility, with about 40 horses (mainly boarders) and loads of amenities. I’d like to find an old home with a lot of land which I could renovate, and I would eventually build the horse barn on the property. Once the horse barn was up and running, I’d like to spend a lot of time improving the facilities, teaching lessons, and training for competitions. With the amount of involvement I would like to have in the stables, I couldn’t really have a full time job off of the property. However, without such a job, how would the building of the barn and facilities be funded? I’d also more than likely have to hire workers for the daily care of the horses, as it would take every day on my possess. Along with having the horse stables, I’d like to become a foster parent. I think I would have a lot to offer to the kids, and I plan on renovating the big old home to accommodate them. Since working on a horse farm is not exactly helping society, I think it would be really rewarding to improve the lives of kids by offering them my possess little paradise and place of refuge, as well as a loving person to turn to. Horses also have so much to tutor people that have had less-than-perfect lives, like trust, compassion, and partnership. I would adore to make an impact on the lives of kids through horses and through myself. Back to the issues, I have no idea how to reach the future I so desperately desire. There are college majors and vocational schools centered around equine business, however after graduating there is hardly any way to make money to keep for building a stable. If I go to college for something unrelated that does offer a high salary, I feel like I would be caught up in that career and have the funds but not enough time to pursue the horse farm idea. I guess I am just looking for a solution of how to connect the dots from where I am now to where I’d like to be. Thank you in advance.

1 Feb 2012, 8:46 pm | click here to view more

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