#The World's Most Powerful Party Kinesist: Pinkie Pie

The World's Most Powerful Party Kinesist: Pinkie Pie
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#For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 09:07PM by TheKnackerman
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#Rarity wants upsies. Or else.

Rarity wants upsies. Or else.
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 08:20PM by SnickyMcNibits
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#[Movie] How did that happen? by TJPonies

[Movie] How did that happen? by TJPonies
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 09:11PM by Torvusil
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#Gosh, some horse sellers can be so pushy!

Gosh, some horse sellers can be so pushy!

So I've been out looking through adds and horse classifields for my perfect horse. I've had a few people come and approach me and I've also made some enquiries myself. This journey of finding my perfect friend is turning into a tiring experience that's leaving me more and more frustrated. Some sellers have been honest, however, others seem to be trying to take me for a ride (no pun intended).

• First of all, they jack up the price atronomically and then offer a heavily discounted price once I say what they're asking for is out of my budget.

• I've written up an add about what I am looking for in a horse, yet people still push horses on to me that are not good with a farrier (like needs sedating), not good with beginners etc. The catch phrase I am hearing a lot is "it can be worked on!" Even though my add lists specific qualities/requirements that suit me as a rider...

• I am getting a lot of horses that have injuries but can be worked on, kind of offers

• Lots and lots of people are happy to sell a horse to me sight unseen which is crazy! Of course I need to see the horse first...

Ugh, this journey is long and exhausting and I hope my perfect match is out there somewhere waiting for me...

Any tips on how to shut down pushy sellers? I don't want to be rude but I feel like I might have to be soon!

Submitted February 11, 2017 at 09:05PM by princessrhubarb
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#Mocha. Such a handsome boy.

Mocha. Such a handsome boy.
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 09:00PM by Alyssa_Lauren5
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#A poem for Epona...

A poem for Epona...

Epona, Sacred Goddess, You ride upon a Great and Mythical Mare, righteously defending everything Equestrian while the Wind streaks fiercely through Your hair, Horse, Pony and Donkey, they are all safely within Your Gentle Care. You rode all the way through the days of the Celts and lived on for centuries in Rome, here ages after, all the Earth is a pasture for Your Blessed Kindred to blissfully call Their home, and now You happily sit upon a Bale of Hay for Your throne. Great and Powerful Goddess, were You there on that night when Sybil Ludington made her fearless ride? With no need to cower, a young farmgirl showed true Horsepower and displayed what boundless strength lay inside, in this life or the next, whatever should come, may the spirits of Your Divine Horses always and forever preside.

Submitted February 11, 2017 at 08:00PM by WitchWayToPleroma
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#My 25 year old arabian sylviaa is my absolute best friend

My 25 year old arabian sylviaa is my absolute best friend
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#Pinkie Upsies by TJPones

Pinkie Upsies by TJPones
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 02:57PM by Sparroew
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#Haru Urawa: The little mare who proved that triumph does not only belong to the victors

Haru Urawa: The little mare who proved that triumph does not only belong to the victors
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 06:48PM by AkaashMaharaj
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#Twilight's Expressions by Amarynceus

Twilight's Expressions by Amarynceus
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 02:23PM by TrixieThePowerful
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#Grumpy Twilight Does NOT Want Upsies by TJPones

Grumpy Twilight Does NOT Want Upsies by TJPones
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 03:28PM by Sparroew
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#Cookie begging face...she's super spoiled!

Cookie begging face...she's super spoiled!
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 05:03PM by GreggTheGrimReaper
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#Baby horse (don't worry the halter was fixed after the photo)

Baby horse (don't worry the halter was fixed after the photo)
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 04:25PM by pacemakergirl_89
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#Just another shitpost for this sub

Just another shitpost for this sub
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 08:55AM by KewlSalamander
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#"I must go, my planet needs me!"

"I must go, my planet needs me!"
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 01:27PM by TheKnackerman
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#Quesadillas everywhere by thediscorded

Quesadillas everywhere by thediscorded
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 11:58AM by Torvusil
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#THE GREAT...Lewdist

THE GREAT...Lewdist
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 09:27AM by Best-Pony
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#[Movie] Cool character reveal

[Movie] Cool character reveal
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 11:21AM by Best-Pony
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#Griffonstone by viwrastupr

Griffonstone by viwrastupr
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 09:25AM by frostyuno
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#Dash Flying by steffy-beff

Dash Flying by steffy-beff
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 08:43AM by DashIsBestPony
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#Luna by spacekitsch

Luna by spacekitsch
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#Happy Valentine! by WindyMils

Happy Valentine! by WindyMils
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#Teddy the Haflinger having a good hair day.

Teddy the Haflinger having a good hair day.
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 08:26AM by mochi007
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#Are You Cribbing Me??

Are You Cribbing Me??

I will never forget that cool spring morning I sauntered out to our horse barn and as I slowly opened the old rickety wood barn door, I was greeted by our three horses. Once I was inside I noticed two of our horses standing together, my eyes quickly scanned the empty stall but only found boards that had been pulled down, just laying in the stall. As I stood there, I pondered the thought of how this could happen? After examination of the boards, noticing the teeth marks and indents, it became clear that cribbing was the culprit. As I proceeded to let our horses out to pasture it was then that I shook my head and thought to myself…. Are You Cribbing Me??? What is cribbing you ask? Cribbing is when a horse uses their incisor teeth to bite on a fixed object, arches their neck, then inhales or exhales making a grunting type of noise. Cribbing affects about 5 percent of horses. That 5 percent equals almost a quarter of a million cribbing horses in the United States alone! Horses that crib have been known to crib for 15 to 65 percent of a typical day.

Reasons for Cribbing

The heavily debatable reasons on why horses crib is still ongoing. New research suggests that horses HorseCribbingare actually exhaling the air, instead of inhaling air. An interesting fact is cribbing has not yet been noticed in wild horses. Possible causes of cribbing could be:

• Boredom
• Stress
• Hereditary
• Diet

Boredom

Boredom is often the first symptom that horse owners think of. On the good side this is one of the easier symptoms to eliminate. Possible remedies include:

• Allow more time to interact with other horses.
• Add stall toys to ease boredom.
• Give your horse more exercise time.

Stress

Stress is another possible cause of your horse(s) cribbing. Horses that crib have been found to have higher levels of hormones that are associated with stress. There are many reasons why your equine friend may feel stressed such as:

• Loading in a trailer
• Showing
• Performing
• Poor nutrition
• Changes in routines
• Interactions within their environment

Stress is your horse's natural reaction to anything it considers threatening. When looking at draft horses and other breeds with calmer dispositions they tend to have a very low cribbing rate. When stepping back and looking at these factors, you may be able to change the issue causing the stress and cure the cribbing issue with your horse.

Hereditary

Some breeds are more naturally inclined to crib. This can be passed on to their offspring, just like poor conformation in a breeding program. Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods are more likely to crib than other breeds. Your horse may have inherited the cribbing trait and unfortunately, it is going to be a uphill battle to curb their cribbing appetite. A study in Finland has shown that the 68 percent of foals were believed to inherit the cribbing trait.

Diet

Recent scientific discoveries have found that diet plays a large role in cribbing. Horses that eat more sweet feed (starched grains) in their diet may be at greater risk of cribbing. One study found that sweet feed fed to young horses immediately after weaning, was shown to have four times the rate of wanting to crib this early in their life. If you suspect diet is the culprit, here are some ideas you might consider:

• More long-stemmed forage
• Spreading large grain meals out to several little meals
• Increase access to salt and minerals
• Checking the entire diet to make sure it is properly balanced

Some of the studies have shown that horses who have been cribbing for a long time have unusual hormone levels. They have a tendency to show higher levels of the gastrin hormone , which triggers the production of stomach acid. This could be one of the reasons why horses that do crib may be trying to relive the pain of increased stomach acid. Horses that crib, also have a low heart rate while cribbing, meaning a relaxed state. Although there is still some debate on this topic, this could be one of the many reasons why your horse is cribbing, to relieve pressure and pain. Handling Horses That Crib

The first step should be to try and find the possible reasons why your horses is cribbing and address it at the root cause. This will be no easy task and will often require a lot of time. However, your horse may be trying to tell you that there is more of a problem than just boredom. Horses that crib are devoted to the behavior, as much as they are devoted to eating sweet grain. Cribbing will be a difficult vice to cure, but there are many options to consider in helping to solve the problem. Cribbing collars could be effective, but if you are not solving the root problem horses will go right back to cribbing. Horses that have been prevented to crib for some time and then allowed to crib again later, show a increase rate of cribbing than before they were prevented from doing so. You will need to utilize the cribbing collar very carefully. If the cribbing collar is not put on properly it can cause tissue damage. Therefore, other methods are available that are effective, but they require extensive time and money. Below, are some of those methods:

• Elimination of Cribbing Surfaces
• Taste Deterrents
• Pharmaceuticals
• Surgery

Summing It Up

Horses that crib are much more likely to turn this into a permanent behavior once it has been established. Although cribbing is still a highly debated topic, with many different views or opinions, the fact remains that cribbing can be destructive to your horses pen, as well as damaging health issues. The fact that you are reading this article means that you care enough about your horses health to figure out what is going on with your best equine friend. Congratulations, you have taken the first step to possibly curing and preventing cribbing!

References: Igrow My Horse University Horse Feed Blog

by Derek Bringewatt - Co-founder of The Farm and Ranch Exchange

Submitted February 11, 2017 at 07:37AM by johnbimly
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#Nightmare Night Pies by kaikoinu

Nightmare Night Pies by kaikoinu
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 03:16AM by Szaladon
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#Friendship Studies by StarlightFlopple

Friendship Studies by StarlightFlopple
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#Apple has his 15 minutes of fame

Apple has his 15 minutes of fame
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#"Thy mattress is too tall for our royal hoofies" - Princess Luna Wants Upsies by TJPones

"Thy mattress is too tall for our royal hoofies" - Princess Luna Wants Upsies by TJPones
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#My daughters requested I draw a crossover. Here is the result.

My daughters requested I draw a crossover. Here is the result.
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Submitted February 11, 2017 at 05:39AM by suddenly_ponies
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#Applejack Wants Upsies by TJPones

Applejack Wants Upsies by TJPones
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#Anyone love appaloosas?

Anyone love appaloosas?
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Submitted February 10, 2017 at 11:16PM by pacemakergirl_89
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