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Angels angels
04:15:50 [1k+ brindles] Angel
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I laughed way too hard at this
Rubygem
03:56:41 Asha ~ Ruby girl :D
bye
Rubygem
03:53:47 Asha ~ Ruby girl :D
whoo helping out at my day camp wipes me out!
Angels angels
03:48:03 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Welcome! Happy I can help!
Angels angels
03:47:48 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Ally
I feel that lol

Yeah it was horrible there were hundreds crawling up my arms. I had to slather my arms in the shampoo too
MakeEm Fancy
03:47:47 Ally 💜
Im going to go wash the kitten now before we leave lol thank you so much for the suggestions! I appreciate it so much
MakeEm Fancy
03:47:07 Ally 💜
Im going to search the dog one also lol. We live in the country and even with preventative measures they are so bad 🥴
Angels angels
03:46:05 [1k+ brindles] Angel
I know that one works because one day I was helping them wash dogs and there was a dog infested with fleas. The dog one of that killed them all instantly
MakeEm Fancy
03:45:55 Ally 💜
Oh awesome! I just put it in my cart lol
Angels angels
03:45:18 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Ohhhh Tropiclean is another brand out groomers even use it. Their cat flea and tick shampoo is safe for 12 weeks and older
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MakeEm Fancy
03:43:35 Ally 💜
Yeah I have noticed there isnt much of a selection when they are that little. I will definitely write that down though when she is old enough
Angels angels
03:42:21 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Oh dang not old enough yet
There is a brand that works really really good that we sell at my work. Its called Wondercide flea and tick but it is for 4 months and older
MakeEm Fancy
03:40:42 Ally 💜
She would be around 12 weeks
Angels angels
03:39:30 [1k+ brindles] Angel
How old is she?
MakeEm Fancy
03:38:35 Ally 💜
I will definitely try what im using for the dogs on her and see if that makes a difference! Thank you
MakeEm Fancy
03:37:41 Ally 💜
Oh cool! I have noticed that when she is dry after her bath we still have fleas so its rather annoying
Angels angels
03:37:39 [1k+ brindles] Angel
And if you are watering it down and it isn't working it is safe to put the dawn directly on her
MakeEm Fancy
03:37:07 Ally 💜
Yes we are :) and all our animals are treated besides her.
Angels angels
03:37:04 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Vinegar is safe for kittens too
Angels angels
03:36:24 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Are you treating everything the kitten is in contact with? It will kill all the fleas on them but if there are fleas in the environment they will just go back on them

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Angels angels
04:15:50 [1k+ brindles] Angel
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I laughed way too hard at this
Rubygem
03:56:41 Asha ~ Ruby girl :D
bye
Rubygem
03:53:47 Asha ~ Ruby girl :D
whoo helping out at my day camp wipes me out!
Angels angels
03:48:03 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Welcome! Happy I can help!
Angels angels
03:47:48 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Ally
I feel that lol

Yeah it was horrible there were hundreds crawling up my arms. I had to slather my arms in the shampoo too
MakeEm Fancy
03:47:47 Ally 💜
Im going to go wash the kitten now before we leave lol thank you so much for the suggestions! I appreciate it so much
MakeEm Fancy
03:47:07 Ally 💜
Im going to search the dog one also lol. We live in the country and even with preventative measures they are so bad 🥴
Angels angels
03:46:05 [1k+ brindles] Angel
I know that one works because one day I was helping them wash dogs and there was a dog infested with fleas. The dog one of that killed them all instantly
MakeEm Fancy
03:45:55 Ally 💜
Oh awesome! I just put it in my cart lol
Angels angels
03:45:18 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Ohhhh Tropiclean is another brand out groomers even use it. Their cat flea and tick shampoo is safe for 12 weeks and older
-Click-
MakeEm Fancy
03:43:35 Ally 💜
Yeah I have noticed there isnt much of a selection when they are that little. I will definitely write that down though when she is old enough
Angels angels
03:42:21 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Oh dang not old enough yet
There is a brand that works really really good that we sell at my work. Its called Wondercide flea and tick but it is for 4 months and older
MakeEm Fancy
03:40:42 Ally 💜
She would be around 12 weeks
Angels angels
03:39:30 [1k+ brindles] Angel
How old is she?
MakeEm Fancy
03:38:35 Ally 💜
I will definitely try what im using for the dogs on her and see if that makes a difference! Thank you
MakeEm Fancy
03:37:41 Ally 💜
Oh cool! I have noticed that when she is dry after her bath we still have fleas so its rather annoying
Angels angels
03:37:39 [1k+ brindles] Angel
And if you are watering it down and it isn't working it is safe to put the dawn directly on her
MakeEm Fancy
03:37:07 Ally 💜
Yes we are :) and all our animals are treated besides her.
Angels angels
03:37:04 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Vinegar is safe for kittens too
Angels angels
03:36:24 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Are you treating everything the kitten is in contact with? It will kill all the fleas on them but if there are fleas in the environment they will just go back on them

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Equine Certifications April 5, 2023 12:11 PM


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I turned 20 a little while ago, I hung around home after I graduated to help around the farm and contiue working with my horses until I make offical decision. I've decided I want to intern some where a bit more southern (most likely Kentucky) with a bigger english barn, to get some experience and make myself a bit more known before I branch out on my own. I'd also like to have a lot of knowledge on various equine things (kinesology, massage, nutrion, behavior) etc to do on my own horses and other horses on my future property. Is it better to be certified? I would prefer to not go through a college. What about training? Is it better to be a certified horse trainer and instructor? I'm just trying to decide what is neccesary and what is not. Thank you guys!
Equine Certifications April 5, 2023 12:57 PM


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I've worked with and for certified and uncertified trainers before and honestly, in the industry, your certifications matter less than the people you've worked with. Find good quality barns to work under, get good names and references to add to your resume, and learn from them. Anybody can get a cetification if they put enough time and money into it. Focus your effort elsewhere- and those connections will take you places. :)
Equine Certifications April 5, 2023 01:49 PM


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HMH Reality Check said:
I turned 20 a little while ago, I hung around home after I graduated to help around the farm and contiue working with my horses until I make offical decision. I've decided I want to intern some where a bit more southern (most likely Kentucky) with a bigger english barn, to get some experience and make myself a bit more known before I branch out on my own. I'd also like to have a lot of knowledge on various equine things (kinesology, massage, nutrion, behavior) etc to do on my own horses and other horses on my future property. Is it better to be certified? I would prefer to not go through a college. What about training? Is it better to be a certified horse trainer and instructor? I'm just trying to decide what is neccesary and what is not. Thank you guys!


Most larger English barns will not care about any certifications espescially for entry level positions (i.e working student, groom, adjacent positions). What they will look for is willingness to learn, a good reference or two, and proficiency in working with horses. If you are a quick learner most places will be happy to train you up to be a competitive groom/caretaker in the industry. Depending on your riding level these kinds of positions will sometimes give you flat riding/excercising opportunities, but thats super dependent.

Its these kind of positions that then give you the opportunity to make connections in the training industry or any of the other industries mentioned (get to know the vet and trainers who work for your employers, observe, ask questions, etc.). You will learn quickly best management practices/nutrition/healthcare on the job that you could use for future endeavours if you want.

If you are planning to go the instructor route, nabbing a riding position is useful as those will more often lead to teaching opportunities (i.e you are more likely to be selected to help out some clients than would be a non-riding worker.) But not a dealbreaker.
Equine Certifications April 5, 2023 03:21 PM


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Thank you guys! I have been riding my entire life and would love to get a working student sort of thing to ride and train for some one
Equine Certifications April 5, 2023 11:03 PM


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I know the University of Minnesota has a few programs that include horse bio security, pasture management, manure management, nutrition, etc. I took one and they're 6 weeks long and $75 each :)
Equine Certifications April 6, 2023 11:10 AM


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It is very true that most barns & riding facilities don't care about continuing education credits - college classes, certifications, workshops.

I took the college route when I was about your age - and the 'certification' portion of it hasn't meant much to potential job opportunities.

However - the education, the networking, and the learning opportunities have been invaluable. I enjoyed the learning environment - being able to ask endless questions, talk about potential and real life scenarios, and be exposed to a lot of situations while in a classroom/teacher dynamic. I dove headfirst into all of the available opportunities including: volunteering for whatever workshop/lecture/clinic that the program was putting on, which gave me experience in running those types of programs from set up and check-in, to lectures and teaching small groups in hands-on learning; foaling out mares, collecting stallions, and training an orphan foal; working with trainers and horses from many different disciplines - reining, pleasure, saddleseat, trail riding, dressage, jumpers, Arabians, Quarter Horses, Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Stallions, Mares, Geldings, Foals, Seniors, Unhandled, Championship, etc.

When I first started working in the industry after college - I was very book-smart with barely any 'street smarts'. I wasn't used to the amount of work, or being solely responsible (there was always a professor to lean back on when I had questions or needed direction). But the classroom time gave me a deep look into specifics - using the knowledge gained from a paper on Colic, I was well prepared for the Summer of Colic (26 cases, 2 had to go to Surgery). The signs were classic to rare - one filly ate dinner in her stall and was totally normal, five minutes later she was turned out to the field and stood still just flipping her lip, vet called and she was fine. It would have been a different situation if she had been ignored overnight.

If you can, take a class and see what you think. Getting a working student position is a key step in real life experience. Exposure to different disciplines, breeds, and trainers will help to create a well-balanced horse-person. You can learn something from everyone - sometimes it's what to do, and sometimes it's what not to do.

It's probably a good idea to get a certification in any of the therapies you're interested in. An anatomy and physiology class will help to better understand the equine body.

If you have access to Pony Club or the British Horse Society programs, I have found that certification and levels in those organizations are recognized in the industry. Also check your state to see if there are any requirements to be a trainer - like Massachusetts has a Horse Trainer License.

If you have a favorite trainer or style of horsemanship - check to see if they offer clinics or programs. Monty Roberts has an online University and in-person certification program. Same with Clinton Anderson and Parelli.

Some disciplines and associations offer certifications - like USHJA and USEA

Check out the Certified Horsemanship Association and ARIA and PATH for Instructor Certification

Equine Certifications April 6, 2023 06:11 PM


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That's super helpful thank you! I didn't know whether having a full horse themed "resume" would be a good idea

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