u/BraveLittleFrog

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▲ 1.2k r/Donkeys

Tony

This rejected abused mini was give to me because he terrorized the family. He was separated from his mom at two months, used in a petting zoo and bottle fed. He never learned how to be a donkey. He charged people because of food. That escalated to biting rearing and kicking during tantrums. He was left tied by the neck to a barbed wire fence at six months old because in his short life, people had turned against him. He took a long time to retrain. Those early habits run deep. He’s six years old now, still mouthy sometimes, but he has manners and best friend in a seven year old standard jenny. Let baby donkeys stay with their moms until at least six months. There lessons to teach. Geld young jacks. Teach basic manners. Tony should never have been given up on and given away. Too many donkeys like him end up neglected, abused, or bound for slaughter.

u/BraveLittleFrog — 2 days ago

Sub to Teacher advice?

I’m a sub right now but looking at stepping up and using my biology degrees to teach science. I’m older, a veteran, and our son is off to college so I have the time.
I applied for a certification program here in Minnesota to get a masters of art in teaching. Looking for high school biology/environmental science or middle school science (5-8 science is the actual license). I have been encouraged by the district I work for to apply for the fall should a science job become available. I’m used to stepping into someone else’s classroom and following their lesson plans. I have a few questions. Thanks ahead of time.

  1. How hard will this transition be? I’ve written a few lesson plans for long term subbing (one for ecology and a week of Irish language and culture).

  2. How far should I stretch when looking at jobs? Earth science high school job, for example?

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u/BraveLittleFrog — 3 days ago
▲ 27 r/Horses

Best affordable western saddle for a small horse

My current saddle is a Circle Y with semi QH bars. Fits her back but she is a compact Mustang and could use a smaller skirt. She has a beautifully shaped back and is generally an easy horse to fit. Whenever I look at saddles the price is a huge deterrent. Anyone have any good ideas on cheaper trail ready saddles? Brands to look for that are lightweight and easy on the horse? Endurance or synthetics are fine. Picture of my beauty as payment.

u/BraveLittleFrog — 11 days ago