u/Jessie011406

I’m a complete novice when it comes to this so I thought I’d come here for help.
I’m working on an escape room at home for my son’s birthday. I’d like to have an element where there is a simple keypad that “disarms” something. The main thing I’d like it to have is a visible red light turning green.
Thats really my only requirement, I just have no idea if I would be able to build something like that myself (again, I’m a newbie), or if I could purchase something?

Hello!

I want to do a family adventure for Christmas this year and am in the very early planning stages.

I have an idea for a lockbox but am unsure how to go about accomplishing it. There will be 6 participants and one section will require them to each have an individual item and all 6 will be needed to unlock the box.

I wanted the items to have to be placed in order (oldest to youngest participant as an example). I was envisioning maybe some type of pressure plate box that unlocked each of the 6 latches (?) one at a time to release the lock.

Does this sound like something that is doable? If so could I build it myself fairly easily?

Thanks!!

I’m about to “inherit” a horse (long story) and am looking for a place to board him. The thing is, I have pretty minimal horse experience. Is there a boarding place that would be accommodating to a newbie like me? I guess I would need a place where I could learn as I went and they could help with some of the stuff I have no clue about.
Hoping for a place in NW Boise, NE Meridian, Star, or Eagle area.
Thanks!

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this kind of thing but I am hoping for some feedback/advice about my situation.

A couple months ago I started volunteering at a local horse rescue. I don’t have much horse experience and it has been a lot of fun learning new things (quickly!). I’ve experienced some very positive things, but also very negative things.

I’ll start with the good. I have absolutely fallen in love with a sweet 3 year old mare. I really want to work with her more, but have no idea where to even start! She is halter broke but that is it. There is an arena available at the place. I’m interested in just basic connection, liberty training, and groundwork. Any tips?

Now the bad. The conditions for the horses aren’t the best. They are in stalls all day long. They only get hay…no pellets, supplements, or salt licks. The place is also a mess with broken fences etc.

As if this wasn’t bad enough the main guy in charge is very toxic. If you upset him he uses time with the horses as a weapon, like he’ll cut your volunteer hours. When I have mentioned things I’ve noticed as I go about my duties (an open gate one day, and a horse with a broken waterer another) he’ll make comments the next time he sees me like “don’t worry Jessie the gates closed today” with a nasty tone.

I want to be there for all these horses, especially “my” girl but it’s tough only being there 1-2 times a week, plus I worry about their care. But I guess I’d rather be there and at least make them happy with the time I can. If that makes sense.

TLDR: horse rescue is a difficult place to be, is it worth it to make what little difference I can? Also, help with some beginner exercises for a mare I fell in love with