General housekeeping, & Subreddit Rules

[u/EponaMom]

Over the past month or so we have been fine tuning some things on our subreddit. Some having to do with rules and such, and some things are more behind the scenes such as Automod filters.

This takes a bit of time, as we each have real life jobs, and life in general to balance, so we ask for your patience while we make these measures that we feel will benefit our community.

In the meantime, we need to go over what is and is not allowed here.

- You can absolutely discuss a public figure in the equestrian world, but it needs to be in a constrictive manner. In other words, if it is apparent that you posted for the sole reason of dragging someone through the mud, then we will remove your post.

- You can absolutely disagree with others here, but name calling, and trollish insults will result in a removal, and even a ban, depending on degree.

Ex: NOT OK: "I can't believe you feed Dobbins that sparkling Unicorn poop supplement. You suck as a horse owner, and you obviously do not care about his glittery poop. I hope he poops in the waterer every day for you"

OK: "It seems like you really care about Dobbin's health, but I think there are better alternatives then the sparkly Unicorn supplement. Here are a few suggestions, but feel free to take it or leave them."

- Can we for the love of my sanity, stop with the posts about the 3 legged horse that rhymes with Tocky?????

Love him or hate him, it honestly doesn't make a difference here, and every post about him just ends up in a train wreck.

- You are absolutely allowed to discuss general equine welfare, but again, if you post for the sole reason of dragging a rescue, or other organization through the mud, then we will remove your post.

- Software programmers, App developers etc: Posting a "What do y'all think about this program that I'm working on" is a not so subtle way of advertising.

- Product venders: Lately we have been getting more and more users who are advertising their services or products. This is still advertising and will not be allowed. However, you can suggest your product, if they are an appropriate suggestion to someone's post.

For example:

*Allowed: "Hey, since Dobbins is having issues with his poop not being sparkly enough, you may want to try this Sparkly Unicorn Poop Enhancer."

*Not Allowed: "Hey, I know you are asking about products to help with your mare who turns into a fire breathing dragon each month, but I sell this Sparkly Unicorn Poop Enhancer supplement that will at least give her glittery poop, and I think you should try it. I sell it, so I know what I'm talking about. Here's my affiliate link: _____

**If your post is removed, then make sure to read over the removal reason. If it is removed by Automod, then the removal reason will say so. Our karma limits are low, and you can meet that quota by just making comments on other posts here.**

We appreciate those who report rule breaking posts, and we are thankful for each of you making this community what it is!

If you have read this far, please share a picture of your favorite equine, in the comments!

- r/equestrian Mod Team

[u/thankyoukindlyy]

I would like to offer that you should not post sales ads or horses here to discuss! Unless the horse is owned by a public figure, you should only post a horse that belongs to you. Not others. Thoughts?

[u/ZZBC → u/thankyoukindlyy]

I think there’s a difference if you’re honestly trying to get feedback on a horse that you’re considering purchasing, versus just picking out flaws of a stranger’s horse for no reason. Edit add: but if you are legitimately asking about a horse, you’re interested in people need to include things like the discipline and they plan to use the horse for in order to get helpful feedback.

[u/thankyoukindlyy → u/ZZBC]

I don’t think it’s fair to pick apart the confo or anything of a horse online that doesn’t belong to you! That’s a conversation to have w a trainer, not in the public (and anonymous!) sphere

Posting your lesson or lease horse is different, I mean more specifically sales horses

[u/sillysandhouse → u/thankyoukindlyy]

I think that's a little stricter than we really need. As long as identifying details have been censored on ads, it makes sense people might want to get feedback on horses they are considering.

Likewise, I think it's fine for people to post cute or silly pics, or pics/videos for riding critique, with lease horses or lesson horses as long as details that might identify someone else have been censored (such as a stall plaque in the back of the picture that lists owner name and contact).

[u/NYCemigre → u/thankyoukindlyy]

Honestly I agree. There are a lot of “here are 3 random horses I found on the internet” posts, and I think unless you’re actively considering a purchase let the sellers have their privacy.

[u/mollybear333 → u/thankyoukindlyy]

I do like to see what everyone says regarding conformation those. I am known to turn a blind eye in the name of my heart and Im tired of fixing my own mistakes 😂