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Cynical25 said:
This! At my professional place of business, the tiniest bit of tattoo showing is cause for being sent home to change. My company has expectations for how it's employees represent it and I respect those boundaries. I'd caution anyone about lower leg tattoos if wearing a skirt to work may ever be a possibility.
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I really wish tattoos were acceptable in the workplace. It's a shame that I will get overlooked because of my piercings even if I am more qualified than someone else. You can always use make up to cover it as well, I think they have make up especially for tattoo coverage. A little tedious to put it on every time you have exposed skin, though. I'm just hoping I won't have a job where I need to keep it covered.
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Roadyy said:
I understand your point, but what you did in your response was no different than his response to you. Yours was filled with more negative vibes than his one liner. As you said about not enjoying something someone says to just ignore it. You didn't do that did you?

I understand his opinion on the subject, BUT feel his post was out of place as you did not ask for opinions on getting tattoos. You asked about certain types of tattoos that you are interested in seeing.

Just keep in mind that this site is a very diverse smoldering pot full of different ideals and opinions, but we are a family no matter how often we agree or disagree with one another.

I don't have any horse tattoos so I cannot help you in showing any examples from my end.

Hope you find what it is you are looking for.
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I agree and disagree. What Joe said was flat out insulting, rude, and uncalled for. Didn't add anything to the conversation, and his opinion was not asked for in the post what so ever. It was incredibly intolerant. If he hadn't gotten a cyber boot to the rear already boy would I have something to say to him. The only reason he posted was to insult the poster.

I especially liked her last bit - What Suzie says about Sally says more about Suzie than Sally.


Edited to add: While I don't have any horse tattoos, I have three, and I still get the feeling of awe when I look at them today as I did when I first got them. I love each and every one of them, and I want to get more once I have the funds. I love them.
 
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I want to get a a couple horse tattoos as-well. One will be a bust Gypsy she's the one I'm standing next to in my avatar I jokingly call her my equine girlfriend cause were so attached and bonded so well to each other. As for the other one is a bust of Zenyatta the famous race mare on my left bicep area. I have a huge horsey crush on her. Gypsy will be on my right shoulder blade. I've been researching tattoo artists to find one that good with tattooing horses.
 
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While slightly off topic, which the thread went that way (seems they do with opinions), I have absolutely no problem with tattoos. My wife's got a bunch. I have none. She's got another in mind.

What I will say is, scars can have the same or even possibly a worse effect on the general public. I have some pretty wicked scars ( I'm talkin the ones that make tatted up bikers say holy crap), I call em my really expensive stories. But I see how they are looked upon, here the comments, still don't give a ponys terd. Heck I couldn't get em changed if I had a million dollars handy.

Guess what my point is, you're you. Tatts, scars, whatever. I really would discourage a spiderweb on your face, but, if you're buying, an adult, and of sound mind, get after it.
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I wish I could find the video I saw on tumblr the other day... a nice little debate between for / against tattoos. The main argument against tattoos is that she thought they were offensive, graffiti on the body, and was sure that 100% of employers would think the same way.
Well, things are changing. My aunt is a nurse and has a couple tattoos that are visible depending what uniform she's wearing, I know another nurse who has them, I've seen lots of people in different offices with tattoos. I'm not saying they DON'T get in the way of your career choices, because they definitely can, but not nearly as much as they used to.

If I was ever going to get one it would be something tiny and sentimental because I'm scared of needles, but I don't think anybody should be actively discouraged from doing what they want to THEIR bodies. Do I think there should be age restrictions? Yes definitely. At sixteen my best friend got an 'awesome' tattoo that I feel she'll regret later in life :lol: but it wasn't my place to stop her.
 
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While I don't have any horse ones, I have 12. I'm a hair stylist so there are really no limitations for me in my industry. Definitely place it where there will be no problems in your field, though. Most of mine are on my left arm, so that makes it quite hard to cover up! I plan to have a half sleeve completely done by the end of next month. People like to make money. Just be careful of who you get to do it, some people know they aren't skilled in portraits but choose to do them anyway.
 
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To those who choose to be judgmental, I will tell you a little story. My son, who has both legs and 2 full sleeves, (that have won awards, BTW) was approached by a lady at a gas station. She looked at him and said "How could you DO that? Don;t you know your body is a temple?"

He looked her straight in the face and replied "And have you ever seen s temple that wasn't decorated?"

I cracked up. Lady shut up. It is a personal choice that affects noone else. I have only one, but out of my kids, all 3 have ink, the twins (a the one above and his sister) are the most inked of the group. Both my DIL's have a lot of it also. My only hang up is the $$ they spend on it, even with the "family discount" they get, since they go to the shows with their artist. Not many families have a family tattoo artist. lol
 
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xlionesss said:
While I don't have any horse ones, I have 12. I'm a hair stylist so there are really no limitations for me in my industry. Definitely place it where there will be no problems in your field, though. Most of mine are on my left arm, so that makes it quite hard to cover up! I plan to have a half sleeve completely done by the end of next month. People like to make money. Just be careful of who you get to do it, some people know they aren't skilled in portraits but choose to do them anyway.
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My mother owns a salon which is where I work at right now, so I don't really have to worry about losing my job anytime soon. Heck, she has 3 tattoos and purple hair!

I'm hoping to do something with horses as my future career (a girl can dream, right?) and I have an internship at a stable in Florida called Valhalla Farms that I'm hoping will push me in the right direction. Afterwards, I'm going to MSU to double major in Business and Equine science, and maybe do something along the lines along training or nutrition. I'm young, and I know that may be likely to change, but I think I kind of figured out I just want to spend the rest of my life around horses. I think having my own business will allow me to do whatever I want with myself, and that's the goal I'm going to strive for. I could never be happy covering up my tattoos and taking out my piercings and I've spent enough years of my childhood being unhappy.
 
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I didn't find his post as insulting her individually as it was just a troll type of post. I have a tattoo as well and stated it was not a horse tattoo. She understood my point I was making in my earlier post and that is what I'm thankful of.


At the time of getting this tattoo I was not a christian who followed the word. i have since been saved in the last few years and have no intentions of getting another because of MY beliefs. I do not judge anyone for what they do as it is not my purpose to do so. I try to love everyone as I have been taught is what is the right and healthy way to live.

With that being said, here is my tattoo and honestly is the first time I have taken a pic to see what condition it is in in over 6 years. I forget its there because I don't need it to remind me of anything anymore.


It reads Mine 11 across the banner. This is the meaning behind my tattoo at the time of getting it.

Mine: She was, is and will be mine to my last breathe. She is all that makes me get out of bed every morning to go work for a living to provide for anything she needs. She is the reason I go straight home from work everyday instead of stopping off to have a drink with the guys.

11: I always got her 11 roses for her birthday.

Rose: She is the 12th rose to complete the dozen.

Anchor: No matter how rough the seas of life got around us she could always keep me where I needed to be in my mind. There is no chain because she is attached at my heart.

My left arm is where it is located because I'm left handed and I could not succeed in life without the use of my left arm. Same thing with her.

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I apologize for adding to the digressing of this thread, but wanted to explain myself a little more to those who might have thought I was one who was doing any insulting.
 
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Roadyy said:
I didn't find his post as insulting her individually as it was just a troll type of post. I have a tattoo as well and stated it was not a horse tattoo. She understood my point I was making in my earlier post and that is what I'm thankful of.


At the time of getting this tattoo I was not a christian who followed the word. i have since been saved in the last few years and have no intentions of getting another because of MY beliefs. I do not judge anyone for what they do as it is not my purpose to do so. I try to love everyone as I have been taught is what is the right and healthy way to live.

With that being said, here is my tattoo and honestly is the first time I have taken a pic to see what condition it is in in over 6 years. I forget its there because I don't need it to remind me of anything anymore.

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It reads Mine 11 across the banner. This is the meaning behind my tattoo at the time of getting it.

Mine: She was, is and will be mine to my last breathe. She is all that makes me get out of bed every morning to go work for a living to provide for anything she needs. She is the reason I go straight home from work everyday instead of stopping off to have a drink with the guys.

11: I always got her 11 roses for her birthday.

Rose: She is the 12th rose to complete the dozen.

Anchor: No matter how rough the seas of life got around us she could always keep me where I needed to be in my mind. There is no chain because she is attached at my heart.

My left arm is where it is located because I'm left handed and I could not succeed in life without the use of my left arm. Same thing with her.

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I apologize for adding to the digressing of this thread, but wanted to explain myself a little more to those who might have thought I was one who was doing any insulting.
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Wow, that's such a beautiful meaning behind your tattoo! I know you weren't trying to be rude in any way, I wasn't insulted at all.

Like you said, I'm completely okay with people choosing not to get tattoos for personal reasons and that doesn't give them the right to police other people's bodies. As long as you treat me with respect I will do the same!
 
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Here are just a couple off of the website:

One of my sons arms (before they went all the way to the wrist), and the back of my daughters neck (doesn't show the tribute to her late fiance' below it)
 

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No offense taken. Large tatoos are not for everyone for sure. Mine is a small ankle bracelet with charms. I get lots of compliments on it since it looks rather real.
 
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I have 5 tattoos in total.. All on my back and my neck. I have only 2 horse tattoos, in Celtic style on my shoulders. I love my tattoos and plan on getting many more when my wallet allows me too! :lol:
 
#39 ·
I have 3 now getting 2 more this weekend.

1. Tribal horse I designed and had my buddy ink for me

2. 2 connected horseshoes on my ankle

3. Me and 5 of the guys got my buddies initials on our left shoulders after his memorial

This weekend I'm getting


4. Latin phrase HIC ET NUNC on my right forearm

And the bible scripture I've been saving for on my back
 
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I love tattoos, I currently only have one. Which says "Live Free". I struggle with depression and anxiety.. So i like to look at those word to help over come those problems. I also want to get my first horses name tattoo some where on me.... I'm thinking wrist maybe. But his name Hero so it could have many meanings lol
 
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