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Howrse Howrse Review: Unfair Accusations and Arrogant Team - Not Worth Your Time or Money

Me and my boy used to play Howrse and it was a great way for us to bond. We spent half a year working hard to build up our horses and money. But then, out of nowhere, they accused us of having multiple accounts and took everything away from us. Can you believe it? I was so angry that I emailed them and their response was just ridiculous. They said that having multiple accounts is against the rules and that they had warned us about it. They even said that connecting to another player's account is considered multiple accounting. What a load of bull!

They did mention that there is a Shared Account feature for trusted family members, but that didn't help us at all. They suspended my son's account and made me wait 30 days to play on mine again. It's just not fair.

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone. It's a waste of time and money. And the Howrse team? They can go fk themselves. They're so arrogant and don't care about their players at all. So, save yourself the trouble and find a better game to play.

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Howrse Unfairness and Toxicity: My Experience with Howrse After a Decade of Play

I've been playing Howrse for a decade now, and I've noticed some unfairness in the game. Recently, I had an experience where another player and I were warned for standing up for ourselves against someone who was belittling and bullying us. It seems like unless you're constantly praising Howrse, you're seen as an enemy. This creates a toxic atmosphere where players are targeted for speaking out.

I don't want to say that Howrse is only for the rich, because I know from experience that you can play the game without spending real money. However, the fact that one side is allowed to bully another is sickening and makes the game a terrible place to be. The "Contact Us" feature is useless and secretive, and they never admit fault even when they're in the wrong. Last year, during a promo, I lost out because of their lack of clarity, and I know others did too.

Some of the moderators seem to be kissing up to Howrse or are too full of themselves to care about the players. They insult people and are just plain rude. However, there are some mods who are kind and helpful, and they do their best to assist players. Unfortunately, there are more bad mods than good ones.

After ten years of loyalty, I've finally realized that there is abuse and one-sidedness in this game. If you voice your dislike, you'll become a target for the Howrse kiss-ups. It's a shame that a once-great game is going downhill because of the people running it.

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Howrse Howrse Review: Frustrating Rules, Unhelpful Support, and Unfair Platform

I started playing Howrse about a month ago and was excited to dive into the game. However, I quickly ran into some issues that left me feeling frustrated and confused. For starters, I noticed that half of my in-game money had been removed without any warning or explanation. Additionally, I found that many of the social aspects of the game were locked to me and I was unable to obtain passes, even through the free way.

After reaching out to the company for an explanation, I was informed that I had been caught cheating. I was shocked, as I had read through the terms multiple times and could not find any indication of what I had done wrong. Even now, I still do not fully understand why my actions were considered cheating.

To make matters worse, I found that the rules of the game were constantly changing and many of them were not even written down. For example, I was not allowed to write opinion posts on the forums or rant about the game. These rules were nowhere to be found, yet if I broke them, my karma would be docked. The written rules were also inconsistent and difficult to navigate.

When I reached out to customer support for help, I was met with extremely rude and unhelpful responses. It was clear that the company did not care about my experience as a player.

Despite these issues, I did find the game to be enjoyable - as long as I could avoid getting caught by the company's "sophisticated" cheating detection tools. However, I also found that the game's platform was unfair, allowing small groups of players to dominate the top spots with little chance for newer players to catch up. If you're just starting out on Howrse, be prepared to stay at the bottom for a long time.

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Howrse Howrse: A Money-Hungry Game Run by a Terrible Corporation

This game, Howrse, is run by a money-hungry corporation. They don't care about the players, they just want to make money. If they think you're breaking the rules, they'll sanction your account without warning. They claim that their tools are efficient and can detect rule-breaking, but really they just want to punish people to justify their actions. It's ridiculous.

The worst part is that they don't listen to their customers. Their customer service is terrible, and they don't care about your opinion. They'll ban you without warning if they don't like what you're saying. It's like talking to a wall when you try to contact them.

The game itself is dominated by people who don't have a real life. They're obsessed with GP races and drama, and the mods are just as bad. You have to kiss their [censored] if you want to avoid getting karma docked for saying anything. It's a pay-to-win game, and it's impossible to get the divines from promos without paying. Not every teen kid playing Howrse can afford to pay $200 for some useless divines.

The game is also mad expensive. You can't do anything for the first 30 days of the game, which is ridiculous. Why not just quit within those 30 days? It's not worth it. And even if you do stick around, you'll have to deal with all the new changes that are so money-focused. The piggy bank is a perfect example of this.

In conclusion, Howrse is a terrible game run by a terrible company. They don't care about their players, they just want to make money. Don't waste your time or your money on this game.

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Howrse Howrse Review: Fun Game with Money-Oriented Gameplay

I've been playing Howrse on the Australian server for quite some time now, specifically under the name River Bend Stables. I started my account back in 2012 and I'm still playing it now in 2016. I must say, the game is very well thought out and constructed. The graphics are amazing and I love the auctions and direct sales. The community on the AU server is lovely and the mods are very good at their job.

However, there is one major problem with this game - the money side of it. When I first started playing in 2012, passes weren't really necessary. I was having a lot of fun and was high up in the rankings. I was only 12 years old at the time and someone co-managed my account for two years. When I logged back on, I found that everyone was spending thousands of dollars and all their time on being at the top of the rankings.

Although the game is free and fun, be warned that almost EVERYTHING is money orientated. Very few promotions don't require passes to do well in. At the moment, it's costing people hundreds of dollars to collect divines. Even higher ranked players are complaining. There's an argument that if you play the game strategically, you'll be able to earn these things. However, if you have a life outside of the game, such as a job or education, you'll find it impossible to keep up. The game is extremely good at getting money out of you.

I've spent $20 of my own money on the game, and the $40 I spent was in gift vouchers I received for Christmas. The passes were handy to have, but I couldn't do anything very productive with them unless I had hundreds. I collected horses, that's it. I'm ranked in the 130th range, and I still struggle to maintain that.

In conclusion, the game is fun and the community on my server is lovely. However, do NOT expect to do well unless you're willing to pay money. It's sad, but it's the truth. Give it a try and you'll see what I mean.

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Howrse Disappointed with Howrse's handling of "multi accounting" ban - save your money and try Star Stable instead

I've been playing Howrse for almost a decade now and recently my daughter, who just turned 10, asked if she could join in on the fun. I said yes and she set up her own account on her own laptop using her own email address. However, since she spends her summers at her dad's house 1100 miles away, her account wasn't very active. We still sent messages to each other from time to time, but that's about it.

Despite this, both of our accounts were banned for 30 days due to what Howrse and Owlient deemed as "multi accounting." I don't understand how this is possible since we were using different internet providers and I don't even know my daughter's password. We did trade horses a few times, but that's a common practice among top breeding players.

I'm disappointed with the way Howrse handled this situation. I've been a loyal player for almost a decade and have spent a lot of money on the game. Yet, I was met with an abrasive and generic response with no actual proof of multi accounting. It's frustrating to see that the higher ups don't seem to care about the players who have been with them for years.

My advice to anyone considering playing Howrse is to save your money and time. There's too much politics involved and it's not the same game it used to be. If you're a horse lover like myself and my daughter, I suggest investing in a Star Stable account instead. It's way more fun and you can see each other in the game, race and compete together, train horses together, and do the story quests together. It's a much better venue for quality game time with your loved ones.

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Howrse Unfairly Banned from Howrse: My Experience as a Player and Why I'm Leaving

I'm a player on Howrse, the online horse breeding and management game. You can find me on the US server under the name Wolfwing. I've been playing for over 248 days, and I've had a great time breeding and training horses, making friends, and helping out new players on the forums. However, my experience took a turn for the worse recently when I tried to log into my account and found out that it had been banned for 29 days and 20 hours.

I was shocked and confused. I had no idea why my account had been banned, since I only have one account, Wolfwing. I used to have another account, cjedziniak, but I deleted it to change my name. I also had another account, Arctic Falcon, but it was automatically deleted due to inactivity after just one and a half months. I've always followed the rules and been a good player, so I couldn't understand why I was being punished.

The reason for my ban was "Multiple accounts are against the GUC. Suspension of extra accounts." I have no idea what this means, since I only have one account. I've accepted friend requests from other players, so maybe one of them hacked me or created a fake account using my name. I don't know.

The worst part is that the admins deleted my presentation, which was a fun and creative way to introduce myself to other players. They replaced it with a boring message that says "Wolfwing hasn't arrived yet!" This is really unfair, since I put a lot of time and effort into my presentation, and it was a way to make other players happy.

I've decided to leave Howrse after my ban is over. I'll be auctioning off all of my horses for just 500e per horse as the starting price. I have some amazing horses, including skillers, donkeys, draft horses, unicorns, immortals, and more. Look for my auctions starting on November 5th. I'm sure someone will be very happy to get these great horses.

Before I leave, though, I'm going to have some fun. I'll be posting random stuff in the forums, using other players' usernames (with their permission, of course), posting memes, and breaking other pointless rules. I know this might make the admins angry, but I don't care. They've treated me unfairly, and I want to get some revenge before I go.

I've even created a new account, Wolfwing1, just to mess with them. I'll be deleting my main account on November 9th, so they won't have to deal with me anymore. I hope they're ready for the troll army that's coming their way!

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Howrse Howrse Review: A Money-Grabbing, Time-Wasting, and Toxic Game

I'm not usually one to write reviews, but I just had to share my experience with Howrse. Let me start off by saying that there are some good things about this game, but they are few and far between. One of the positives is that there are many opportunities to do different things within the game.

However, the negatives far outweigh the positives. First of all, the graphics are terrible. They could definitely be improved upon. But that's not even the worst part. Everything in the game costs money. And I'm not talking about a few dollars here and there. To even make a small amount of progress, you have to spend thousands of dollars. It's way too overpriced.

And if you have any issues with the game, good luck getting any help from customer service. They take forever to respond, and when they do, their answers are short and not very helpful. They come off as rude and uninterested in helping you. It's clear that they're only in it for the money.

Another issue is the players. Most of them are rude and only care about competition. Cheating is rampant, and it can really bring you down. It's best to just avoid talking to anyone on the game. And if you do voice your opinion, be prepared for backlash. Even if you're polite about it, you can lose karma and even have your account deleted. The only opinion that's allowed is if you're a Christian, which is just disgusting.

Lastly, the game is a huge time-waster. If you want to make any progress, you have to spend hours on the game because it's so laggy and slow.

Overall, I would not recommend this game to anyone. It's a waste of time and money, and the producers only care about making a profit. Don't waste your time on this game.

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Howrse Howrse: From Fun Game to Cult - Excessive Zeal, Suppression of Dissent, and Unrelenting Promos

I used to enjoy playing Howrse, but things have changed. The game has become a cult, and it's sad to see. The admins and mods are excessively zealous and punish anyone who questions or dissents. They dictate how members should think, act, and feel, and suppress any dissenting opinions. If you say anything remotely against Howrse, you'll be bullied and/or banned from the forums. The team is elitist, and the admins and mods can't be called into account. If you want to be a mod, you have to brown nose. The team induces feelings of shame and/or guilt to control members. If you go against the team, you'll be labeled a troublemaker and bullied and/or banned.

The game is preoccupied with bringing in new members and making money. Members are expected to devote inordinate amounts of time to the game and group-related activities. The unrelenting promos are evidence of this.

There have been some red flags, such as admins leaving and a mass exodus of mods, but we don't know the reasons why. The team claims to have a "super advanced multi accounting tech sniffer" that can tell if someone on the same IP address is cheating, but this has led to innocent players being accused of multi accounting. The team is not accountable to anyone, and they teach that their ends justify whatever means they deem necessary.

In conclusion, Howrse used to be a good game, but it has become a cult. The admins and mods are excessively zealous and suppress any dissenting opinions. The team induces feelings of shame and/or guilt to control members. The game is preoccupied with bringing in new members and making money. Members are expected to devote inordinate amounts of time to the game and group-related activities. The team claims to have a "super advanced multi accounting tech sniffer" that can tell if someone on the same IP address is cheating, but this has led to innocent players being accused of multi accounting. The team is not accountable to anyone, and they teach that their ends justify whatever means they deem necessary.

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Howrse Howrse Review: A Once Great Game Ruined by Ubisoft's Greed and Poor Management

I gotta say, there's a lot of people out there who don't know what they're talking about when it comes to Howrse. I've been playing this game since it was just a baby, and let me tell you, Owlient was the original company. Ubisoft only came into the picture later on, and that's when things started to go downhill.

One of the biggest problems with Howrse now is that you pretty much have to spend real money if you want to be at the top of the game. It didn't used to be like that before Ubisoft took over. Back then, you could work your way up the ranks without having to shell out any cash. But now, if you're not a pass buyer or someone who's been playing since the very beginning, you're pretty much out of luck.

And don't even get me started on the divines and special horses. They used to be something really special, but now they come out so frequently that they're not even that rare anymore. And the graphics? They're trying so hard to be realistic that they're losing their charm. They used to be cute and fun, but now they're just kind of... meh.

Another thing that bugs me is the breeding restrictions. You can only breed donkeys and drafts three times in their lifespan. That's ridiculous! If anything, they should put that kind of restriction on unicorns to keep them special. Donkeys and drafts should be able to breed more often.

And let's talk about the karma system. It's a joke. Both the old and new systems are totally hackable. If you're a pass buyer, you can just restart your game and get back up to 10 karma points. And the system doesn't even do anything to tell you who's a good player and who's a bad player. I had a friend who got suspended for three days and dropped to 5 karma points just because she said she wouldn't recommend the game to anyone else. How is that fair?

Reporting someone is a joke too. Howrse rarely looks into the details of a situation anymore. They just hand out punishments because someone reported someone else, even if it's for something they didn't even do. You can tell someone no when they're begging you to sell them a horse, and they can report you and get you in trouble. It's ridiculous.

The new rules are getting out of hand too. They say it's to prevent cheating, but I think it's really just because they're tired of younger players complaining about older players having more experience. And they've taken away so many great features of the game, like Riding Levels and quests. Those things made the game educational and challenging, but they got rid of them because some kids thought they were too hard.

And don't even get me started on the changes. Every month, there's some new rule or play change or special account change. It's too much. If they were bug fixes, that would be one thing, but they're often pointless changes that didn't need to be made.

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone. The only reason I still play it is because I have friends on there that I don't want to lose contact with. If you want a horse simulation game, go play Equiverse or Horse Eden Eventing. They're way better than Howrse.

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Howrse Howrse Review: Unfair Bans and Disappointing Customer Service

I made accounts for my kids a few years ago, but there was a rule that said if you were under 13, you had to use your parents' email address. They started to have fun and put real money into the game, using their Christmas, Easter, and birthday money. But then, without warning, the administration deleted the accounts of three of my kids. They were heartbroken, and I was pretty upset too.

Recently, one of my daughters - whose account wasn't deleted - decided to go back and play casually. I decided to join her and have some fun. But then, they banned my account for 60 days! They said I had multiple accounts and signed in on someone else's account. I contacted them and explained that I didn't have more than one account, that my daughter and I share a computer, and that she had originally signed up with my email address. But they refused my request to lift the ban on my account. They said they have "effective tools" that help them identify when rules are broken, and that this makes the punishment justified. They have refused to talk to me any further on the matter.

If you're looking for a game that will disappoint you and take advantage of you, then Howrse is the game for you. It seems like the high ranking breeding teams on this website run things, and they don't care about the little guys. It's a shame, because my kids really enjoyed playing this game before they got banned.

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Howrse Unfair Ban from Howrse Game: My Experience with the Strict and Mean Game Administrators

So, I gotta say, I really like Howrse. It's a fun game where you can collect horses and stuff. But let me tell you, I had a really bad experience with the people who run the game. They accused me of having multiple accounts and banned me from the game. Now, I share a device with my husband and 5-year-old daughter, so I think that's why they got confused. But when I contacted them to explain, they wouldn't listen and just kept the ban in place.

I was really upset about this, and I sent them another email to try and explain the situation. But they just got mad at me and threatened to delete my account if I didn't watch my mouth. I was so angry, but I didn't want to give up my account because I had 10 Divines and I never even spent any money on the game.

It's been 6 months now, and my husband and daughter are still banned from the game. And I'm not even allowed to use the forums anymore. It's really frustrating because my daughter didn't do anything wrong, but she's still being punished. I just keep playing the game to show them that they can't push me around.

Honestly, I really don't like the people who run Howrse. They're so strict and mean. I've been playing for 5 years and I've never had any problems before this. It's just not fair that they can ban me and my family without even listening to our side of the story.

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Howrse Beware of Woobi Offers on Howrse: My Experience with Getting Banned for Using Them

So, I gotta say, I've got some major problems with Howrse. I mean, I'm not the only one, right? But let me tell you about my experience with Woobi offers and how it got me banned from my account. I was stoked to get some free passes through Woobi, I mean who wouldn't be? I did some surveys and earned 9 passes, which I promptly spent on my account. But then, out of nowhere, Woobi tried to take those passes back! What the heck, right? And to make matters worse, Howrse banned me until I paid back those 9 passes. I felt like I was getting scammed by Owlient, the company that runs Howrse.

But here's the real kicker: I was originally banned for only -2 passes. And then, after not logging in for three months, I saw that my debt had somehow ballooned to -9 passes. I was so mad, I could barely see straight. And customer service? Don't even get me started. They were no help at all.

I mean, seriously, why isn't there a warning about Woobi offers? It's not fair that they can give you passes and then take them away. It's a complete joke. And let me tell you, I paid back all my pass debt with more free offers, just to stick it to Howrse. I'm unbanned now, but I'm still so angry about the whole thing. I'll never use Woobi offers again, that's for sure.

Overall, I think Howrse has some serious issues that need to be addressed. But if you're going to play, just be careful with those Woobi offers. They might seem like a good deal, but they could end up getting you banned.

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Howrse earns a trustworthiness rating of 91%

Highly recommended, but caution will not hurt.

Our conclusion: After a detailed review, ComplaintsBoard finds Howrse to be a trustworthy company. Although there's a 0% resolution rate for customer complaints, which deserves attention, Howrse is known for their high standards and safety. If you're thinking about dealing with Howrse, it's wise to check how they handle complaints.

Howrse has received positive review on our site. This is a good sign and indicates a safe and reliable experience for customers who choose to work with the company.

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Howrse.com you are considering visiting, which is associated with Howrse, is very old. Longevity often suggests that a website has consistently provided valuable content, products, or services over the years and has maintained a stable user base and a sustained online presence. This could be an indication of a very positive reputation.

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  • While Howrse has a high level of trust, our investigation has revealed that the company's complaint resolution process is inadequate and ineffective. As a result, only 0% of 10 complaints are resolved. The support team may have poor customer service skills, lack of training, or not be well-equipped to handle customer complaints.
  • Howrse protects their ownership data, a common and legal practice. However, from our perspective, this lack of transparency can impede trust and accountability, which are essential for establishing a credible and respected business entity.
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Howrse Howrse Deleted My Account Without Warning - Unacceptable Policies and Actions

So, I played Howrse a while back and let me tell you, I was on top of my game. I had some amazing horses that I worked my butt off to get and even had a top-ranked equestrian center. I was putting in the hours and it showed. But then, life happened. My Aunty and Nan both passed away in the same year, my dad got cancer, and I was trying to study full time. Needless to say, I had to take a break from the game.

Fast forward to now, things have settled down and I wanted to get back into the game. But guess what? They deleted my account! Can you believe it? I was so angry and disappointed. I mean, what kind of excuse is that? Deleting accounts due to inactivity is just pathetic. Every other account-based game I've played holds onto that information indefinitely. I have so many accounts that I haven't played in years and I could still go back today with no issues.

All my hard work, time, and money just down the drain. And the worst part? They don't even tell you that they delete inactive accounts! I scoured their rules and help center and it's not anywhere on the website. It's just deceitful and nasty. Now all of my valuable horses are just gone and the passes I had just paid for before my life fell apart are useless.

It's absolutely shameful for a company to do this. It's like if you go buy groceries and put them in your cupboard, but your supplier thinks you took too long to eat it so he steals it and destroys it. It's just not right.

Overall, I would not recommend Howrse to anyone. They may have a fun game, but their policies and actions towards their players are just unacceptable.

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Howrse Howrse Review: A Disappointing Experience with Terrible Management and Unfair Rules

I've been playing Howrse for a long time, like 10 years or so. I've spent a lot of money on this game, like thousands of dollars, and I've spent almost half of my life trying to improve my ranking and helping my teams grow their GP. But honestly, it's not worth it. The people who run this game are terrible. They know that players hate the changes they make, but they don't care. They just say "too bad" and punish anyone who complains. It's not fun anymore. I remember when I was a little girl and I loved taking care of horses on this game. It used to be so realistic and fun. But now, you can get in trouble for anything. If you say you don't like a promo, you can get punished. If you get too many warnings, you can get punished. And the worst part is that most of the rules aren't even written down anywhere. The moderators and administrators don't care about cyberbullying in the forums. You can get banned for trying to defend yourself against insults. It's ridiculous.

And if you want to get anywhere in this game, you have to spend real money. Howrse and its staff don't care about you. If you have a problem, it can take weeks for them to respond. And if something on the site is broken, they won't fix it until it's already been fixed. There's no communication on this site. It's a mess, and it's not worth your time or money. I wish I had never started playing this game.

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Howrse Howrse Review: Unreliable Piggy Bank and Security Breaches

This game, Howrse, is something else, let me tell you. The folks who run it are always changing things up, and not always for the better. They recently did some kind of "economic overhaul" that has a lot of players pretty ticked off. Now, if you sell a horse, you have to pay a tax on the sale price. And where does that tax money go, you ask? To a "community piggy bank" that you can use to buy special items. Sounds okay, right? But here's the thing: they don't tell you when the piggy bank is open for business! They'll send out all kinds of other emails about the game, but they can't be bothered to let players know when they can actually use the piggy bank. It's enough to make you want to throw your computer out the window.

And that's not even the worst of it. There have been reports of accounts being hacked left and right. People have put real money into this game, and now they're losing it all because Howrse's website is so easy to hack. It's like they're not even trying to keep their players' information safe. And when someone does get hacked, what does Howrse do? They offer them some lame starting pack that's not even worth the money the player put into the game. It's ridiculous.

Look, I get that running a game like this is hard work. But if you're going to take people's time, money, and energy, you need to step up and be accountable for what happens. Players have been loyal to Howrse for years, but this kind of thing is enough to make them want to walk away. So come on, Howrse. Get your act together and start treating your players like they matter.

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Howrse Unjustly Banned from Howrse: My Experience with Multi-Account Accusations

Howrse is an absolutely amazing game that I used to love playing myself. However, I recently had a really bad experience with it. I sold three horses to someone and when I came back home after my horse riding lesson, I found out that I had been banned from the game. I was devastated! I couldn't believe it. I sent them an email asking why I had been banned and all they told me was that "my account is potential of having multi accounts". This was not helpful at all, especially considering the fact that I had spent over 300 euros on this game.

To make matters worse, I now have to wait for 9 months to get back to where I was before yesterday. This is just ridiculous! I attached a picture of the email I received from Howrse down below. It's in Dutch, but let me translate it for you.

The email basically says that having multiple accounts is strictly prohibited on Howrse and that this is reported on several pages in the game. Multi-account usage means that a player creates more than one account per server, or that several players play on a single account. So, it has nothing to do with the sale of horses to another player, but with sharing your account (not through co-management) or creating additional accounts. They detected my account during a check and they consider the punishment justified and they will not remove it. Further messages will not change the answer. When the penalty is over, I can continue playing on one account.

I want to make it clear that I never shared my account with anyone and I never made a multi-account. I started playing this game in 2014 and seeing Howrse just accusing me of something that didn't even happen is even more sad. I hope they can fix this issue and give me back my account.

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Howrse Howrse: A Nightmare of Bullying, Stalking, and False Accusations

I started playing Howrse back in 2013 when I was just a youngin' of 13 years old. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the game and all the older folks who seemed to dominate it. But I persevered and eventually got the hang of it. However, things took a turn for the worse when I started getting bullied by other players who thought I wasn't good enough. And to make matters worse, the mods started stalking me just because I had an opinion and stood up for myself. It was a real nightmare.

Despite all the drama, I stuck with it and even bought two passes and a business key. But then I got suspended for multi-accounting, which I wasn't even doing! So I sold my horses to a friend and deleted my account. But that wasn't the end of it. I started getting suicidal messages from someone who blamed me for their problems. I tried to be understanding, but when they started making threats, I had to put my foot down. Of course, they reported me and I lost a karma point.

And then there were the people on the forums who kept writing nasty things about me. I asked them to stop, but that just made things worse. I lost another karma point and eventually got a one-month ban for supposedly multi-accounting again. It's all a load of hogwash if you ask me.

The worst part is that I spent nearly $100 on this game, and this is how I get treated? It's like there's no freedom of speech on Howrse. You can't stand up for yourself or anyone else. You can't have an opinion. You can't even tell someone to stop making suicidal threats without getting in trouble. It's like we're all just supposed to shut up, buy passes, and keep those [censored] employed while we suffer in silence. It's a real shame.

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Howrse Howrse Review: Addictive Game with Corrupt Administration and Human Rights Violations

Howrse (howrse.com) is a game that has been around for quite some time. It has its fair share of fans and detractors. Some people love it, while others hate it. In this review, we will take a closer look at what makes Howrse so polarizing.

Firstly, let's talk about the administration. Many players have complained about the incompetence of the administration. They claim that the moderators are corrupt and that the players can do no wrong. There is no free speech on this website. If you complain about the company, you will get docked karma. This is their magical system for silencing players. They will also restrict your gameplay functions. Anything said MUST be sugarcoated or the admin or one of their brainwashed moderators will target you for the rest of your game.

The "contact us" feature on the website is the WORST. Administration does not have to provide proof for any of their actions, citing "privacy reasons". This seems illegal or something, but since Howrse is an obscure game, they can skirt these regulations. Their behavior is also hilarious. Replies seem to be automated, and there is no consideration of the human behind the screen. You have no rights on this game, and admin can and WILL sanction you and ban you.

Their game rules are not "exhaustive", which means if they don't like you, they will find a way to make a rule so that you can be sanctioned. They must be getting pay rises for banning the players honestly. Just a power-hungry corrupt team of incompetent "people".

Now, let's talk about the game itself. It's quite addicting, with a handful of decent players. However, do I recommend it? No! You'll be screwed over sooner or later. The game rules are not clear, and the administration is not transparent. You never know when you might get banned for something that you didn't even know was against the rules.

If you are more curious about the human rights violations that go on at this game every day, join a Facebook group about Howrse. Howrse Drama Support does a good job of outlining the abuses.

In conclusion, Howrse is a game that has its fair share of fans and detractors. While the game itself is quite addicting, the administration is incompetent and corrupt. The game rules are not clear, and the administration is not transparent. If you are looking for a game that is fair and transparent, Howrse is not the game for you.

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Howrse Howrse Review: Corruption, Favoritism, and Money-Driven Gameplay

I've been playing Howrse for a few years now, and at first, everything seemed great. However, as time went on, I started to notice some corruption and favoritism within the game.

If you're new to the game, it can be quite difficult to figure out how to play without someone to teach you. The game itself is okay, but it's not very user-friendly for beginners.

One of the biggest issues I've noticed is that the moderation and administration team seem to play favorites in public forums. I've seen a few special players break rules and get away with it, while regular players get banned for minor infractions. It's frustrating to see this kind of bias in a game that's supposed to be fair for everyone.

Another problem is that there are no warnings for breaking rules. If you're not one of the favorites, you're constantly at risk of being banned for the smallest infraction. It seems like the administration team will find any excuse they can to ban you.

The game claims that your messages within the game are private, but I've had experiences where things I've said in private messages have somehow been used against me. It's concerning that there's no privacy within the game.

If you try to report a problem to the support team, it's often pointless. The same administration team that's in charge of the game also runs the support system, so if one of their favorite players is reported, they'll automatically assume it's not true and blame the person reporting it.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend signing up for Howrse. The game has become focused on making money from players, and there are constant offers to buy passes and get special items. It's not worth the time or effort to play a game that's so biased and money-driven.

In conclusion, Howrse has changed a lot since I first started playing, and not for the better. It's disappointing to see a game that used to be fun and fair turn into something that's so frustrating and biased.

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About Howrse

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Howrse is an online horse breeding and management game that allows players to create and manage their own virtual horse stables. The game is designed to simulate the real-life experience of owning and caring for horses, and it offers a wide range of activities and challenges for players to engage in.

Players start by creating their own horse avatar, which they can customize with a variety of colors, patterns, and accessories. They then choose a breed for their horse and begin managing their stable, which includes tasks such as feeding, grooming, and training their horses.

One of the key features of Howrse is the breeding system, which allows players to breed their horses with other players' horses to create new offspring. This system is based on genetics, and players must carefully select their breeding pairs to produce the best possible offspring.

In addition to breeding, players can also participate in a variety of competitions and events, such as races, show jumping, and dressage. These events offer rewards and prizes for successful players, and they provide a fun and challenging way to test your horse's skills and abilities.

Overall, Howrse is a fun and engaging game that offers a unique and immersive experience for horse lovers. Whether you're interested in breeding, training, or competing with your horses, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this exciting online game.

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Howrse reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on May 31, 2023. The latest review Howrse Review: Unfair Accusations and Arrogant Team - Not Worth Your Time or Money was posted on Jun 18, 2023. Howrse has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 20 reviews. Howrse has resolved 0 complaints.
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