Another Way to Earn Money for Passes

You probably know by now that I'm always looking for ways to earn money. Anything to fund my Howrse addiction, right?

I just wanted to share an awesome site with you guys. It's called MintVine. It's a survey panel but it's much more streamlined than other popular services. The surveys are highly targeted. They pay much more than other sites, and they don't try to trick you into endless click-bait and spam.

MintVine is honest, easy to use, and they offer fast payouts.

The site even gives you money simply for being told you don't qualify for a survey. Sometimes they give out as much as $0.30 for each disqualification. It adds up pretty quickly! There's also a fun daily poll and special rewards for answering it for ten days in a row (it's free money, guys!).

To date, I've earned $180 using MintVine. I've only been actively using the site since October of 2016 so that's pretty darn good!

MintVine is also unique in that you only have to be 13 years old to use the site - all you need is permission from your guardian. So this site is an awesome way for teens to earn money, too.

I definitely recommend this site. If you ignore every other recommendation I make, that's fine. But this is one that you seriously don't want to miss. Try it out, and let me know how it goes!

Free Lotto App

So, you all know that I sometimes post about websites and apps where you can earn money to buy passes, right? Because I'm too cheap to spend anything on this game. Anyway, I found a good one I want to share!

It's called Mooojo and here's how it works. Instead of toiling away at surveys and signing up for sketchy partner offers, Mooojo lets you watch short advertisements for a virtual lottery ticket. At the end of the week, they match your numbers against the real-life German lottery draw and you get cash based on whether or not your ticket numbers match the real ones.

Neat, right? There's no surveys. No weird third-party downloads. No spam email from companies you've never heard of.

The minimum payout is only $0.10 and Mooojo will send it right to your Paypal account. European users can also get paid using SEPA but the minimum is set a bit higher.

You win money if you match just two numbers. The more numbers you match, the more you win. I recently won $47.00 so yes, this app really does work. I received my payment very quickly.

If you want to give the app a try you can download it from the Apple App Store or from Google Play if you're an Android user.

If you decide to try the app, I'd love if you used my referral code. I know you're probably rolling your eyes at me right now but hear me out. Using my referral code will make you one of my teammates, and vice versa. Teammates help each other get bonus entries and if I win the jackpot, you'll automatically get a share of it, too. It's win-win. I didn't know that when I joined and my referer is inactive - which kind of sucks for me.

Referral code: eprfx6

Pro Tip #10: Setting Pass Limits

For many players, school is starting back up and that means you may be spending less time on Howrse. This can be problematic when it comes to completing promotions, as many require that you log in frequently.

If you miss a few days during a promotion cycle it can seriously set you back, resulting in the need to spend more Passes to catch up.

I'm going to suggest that players know their limits and play smart. If a promotion requires that you spend 30 or more Passes - skip it! Save your Passes and wait for the divine to be offered in a random chance item or the reserved sales.

Waiting can be rough, I get it. So many of the new divines have been absolutely lovely. But, let's face it, they're not worth shelling out 50 Passes for especially since the Howrse team has been seriously cutting back on the BMI rewards offered in promotions (but that's a rant for another time). Be patient and wait. Howrse wants to make money. They will offer the divines again - probably sooner than later.

Fyber Offers

Seems like Howrse's deal with Fyber is in limbo. I'm keeping an eye on the situation, and will update my guides to reflect whatever the outcome is.

Rest well, friend

That feel when one of your fillers dies of old age.

Pro Tip #9: Saving Time on Pass Horses

It takes months to work a pass horse from birth to death.

Be on the look out for horses who are already aged, but not enough to command a high price. It will save you lots of time.



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Pro Tip #5: Pricing and BMIs

A common misconception among new players is that BMIs have a direct Pass value. Unless you are purchasing them directly from the Black Market, they do not. When selling a horse, one cannot simply add up the original value of its BMIs in order to determine a price.

Once a BMI is placed on a horse its value is altered. The only way to correctly price a horse is to check the sales for similar offerings. Price according to what is already available - not according to the horse's equipment or bonuses.

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Habits of Successful Players

I'm sure you've seen it. Players who complain that the only way to be successful is to buy your way to the top.

I will not deny that those who have access to Passes are at an advantage but there are numerous things that factor into whether or not someone is a successful player. Passes are only part of it and, arguably, they're a very small part.

So, what makes a player successful?

Willingness to learn

We all come into this game knowing next to nothing. Whether or not you're willing to take the time to learn the basics is a huge determining factor in how far you'll ultimate go.

There's a lot to learn and it can be daunting. Blupping, foal games, proper feeding requirements, how to make Equus, how to manage an equestrian center. Take it slow. Read the game guide. Do the tutorial. Ask meaningful questions.

Learn to play properly and you'll see immediate results. You'll have healthy horses who are at the top of their game, a working equestrian center to use while blupping, and plenty of Equus to spend as you see fit.

Work ethic

Got horses to blup? Pastures to shuffle in your equestrian center? Aging Points to gather? Do it.

Successful players work hard. Some players have friends to help them manage their game but ultimately whether or not something gets done is up to the account owner.

You can't have it all unless you're willing to work for it.

Time management

Tackle the important stuff first. If your team needs you to work a horse you should probably do that before farming your Aging Points or hitting up the forums for a posting binge.

It's up to you, but you must weigh your responsibilities and goals. Do those which are most important first.

Ability to budget

This is a big one.

I see so many players throw fits when promotions roll around by complaining that they can't afford anything. Here's the thing though – if you saved your Passes and Black Market Items and used them only during promotions you could afford to take part.

Save your Passes. Save your Horns of Plenty. Save your Titan's Challenges. Use your weekly trades to acquire items you know you'll need in the future. Show some restraint.

Successful players play smart and so should you.

Following the rules

This sounds silly, right? But hear me out. Howrse is a community based game. You cannot get far if you're unwilling to abide by the rules.

What do I mean by this?

The way I see it, there are two sets of rules in the game – the mandatory terms of service and the community determined rules of etiquette and engagement. Let's discuss the second set.

No one likes a cheater. No one likes a beggar. No one likes a player who lies to get ahead. Rule of thumb? Do to others as you would have them do to you. If it would piss you off, don't do it to someone else.

Don't be surprised when your bad behavior comes back to bite you in the ass. It isn't worth blowing your reputation for a quick boost of instant gratification.

What do you think? Did I miss any important points? What do you think struggling players could stand to improve upon?

Earning Passes - Part 3

Time to wrap up my three part pass earning guide. This post will be discussing web sites that allow you to earn money for doing simple tasks.

How do these sites work?

These sites work by having you complete tasks and offers, for which they reward you with a small amount of points you can exchange for real prizes - including money and prepaid game cards.

Common tasks include answering surveys, watching videos and completing sponsorship offers but all this really varies from website to website.

Why use them?

A lot of these websites are very trustworthy and have great track records. They're much more likely to reward you than Howrse's own SponsorPay offers. These sites are secure, pay well, and make it easy to earn rewards.

What are the drawbacks?

Like any online offers, sometimes these websites don't reward as promised. Some take a while to reward, and others may intentionally make it difficult to complete offers. It all comes down to what site you're using and how carefully you're following the offer instructions.

Are they safe?

Some are safe, and others are not. I'll be discussing two sites I know are safe, but if you want to know about any others feel free to ask me specifically. I'll be happy to help. Alternatively, you can also look up reviews.

What sites should I use?

I'm glad you asked! I'll show you my two favorites and give you some pros and cons.

Swagbucks - This is probably the premier website for earning rewards. Swagbucks has been around a long time and they're very trustworthy and reliable. This site offers many different ways to earn rewards - including videos, surveys, polls, flash games and special codes you can redeem for points.

I personally suggest this website to Howrse players because they have a great rewards shop that not only allows you to transfer your points to Paypal, but you can also buy Zeevex giftcards that you can use to purchase passes. This is great for users who don't have access to Paypal.

You can easily earn a dollar a day on here, but even at less than that you should still be able to afford some passes once or twice a month. It doesn't take much time or effort at all.

GiftHulk - Gifthulk is basically a Swagbucks knockoff. This site is newer, but it works almost identically to Swagbucks. You can complete offers in exchange for points. This site doesn't have as many offers as Swagbucks, but their videos offers do pay more.

One downside to Gifthulk is that they have a rather limited reward shop. You can transfer your points to Paypal but you cannot buy any gamecards that are compatible with Howrse.



Disclaimer - If you choose to use either of these sites, please practice common sense when completing offers. Remember that offsite partnership offers may not be safe or secure and some may be phishing for your personal information. When in doubt, always play it safe! If you're concerned, stick to onsite offers like videos and polls.

If you need help or have questions please don't hesitate to ask. I'm happy to help.

Stop Whining

Complaining about how pass buyers and VIP players get better odds of snagging divines is like walking into McDonalds, ordering off the dollar menu, and then crying when you see another kid get a toy in their Happy Meal. 

Pay up or quit your bitching, free loader.

Earning Passes - Part 2

For the second installment of my impromptu guild on earning passes I'll be covering SponsorPay offers. I can just hear people groaning already. I feel like the only player out there who understands how to do these things. I figured I'd offer some advice instead of hoarding all the glory for myself.

What are SponsorPay offers?

Strictly speaking, the SponsorPay offers are partnership promotions offered by third party companies who have paid Owlient for advertising space on the Howrse website. These offers are not directly affiliated with Howrse.

The SponsorPay offers allow you to earn passes for completing activities like surveys and website signups.

How do they work?

Generally, these offers are straight forward and the terms are clearly listed on the initial offer page. After completing an offer, the SponsorPay is supposed to confirm that you have earned the passes.

These things never work!

I see a lot of players claiming these offers never work. I can assure you that this isn't true. Many offers do not reward, this is true, but there are others that do. I frequently earn passes doing SponsorPay.

Tips and suggestions

First of all, and I cannot stress this enough, be sure you are following the instructions. If an offer says to register and confirm your email address, you must confirm your email address to be eligible for passes. If an offer says to complete a survey, you must complete a survey. You cannot stop half way through.

Secondly, learn to spot offers that will likely reward. You'll find many of these offers are from the same company. If one of them doesn't reward, it's likely none of them will. Save yourself the time and try something else.

Third, don't freak out if an offer doesn't give you your passes. Remember this is free. It sucks to waste time, but I figure we're here sitting on our butts playing with digital ponies - what's it really matter if we get shafted by a survey? If you want free passes, keep trying.

Keep yourself safe

It's important to remember that the SponsorPay partners are out to make money. They're not giving you passes because they like you. You must take certain precautions to keep yourself safe from scams, malware and adware. I know that all sounds pretty scary but I promise you it isn't hard so long as you use common sense.

First of all, it's a good idea to have a decent anti-virus running on your computer. Keep its registry files up to date.

Secondly, be very careful giving out any personal information. Many offers will ask you for your phone number. It is a good idea to not give it. If you carefully read the terms of service on such sites, you'll find you're essentially signing yourself up for telemarketing calls.

Third, use a junk email account. Many of these offers will absolutely flood your inbox with spam mail. Don't use your personal email for this.

Fourth, do not download content you do not trust. If you're unsure, always play it safe. Players who are more experienced with computers and web-safety may want to look into a "sandboxing" program that will allow you to download and quarantine programs and applications without risk.

Fifth, never give your billing information to sites whose legitimacy you cannot confirm.

Sixth, if you're a minor be sure your parents know what you're doing. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Trouble shooting

Some players insist on taking screenshots confirming they have completed offers so that they can send a ticket to the SponsorPay representatives if an offer does not reward. I honestly find this to be a waste of time, but you're welcome to do it.

If you've completed a bunch of offers and none are rewarding you may want to try clearing your cache and cookies.

I've never been able to earn more than 25 passes in a single day. The Howrse admin told me they do not impose any limits on SponsorPay, but that they sponsors themselves may. I'm inclined to believe there is a limit to how much you can earn daily.



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Earning Passes - Part 1

I see so many players stressing out about passes. I figured I'd take a moment to talk about how to earn them without spending your hard earned cash (or your parents hard earned cash, whatever).

This is the first in a series of three posts and, perhaps predictable, I'll be covering pass horses.

What is a pass horse?

I know this seems basic, but I often see people confused as to what pass horses are exactly. A pass horse is generally defined as any mortal horse aged 30 years or older that is sent to Heaven in order to earn a free pass.

Simple, right? The horse (or donkey, or pony) must be mortal, it must be 30 years old or older, and it must be sent to Heaven when it dies. Remember those three things and you're good to go.

What are the limitations on pass horses?

Howrse has understandably imposed some limitations on this system. You cannot get unlimited free passes by sending horses to Heaven.

Pass horses work in monthly cycles, with the timer being subject to when you sent your horses to Heaven. For instance, if you send 10 horses to Heaven on the first of the month, those horses' timers will expire in 30 days. If you send 2 horses to Heaven on the first on the month, and then you send 8 to Heaven on the second the first 2 will expire on the first of the next month, and the second batch will expire on the second. A bit confusing, I know.

Each month you may send 10 pass horses to Heaven and each will grant you a free pass. These first 10 passes are guaranteed.

The next pass horses you send to Heaven have a one in three chance of granting you a pass, with the other two thirds giving Black Market Items with value roughly equivalent to a pass. You may receive anything from Fertility Wands and Medusa's Blood to bonus items like Whips and Bell Boots. You are not guaranteed to get a good item.

After you have received 30 passes in a monthly period, you will no longer be eligible for either passes or Black Market Items, though you can still send horses to Heaven so do try to keep track.

How do I get pass horses?

The most cost effective way to get a pass horse is to raise them yourself. This obviously takes a while, but if you're a serious player who logs in daily it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.

You may also buy them in the sales, though pre-aged horses tend to be rather pricey.

Other stuff

If you're bad at keeping records, know that the VIP account offers a perk that allows you to track how many pass horses you have sent to Heaven. It's very useful!

Raising and selling pass horses is an excellent way to earn equus. There's always a market for pass horses - especially during events.




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