Recent content by Hilltop Munchkins

Just wondering how you got on after, did you sell up and achieve your new dream? I have found it hard and lonely shouldering the responsibility for the land and animals by myself but cannot find a suitable yard locally at all :/

Not married, my horses, he's not slightest bit interested in them. I pay for everything horsey including fencing land maintenance etc, split household bills evenly

.....home was that I would ask him to check on their fly masks whilst I was at work, and he did! He is an amazing cook and does the majority of cooking to is helpful and supportive in that way......but deep down I feel I have the smallholding by myself, it's not a joint thing. I do wish I had...

For one of our early dates he actually came to help me poopick and brushed my horse. Whilst I was on livery he'd sometimes come with me but stay in the car, wouldn't show any interest or help at all. He definitely resented the time I spent with my horse I think. We bought a house with land. I...

I have thought that perhaps I would use my equity to buy a field and then the remainder (if anything) to put down on a small house nearby. Or rent a house, but house rentals have really jumped up in price lately to more than an average mortgage. It's all just very daunting, wondering how I'm...

The house doesn't lend itself to being split in half and I did try a livery once but it doesn't have enough land for another horse to live out, if I had a 3rd horse here id have to go back to using the stables and changing their routine which I'd rather not do here. Plus I'd rather start afresh...

One enjoys the stable/field shelter where as the other is happiest outside, he will tolerate a stable for a few hours but then eager to get out. He's the type who'd rather stand outside the shelter with his bum to the rain. Ideal life for them is the priority, but temporary option has to work...

The land is behind the house so not a realistic option.

I have considered the idea of retirement livery, the only ones nearby seem to think retired horses want a cosy stable every day (maybe some do) but I want mine to live natural uncomplicated lives outside. If I was to find a retirement livery further afield that offered full time grazing then...

Previously had friends post on my behalf when I was looking for temp livery because of my shoulder, but everyone always recommends the same ol yards that I know about and have already considered. I don't know what area to look at for fields, I'd probably rather move closer to family but it would...

We moved further from our families in order to have a house with land, ideally I'd live closer to my work and parents, but in those areas the few yards have restricted turnout/unsuitable and fields to rent are non existent (or get snapped up before I hear of them).

Sorry, should have mentioned, neither of us could afford to live here by ourselves!

With my partner I jointly bought (mortgage) a house with land 9 years ago and have my horses at home. Think we are going to go our separate ways eventually but feeling totally daunted by this because of what to do with my beloved horses! I love my life with my horses at home but my...

I don't in general have a problem with partner or family coming but perhaps she could have mentioned beforehand that they will accompany her EVERY evening! Maybe I should have asked beforehand if she usually comes alone or if her husband joins her every day. After all it is my home.

The first few days I just thought oh she is just finding her feet and maybe they accompany for bit of moral support, but its pretty much every night. My livery is great though, we have a very similar outlook on horses and riding. I just didn't realise she would be bringing her husband all the...