Another who is just ‘over’ looking after horses!

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poiuytrewq said:
That’s something I’d not really thought of, other than reading somewhere recently about some poor person who wasn’t allowed to hay at all in the field. I suppose at least I am fortunate in that I make the decisions.
I’m dotting little piles of hay, barrow and barrow loads all round the field. Theory being its a bit more interesting than standing at a pile stationary.
Some of these yard rules do seem unfair and difficult to deal with.
I suppose on the other side of the coin if livery clients are paying a price based on x amount of hay and then years like this that’s not enough but also prices are higher. It’s tough for yard owners as well I guess.
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Also cant put hay in the field. I know this year has been hard but, the reality is that it is never easy for yard owners. It seems to either be overly soggy and cool or hot and dry (though this is the driest I have ever seen it in the UK). The welfare of the horses should come first though. I am dying to be able to make my own decisions
 
My little pony bless his heart retired injured aged 14 I honestly didn’t see it coming. Was a shock and had no idea how injury would progress. (Fractured stifle). He is nearly 19 now and continues to pootle about quite happily carrying a bit too much weight but coping well. It’s not the easiest situation. He’s cheap to keep but I can’t afford another. He won’t be replaced and I won’t end his life before his time. Hence the lack of joy I guess. He’s always been a very introverted pony. Really doesn’t want to be touched now. Just happiest left alone!
 
I felt like this at the start of the year. Decided I'm giving up and put my horse on loan (with a view to buy) and sold all my stuff. 2 weeks later I started missing it and realised I couldn't be without it. Bought myself a pony to pamper and then my ridden horse returned from loan last month, so I went from giving up at the start of the year to ending the year with 2! I'm not sure what happened really 😂
 
Although its very sad, its actually nice to know a lot of us are struggling with finding the joy just now, its not just me!! Ive got 2 on diy and am very lucky that our YO doesnt have rules, we can leave in or out and feed in the fields if we want to, we all have our own little paddocks, but this summer Ive spent more on hay than I did last winter, dragged more water across the fields than ever before and personally have just been too hot and bothered to do anything else. Im hoping the autumn, if nothing else, brings some cooler weather and maybe just enough rain to let a little bit of grass grow before my clay fields turn to mud!! Im getting too old for some of the heavier jobs but hubby helps and so far, we manage between us. Not sure what else Id do with the time if I gave it all up
 
You would certainly have a lot more time and money!

That said - I found that both found other uses. More time for youself can be a good thing and the 'spare' funds can be enabling. I can now go to most of the prestigous equestrian events in the UK without having to dash there and back in a day, no more panics to repair fencing or worries about horses.

Best of all is more time with my dogs.

It can be quite good imho.
 
Mine was retired for years and I really liked the looking after, making a lovely bed, filling hay nets, making feeds. I’ve ridden a couple of times recently and just didn’t love it. I thought I’d fall back in love immediately and want to buy again, which my OH also thought and was horrified. 🤣
poiuytrewq said:
Although loosing one recently broke my heart, I’m glad he doesn’t have to cope with another disgusting wet miserable winter.
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I know what you mean. It was the reason I had mine pts in the November. I couldn’t bear him potentially getting stuck in the mud, the fields are on a slope and the bottom was always bad. I didn’t want him going through another winter and struggling with his arthritic hock. 😢
 
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