Argh decisions!

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Some of you might remember my thread about deciding Barry isn't the horse for me.

I haven't yet made myself put up an ad for him, but I have had a look on preloved and found some local "wanted" ads. I've contact a couple and been chatting to a girl who is interested in him.

And now of course my indecisive side comes out, and I think "no, no, it'll all be fine , keep him!". Except I'm pretty it would take quite a long time- through nothing he does, but I think I need something a bit more of a confidence giver rather than an equal partner. Especially out hacking, and now I'm too scared to hack on my own I realise how much I miss it.

So could someone give me a boot up the derriere and tell me to stop being such a wuss and that I have made my mind up that this is the right thing to do please?

Biscuits and a green banana will be most gratefully donated in return for a stern talking-to :)
 
Stick with your decision. ..you didn't make it lightly and you KNOW what you need to do. You wouldn't be normal if you didn't have some reservations. I did the same thing myself this year and I felt awful but the relief once he had gone and the pressure was off was immense.
Take your time...and do some wallowing if you must ;) but carry on with your plan xx
 
I struggled on with my stubborn WB for 18months. Twice before I said I was selling him but didn't. Then I fractured my hand and stuck to the decision to sell

I thought it would break my heart. Yes u had a
Few tears but also felt a great relief

Amazingly the very next day I found Fi. Omg I haven't had this much fun on a horse EVER. Also I have never felt this safe either.

So do sell.
 
Thank you guys.

Soulfull, I would love it if that happened!

I have also realised quite how much money I am going to lose on him. I am a very fed up hnmisty tonight for many reasons :p
 
hnmisty said:
Thank you guys.

Soulfull, I would love it if that happened!

I have also realised quite how much money I am going to lose on him. I am a very fed up hnmisty tonight for many reasons :p
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Hmm yeah I know about losing money too. Mine developed sarcoids too so I got less than 1/3 of what I paid :(
 
I believe once you have decided to sell your horse, then it is probably the right thing to do. It takes a lot to admit that decision, I don't believe you made it lightly. Purchase money is always secondary on how much the bloomin' things cost to keep, and as for the time and effort....... It really does have to be fun, and really, it CAN be fun!!!
 
Red-1 said:
It really does have to be fun, and really, it CAN be fun!!!
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I know, I had that with my old pony and I think that's the fuel for this decision. If I didn't know how wonderful it could be, I would probably be happier now. But I know what it's like to have your horse soulmate and I know that's not what I have now.

Soulfull... I'll be following you on the >66% loss as well by the looks of it!
 
It's not the money that's important in the long run though is it? If the horse isn't for you, you are going to carry on throwing money at something which you're not getting any enjoyment from and eventually you will resent it. You may as well plough the money into a horse you will enjoy and have fun with.
 
No, if I had to choose between someone who would give me £500 but love him until the end of his days and someone who would give me £2k and run him into the ground, I'd take the first. I just want to find him someone who will appreciate him.
 
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