dumpling
Well-Known Member
For those of you on DIY yards, what's the furthest you'd be prepared to stable your horse?
When I lived with my mum I was at a fantastic yard which was about 6miles away(8minutes by car) . I then moved in with OH and yard was 2minutes round the corner. Unfortunately Yard went completely down hill though so I moved to another place which was 4miles away and an 8 minute drive. Livery was too expensive (£40pw) so moved to a place 3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
However they're is absolutely no hacking at this yard and my boy is the type that goes sour if in the arena too much. Despite being told I could ride through the fields and through a wood onto hacking(we're not allowed to ride in the fields at this time of year).
I am going to ask around, all I'm looking for is turn out, a stable and hacking. An arena would be a bonus! But not a necessity as I can box up and use an indoor arena not far.
Ive seen a place advertising which is roughly about 5 /6 miles (10 minutes) away. The only thing that puts me off it is they let walkers camp in a designated field.
I should add I've been at these yards within a period of 6.5 years, It sounds as if ive been at them all within a week!
So, I guess I'm asking, how far would you be willing to stable your horse away from you? Would you be happy with the idea of the livery yard with campers?
When I lived with my mum I was at a fantastic yard which was about 6miles away(8minutes by car) . I then moved in with OH and yard was 2minutes round the corner. Unfortunately Yard went completely down hill though so I moved to another place which was 4miles away and an 8 minute drive. Livery was too expensive (£40pw) so moved to a place 3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
However they're is absolutely no hacking at this yard and my boy is the type that goes sour if in the arena too much. Despite being told I could ride through the fields and through a wood onto hacking(we're not allowed to ride in the fields at this time of year).
I am going to ask around, all I'm looking for is turn out, a stable and hacking. An arena would be a bonus! But not a necessity as I can box up and use an indoor arena not far.
Ive seen a place advertising which is roughly about 5 /6 miles (10 minutes) away. The only thing that puts me off it is they let walkers camp in a designated field.
I should add I've been at these yards within a period of 6.5 years, It sounds as if ive been at them all within a week!
So, I guess I'm asking, how far would you be willing to stable your horse away from you? Would you be happy with the idea of the livery yard with campers?
. There are countless 'yards' mostly farms closer but I am happy where I am.