Co-ordinating buying a horse and finding a livery yard

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I think I have found a livery yard I like and they have a vacancy but I haven't even started looking for a horse yet (hubby still dithering
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this could take weeks or more for him to come round) So, should I:
a) Let this vacancy go and go on their waiting list and be patient and not start horse looking until another vacancy comes up (small yard this could take years)
b) Pay the monthly rent (£200) to reserve the vacancy and start looking when (and assuming if) hubby agrees.

I know this is a bit like asking how long a piece of string is but how long does it take to find a suitable horse, I'm looking for a fun all rounder in Essex.

Thanks for advice!
 
Are you sure they would charge you full rent to reserve your space?

I found livery before my horse last year and the owner was happy to reserve my space just on my word, and I know others who will hold your space for say £5-£10 a week for a couple of months, giving you time to find a horse.

To find the right horse, well it could be a day, could be a year, just get out and try a many as you can that fit the bill!
 
Oh I haven't asked the YO that question yet (going for 2nd visit on Friday) I just assumed that they would want the full amount!

This is also going to sound stupid but where are the best places to look? I would look at Horsemart, H&H and my local tack shop, don't really have any contacts for word of mouth.
 
I think you are in a good place to find a horse. I'm in Kent, but almost all our horse hunting seems to have been in Essex - lots on the market up there. It's also a good time of year to buy.

You would need to be disciplined not to rush a decision on a horse though because of spending money on a stable you aren't using. Could you loan something short term while you're looking?
 
Check out Horse QUest and Horse Deals too - and buy the back copy of the Horse Deals magazine. Make a list of what you definitely want, defnitely *don't* want and what you could negotiate on. Get out and test as many as you can, preferably with someone knowledgable with you. Only buy from a dealer if you're absolutely sure you know what you're doing.

good luck

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I feel that this hunt will be doomed I have no-one experienced to take with me, my hubby is not horsey and as you can guess not all that interested (although he will come with me to make sure I don't get into any problems), I don't know anyone horsey I can trust except my instructor and she would help only she is very busy and will understandably charge for my services. I'm now getting quite depressed about the whole situation
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go and talk to the livery owner about it , odds on if she wants you as a client she may well be able to either a)help you in your search or b)recommend someone else who could.
She will want a happy horse and owner on her yard so may well help out.
Good luck.
 
I've often thought about this and I think it's really chicken and egg. Do you find the horse first and then have nowhere to put it or find the yard and then have no horse... then you find the horse and have no yard again! I think it is easier to find somewhere to put your horse, even if it is only temporary, than it is to find the horse of your dreams.
 
Maybe the new YO might know of a suitable horse for you??.The horse world is very small really and people know of horses that are up for sale long before they are advertised.Good luck in your search!.
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