Do I move yards?

Niddlynoo

Niddlynoo

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I am currently at a DIY which has brilliant hacking, 24/7 turnout in summer, 4 hrs turnout on set aside (pure mud) in winter. Husband would really like me to move as the yard is a bit of a mess.
Have just been to look at another yard. £30 a month more, good hacking, tidy yard (=happier husband?), limited all year turnout, but does have indoor school, outdoor school and jumping field in summer.
Do I move and keep husband happy? Or shall I stay where I am and have chill out summers but hellish winters??
 
If you don't mind me asking, why is your OH so bothered that the yard you're on is less than pristine? Surely if the place is messy but safe for your horse and you enjoy being there, that's all that matters. I'd stay where you are unless you are happy without winter grazing.
 
Does your husband help you with horse? if so then its both of you to decide, UNderstand what you mean about mud,around our field and all round stables have mud everywhere, we have been building stables and bringing in containers so a lot of it is due to the heavy traffic that is going into field.
A road should be down by next summer, so for now I come home covered in mud (just a mess) have to take boots and jacket off in kitchen via the garden so I dont trail any mud in to the house, even with all the mud I would not move unless I was unhappy..
 
Indoor school would swing it for me ESP is only £30 more. I could not livery somewhere without one, once you have had access to one you see what a god send they are in winter. ;-)
 
I have just moved yards as the yard I was on had no grass and no where to school my horses (apart from a grazing field that hadn't been poo picked for months).
The new yard has excellent hacking, great jumping and dressage arenas and all year turn out (if required).

I think you need to weigh up the pros and cons to both yards and see where it takes you.
If a school is high on your priorities then the move might be good for you and your horse (and you Hubby).
:)
 
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