Fitting Your Horse in Around A Demanding Job

[tasel]

Looking for work now, but when I had a full-time job, I needed part livery (i.e. no mucking out, feeding, turning out/bringing in for me!!!). She still gets all that now.

I used to commute a min. 90 minutes to work one-way each week and had work hours that went well beyond 9-5. I couldn't have a horse without at least the part livery option.

 

[Penguinboots]

Well, I'm having my first taste of this working and horses malarky! I work 8.30 til 5 mon-fri and I have a share horse to do three times a week...it's proving more tiring than I imagined it would be! On "my" days I get to the yard at 6pm ish...ride, muck out, sort feeds...get home before 9pm (no idea how it always takes so long)...then get on with the 8000 word dissertation I have to write!
Hopefully when I graduate I'll be earning enough to keep my horses on full/part livery!

 

[kombikids]

not only do i run my own business, i have 2 horses on DIY and a toddler, people look at me as tho i am mad, im not mad - just knackered!

 

[LittleSoph]

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I decided to take a sabbatical from the horsey world for a few years, as I decided it wouldn't be fair on me or the horse to try and do both. I could keep a horse at full livery, but if I just want to ride once or twice a week, then I can do that without the costs and headaches associated with ownership. I watched some friends start to resent their horse, or regard them as a chore when work took over, and I would rather take a break entirely than sour my relationship with horses.

I am lucky in that I have a couple of friends with horses who welcome me to come and play ponies whenever I like, so I can still get my fix.

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Yeh, I tried this and it drove me insane. I've had a horse since I was three and I just can't be happy without one. I was miserable when I was horseless.

He will never become a chore! I just wish I got to spend more hours with him.

 

[Amaretto]

I work on average 8-5 as an auditor and have to take work home if I am working to tight deadlines. Until recently have been studying for a professional qualification equivalent to a Masters degree, but thank F that is over with and am now fully qualified! Also have an active social life - work in Manchester and it is difficult not to get involved when everyone goes out from work partying!!

Oh and OH also needs to get a look in! On the plus side it pays well and I have flexitime which is useful when you need to pop hom for the farrier/vet etc.

It is not what I wanted to be when I grew up. But horse are the reason I did Uni and went down the route I did, as it enables me to sustain my horse, house, car, shoe obsession etc!!

However, I could happily play horses all day, even if it means getting cold, wet and full of 5h1t!!! But can't seem to find the gig that would pay the same

Take my hat off to those who fit in kids as well!!!!