Muddywellies
Well-Known Member
I'm still at a crossroads and not yet worked out which way to go. 15 yrs ago had horses at home but that was a previous life. Been on DIY ever since, and now just have 1 horse. We were looking for a property with a bit of land, but for a variety of reasons, did the complete opposite and moved to full livery where the horse is thriving with routine and structure. Well would you believe it, a property has just come on the market that is just about affordable. Snag is, it's only 1 acre, although the horse is an extremely good doer and actually needs restricted turnout.
Ive got such a dilemma now. I've always dreamed of having the horse at home again. I have struggled getting used to full livery and not having full control, tho I am now slowly starting to enjoy my new found freedom with no early mornings. So my dilemma spans the full spectrum - at home, or full livery (there are no decent DIY yards, so that's not an option, and current livery doesn't offer anything other than full livery)
Current yard, whilst expensive, offers amazing facilities and training, tho I do sometimes feel like a spare part. At home would mean a small mortgage (same ££ as full livery cost) but complete control and freedom, tho limited facilities. Interested to hear other people's opinions and experiences please.
Ive got such a dilemma now. I've always dreamed of having the horse at home again. I have struggled getting used to full livery and not having full control, tho I am now slowly starting to enjoy my new found freedom with no early mornings. So my dilemma spans the full spectrum - at home, or full livery (there are no decent DIY yards, so that's not an option, and current livery doesn't offer anything other than full livery)
Current yard, whilst expensive, offers amazing facilities and training, tho I do sometimes feel like a spare part. At home would mean a small mortgage (same ££ as full livery cost) but complete control and freedom, tho limited facilities. Interested to hear other people's opinions and experiences please.