canteron
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I would be tempted only to ride the older one in the Summer and let it carry on its 'retired' life during the Winter, as essentially it is the pressure you put on yourself (keeping 2 fit) that causes the problems!
Going from 1 horse to 2?!
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chestnuttyy
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Thanks for all the great replies guys. I've popped an advert up to see what interest there is for a sharer/ loaner so we'll see what we get back.
I've got a feeling I'm probably goon to end up having her back, which is exciting and scary at the same time!! X
I've got a feeling I'm probably goon to end up having her back, which is exciting and scary at the same time!! X
turkana
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I have 2 horses & don't find it much more work than one but they both live out, I only have to poo pick in the summer when they're in a little paddock.
We have single sex turn out so I always make sure I have mares that can live together, so I can check them, feed them & lead them in & out at the same time.
I ride & lead a lot so they get exercised together & also teach them to lunge together as well, lunging 2 horses takes a bit of practices but it's a real time saver.
It also means that I don't have to worry about them being left alone if other liveries move their horses about, as they've always got each other.
I have had 2 stabled before & I deep littered them so I didn't find it that much extra work either.
We have single sex turn out so I always make sure I have mares that can live together, so I can check them, feed them & lead them in & out at the same time.
I ride & lead a lot so they get exercised together & also teach them to lunge together as well, lunging 2 horses takes a bit of practices but it's a real time saver.
It also means that I don't have to worry about them being left alone if other liveries move their horses about, as they've always got each other.
I have had 2 stabled before & I deep littered them so I didn't find it that much extra work either.
Bustalot
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Go get your old horsey back 
Not much different!
I have two. My older gelding and my new Boy (had him 6 months) Both live out during summer but in at night of winter.
My older gelding is semi-retired. He can't be schooled but still able to go hacking to keep him occupied and to give him something to do more than anything! So he is hacked once a week by his sharer and once a week by me. My new boy is ridden most days of the week.
I do not really find a time difference as the older one is not in regular work. I think finding the time to ride 2 horses in full time work would be hard on time. But if one isn't being ridden then whats an extra stable to muck out? 15 mins at most.
Money wise for me it is tougher than i thought it would be (and planned for) having the two on DIY, but my horses will not go with out. Obviously if you had two in a rented field then the cost wise for two isn't really going to be to effected really.
Not much different!I have two. My older gelding and my new Boy (had him 6 months) Both live out during summer but in at night of winter.
My older gelding is semi-retired. He can't be schooled but still able to go hacking to keep him occupied and to give him something to do more than anything! So he is hacked once a week by his sharer and once a week by me. My new boy is ridden most days of the week.
I do not really find a time difference as the older one is not in regular work. I think finding the time to ride 2 horses in full time work would be hard on time. But if one isn't being ridden then whats an extra stable to muck out? 15 mins at most.
Money wise for me it is tougher than i thought it would be (and planned for) having the two on DIY, but my horses will not go with out. Obviously if you had two in a rented field then the cost wise for two isn't really going to be to effected really.
wiglet
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I have two and it's not too hard at all.
Neither are too messy in the stable and my oldie is now retired so I only have one to exercise. I always lead mine in and out separately as my oldie can't walk as fast as the youngster! But by doing it this way they don't get clingy with each other - very important as my oldie has to stay in the field alone while I exercise youngster.
I'd deffo get your old horse back and getting a sharer would be a great idea - am sure there's someone out there willing to do some work for rides
Good luck!
Neither are too messy in the stable and my oldie is now retired so I only have one to exercise. I always lead mine in and out separately as my oldie can't walk as fast as the youngster! But by doing it this way they don't get clingy with each other - very important as my oldie has to stay in the field alone while I exercise youngster.
I'd deffo get your old horse back and getting a sharer would be a great idea - am sure there's someone out there willing to do some work for rides
Good luck!