Achinghips
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Thinking of this. I have no children and work full time, but I'm no spring chicken.
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons, please?
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons, please?
Pros
you have one to ride if one goes lame
you have a horse for a friend to ride
they are company for each other
con
double the livery bills
double the rugs
double all other bills like teeth vacines
double the work
I know where you're coming from (which is why I am getting another one again).
Have you done DIY before? It's hard work, and believe me, the £200 total cost will probably NOT be the total cost. There are always more things to pay for - I spend almost as much on mine on DIY as I did when I was on full livery. Do you have the finances to cope if you need to spend more out?
Do you have far to go to work - do you get flexible working hours? Always a bonus if you do.
Why don't you put your mare on DIY for a few months first, and see how you get on doing one, and then you can think again. You will also be through winter by then.
I don't want to let this new one slip through my fingers - he's a hard sort to find - 16.3 ID
I don't want to let this new one slip through my fingers - he's a hard sort to find - 16.3 ID
He's coloured too and always comes 1st in showing classes