Horse being turned away today - I lose my patient

[coffeeandabagel]

Hi

I was hoping to have my own little yard by now but pulled out since I didn't think the grazing was good enough. So today my boy is officially being turned away until I know what to do with him at a new yard, and without the benefit of a stable and without me needing to be his nursemaid. I think I am going to miss all that pandering to him and I feel quite bereft! Tell me he will love it and I will adjust - I know he is a horse not a baby but I have been so concerned with his comfort for the last 4 months that our realtionship has changed and I all gooey over him..

He has had his shoes off anyway for nearly a month, was clipped so long ago its all grown back. He has nice rugs and has put on weight. All sounds good. Why am I doubting it now?

I can still see him twice a day, but don't have to go twice since the other women share the visits. Think I am worried that he wont really need me for more than hay and a feed. It my problem I know and is best for him but keep getting teary.

 

[Adopter]

He will be happy, and pleased to see you when you go. You will have more time when you go to make a big fuss of him and have cuddles, cause you will not be doing all the stable chores!

This has been my first winter that I have had ponies out, always stabled before at night for a lifetime - but they are happy and as soon as I go through the gate come straight up to me for some fuss and a scratch!

Hope you sort your yard problem soon.

 

[coffeeandabagel]

He sniffed noses, pranced a bit and started his fav activity - sniffing droppings. He did look up as I drove away but he has settled in really well.

In fact I am feeling "lighter" now. He can just be - and I can ride other peoples horses for a while. Oh, and see my husband!

 

[mandwhy]

He will love it! I am sure you can still bring him in for a brush etc? My horse lives out and loves it, especially as she has a companion actually in with her now, happy as Larry and its so much easier not having to faff with a stable!