Missingpunctuation
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Hello~ Im one of many new kids on the block and Im not entirely sure if this is the correct place in which to seek advice for my current situation so bear with me or redirect as necessary;
I have a lovely little Fell pony, Billy. Hes young (6yo) and green, a bit of a cheeky chappy if allowed to get away with it but a smart boy and sweet natured in general. Sadly due to an unrelated injury Ive been laid off of work temporarily and my doctor recommends no riding for at least 6 weeks! The financial blow isnt fatal but now on one wage (that being my husbands) Im facing a tough decision- do I loan out my boy while Im recovering to help cover some costs or do I make a heartbreaking choice of perhaps selling him on to someone who will be able to keep him in constant work?
Id not originally intended to share him but Im now considering it as an option. So, cutting to the chase, does anyone have any experiences in sharing their horses/any stories success or horror they can share?
Ideally Id want him to remain at my current yard and for the sharer to have him minimum 3 days a week, to be responsible for yard work on those days and pay a small contribution towards his upkeep. Is that asking the impossible or a reasonable request? TIA!
I have a lovely little Fell pony, Billy. Hes young (6yo) and green, a bit of a cheeky chappy if allowed to get away with it but a smart boy and sweet natured in general. Sadly due to an unrelated injury Ive been laid off of work temporarily and my doctor recommends no riding for at least 6 weeks! The financial blow isnt fatal but now on one wage (that being my husbands) Im facing a tough decision- do I loan out my boy while Im recovering to help cover some costs or do I make a heartbreaking choice of perhaps selling him on to someone who will be able to keep him in constant work?
Id not originally intended to share him but Im now considering it as an option. So, cutting to the chase, does anyone have any experiences in sharing their horses/any stories success or horror they can share?
Ideally Id want him to remain at my current yard and for the sharer to have him minimum 3 days a week, to be responsible for yard work on those days and pay a small contribution towards his upkeep. Is that asking the impossible or a reasonable request? TIA!