Horses and baby

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Hi,

I had my son 8 months ago and have been back riding just at my local riding school but it’s just not enough or the same as owning, I’d love my own horse again.
I had horses before my son was born but unfortunately my last one was put to sleep back in March before my son was born in July.
Would I be silly to start looking at buying another horse or should I just continue with riding lessons. Am so confused on what to do!
 
Do you have support? Can you afford full livery if not it will they be at home?
I bought a horse when I had my son as I was off work, I’d sold my car as no London commute any more and I was at home with time. My MIL was a great help though, and my husband when he wasn’t on his tractor.
Ours were at home so it was easy. I used to lunge while small had his afternoon nap, if I was stuck for time. Baby monitor just worked from his bedroom to my paddock.
 
Would a part loan be suitable? That way its more than just turn up and ride like at most riding schools. You can have more hands on looking after a share horse a few days a week and then decide if you are ready to commit to buying your own in a few months?
 
Clodagh said:
Do you have support? Can you afford full livery if not it will they be at home?
I bought a horse when I had my son as I was off work, I’d sold my car as no London commute any more and I was at home with time. My MIL was a great help though, and my husband when he wasn’t on his tractor.
Ours were at home so it was easy. I used to lunge while small had his afternoon nap, if I was stuck for time. Baby monitor just worked from his bedroom to my paddock.
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Yes I have great support from my family. I would be keeping them on a livery yard as I don’t have any room for them at the house
 
Trickywooo said:
Would a part loan be suitable? That way its more than just turn up and ride like at most riding schools. You can have more hands on looking after a share horse a few days a week and then decide if you are ready to commit to buying your own in a few months?
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I’ve tried to find a part loan but it’s so hard. I live in NI and can’t seem to find anything
 
If possible I would try and find a loan/ share first as you may find it very different going from a riding lesson once a week to having a horse to look after 7 days a week, appreciate you had one before the baby but a lot has changed for you since then
 
Everyone's experience on this is different. To many variables. I kept my horse when I had my 1st baby, he was an easy baby and horse was kept at home. It was easy enough and then when life changed I moved her onto yard with assistance. I lost her 6 weeks before baby #2 was born and actually it was a blessing in disguise as he was a much harder baby than his brother. That was 6.5 years ago and I've never had the time for another since. My eldest (13) has ASN, my 6 year old plays football and that pretty much takes over our life. Who knows what my youngest will be into!
 
C123 said:
I’ve tried to find a part loan but it’s so hard. I live in NI and can’t seem to find anything
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It does seem to be harder, or less common here than in England. I wasn't fussy but I really struggled! I don't know where you are exactly but some riding schools let you "loan" a riding school pony. Lusks in Carryduff, Ballyrusley Stables in Portaferry, maybe Gransha as well?

I don't have kids, but I can't imagine having time for a horse and an 8 month old baby! 😂 But plenty do it! If you found the right yard with full livery and decent support.
 
If say if you have a lot of money and can afford full/part livery and a supportive family/other half then it may be possible. If you are going to be working full time at some point soon I would say you would be better off staying with lessons. Babies take a lot of watching when they are on the move, life changes and everything ends up a compromise of sorts :)
 
smolmaus said:
It does seem to be harder, or less common here than in England. I wasn't fussy but I really struggled! I don't know where you are exactly but some riding schools let you "loan" a riding school pony. Lusks in Carryduff, Ballyrusley Stables in Portaferry, maybe Gransha as well?

I don't have kids, but I can't imagine having time for a horse and an 8 month old baby! 😂 But plenty do it! If you found the right yard with full livery and decent support.
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Oh I must contact them to see if they have anything available as they are close to me
 
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