I love my OH but

[traceyann]

My OH has always know i wanted a hanoverian child hood dream anyway a friend he got to look for me has found one 17 hand mare 7 years not a project iv never had a allready made horse iv always worked hard to get my horses where they are today. all my others are geldings i have four allready and finding it hard to cope now. cant keep her at livery as have my own land I may never get this chance again dont know what to say but i really dont want another. I think hes hoping if i take her i will get rid of my spanish boy thats not going to happen hes here for life. What would others do.

 

[Mince Pie]

Is he prepared to do the work in helping look after her. Excuse me for saying this, but it seems a little selfish to have 4 of your own but not let him have one? Are you keeping the Spanish boy? Is his sugar free diet working?

 

[traceyann]

I wont see him he dosent do horses at all he pays that it. In all the 20 odd years we have been together he has never mucked out or put one in the field Its all down to me my spanish horse is being excellent at the moment (touchwood) Thanks

 

[Mince Pie]

Good to hear about your Spanish boy. It does seem a little pointless him having this horse if he won't go near it, although I can see his point about your Spanish horse from what you previously posted. Perhaps tell him (again?) that you don't have time for 5.

 

[Herts05]

You could tell him that the only way you could have another horse is if he paid for a groom to muck out etc. therefore meaning that you would have time to ride/compete.... that should put a spanner in the works!

 

[littlescallywag]

Glad to read that your spanish boy is doing well.
Tell him, thanks but no thanks 4 horses is enough at the min.
Xx

 

[AprilBlossom]

Have I read this wrong? He wants to get YOU another horse, and you don't want one? Simple answer really - don't get it.

 

[traceyann]

Arh but dream horse would you?

 

[mulledwhine]

I thought at first glance it was for OH but I think he found it or her

 

[noblesteed]

GLad to hear Spanish boy is doing well! That's great news!

As for the possibility of a new one, if you haven't got the time then that's that. Let the hanoverian go to someone who does have time for her! Maybe in future you can have another? Horses aren't like shoes, we can't just 'collect' them!!!!!! They don't sit in a wardrobe until we need them either.Tell your OH if he wants to spend that sort of money on you then he can buy you a posh dressage saddle for your Spanish chap and some lessons with Sylvia Loch or Fiona Foy!

 

[CBFan]

I would say thank you very much but no thanks. To say you will never find another hannovarian that is well schooled is a bit naive... they are everywhere! Wait til you have space and time for a new one (probably when you no longer have one of your others). Simples.

After all... what is the point in having a nice horse you don't have time for?

 

[Luci07]

And actually - has anyone thought that the reason he found this horse could well be because he is concerned about OP hurting herself with her Spanish horse? After all the posts? I think it shows a lovely person concerned about his OH! But if you don't have the time then do not do it. Spend some time to show your OH that you are safe and enjoying the Spanish horse. You must also think of your current horses and how they would be impacted with the arrival of another horse taking up time. I have 3 rescue staffords as I love the breed and hate what is happening to them. What stops me from taking on number 4 is that it would not be fair on the dogs I already have..