I want a horse

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All I want is a ploddy cob to hack out on. Nothing fancy, just something I can have fun with.

And I know it's probably not a good idea. My job pays decently, but not well. I'm overweight. I'm a novice. All reasons not to get a horse, right?

I just miss riding and being around horses so much. I haven't ridden at all for at least three years- it might even be longer. I worked with them for a good few years so I know the amount of work.

I saw a lovely cob on Facebook who would be perfect for me- a proper laid back weight carrier who was happy to pop a little jump. I'm so tempted to go and have a look- for the price, he's a steal. There's a livery yard in my village that's offering part livery for 30 a week. (hay and bedding included).

Someone talk some sense into me?
 
Go for it, you only live once. Good deal on the livery and you know the commitment required. All I would say is don't rush to buy the first one you see, try it well and vet it when you find the right one. Good luck.
 
Bit baffled by your post as you say your a novice, but then say you've worked with horses for years previously?! But maybe that's me being daft.

I'd check prices, what's included for part livery & the standard of care for £30 a week too - that's about DIY prices here.

I'd do work out a budget, then another budget at about 50% more than you think ... And if you can still afford it, plus emergencies then consider it. Or lessons first. to ease yourself back into it. Depending on how novice you are, I would consider a BHS owners study course or similar too to perhaps brush up on the stable management side too. x
 
Sit down and do all the sums, then as above add a good wedge. If you can afford it and have some help available then go for it.

It sounds like you are able to identify suitable horses and have a good idea of your limitations which is good but if the sums dont add up they dont add up
 
Why not get back into lessons for a while? I know that there are weight limits in place but you said yourself you're a novice and haven't ridden for a long time. Buying a horse in that situation sounds a bit like madness to me - its supposed to be a big commitment you don't make unless you're serious. Personally I wouldn't be buying a horse after such a long break, if I wasn't sure I could afford it and as a novice - it wouldn't be very fair on the horse. Hope that doesn't sound harsh, just my opinion! :)
 
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