I want to own my own horse (but can't afford it)

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I'll give you my situation: I live and work in central London. I would need to have any horse at part livery as I couldn't live close to any stables/grazing. Things in London are expensive as it is... it's so unfair!
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Aww thats a shame! I hope you get to own one some day soon. I guess some of us probably take our horses for granted.
 
My only suggestion would be to move up north then or to a more rural setting and comute to work each day or see if you could work from home.
I don't have my own grazing/land. I live in a semi rural area and both mine are on DIY livery. It is pretty cheap but is basic ie no proper school and you can't hose down etc. ( water meter)
The only way I could afford my horses was to re mortgage ( originally planned to sell up and move to smaller house) give my ex his share of the house and pay off all my debts ( from the split and after uni). My partner and I are now left with a large mortgage but what the hell I am living a dream and at least that part makes me smile aside the large mortgage.
Luckily I did not have to buy both horses and I had budgetted 3,000 for the 2. I got offered a horse on permanent loan and fell in love with him the first time I met him and so that saved me some money. The cob I bought fairly cheaply for 1,800 plus vetting and transport fees from Leominster sales last Sept.
He is green under saddle but has a temperament to die for. put it this way I brought him home last Sat onto the drive as I will be bringing them home to wash with a hose. He didn't bat an eyelid and was more laidback than my horse who is more than twice his age.
My suggestion would be to look around. Poss think about a loan or share first to see if you can afford the upkeep before you dive in and go and buy a horse.
There are plenty of good horses out there for little money and you don't have to spend thousands ( like you see on places like horsemart) to get a good horse.
Good luck and I hope you get what you want in the end x
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I don't own a horse, purely on money basis and feel I don't yet have the expertise to own one. I hope to get one in the near future (although may turn out to be eventually!) and it would be used for general pleasure riding and would consider a share if needs to be.

However, I am very lucky in that I am allowed to ride a lovely pony out on hacks at the weekend for the owner as they have two other horses to cater for as well and this wee one only needs gentle hacking as she is a golden oldie
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Thank you.

I am from the north, actually and I do get homesick on a frequent basis (but for the moment, I am an economic migrant and I'm down here to get some good experience on my CV). My family and friends all want me to move back (well, most of them), so I think it will only be a matter of time.

I am consoling myself with the fact that I have just discovered a reasonably priced riding school just a mile or so away from where I live (the part livery prices arn't too bad for central London!).
 
Aw I wish I could have been in your shoes and been able to get some experience on my CV in London because unfortunately for me the biggest racing publication The Racing Post is based there and how I would have loved to have been given the chance to work for them.
If I were you I would go to the riding school because you may discover your willingness to be around horses may open up doors for you. Even if it is just helping out for some lessons maybe. It would help you understand the time and effort it takes to look after a horse. You could learn so much while you were there and who knows a loan or share opportunity may arise from it which would be a good stepping stone to owning your own.
It's all about being at the right place at the right time and the best way to do that is to be in the with the mix of it or else chat on a forum like this.
I wish you the best of luck
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Cazx
 
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I'll give you my situation: I live and work in central London. I would need to have any horse at part livery as I couldn't live close to any stables/grazing. Things in London are expensive as it is... it's so unfair!
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Aw I wish I could have been in your shoes and been able to get some experience on my CV in London because unfortunately for me the biggest racing publication The Racing Post is based there and how I would have loved to have been given the chance to work for them.
If I were you I would go to the riding school because you may discover your willingness to be around horses may open up doors for you. Even if it is just helping out for some lessons maybe. It would help you understand the time and effort it takes to look after a horse. You could learn so much while you were there and who knows a loan or share opportunity may arise from it which would be a good stepping stone to owning your own.
It's all about being at the right place at the right time and the best way to do that is to be in the with the mix of it or else chat on a forum like this.
I wish you the best of luck
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Thanks again
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I never really consider how lucky I am until I read posts such as yours.

I married a farmer....250 acres and free livery for my 4 horses!
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You need to find a nice Northern farmer's daughter.
 
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You need to find a nice Northern farmer's daughter.

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You have to admit, it's a good plan!
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I've had my boy just over a month, and I waited 30yrs before I could afford to do it (well some of those years were when my parents couldn't afford it!), I thought that the day and the dream would never come true but it did and 5 weeks later I am still floating about on a cloud unable to comprehend how lucky I am - one day it will happen for you too if you want it enough!
 
I worked this out, for the sake of nosiness a year or so ago.

Would I have been better off marrying a vet, farrier, farmer or a mechanic (we'd had alot of work done on two cars).

The farmer still won, hands down! Besides, it's nice to be surrounded by fields and not hundreds of houses on an estate. Bliss.

Of course, I should point out, I didn't have horses when I met my OH and had never ridden at that time either. My daughter started riding lessons with a friend from school and it all developed from there. Just 4 years ago in fact. I didn't really marry him for the opportunity to have free livery.....I just jest.
 
I live in west London, similar situation - M&S haven't yet came up with an idea to build stables and rent some fields on a high street
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Before moving to London I had two stallions and rode every day for 10 years.
I just keep training other people's horses for now so can keep myself on the track and then maybe, eventually will buy my own (hopefully maybe perhaps possibly etc even own yard...).
I would BSJA,BD and BE.

Good luck
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Edited to say: I bought a Lotto ticket today
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I hope you can realise your dream soon enough. I live at the northern tip of the city of bristol and keep my horse a bit further north into south glos, cost is fair in general. I am very lucky to be where i am, my car does a bit of mileage between seeing horsey everyday and travelling to work in bristol centre, but its all worth it when i get to ride out and spend quality time with her at weekends. I have had my horse 15yrs so not having her is not an option
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I dont tend to ride during the week due to lack of time, but do occassionally
Anyway good luck, i am sure you will own a horse one day soon
 
i used to share or loan (for years) and it took ages for me to take the step to owning one. if you leave it down to monetary issues, youll never get one. having a horse is like having a child, you can never plan it and you can never afford it but if you have a horse / child, you always find a way. altho i told mine tonight, the money and the worry sometimes make me wonder ah bless....
 
I remember before I owned, slowly becoming the the old state of desprate mind! I worked my socks off through my childhood when finaly I proved myself enough I was given a youngster, I worked my way up and brought my self a young ISH. He really was my everything, Very promising and just gave me every confidence that this was my break so needless to say I was very excited of the BSJA session we had ahead. Dermot was PTS the 1st on june. I don't have any insurance money for a new horse, but with limited fund I drummed up I did find a very nice mare, who went on to fail the vetting. Very demotavated I have come to the idea that I don't need to own a horse right now. I will get further getting in with a showjumper, riding there capable horses and being trained up, the experience will do me no end of good. But God do I crave horses though, the mucking out, grooming cuddles, horsewear shopping, horse feeds, Geez the more I think about it....I will get myself something even if just a little project. (Have seen a lovely 12hh who'll be so perfect for the 128cm classes, not that I would be able to ride but caring is just as rewarding)

I know when I have horses, I always keep an ear out for some one like you. Someone whos a compant rider to split the horse with.

Good luck x
 
There's definitely something in the move up north advice
... have always lived in the north though I was still only able to get my first "proper" horse six months ago at the age of 29(I've had my two childhood ponies for 18 years despite barely being able to pay their grazing sometimes!).
My horse is rescued, on permanent loan but she is a stunning horse - 16.1 bay tb and I'd have had to scrimp and save a long time to buy her. Of course grazing, insurance,shoes and feed etc add up - I probably spend between £100 and £200 a month but that's for all three. She's had her issues but she is a long term project and starting to come on brilliantly now. And at the end of the day, I don't have much money left for clothes (I'm a teacher!) but having a horse is a way of life and it's worth every penny. You should definitely move!
 
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my car does a bit of mileage between seeing horsey everyday and travelling to work in bristol centre

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That is a factor that should always be considered

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Anyway good luck, i am sure you will own a horse one day soon

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Thank you
 
i dont own, there is absolutely no way i could afford one at the moment. i ride one for its owner, for free, and have lessons and help look after it. it works for me, i can ride pretty much when i want while getting more experience with my riding and horse care skills.

i would like to own eventually, in the next 5/6/7 years. maybe even Frankie! which i would absolutely love xxx
 
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