Is anyone happy with what they have got?

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There seems to be so many posts at the moment about horses being lame, turnout not right, arguements at the yard, cant do what you want, horse not what you wanted, not doing what you wanted etc etc etc!
Is anyone like me, happy with what I have got? A nice yard, coping with the rain, doing the things I want with my pony, or am i one of the minority?
 
No, you're not alone. I'm as happy as can be with my horses/yard/routine (not too pleased with the weather, but that's life in a damp climate, eh?). Maybe this is just a good day, 'tho........talk to me next week when it may have all gone t*ts up!
 
I'm happy to an extent! I'm on a lovely yard with nice people and my horse is happy. She did injure herself and might not be able to be ridden again (I'll wait and see) but I'm happy that at least she is still with me.

I suppose it depends how you look at things. I think most people will think that things could always be better but then some will just be happy with what they have while others will be upset/annoyed that they don't have everything the way they want it. Obviously I'd prefer to have a horse I could ride but that is horses for you!
 
I am more than happy with my horses - lame ones and all and my yard/routine. The wet weather gets me down, but I like the British seasons on the whole - it makes you appreciate the sun and the long light nights of the summer when you have the wet and dark short days. I always believe that you need the ciontrast to fully appreciate anything in life.
The only thing I moan about is my lack of time - I need more hours in the day and more days in the week and would love to afford to retire sometime soon.
 
ATM very happy.
Just (sunday) taken on the ride of an ISH.
Nice yard, 2 schools awhich are still perfect despite all this rain, small XC course, good hacking etc.
Owners seem very nice. Horse is lovely just a little too much for owners but they have other horses so not a problem. Can ride as often as I like and compete. Horse has good record BS but not recently. Owners have their own lorry.
No cost or stable duties involved.
Early days but whats not to be happy about.
 
Even if I have never ending mud, not enough turnout, injured horses I can't catch, they are only a few annoyed days out of many happy ones. I was just thinking the other day that I'm actually rather happy with my little lot :-)
 
Yup! I’m very happy with what I’ve got, despite the fact pony has been lame for the first time ever and now won’t be fit enough to do our only planned hunt of the season, I love my new yard and I love my New YO who has been brilliant dealing with my wonky pony and helping me resolve it.
 
Yep i'm happy, he's looked after 5 days a week so i can just turn up at night and ride. He's looked after how i ask for him to be looked after, everyone on the yard is nice, we have a school, fabulous hacking, turnout everyday (gate area is a bit muddy but hey) and we are making progress under saddle :D
 
I'm mostly happy. (I would like to be able to get out and do more riding wise, but that's health related on my part!) Perfect yard, well mannered youngster coming along nicely, and wonderful share horse to ride.

Back garden needs returfed: if I grumble about that, does it count as my doing something about it? As I cba sorting it yet :D
 
I'm incredibly happy with my boy, he's smart, handsome, cheeky, funny, a great ride and attitude to work, he's got a stellar jump on him - very natural talent. He is nearly always waiting at the gate for me to arrive and bring him in and if not the second he sees me he lifts his head, looks at me and whinneys as he breaks into trot to come to me. He presents his muzzle on request for his goodnight kiss, he adores being stabled... What's not to be happy about? I was so scared that I'd own him from a foal and produce a horse that I didn't gel with, even more scared that when ebony died I'd resent him. He is my dude, he has been a superstar and my rock. Owning him is a joy and last year I (the non showing person) took him to our county show, it was the proudest moment, I'm even crazily contemplating doing all that stress again this year under saddle, especially if so many people have asked me if I'm going again. I jumped on his back and just popped him over a fence, he was completely unphased. Added to that, I'm at the best yard in the world, I have the most wonderful yo who has really encouraged me and inspired me to achieve, the other liveries are all really nice and I'm able to go away and trust her implicitly with Ben.

Saying all that, if he was unridable, but he was still in my life. I'd still be happy with that. As I know, it can be far worse, one day they can be in your life, the next they are gone forever. For me, it's not just the act of riding, it's the horse ownership, I'm as happy mucking out and poo picking as I am riding, as long as I have Ben, I will always be happy. :)
 
Perfectly happy! I have my own yard at home lovely turn out, free use of indoor and outdoor schools. I have been able to retire my 23 year old TB in the lap of luxury and have an ID being schooled by a super rider ready for me to get back in the saddle once my baby is born in March. I am 7 months pregnant and feeling fab, still doing all my own stable chores! X
 
Loving the boys, all very happy and the season is going well. Turnout is what we have come to expect of January in England, they are all at home so no yard politics to contend with.
 
And how true it is that 'positivity breeds positivity' - I know David Icke went a tad OTT but he had a point about being positive and the world joining in that. Someone said it in their new Year's message - I think the Archbishop of C? and I though wow there is a good message if ever I heard one.
 
I am!

My boy is a bit of a crock, really.. grumpy, arthritic, has KS and generally costs me a fortune. But as long as he stays sound enough to hack then I am more than happy with him, and if that isn't possible, as long as he is happy in the field then I am happy! Nothing beats the sight of him racing down the field to see me when I call him :)

Bf's mare is silly, sharp and fairly challenging, but she has manners to die for and is a lovely person. I am not the most confident jumper in the world but she looks after me and most recently took me round a course and a speed round to achieve a fairly decent double clear.. jumps like a stag and will tackle anything you present her with. An absolute legend cross country, and even tolerates my vague attempts at dressage and flatwork.

I'd say I've got it good!
 
Blissfully happy - healthy horse, lovely yard with great facilities/fab YO/nice horses/kind fellow livery . . . yes, the rain, wind and mud is wearing, but we're all in the same boat and just make the best of it. Come the day when Kal can no longer be ridden, I will retire him (if I can and he's field sound) with a couple of shetlands for company and still get enormous pleasure from just having him in my life. I can't tell you how many times a day I just stand and watch my lovely boy - just because I think he is so beautiful, funny and cheeky and I feel so lucky to know him.

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I'm very happy. Lucky to have two incredible horses and lucky to be on a yard with friendly supportive people and great facilities maintained by the YO. Gales and floods are not my worry as the wonderful farmer works his socks off to ensure the yard and grazing remain fully operational.

I am sad that my beautiful mare has had to retire through injury, but today, because she's alive and comfortable, she makes me happy. Tomorrow can take care of itself.
 
More than happy rent my own field from a fab landlord do pretty much as I like and have decent results as the ponies are all good quality so do reasonably well and can turn a hoof to having a lot of fun in a lot of disciplines Fat and healthy and look wonderful at the minute
 
Yes, I'm very happy. I had a difficult year last year with a lovely horse that was sadly found to have kissing spines and secondary lameness - which explained a lot of his behavioural issues. I finally had to have him PTS in november but then found a fabulous replacement who is well behaved, great fun, safe and talented. He is just what I need right now and I am now enjoying my riding again rather than spending my time Googling various lamenesses, discussing KS operations and worrying about what to do for the best.
I am in a fab yard - no turnout atm as everywhere is flooded, but lovely people, great facilities and excellent instructors on-site.
It was extremely upsetting to have to make a decision about my horse, but I know it was for the best and am determined to enjoy my new one and make the most of everyday with him.
 
totally happy, I have had my current horse for 1 1/2 years and he has tunred out super, I can do everyting I want to with him, he has tonnes of character, rarely lame (I think once since I have had him). I have a super yard with great staff, YO and friends. Good hacking good facilities and plenty of competitions in my area at my level :)

I literally couldn't be happier
 
Very happy with my lot - they are kept at home

I think in some ways there is room for a little improvement but it's 100% better at my own place than any local livery yard

Love all my horses to bits - wouldn't change any of them
 
Blissfully content right here :)

Very lucky to have the facilities we do. We have a fantastic livery also, who really helps me and PS out in so many ways.

Otherwise, couldn't be happier with Fig; he is going great guns at home and we're getting started on our 2014 campaign this weekend. I'm already excited about buying a tailcoat for next year!!!
 
I love my yard, <3 and the yard manager. Can't do much about rain stopping play. The yard flooded on Saturday and we all worked together to clear it. I couldn't love my ponies more, even though PB is being a sod atm and BV has to much energy to work nicely. But that's normal winter practice TBH!
 
Another one who thoroughly enjoys their horses. Doing more than I ever expected with my own lad (adult gymkarna at the weekend!) and grateful to still have my old loan boy happy and in work after a bad injury a few years ago. I'm at a good yard with supportive staff and good friends. (Plus we've got an indoor school which is a god send when working shifts).
 
Not really no. I don't really ride now cause my friends horse (who we share...me with the majority share....) is too small for me.
 
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