Made a desicion.

[tinker512]

I think I have finally made a desicon in regards to Sprite.

Im not going to buy her

I know I will probably change my mind again and again before the time comes for her to be handed over to her future owner

I'm not sure whats really made me decide, I have been thinking about it sooo much recently, and today I just looked at her and knew that she needed something else.

The perfect situation would be for her to be broken and come back to me in a year when I would be ready for her.The timing is just all wrong at the moment.We don't have the stables built yet, I have no car, work is really pushing me for time and she is a strapping big storng rising 3 year old who needs a job, she is bored in her field and she is beginning to level off now. Like a say in 1 year would be perfect...but they are not going to hold on to her for that long, they are wanteing to sell her this spring...so basically if I want her it has to be now.

I still can't actually say it aloud with out a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, she means the world to me, no doubt about that.People are confused as they thought I was 'so attactched to her' but its not about that any more, this is a young horses life who has a great future ahead of her.She needs a change of scenery, needs to learn what a horsebox and traffic is, I cannot do her justice.

Ok crying right now even though I don't want too!!I just hope she gets the best home possible who can give her a cracking ridden career

 

[rema]

Oh Tinker that is a very hard decision you have had to make.I feel for you.

 

[Weezy]

Oh Tinks I think it is the right decision - you dont have the experience to do it yourself, and to get the funds together to send her away to be professional backed and trained is beyond someone of your age.

Big hugs to you babe xx

 

[Leg_end]

But it sounds like you've thought about it a lot and you're putting the horse first.. thats a true sign of a dedicated horse owner

 

[Ginn]

Oh Tinks hun, I know how hard this decision must have been for you but in making it you are actually showing just how much you love her by wanting to do the very best thing by her. Big big hugs to you, and remember, you never know what the future holds.

 

[TGM]

Must be a very hard decision for you, but I think it is a wise one! Well done for being mature enough to make it.

 

[LauraBR]

here here! What a very level head you have Tinks!

When one door closes another one opens- you'll see.

 

[Happy Horse]

Good decision Tinker. You certainly sound like the sort of person who will make a great owner as you have common sense and a great understanding of what is needed. Your dream horse is out there and will find you sometime.

 

[SirenaXVI]

What a totally unselfish decision, chin up luv, it must have really hurt but am sure that even if this horse is not for you this time, your horse is out there and when the time is right you will find each other.

xx

 

[Tia]

You are such a sensible young lady, that I KNOW another horse who will be perfect for you will turn up at the right time.

Very brave decision to take.

 

[lordflynn]

sounds like the right decision but I'm sure a very difficult one to make! There will be other horses who you love as much and that will be right for you at the right time!

 

[tinker512]

Thanks guys, every single post made me blubber!

Its not the money, its not even the backing and riding or proffesionals as I have the SJ yard to back me up...I think its just purley time, and lack of it will ruin her.

For example, about 2 months ago I lunged her and she clicked on, I haven't had time to do it agian, so whats the point of backing her if for some reason or another I don't have time to ride her for a week....

I think what I need is something that I can bring on if I like, but has done a little bit of something and isn't going to mind if isn't ridden everyday...or just wait to hear of a decent SJ for sale from Yard!

Thanks guys, hardest desision of my life so far

 

[filly0447]

Oh tinks, honey, that is such a big and yet brave, wise, mature decision for you to make. For what it's worth, I think you have made the right one though

Huge hugs

 

[chestnut cob]

Oh Tinks, big hugs

Must be so hard for you, I know how much you love Sprite.

If only you were closer you could come and be Rhyn's sharer when I get a full time job.

 

[lilym]

very sensible decision, as you say you don't have time to do her justice right now, the right horse will come along when you are ready, there was one horse in the past i really wanted, but i was in the same sort of situation as you, and although it was hard i had to let it go.

 

[Patches]

Oh Tinks. I know how much you had your heart set on her but sometimes we have to make harsh decisions with our head and not our heart.

Very brave decision and on reflection possibly a wise one. The right horse will come along for you and you will have many happy years with it. Who knows, as you say, Sprite might find her way back to you one day.

Chin up
xx

 

[S_N]

Oh hunny - huge hugs to you! That must have been such a tough decision - not one I envy at all! Yet again you show a maturity that belies your years!

 

[tinker512]

Oh dear, Patches your post just made me cry again!

I'd like to believe that I will keep in touch with her, but I have yet to hear news on any of the horses who have left...Maybe this time eh?

 

[tinker512]

Thanks CC, that means alot

 

[chestnut cob]

Hugs xxx

Us old HHOers gotta stick together!

 

[tinker512]

Sorry just bumping this post I just found...looking at the date it was just over a year ago...she was here then, and now she's not...made me abit sad....and I have to say...I am certain now that I made the wrong decision