Shib_xsx
Well-Known Member
Hi all. After some thoughts…
Yard A I’m currently on:
Pros: it’s cheap compared to what’s in the area. out 24/7 in summer. Herd turnout (horse 1 (of 2) cannot do individual, she paces). They all go out together in winter, so assisted turnout at no extra cost. People tend to bring in late which fits with work. 1 net of haylege is included in winter (the prices go up in winter compared to summer but very reasonable). The school is inside so good in winter if you’re a wuss like me. Nice sized stables. Cheap savings available onsite. It’s close, 4 miles away, 11mins.
Cons: A mess! Not kept tidy. Always a posts about gates being left open (runaway herd) or literal shit being left around. Shit in the field so horses get injured. 8-8 visiting times unless emergency (I work a 8:30 till sometimes half 6). Reliant on whichever livery decides to do jobs that year if I need help when I work away. School is dusty in summer, unusable sometimes and unbearable when it’s been dry. No rug change before turnout.
Background: I have struggled with my mental health for a few years. Really want to start riding again regularly. May start working away a few days a week.
Yard B:
Pros: all the help you can get from the yo (paid for). Option to keep one on grass livery and one on diy then swap with the seasons (tb does better in at night during winter, cob is fat so does better in during the day in summer but can stay out, or the both can go on grass livery). Outdoor school being built this year. Indoor school albeit small. Group turnout (but if everyone comes in before I finish work it’s more expense as stress head will need bringing in too). Yo is lovely and I’ll have people to ride with at the weekend.
Cons: 20 mins, 9 miles away. More expensive plus extra for turnout and rug change and bits (I couldn’t go twice a day). No haylege or bedding included.
Yard A I’m currently on:
Pros: it’s cheap compared to what’s in the area. out 24/7 in summer. Herd turnout (horse 1 (of 2) cannot do individual, she paces). They all go out together in winter, so assisted turnout at no extra cost. People tend to bring in late which fits with work. 1 net of haylege is included in winter (the prices go up in winter compared to summer but very reasonable). The school is inside so good in winter if you’re a wuss like me. Nice sized stables. Cheap savings available onsite. It’s close, 4 miles away, 11mins.
Cons: A mess! Not kept tidy. Always a posts about gates being left open (runaway herd) or literal shit being left around. Shit in the field so horses get injured. 8-8 visiting times unless emergency (I work a 8:30 till sometimes half 6). Reliant on whichever livery decides to do jobs that year if I need help when I work away. School is dusty in summer, unusable sometimes and unbearable when it’s been dry. No rug change before turnout.
Background: I have struggled with my mental health for a few years. Really want to start riding again regularly. May start working away a few days a week.
Yard B:
Pros: all the help you can get from the yo (paid for). Option to keep one on grass livery and one on diy then swap with the seasons (tb does better in at night during winter, cob is fat so does better in during the day in summer but can stay out, or the both can go on grass livery). Outdoor school being built this year. Indoor school albeit small. Group turnout (but if everyone comes in before I finish work it’s more expense as stress head will need bringing in too). Yo is lovely and I’ll have people to ride with at the weekend.
Cons: 20 mins, 9 miles away. More expensive plus extra for turnout and rug change and bits (I couldn’t go twice a day). No haylege or bedding included.
