Moving from DIY to FL update

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Went to see the yard today & it is very professional, if I ring to let them know what time we arrive horses will be groomed & tacked up ready to go..................
However having thought about all the positives have decided that despite all on our ownsome, & very tiring with FT job, FL not for me. brought them in tonight, lots of fuss and don't have to make an appointment to give them a carrot. Other reason is my sister is looking to loan 12'2 for her daughter & wants to bring it to our yard. That's all I need another mouth to feed & take care of
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For me, one of the most enjoyable things about having your own place is doing what you want when you want; I get just as much pleasure in looking after them, as I do riding them.

My friend has her horse on FL even though she only works 2 days a week. She turns up to ride, and thats it; She wonders why he buggers off whenever she goes to catch him!

I think it would be harder to form a bond with a horse if you don't spend quality time with it. I know its impossible for some people with work/kids etc.
 
My horse is on full livery but does not mean that i do not spend quality time with him or do not have a bond!?!
I go mostly seven days, every morning. I get up at six so that i have time to be with him and ride him before work. I make up his feed, his haynet, turn him out, check water, groom him etc. I just do not muck out, but help out when i have more time at the weekend etc. Just because on full livery does not make one lazy or disinterested.
 
Me too! Am a control freak, i like to do these little bits, to make sure it is done the way i like it! Used to be on DIY but time issues make full livery easier, just find it hard to let go!
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I've recently moved to full livery and find it very difficult. The yard I'm at is fantastic and can't say a bad word but I find I don't get the same enjoyment of just going up to ride and not being involved in all aspects of her care. With having two young children and working I don't feel I can justify 100 a week and the time spent with her that I would like so am going to go back to 30 a week DIY and more quality time with my horse. I think my horse is equally cared for either way but I'm selfish and am putting my needs first.

think your making the right decision.
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i was on full livery from getting my 1st pony when i was 11, so for 14 years i have been on full livery, then 3 months ago i found a place close to home i didnt even know existed that did diy so i decided to give it a try and i absolutely love it!!! wouldnt go back to full, ive had my horse 8 months now and i knew him better after 2 weeks of diy than i ever knew him!! i love having all the control over his care/feed etc and as i bought him from the breeder he was also used to 1 on 1 and hes so much happier n we have an amazing relationship now!!!
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I know! It seems to take me just as long to ride, untack, groom, do feed/hay etc as it did to do everything when i was on DIY!
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