Moving yards

[Lealun]

Hi just looking for advice. I have the opportunity to move livery yards in around 6-8weeks time. It’s my daughter’s horse we will be moving.
We haven’t had the horse long only since the beginning of the year & she’s a young horse the move was stressful for her…young & didn’t know her new owners etc. she has developed a few health issues along the way which is under control with vet checks, advice etc but this is putting me off the move but my daughter isn’t enjoying the yard or even riding at the minute as they isn’t anyone for her to ride with or even any teens there for her to interact with.
The new yard she would have plenty people to ride with, can hack out, they always box up & go places to ride & it’s a much more friendly atmosphere.
I’m just in a situation where we both are striving to move but don’t know if it’s the right decision for the horse even though it is for us as we are really unhappy where we are.

Any advice is really appreciated.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Some moves can bring on ulcers so I would feed aloe vera juice just before and after the move it can help prevent them forming.

 

[Lealun]

Some moves can bring on ulcers so I would feed aloe vera juice just before and after the move it can help prevent them forming.

Already suffering with ulcers that’s one of the issues, we are currently medicating her for them at the moment

 

[Fraggle bells rock]

The horse will probably be less stressed if both your daughter and yourself are less stressed.
Move as none of you are happy now.

 

[pistolpete]

Well forgive me for suggesting this but if this is your daughter’s first horse it’s far more important she gets her health and stability sorted first. Ideal time to learn some in hand stuff or even just take her for walks. It’s not all about the humans enjoyment. I wouldn’t move her again yet. Unless it’s detrimental to the horse to stay.

 

[Lealun]

Well forgive me for suggesting this but if this is your daughter’s first horse it’s far more important she gets her health and stability sorted first. Ideal time to learn some in hand stuff or even just take her for walks. It’s not all about the humans enjoyment. I wouldn’t move her again yet. Unless it’s detrimental to the horse to stay.

It isn’t her first horse it’s her 4th.

 

[pistolpete]

It isn’t her first horse it’s her 4th.

My apologies. Hope you find a solution.

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Definitely move.

 

[Highmileagecob]

Could well be that the horse isn't happy at your present yard either. Leave on good terms, explain the situation and ask if you can come back if it doesn't work out.

 

[Squeak]

The horse will probably be less stressed if both your daughter and yourself are less stressed.
Move as none of you are happy now.

This would be my thoughts too. I'd move and ask the vet if there's anything you could do to support her with her ulcers etc during the move.