Trinket12
Well-Known Member
Thanks to an unexpected pay rise at work, I find myself a lot closer to purchasing a horse than I expected; and I am now quite nervous about it! The barn I ride at, has pasture board (the cheapest option) which means horse would have 24/7 turnout and I can do some work at the barn to offset some of the cost, as I'm there for a lesson anyway, it's not a hardship to stay a couple of extra hours.
But I find myself getting a little anxious now it's looking like it will happen, instead of a long term dream! I can be a worrier at the best of times, and I can't even put my finger on what I am getting my knickers in a twist about!
I did have a question about feed, I have included it in my budget but if a horse is living out on pasture (hay in winter) do I need to buy feed as well? I will not be competing or anything, just a couple of lessons a week with a pootle around the tracks in the summer. I am assuming it depends on the horse?
Also, as the horse will be living out 24/7 if I buy one that hasn't done that before, is that an issue, would it stress him out?
But I find myself getting a little anxious now it's looking like it will happen, instead of a long term dream! I can be a worrier at the best of times, and I can't even put my finger on what I am getting my knickers in a twist about!
I did have a question about feed, I have included it in my budget but if a horse is living out on pasture (hay in winter) do I need to buy feed as well? I will not be competing or anything, just a couple of lessons a week with a pootle around the tracks in the summer. I am assuming it depends on the horse?
Also, as the horse will be living out 24/7 if I buy one that hasn't done that before, is that an issue, would it stress him out?