Deltofe2493
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone
I’ve posted a couple times on here about my situation and moving etc but now the time has come I need some objective advice
My horse has been at the current yard for just over a year and is where I bought her from in March 2021.
there’s a few things that seem vague there so recently I’ve switched from full livery to pure diy to make sure it’s done. I mucked out on Friday, my first DIY day and i took out pretty much the whole bed and I used one of the massive barrows which was overflowing. I mucked out again sat & sun and I took out half or just under. which tells me they haven’t been mucking her out properly which is far from ideal as she’s on box rest and needs a nice clean bed.
this is also the 3rd time she’s injured herself in a year, second since December and although she is a thoroughbred I have been in touch with previous owner who tells me she never had any issues with accidents / lameness which makes me question the field conditions / her happiness. If she’s messing about in the field is she stressed and unsettled?
The pros of this place is it’s slightly cheaper than the new yard (£300 diy incl bedding vs £350 assisted plus bedding) boxes are nice and big, plenty of storage for my horsey bits & good hacking. Although when she comes of box rest i can only go on the road and farrier has suggested to keep shoes off as long as possible.
The pros of the new place - it’s a rehab facility so there’s a water treadmill, farrier on site & nice big rectangle school which will help with the straight lines and of course the owners who are experienced with horses like mine.
both yards are close to home. New yard is closer to box hire should I need it for vet trips / outings
since I’ve been at my yard liveries have come and gone and come back again. I saw some ladies yesterday who moved before winter and she said her horses have never been happier since they’ve moved.
Then I’ve spoken to someone who doesn’t know my horse or the yard but very experienced who said keep her where she is so as not to cause any upset - which I also agree with.
I want to do the best thing by her and I’m so torn. So… what would you do / have you done in my position
TIA XX
I’ve posted a couple times on here about my situation and moving etc but now the time has come I need some objective advice
My horse has been at the current yard for just over a year and is where I bought her from in March 2021.
there’s a few things that seem vague there so recently I’ve switched from full livery to pure diy to make sure it’s done. I mucked out on Friday, my first DIY day and i took out pretty much the whole bed and I used one of the massive barrows which was overflowing. I mucked out again sat & sun and I took out half or just under. which tells me they haven’t been mucking her out properly which is far from ideal as she’s on box rest and needs a nice clean bed.
this is also the 3rd time she’s injured herself in a year, second since December and although she is a thoroughbred I have been in touch with previous owner who tells me she never had any issues with accidents / lameness which makes me question the field conditions / her happiness. If she’s messing about in the field is she stressed and unsettled?
The pros of this place is it’s slightly cheaper than the new yard (£300 diy incl bedding vs £350 assisted plus bedding) boxes are nice and big, plenty of storage for my horsey bits & good hacking. Although when she comes of box rest i can only go on the road and farrier has suggested to keep shoes off as long as possible.
The pros of the new place - it’s a rehab facility so there’s a water treadmill, farrier on site & nice big rectangle school which will help with the straight lines and of course the owners who are experienced with horses like mine.
both yards are close to home. New yard is closer to box hire should I need it for vet trips / outings
since I’ve been at my yard liveries have come and gone and come back again. I saw some ladies yesterday who moved before winter and she said her horses have never been happier since they’ve moved.
Then I’ve spoken to someone who doesn’t know my horse or the yard but very experienced who said keep her where she is so as not to cause any upset - which I also agree with.
I want to do the best thing by her and I’m so torn. So… what would you do / have you done in my position
TIA XX
I am really excited about the next chapter!