Tobiano
Well-Known Member
Just musing
out of interest... not asking for advice as I am keeping both of mine, but just interested in what others' opinions are on whether it is better to have one horse or two?
Assuming you can afford both, (and assuming if you sold one it is going to go to the most fabulous forever home).
I guess things in favour of just having the one are
- more money spare for treats and luxuries
- more time to spend with your one horse
- don't feel guilty taking one out to a show or event and leaving the other one at home
- harder work looking after 2 and might make it feel less like fun
whereas having 2 means
- friends without horses can come riding with you
- if one is off work for any reason you can still ride
- you can organise turnout to suit yourself without having to rely on other people (there will always be a field companion - except as above when out playing!)
- you can hunt as many times a week as you like (not that I would or could)
What do you guys think?
Assuming you can afford both, (and assuming if you sold one it is going to go to the most fabulous forever home).
I guess things in favour of just having the one are
- more money spare for treats and luxuries
- more time to spend with your one horse
- don't feel guilty taking one out to a show or event and leaving the other one at home
- harder work looking after 2 and might make it feel less like fun
whereas having 2 means
- friends without horses can come riding with you
- if one is off work for any reason you can still ride
- you can organise turnout to suit yourself without having to rely on other people (there will always be a field companion - except as above when out playing!)
- you can hunt as many times a week as you like (not that I would or could)
What do you guys think?