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impresario08

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Hi all,

I gave up my loan horse in December due to health issues and struggling with the loss of my horse of a lifetime in December 2013. I felt it was also best financially (i had a MASSIVE vet bill to clear)

I now have enough saved to clear this bill and I am really missing horses. I am also able to potentially get my loan horse back. However I am also studying part-time and working full-time, and have a boyfriend to fit in there too. I am torn between saving for my future or getting my horse back!!

Any sensible suggestions/advice? :)
 
Have you thought about sharing a horse to have horsey-time at half the cost... if you have time to fit in a couple of rides a week, it could be an option. Equally could you have your loan horse back and find a sharer? Hope it works out for you :)
 
Do you have an RDA center near you? You could get a horsey fix helping there without necessarily having much responsibility/having to be there at particular times.
 
Could you take your old loan horse back and keep him on part livery? If you need a horse you will have to fit one in somewhere :) horses are life!
 
I would definitely think about finding a sharer (or a part loaner) if you get your horse back. I know there are some horror stories out there but we aren't all bad! It would give you definite free nights per week and also a contribution to costs which is never bad!
 
Agree with helping out RDA, I volunteer every saturday and I get to do a lot of stuff on the ground with the horses and disabled children. I also have the opportunity to ride as often as 3 or 4 times a week there - as they need all the help they can get with exercising horses. However trying to balance my own horse and life in general means I don't do it that often. However they are grateful for whenever you come, and you can fit it in around your schedule.

I think you should share too. Find someone who owns/loans a horse and wants a sharer. Then you don't have the responsibility and you can look after and ride the horse on your terms.

When you've saved up more and have more free time, then consider loaning or buying a horse just for yourself.

Keep us updated!:)
 
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