should i move yards?

[tillyd]

Impossible Q I know!

Currently at a large yard, excellent facilities, probably the usual amount of little things that annoy me, but really nice bunch of other liveries there - very supportive, which is great as my mare does like to test me! Pretty expensive though.

Looked at a smaller yard at the weekend - nearer to me, small outdoor school with lights, all the other usual stuff. Cheaper by about £15 per week, when I factor in the reduced diesel I'll spend getting there. YO seems slightly bonkers but am used to that (!)

Am just worried about being a bit isolated - only 1 other livery there and would be really quiet compared to current yard, which could be good, could be bad.

What do you think? How do I decide? I guess I could use the money I save to go out to more lessons/join riding club etc.

 

[AmyMay]

I am the only livery at a friends farm. Whilst in many ways I do like it - I have really missed the support of others around - particularly having recently bought a new horse.

To be honest the whole thing was pretty daunting (having had the last one for 13 years), and it would have been - and still would be - really nice to have someone around to bounce ideas off, get help with things etc.

I wouldn't hesitate moving back to my old, bigger yard - but I can't bear the thought of having to settle my horse in with another new group of horses.

 

[April86]

If your horse can be tricky, I would definately recommend staying at the larger yard. Having moved my old mare to a 3 horse yard and having her turn into a nightmare, would never make the same mistake again. Having a large support group is the best way to keep confidence levels high, as it is so easy to lose your confidence when your only company is the horse you aren't getting on with.

 

[RLD]

Write down a list of pros and cons for each yard. If one vastly outweighs the other you have your answer - if they are on even terms try to decide where you and your horse will be happiest. If you are settled and happy where you are I would probably stay put.

 

[clipclop]

I really don't think you will ever know if have done the right thing unless you move and try it out?

The thing is, if you like where you are now and you can afford the extra it may be best to stay put,,but you may be missing out on a whole different lifestyle that a small yard gives.

Very difficult. It is something you need to weigh up yourself.

I don't envy you.

 

[Fattie_Hattie]

Well..where you are now is very useful if horse tests you and you need a hand and if anything goes wrongsomeone will always be there. But if u move to other yard if you are on your own and anything goes wrong there will be no one to help.
Dont know if this helped