Smogul
Well-Known Member
Has anyone gone through this and how did you split the horses?
We have a virtually retired 20 year old who is technically OHs horse and a 9 year old who is technically my horse so youd think it would be simple. However, I dont think OH will be able to afford a horse as he keeps getting fired. This is part of the reason I am thinking of leaving as I am fed up with his financial irresponsibility. I cant afford to keep two horses permanently but dont want to sell my horse as it took a while to find him and he is ideal for me.
To complicate matters, 20 year old has degenerative condition and we are not sure how long he will last. We are not sure if he will cope over winter. After last emergency call out in January, we agreed with our vet that next time his condition flares up, he will be PTS. So if I do go down the road of trying to take on both horses, I could sell my horse then find a week later that old boy needs put down.
What would you do in my situation? Hang on for a few more months and see what happens? Try to insist both horses are mine? Try to agree that OH's horse is put down as part of the separation agreement? Would a lawyer think I was nuts if I suggested this?
We have a virtually retired 20 year old who is technically OHs horse and a 9 year old who is technically my horse so youd think it would be simple. However, I dont think OH will be able to afford a horse as he keeps getting fired. This is part of the reason I am thinking of leaving as I am fed up with his financial irresponsibility. I cant afford to keep two horses permanently but dont want to sell my horse as it took a while to find him and he is ideal for me.
To complicate matters, 20 year old has degenerative condition and we are not sure how long he will last. We are not sure if he will cope over winter. After last emergency call out in January, we agreed with our vet that next time his condition flares up, he will be PTS. So if I do go down the road of trying to take on both horses, I could sell my horse then find a week later that old boy needs put down.
What would you do in my situation? Hang on for a few more months and see what happens? Try to insist both horses are mine? Try to agree that OH's horse is put down as part of the separation agreement? Would a lawyer think I was nuts if I suggested this?