Wanting to ride, wwyd?

[Captain Bridget]

I've recently moved into a flat out of my parents house, I've had to spent a fair amount of money to get here. I've not yet got a job, although I have done a little work at a local school but the pay will be a pittance.

But I want to ride, I miss not having a horse to go and see. The horse I'd been sharing is now 50 minutes away one way at least, I'm trying to use my car as little as possible so going to ride him now is pretty out of the question sadly.

I've been looking and found a horse that looks lovely, for share 2 days a week, with small financial contribution although is says the right person is most important. But it's still half an hour away. Probably the closest I'll find though as I'm in a city now.

If you were in my situation would you ask for more information on the horse or would you wait until you had a job and knew what you were doing with your time?

All answers taken, I'm stuck in a head over heart situation!

 

[Pearlsasinger]

How about getting your 'horse fix' by volunteering, with either a local RDA group or an urban farm/rescue centre?
This would not only allow you to spend some time with horses but might well introduce you to more people with horses, who may have a horse that needs riding.

 

[superted1989]

I would speak to the owners of said horse and explain your position. As you don't yet have a job, it's going to be hard to commit to set days/times ongoing into the future. I think most horse owners, going into the share scenario, are more concerned about reliability than anything else. If you are honest and upfront with them, then there's no surprises ie, getting attached to said horse then them stopping it as you're not able to do, say, Friday teatime once you have permanent employment.

 

[Apercrumbie]

I wouldn't do anything until you have a job. It would be unfair on the owners if you suddenly had to pull out because you couldn't support yourself anymore. Once you're in a more stable situation you will be much more attractive to potential owners and you won't have the extra stress of worrying about money.

 

[Captain Bridget]

That's what I thought.. Luckily as my OH is studying for a phd he gets a fair bit of funding which can support both of us for now, I have my 21st coming up where I should get some money which has been in bonds or something which would help too.

I wouldn't ever want to let the owner down though, I'm a stickler for reliability, but then again I miss riding.. I would be totally committed and open with the owner about my situation but if things change it would be a pain.. So indecisive!