was excited but now just really nervous!!

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Im moving my boy to a new yard on Saturday, somewhere quieter and less stressful for the both of us (hopefully)

I was really excited, looking forward to it, great little yard already know people there so know its run well and looked after, ive got my own tack room and feed store :) no more stuff going missing.

But now its in the week that im actually moving ive all of a sudden got really nervous. Im worried he wont load (he can be difficult) im worried he will go crazy when he gets there, i wont get on with anyone (even though one of my best friends keeps her horse there)


someone just please talk some sense into me
 
When I moved one of my horses to be on the same yard as my other horse to ease travelling (don't even ask me why I had the horses in two separate yards, it was dumb!) I was crazy nervous. Had all the same worries as you. My horse can be so stressy and silly and really lights up in new places. I went up there and moved all his stuff in three days before we moved him in so I didn't have that stress hanging over me. It also gave me a chance to meet some of the other liveries and get settled in myself with all my stuff put away, check the schedule for the school etc. by doing this I wasn't so nervous on the day my horse arrived and I think he felt this and was more chilled himself. He can be tricky to load so I left myself loads of time, got my dad to come with me for moral support and drove really slowly. Just totally took my time basically. So be organised and don't rush, there's nothing gets you stressed and anxious faster than rushing!

When we got there my boy stepped off the trailer looking a hand bigger as he usually does when we arrive somewhere new! I had arranged that I could turn him straight out into the quarantine paddock which is really quiet, within sight but not touching distance of the other horses. This really helped as he was able to put his head down and graze straight away which was relaxing for him. Are you able to turn out as soon as you arrive? Even if it's just for a couple of hours to let your horse chill and realise it's a nice place to be.

As for making friends if you already know people then you're sorted! Just be yourself and have fun! I asked what time of day everyone else rides and was also able to join a Wednesday morning lesson. My hours have changed so I'm a recluse now but it helped at the beginning to be around when everyone else was to learn names and get to now everyone.

Hope this is helpful!
 
I was having sleepless nights for weeks before I moved my filly but it is so true they do surprise you! Im sure if my then 18 month old could cope after coming from a tiny place yours will be fine, hat and gloves though helped give me a boost. Think of it this way you've stressed yourself out so much now worrying what could happen so you should be pleasantly surprised and it will be a huge relief once you've done it! I can see from your post youve got everything to gain and nothing to lose. If you haven't already get someone to come with you for moral support and just take your time with loading, if you can try feeding from it maybe if you can practice before the main event.. All the best I bet you'll be posting once moved saying I don't know what the worry was, that's what I did! x
 
Come on girl
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It will all work out fine..
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I know im being stupid just feeling all AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
WE are going to a lovely quiet yard and and i am looking forward to it as currently on a huge yard with a riding school.
 
I will be you in a weeks time!
Be organised and everything will be fine. Move all stuff before horse if possible so you don't have to leave New place fetching stuff once horse is moved.
My boy settles in stable or field with others not on his own so segregation padock isn't possible although ok if only one other goes in with him. So he will go indoors for a day- being wormed before moving, then will turn out with his old friends (going back to old yard). We will hack out together before turning them out as she is also one of my best friends.
Im still nervous about it even though i know the yard! Madness!
 
All those things WILL probably happen.... :D:D:D

So what...? You'll be able to deal with everything I'm sure... things always have a way of working out so don't panic...

Horses can sense nerves and will get suspicious so stay calm... have a sherry or some kalms or bach flower remedy (sherry) and get on with it girl! :):):):)
 
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