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speedycivic

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What a horrendous situation I am in. I just don't know what to do. Just found out that I now get £400 less assistance for childcare whilst I work. This means I can't make ends meet! That leaves me with a horse who I don't know what to do with. Ideally I'd like someone to help whilst I am in such a mess, but I can't see things getting better quickly!
The horse is very much loved, but I don't know how to find the money to keep her. I can't loan her as I don't trust anyone after she came back with a broken leg and ligament damage from last loan. This makes her less than desirable. She is sound, but may or may not be rideable. She is beautiful and only seven. I have to protect her future. She is well and happy. What do you suggest? If a charity could protect via a loan, I'd be happy, otherwise I may have to think of PTS. Because I can't risk her being upset or getting hurt again
 
Agree I wouldn't sell her or give away & would be difficult to find a good loan home for. So the only option is pts or cut down elsewhere in your life? Help with childcare only gets reduced above a set limit, if you're above it then you should have enough income to juggle your budget elsewhere, & keep her on cheap grass diy.
 
who has removed the £400 and can you claim it from another area instead? I am very out of touch when it comes to childcare payments.

Maybe you could advertise for someone who may want a companion horse for a while? Maybe someone whose own horse is off work and needs a field mate etc.
 
It's the tax credits help with child care. It's made such a huge hole, that I can't think of any way to bridge it. Don't go out, don't drink or smoke. No money for anything except bare essentials and horse on grass keep. :( seriously I wonder what government expect, feels like they want me to lose my flat. They def don't want to help me keep little pony! It is such a shock. Just happened after budget. I'm not on a bad salary if in a couple, but it's rubbish and a struggle with me and little girl and mortgage payments and car to maintain. Honestly, I feel at the end of my tether :(
 
There's always something to cut down on. I'm on my own with a child too but don't earn enough for a mortgage but I do manage. If you really want to it is possible, cheaper clothes, cheaper car etc. Strict budget for everything.
 
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